IMG_3663.jpeg Here is a picture of the divit in the metal pipe that the gray latch engaged with By rotating the gray part with respect to the metal pipe the latch will be released and then you can remove the hose But remember that there is a O ring so it will likely still take some effort Good luck...

The solenoid on the left switches the valves from low lift to high lift for cylinders 1, 2, 4

If the solenoid is stuck in the high lift position then it should lower compression when cranking

The high lift mode is only used for higher RPMs

Let us know what you find out

Paul

The Thermostat is a known failure point for the 3.2 And because it has a mechanism that recirculates the coolant when the engine is cold it can fail and not flow coolant to the radiator. But the Thermostat is not the leak. If the Thermostat leaks the coolant will be on the Alternator and intake mani...

This link is discussing that hose

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If you look at the battery + cable you will see that it has a built in fuse. For problems like you are experiencing I would start there Here is what I would do when the problem occurs 1. Check the battery voltage directly at the battery post 2. Start moving down the + wiring unit you stop seeing the...

For items number two here is a picture of an AC compressor The center won’t spin unless the AC clutch is engaged and you want to see if the noise goes away with the AC disengaged and then comes back with it engaged https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13868/IMG_5437.JPG Good luck Paul

Based on that information I would replace the hose and check the top side of the metal pipe to see if it is stained.

If the stain is only on the bottom then it is likely that the O ring inside the hose failed and that is the leak

Good luck

Paul