TB removal and then some!!!

[Roadster]

More progress tonight....removed the alternator....AC compressor and the belt tensioner....not only do I have easier access to the lower radiator hose connected to the water pump...but I also have quite a cleanup job ahead of me....tons of grease and grine...
Probably going to soak the belt tensioner for a few days.. leary about taking it apart....even though I have the replacement LT1 Dayco part... mine has good spring action and the pulley spins freely for quite a while in either direction....so I may just clean up and reuse....
Thought about the water pump...but I never had any trouble with mine...the one time I was on the highway and saw the temps go up was because of a large bag that got sucked up into the front of the radiator....
I also want to remove the entire thermostat housing....but for the life of me I can't get that hose in the pic disconnected....even with the removal tool.. any suggestions???
Pic #1...a cleanup in order...
Pic #2...grease and grime everywhere...
Pic #3...great access to the water pump hose...
Pic #4....the belt tensioner...
Pic #5...back view...
Pic #6...I need help with this one...it won't budge and I don't want to break anything....20201117_195627.jpg20201117_195635.jpg20201117_200439.jpg20201117_200635.jpg20201117_200642.jpg20201117_202001.jpg

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