questions about the ECT sensor.....

Hey Pete, thanks for the advice! I jumpered the two terminals of the ECT connector together like you said and started the car and both fans kicked right on! As far as that water passage fitting goes..It's coming out of the lower intake right about above the oil filter, aiming down toward the fender and then bends back in an 'L-shape' toward the firewall and then down..and looks like about a 5/8" diameter hose, am I right??? Is there an easy way to tell if my water pump is working or if coolant is passing through like it should be?