Q: can anyone describe where it is, or give a link to a diagram? i'm trying to replace it and my water pump, but the thermostat isn't where i thought. there are only 2 hoses to the radiator from the engine, and i thought it was located between one of the hoses and the block, or am i just overlooking it?

A: yep follow the top hose back to the motor is where it will be just inside the motor not the hose its inside a housing.... you have to remove a couple bolts its easy and yes you should replace it while you got it a part