No, Coolant dumped before any disassembly. No coolant in anything. bone dry when head pulled. Thermostat closed, works fine when tested, was not the issue. what have seeped, not 'dropped.
Heat sensor seems to be installed perfectly, no indication that water ever got to that level (none on top of bare head). Probably would have come out the Dipstick tube before that.
Thanks for thinking about possibilites.
Last edited by r45marsh; 12/13/2013 12:03 AM.