[bctom]

Just reread your note on the hoses.

Yes, they come with out springs. Especially the bottom hose. In my experience it's the top one that takes the worst abuse when the thermostat sticks closed.

I suspect that others on this site will tell you that the factory gauges can be inaccurate. I mostly use the factory gauge to tell me if the engine is running hotter or cooler than I typically notice.