I'm no expert and not familiar with these engines Al, but if it was heater, water pump or thermostat related as you suggest, wouldn't there also be a corresponding detached hose? I wonder if you might have blown a core plug, used in the manufacture of the block. If so, it is a relatively simple matter to clean up the orifice and carefully tap in a replacement plug of the correct diameter.
Regards, John.
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