Update #2: The hose clamp between the coolant pipes from the reservoir and the coolant pipe to the pump has proven extremely troublesome. I am not strong enough to hold the hose clamp pliers with one hand while sliding the clamp itself into place with the other. And since I've been trying for half an hour straight, I have zero strength left in my arm; I can't even squeeze the pliers a millimeter anymore.
I don't get it -- the other 4 or 5 hose clamps I've done on this car have been fine, but this one is giving me a world of issues. I'm gonna have to wait until a friend gets off work later so he can come squeeze the pliers with both hands while I get to use both hands to move the clamp into position.
Really aggravating, because after this, all that remains is reinstalling the throttle body and throttle pipe, then 3 electrical connectors and I'm done. That will take no time at all, but here I am stuck because of my weak-ass.