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I have a 1999 gmc 2wd 4 door jimmy.i notice a gash in the bottom of a hose that is rubber but it turn into metal where it hooks up.from browsing around,i believe its the high pressure hose.how do i fix this?like draining fluid and all and would it be safe to drive it to the auto store since now my check engine light is on?thanks.

Sean, (You Said) I have a

Submitted by Big Block 409 on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 15:20.

Sean,

(You Said) I have a 1999 gmc 2wd 4 door jimmy

Not a bad vehicle at all.

(You Said) i notice a gash in the bottom of a hose that is rubber but it turns into metal where it hooks up

You’re incredibly observant.

(You Said) From browsing around, I believe it’s the high pressure hose.

Yes and no. What do you think? Why does it matter if it’s a pressure hose or not? The point is it’s a hose that’s leakin and it’s gotta be replaced correct? Don’t you agree? Does it really matter if it’s a brake hose or power steering hose? Isn't a leak a leak that simply MUST be fixed?

(You asked) how do i fix this?

Best place to start is by replacing the leaking hose. Don’t you think so? Got a better idea?

Save that for other areas. We

Submitted by douglas4jesus on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 11:57.

Save that for other areas. We need real answers please.

You could have saved all the

Submitted by sean2wd on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 16:05.

You could have saved all the trash talk and simply said"i dont know how to fix this problem".

sean2wd, Don’t let Big Block

Submitted by Old Pete on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 09:30.

sean2wd, Don’t let Big Block 409 get to you. His answer to you is just typical of happens to a man who lives in a world somewhere beyond the world of auto mechanics that other mechanics will never see. 409 is too far beyond a master mechanic to ever make it back to the real world of auto mechanics. He and only one or two other mechanics on this forum live in that world. I can tell you from dealing with 409 personally that he was just trying to be funny with you, and that he could replace the hose in your truck with one eye closed and both hands tied beyond his back. This webpage will help you.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4842965_change-power-steering-hoses.html

Sorry i took it the wrong way

Submitted by sean2wd on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 10:08.

Sorry i took it the wrong way and thanks for the help :)

sean2wd, No problem don't

Submitted by Old Pete on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:14.

sean2wd, No problem don't worry about about. Since your doing the job you may as well replace both hoses. The reasoning behind that is if one split open then how far behind can the second hose be before it splits open.

thanks ill do that.i noticed

Submitted by sean2wd on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 15:59.

thanks ill do that.i noticed at the bottom pf the power steering pump where theres a bolt and that turns back and fourth,it may be leaking there to.would i need a new pump if so or maybe a seal or something?after wipeing all hoses and everything wet,i checked all fluids and power steering fluid was fine but the transmission fluid was barely on the stick and i just got the truck and had filled it up with fluid.theres none on the ground and i only drove it a few times no further than a few miles.could you name some things for me to check for tranny leaks?i cant afford another tranny so im hoping its something i can fix,thanks.

Ok Sean I'm ready for you

Submitted by Big Block 409 on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 03:40.

Ok Sean I'm ready for you man. Got both eyes closed and both hands tied behind my back :-). Thing is I only have one eye. I lost the right in at Operation Dewy Cannon in Nam in 69. Pete knows that, so what he said doesn't add up :-(.

Seriously though, and based on your last posting it sounds like you're sure exactly sure what is leaking? Up until now, you've got us believing that there is a gash in a power steering, and you've seen this gash. Now you're talkin about a loose bolt on the power steering pump. Look man guessing is a waste of time and money and I'm sure you don't wanna waste you're time and money on changin the wrong part here. You see MARINE CORP SNIPER SCHOOL trained me the right way. Without that training I wouldn't be the man or mechanic I am today.

HERE'S WHAT YOU GOTTA DO RIGHT NOW BUDDY.

We can't replace any parts yet because we gotta be 100% sure what's leakin here. You gotta buy something called a LEAK DETECTOR KIT. It comes with tracer dye, an ultraviolet light and ultraviolet glasses. You can find the kit at a professional auto parts store or you can use the link I'm posting for you below. Use the kit by following the enclosed instructions exactly and post the results.

http://www.amazon.com/Tracer-Products-TP34000601-Fluorescent-Detection/dp/B000JFHNTM

Im sorry that happend to you

Submitted by sean2wd on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 07:53.

Im sorry that happend to you big bloc and i love all our vets.i know it must be annoying as hell to read a comment/question that's never in order and maybe important things left out.im a car dummy and not the best typer/speller.thanks for the link.im too sick now to get back under the truck ubt i will let you guys know where all leaks are as soon as i can get back to the truck,thanks.