Hi David, so you remember me huh? Nice to hear from you too, you've always been extra helpful.

Very good info here. The lower hose does seem to leak some, it has oily greasy build-up on it. I've put about 20,000 hard mileage on the old gal since I last posted hear. She's running fine, and that oil has been on there since then, right where the rubber and metal meet as you said.. i'm afraid I'd better do something before I regret it. Everytime I take a long trip I keep my eyes glued on that oil pressure guage.

Also, you mentioned motor mounts. They are flat. Need replaced big-time, but it doesn't appear the belts are interferring with any hoses.

Thanks
Phil