The only rust on the car is the right front fender which is getting some pretty bad surface rust around the wheel well. I was considering replacing the fender with another "Brilliant Silver" fender if I could find one. The Check Engine light is on because of the stupid upshift delay valve, and then this happens. I just had the rear wheel bearing, belt tensioner, wiper stalk and major tuneup performed last year. I love this car but it doesn't love me back!

Yes, I can live without the a/c and my wife will probably suffer through the fall, winter and spring without it but then all hell will break loose. At this point it is our third car so maybe I can tackle more repairs than I used to but the cost of that hose has me staggered. I like JCYUHN's idea of talking to a hydraulic shop. Perhaps I will try that.

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Chip Johnson