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1997 4dr 4x4 LT 190k Orig. motor and trans never cracked.

My 97 Tahoe (5.7) started to overheat. Upon inspection the 3/4" heater core hose at the firewall had a loose clamp and was the source of the leak. I tightened it up, it stopped the leak and off I went (mistake #1). Truck was running hot but I thought it was due to being low on coolant from...

oil pressure Austin, My issue turned out to be a straight up leak/loss of fluid. I was surprised it was as sensitive as it is but it saved me from damaging the engine. As of today I am driving the same truck with the same engine just + about 20,000 miles. BOL with your '99

OK so on my way into work this AM the oil pressure gauge dropped to ZERO and the check gauges light popped on. I almost didn't even notice it and then it went away just as I did happen to see it. The truck never shook or stalled. About ten minutes later just as I was parking her she did it...