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nevermore1701 05-03-2010 12:32 PM

Power steering pump replacement questions
 
The monkeys down at the shop want about $150 in labor to do it. After a quick peek under the hood, it doesn't LOOK that difficult. I'm sure it varies from vehicle to vehicle, but in general (or on a 95 4Runner, specifically), is it that bad? I don't mind getting my hands dirty, and am not a complete moron when it comes to such things, so I think it's worth a shot.
Comments?

mrddk92 05-03-2010 01:12 PM

do have a v6 or 4 cyl?you should put that jn ur sig. i am about to replace mine also.

Squiddy 05-03-2010 01:18 PM

Generic spec cost is $123 for labor at about $85 an hour (at a good mechanic; dealer prices are higher). Another good mechanic quoted 150. Just had mine done. Only reason I had someone else do it was time constraint. This was for 3vz.

waskillywabbit 05-03-2010 01:31 PM

So are you smarter than a monkey? :hillbill:

:guitar:

xxxtreme22r 05-03-2010 02:00 PM

$85 an hour seems way high to me. I am thinking a reasonable non-dealer rate should be $40-60.

nevermore1701 05-03-2010 03:57 PM


Originally Posted by mrddk92 (Post 51436719)
do have a v6 or 4 cyl?you should put that jn ur sig. i am about to replace mine also.

V6.



Originally Posted by waskillywabbit (Post 51436731)
So are you smarter than a monkey? :hillbill:

:guitar:

Well, so far I think so, don't ask my GF though.... It LOOKS pretty simple, just a few bolts and hoses.... I'll probably go for it. Or just clean it up and try to fake it through the inspection.

Speaking of inspections, anyone have any brilliant ideas on how to secure the blinkers to an Addicted Offroad front bumper? The clowns said they were inproperly secured. They're on with three zip ties each (one per mounting hole, and another securing the wire). They're really sturdy actually, can't move them by hand. Not sure what else to try.

DeathCougar 05-03-2010 06:25 PM


Originally Posted by xxxtreme22r (Post 51436747)
$85 an hour seems way high to me. I am thinking a reasonable non-dealer rate should be $40-60.

Given that most shops don't make a killing marking parts up, you want to re-evaluate that number?

ScottyC 05-04-2010 06:01 AM


Originally Posted by nevermore1701 (Post 51436841)
V6.




Well, so far I think so, don't ask my GF though.... It LOOKS pretty simple, just a few bolts and hoses.... I'll probably go for it. Or just clean it up and try to fake it through the inspection.

Speaking of inspections, anyone have any brilliant ideas on how to secure the blinkers to an Addicted Offroad front bumper? The clowns said they were inproperly secured. They're on with three zip ties each (one per mounting hole, and another securing the wire). They're really sturdy actually, can't move them by hand. Not sure what else to try.

Best mod you can do:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/tacoma_turn_signal/

calcuta 05-04-2010 08:45 AM

If you think zip ties are the best way to secure turn signals and not bolts maybe you had better let a shop replace your power steering pump before you try zip ties on it too.

nevermore1701 05-04-2010 09:05 AM


Originally Posted by calcuta (Post 51437364)
If you think zip ties are the best way to secure turn signals and not bolts maybe you had better let a shop replace your power steering pump before you try zip ties on it too.

I take the blinkers off when I go offroading at the ranch, keeps em from getting busted up. Thanks for the input though.

nevermore1701 05-04-2010 06:03 PM


Originally Posted by ScottyC (Post 51437276)


Very nice. Just did a slightly simplified version after I got off work. Since the side markers have been burnt out since I got the truck (almost 2 years now), I figured why bother going to the trouble of all those extra wires and connectors and such. So I just opened up the holes in the markers, pulled the bulb assembly from the blinkers, made sure they were a nice snug fit (yay dremmel for quick, accurate trimming!), and put a bit of silicone around the seam. Took about 20 minutes all told, looks and functions great.


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