LH Steering Problem - Part 2

Since I am the one who stared this tread, I like to bring you guys up the
speed.

After taking it to my local Monro dealer they found 2 things.

1: The Steering Pump Oil was nearly at zero

2: Yes I need a new Rack and Pinon (with speed senative steering) rack

There cost was $1200 ($850 part -$350 labor) and an additional $60 for a 4
wheel aligment (total w/tax about $1363.00)

Well, I can't afford any of that, so I am shopping around.

But, untill then I have a question.

On the internet I have seen rebuilt rack and pinon units for $340 ( or $290
after core return)

Could I mabe purchase one of those and have some local repair shop install
it?

And if I could, how can I find one that is willing to do labor on car for
which they get no "profit" from the part?

Where do you live? Try getting quotes from aftermarket repair shops like Pep
Boys or Midas.

"Zentraleinheit" > wrote in message
...
> Since I am the one who stared this tread, I like to bring you guys up the
> speed.
>
> After taking it to my local Monro dealer they found 2 things.
>
> 1: The Steering Pump Oil was nearly at zero
>
> 2: Yes I need a new Rack and Pinon (with speed senative steering) rack
>
> There cost was $1200 ($850 part -$350 labor) and an additional $60 for a 4
> wheel aligment (total w/tax about $1363.00)
>
> Well, I can't afford any of that, so I am shopping around.
>
> But, untill then I have a question.
>
> On the internet I have seen rebuilt rack and pinon units for $340 ( or
> $290
> after core return)
>
> Could I mabe purchase one of those and have some local repair shop install
> it?
>
> And if I could, how can I find one that is willing to do labor on car for
> which they get no "profit" from the part?
>
>

Where do you live? Try getting quotes from aftermarket repair shops like Pep
Boys or Midas.

"Zentraleinheit" > wrote in message
...
> Since I am the one who stared this tread, I like to bring you guys up the
> speed.
>
> After taking it to my local Monro dealer they found 2 things.
>
> 1: The Steering Pump Oil was nearly at zero
>
> 2: Yes I need a new Rack and Pinon (with speed senative steering) rack
>
> There cost was $1200 ($850 part -$350 labor) and an additional $60 for a 4
> wheel aligment (total w/tax about $1363.00)
>
> Well, I can't afford any of that, so I am shopping around.
>
> But, untill then I have a question.
>
> On the internet I have seen rebuilt rack and pinon units for $340 ( or
> $290
> after core return)
>
> Could I mabe purchase one of those and have some local repair shop install
> it?
>
> And if I could, how can I find one that is willing to do labor on car for
> which they get no "profit" from the part?
>
>

>Since I am the one who stared this tread, I like to bring you guys up the
>speed.
>
>After taking it to my local Monro dealer they found 2 things.
>
>1: The Steering Pump Oil was nearly at zero
>
>2: Yes I need a new Rack and Pinon (with speed senative steering) rack
>
>There cost was $1200 ($850 part -$350 labor) and an additional $60 for a 4
>wheel aligment (total w/tax about $1363.00)
>
>Well, I can't afford any of that, so I am shopping around.
>
>But, untill then I have a question.
>
>On the internet I have seen rebuilt rack and pinon units for $340 ( or $290
>after core return)
>
>Could I mabe purchase one of those and have some local repair shop install
>it?
>
>And if I could, how can I find one that is willing to do labor on car for
>which they get no "profit" from the part?
>
>

Consult the appendix portion of either of the same manuals used for
DIY Dentistry, or DIY Neurosurgery. Apply the same principles as they use,
and you'll be fine.

Otherwise, you'll have to move to a good, successful socialist
country, where the govenment shares your problems, and sit back and wait your
turn. There's a guy here named Ted, a self-described expert on matters of this
nature, who can offer other suggestions, too.


God Bless,
Dan'L

("If I'm going to reach out to the the Democrats then I need a third
hand.There's no way I'm letting go of my wallet or my gun while they're
around.")

>Since I am the one who stared this tread, I like to bring you guys up the
>speed.
>
>After taking it to my local Monro dealer they found 2 things.
>
>1: The Steering Pump Oil was nearly at zero
>
>2: Yes I need a new Rack and Pinon (with speed senative steering) rack
>
>There cost was $1200 ($850 part -$350 labor) and an additional $60 for a 4
>wheel aligment (total w/tax about $1363.00)
>
>Well, I can't afford any of that, so I am shopping around.
>
>But, untill then I have a question.
>
>On the internet I have seen rebuilt rack and pinon units for $340 ( or $290
>after core return)
>
>Could I mabe purchase one of those and have some local repair shop install
>it?
>
>And if I could, how can I find one that is willing to do labor on car for
>which they get no "profit" from the part?
>
>

Consult the appendix portion of either of the same manuals used for
DIY Dentistry, or DIY Neurosurgery. Apply the same principles as they use,
and you'll be fine.

Otherwise, you'll have to move to a good, successful socialist
country, where the govenment shares your problems, and sit back and wait your
turn. There's a guy here named Ted, a self-described expert on matters of this
nature, who can offer other suggestions, too.


God Bless,
Dan'L

("If I'm going to reach out to the the Democrats then I need a third
hand.There's no way I'm letting go of my wallet or my gun while they're
around.")

Just to let you know

I went to my local PepBoys

They quote $700.00 W/tax for a rack & pinion + labor.

I'll keep on looking.

But, this is a special case since I have a time to "shop around"

For usually a broken car can't be taken shop to shop, or even back home,
till repaired

As I could not do the last 3 times when I Loss my themostat, brake lines,
and waterpump/timeing belt miles away from home.

Just to let you know

I went to my local PepBoys

They quote $700.00 W/tax for a rack & pinion + labor.

I'll keep on looking.

But, this is a special case since I have a time to "shop around"

For usually a broken car can't be taken shop to shop, or even back home,
till repaired

As I could not do the last 3 times when I Loss my themostat, brake lines,
and waterpump/timeing belt miles away from home.

> But, this is a special case since I have a time to "shop around"
>
> For usually a broken car can't be taken shop to shop, or even back home,
> till repaired

'Tis why a well-informed consumer will use the yellow pages and call to
various shops without ever turning a wheel. Got a job you know needs doing?
Why drive to all of those places? Just call them up and say "I need a
steering rack changed out on a XXXXX, what would you charge? What would you
charge if I supplied the part?"

--Geoff

> But, this is a special case since I have a time to "shop around"
>
> For usually a broken car can't be taken shop to shop, or even back home,
> till repaired

'Tis why a well-informed consumer will use the yellow pages and call to
various shops without ever turning a wheel. Got a job you know needs doing?
Why drive to all of those places? Just call them up and say "I need a
steering rack changed out on a XXXXX, what would you charge? What would you
charge if I supplied the part?"

--Geoff

>'Tis why a well-informed consumer will use the yellow pages and call to
various shops without ever turning a wheel

True, but, I find when I try, I either told "no price until we see it" or if
you do get a price and then bring the car in your told "sorry, there more to
do, so it will cost (much) more then I said on the phone."