JDOwen2 Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 I noticed a moaning noise while driving yesterday. The sound pitch increases with more throttle. I isolated the noise to the power steering pump. Called Lexus, "$1,050.00 for a new pump, not rebuilds available!" That made my day. :cries: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDOwen2 Posted September 24, 2004 Author Share Posted September 24, 2004 I called Hoy Fox Toyota and got the $1,050.00 price. I just checked their website and it shows $303.27. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMOHT023 Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 I guess those little vacuum lines hooked into the ps pump make all the difference. What a rip off! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_toy Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Rebuild it yourself if you've got a weekend and are mechanical. New bearing $10, seal kit $45, jug of DEX III $10, new SS clamps $5... this is a common problem with the SC. If not looked after it will destroy your alternator after a while. Check www.planetsoarer.com they've got a good writeup about how to rebuild the pump yourself. There's also a screen under the solenoid that can be cleaned, check around this site there have been topics posted recently about this with great detail. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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