Anyone From Chicago From This Board? I Live In Rogers Park

[sherlockshah]

IF someone on this board can fix things, I would rather pay them than the shop, I have plenty of space in my back yard and I dont mind getting dirty :), I have an issue with my 1990 LS400, the car will not go into gear, my friends are saying its the pumpkin, others from this board are saying halfshaft, if someone would like to come over to the house and just check it out for me I would be grateful and would not mind giving $ for your time. I rather have someone from this board come look then get ripped off at the shop :(, THANKS IN ADVANCE

[ArmyofOne]

IF someone on this board can fix things, I would rather pay them than the shop, I have plenty of space in my back yard and I dont mind getting dirty :), I have an issue with my 1990 LS400, the car will not go into gear, my friends are saying its the pumpkin, others from this board are saying halfshaft, if someone would like to come over to the house and just check it out for me I would be grateful and would not mind giving $ for your time. I rather have someone from this board come look then get ripped off at the shop :(, THANKS IN ADVANCE

When NC211 gets settled in, Im sure he would not mind coming by.

I live 1200 miles away..so not likely i can just "swing in". LOL.

[sherlockshah]

IF someone on this board can fix things, I would rather pay them than the shop, I have plenty of space in my back yard and I dont mind getting dirty :), I have an issue with my 1990 LS400, the car will not go into gear, my friends are saying its the pumpkin, others from this board are saying halfshaft, if someone would like to come over to the house and just check it out for me I would be grateful and would not mind giving $ for your time. I rather have someone from this board come look then get ripped off at the shop :(, THANKS IN ADVANCE

When NC211 gets settled in, Im sure he would not mind coming by.

I live 1200 miles away..so not likely i can just "swing in". LOL.

AWESOME!! My wife and I are getting around on the other one for now, the 92 is still running so its all good, just have to get few things fixed, CHicago has alot of pot holes so my alignment seems to be off, and also my power steering fluid is leaking, anyone know about this problem, i keep adding every few days just to get by til the weather gets better.

[Seba]

IF someone on this board can fix things, I would rather pay them than the shop, I have plenty of space in my back yard and I dont mind getting dirty :), I have an issue with my 1990 LS400, the car will not go into gear, my friends are saying its the pumpkin, others from this board are saying halfshaft, if someone would like to come over to the house and just check it out for me I would be grateful and would not mind giving $ for your time. I rather have someone from this board come look then get ripped off at the shop :(, THANKS IN ADVANCE

Any luck with Your LS? I'm close to You and I can check it out for You.

[Seba]

IF someone on this board can fix things, I would rather pay them than the shop, I have plenty of space in my back yard and I dont mind getting dirty :), I have an issue with my 1990 LS400, the car will not go into gear, my friends are saying its the pumpkin, others from this board are saying halfshaft, if someone would like to come over to the house and just check it out for me I would be grateful and would not mind giving $ for your time. I rather have someone from this board come look then get ripped off at the shop :(, THANKS IN ADVANCE

When NC211 gets settled in, Im sure he would not mind coming by.

I live 1200 miles away..so not likely i can just "swing in". LOL.

AWESOME!! My wife and I are getting around on the other one for now, the 92 is still running so its all good, just have to get few things fixed, CHicago has alot of pot holes so my alignment seems to be off, and also my power steering fluid is leaking, anyone know about this problem, i keep adding every few days just to get by til the weather gets better.

One of two things causing your power steering oil to leak. First (and most likely) is power steering pump, second (also very common) rack and pinion leaking at inner tie rod seals. Used rack and pinion (with 6 months warranty) can be obtained thru www.car-parts.com for as low as $60.00 replacement takes (for me) about 1.5 hour. Power steering pump (rebuilt with 1 year warranty) can be bought at Your local auto zone for about $170.00 replacement time about 2.0 hours for that.

IMPORTANT: If Your power steering pump is leaking it will quickly destroy Your alternator as well since it is located directly below power steering pump.

[killerFatty]

One of two things causing your power steering oil to leak. First (and most likely) is power steering pump, second (also very common) rack and pinion leaking at inner tie rod seals. Used rack and pinion (with 6 months warranty) can be obtained thru www.car-parts.com for as low as $60.00 replacement takes (for me) about 1.5 hour. Power steering pump (rebuilt with 1 year warranty) can be bought at Your local auto zone for about $170.00 replacement time about 2.0 hours for that.

IMPORTANT: If Your power steering pump is leaking it will quickly destroy Your alternator as well since it is located directly below power steering pump.

Is there a tutorial on Rack and pinion replacement for a 93. Mine needs replaced and I was wondering if it's a reasonable job to do myself? What all is envolved? any info on it would be great.

[TA in KC]

Is there a tutorial on Rack and pinion replacement for a 93. Mine needs replaced and I was wondering if it's a reasonable job to do myself? What all is envolved? any info on it would be great.

I suggest you purchase a 1-day subscription for $10 to techinfo.toyota.com. There you can download the entire factory service manual for your car. It is a lot of clicking and saving, but much less expensive than purchasing a paper manual.

[Budhah]

Is there a tutorial on Rack and pinion replacement for a 93. Mine needs replaced and I was wondering if it's a reasonable job to do myself? What all is envolved? any info on it would be great.

I suggest you purchase a 1-day subscription for $10 to techinfo.toyota.com. There you can download the entire factory service manual for your car. It is a lot of clicking and saving, but much less expensive than purchasing a paper manual.

Now that is some good info... Glad you posted it. :)

[sherlockshah]

IF someone on this board can fix things, I would rather pay them than the shop, I have plenty of space in my back yard and I dont mind getting dirty :), I have an issue with my 1990 LS400, the car will not go into gear, my friends are saying its the pumpkin, others from this board are saying halfshaft, if someone would like to come over to the house and just check it out for me I would be grateful and would not mind giving $ for your time. I rather have someone from this board come look then get ripped off at the shop :(, THANKS IN ADVANCE

Any luck with Your LS? I'm close to You and I can check it out for You.

im in rogers park email me your number

[Seba]

One of two things causing your power steering oil to leak. First (and most likely) is power steering pump, second (also very common) rack and pinion leaking at inner tie rod seals. Used rack and pinion (with 6 months warranty) can be obtained thru www.car-parts.com for as low as $60.00 replacement takes (for me) about 1.5 hour. Power steering pump (rebuilt with 1 year warranty) can be bought at Your local auto zone for about $170.00 replacement time about 2.0 hours for that.

IMPORTANT: If Your power steering pump is leaking it will quickly destroy Your alternator as well since it is located directly below power steering pump.

Is there a tutorial on Rack and pinion replacement for a 93. Mine needs replaced and I was wondering if it's a reasonable job to do myself? What all is envolved? any info on it would be great.

Yes, there is. Here You go:

1. Disable air bag system as outlined under Technician Safety Information .

2. Disconnect universal joint as follows:

1. Position front wheels facing straight ahead.

2. Using seat belt of driver's seat, fix steering wheel so that does not turn, Fig. 29 .

3. Place alignment marks on universal joint and control valve shaft.

4. Loosen upper universal joint bolt and remove lower universal joint bolt, then disconnect universal joint.

3. Disconnect tie rod end using pitman arm puller tool No. 09611, or equivalent, Figs. 30 through 34. It may be necessary to move the disc brake caliper assembly to get necessary clearance to remove the tie rod end.

4. When connecting universal joint, set gear housing so that it matches the dimensions shown in Figs. 35 through 38, with gear housing at the center point.

6. Align marks made during removal and connect universal joint.

7. After inserting rotation stopper in valve housing holes, tighten union bolt.

8. If steering wheel has been removed or moved during operation, center spiral cable.

9. Check steering wheel center point, then check toe-in.

10. Rearm air bag system.

GOOD LUCK!

[killerFatty]

THANKS A LOT. I really appreciate it!!! I don't think I have the balls, or experience, to replace it on my own though, and I found a good shop that will do it cheap. So thanks anyway though.

[Seba]

THANKS A LOT. I really appreciate it!!! I don't think I have the balls, or experience, to replace it on my own though, and I found a good shop that will do it cheap. So thanks anyway though.

No problem...

Its better to pay few bucks, than to cause more damage if You're unexperienced.

I've seen people busted clock springs while replacing rack & pinions, or twisted off stubborn steering fluid lines, or even

damaged tie rods, rubber boots, etc

Better be save than sorry, this should be fairly cheap job to do.

GOOD LUCK :-)