Originally Posted by sheikhmax

As this Job is even hard for some of the Pros... Off-course I and my BIL got stuck. After taking everything off we couldn't figure out how to remove the power steering pump/pulley. We gave up right in the middle and called the guy off of Craigslist.... Yes Craigslist.... This guy got to our place to take a look and ask me if i want to get it done right away since it was open.. He got to it removed the power steering pump and disconnected the radiator hose. After that he got the alternator out from the bottom (a lot of knuckle busting) and put the new one back in there and helped us put the Serpenting belt back on. Rest we finished the Job and the LOUD VACCUM NOISE is gone.

Next it Radiator Replacement and off-course I am calling the same dude to do it.

Originally Posted by shyguyF

Do you mind letting me know how much did you pay for the Craigslist guy? Bc I'm gonna do water pump and timing belt when wheather getting warmer. I'm afraid that I get stuck like you guys had. Thank you !

Originally Posted by sheikhmax

I paid the guy $150 for Alternator as it was Emergency Situation
Later when i did the Radiator, he charged me $125.

Originally Posted by Hoops5624

Any chance you'd be willing to share the guy's contact info? (privately if need be) Is he based out of CT? It could be handy to have someone to call for situations like that.