What the solution to that Power Steering Leak people always talk about?
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What the solution to that Power Steering Leak people always talk about?
You also might want to keep an eye on your power steering fluid. When we got our '02 from Florida there was a small leak from the power steering reservoir (see photo). It's a common problem on the SC430 and can be hard to see (it also happened with my GS400). Take a look and see if there is any moisture in that area.
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Thanks Kevin!
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Do it quick before it ruins the alternator.
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did it get all over your alternator and ruin it?
just a note...I had an alternator rebuilt at a local automotive starter, alternator shop. He replaced everything for $100.
if you purchase from Rockauto or a local Autozone etc, they are almost all rebuilt. Rebuilt means they fixed the broken part and everything else is used.
just a note...I had an alternator rebuilt at a local automotive starter, alternator shop. He replaced everything for $100.
if you purchase from Rockauto or a local Autozone etc, they are almost all rebuilt. Rebuilt means they fixed the broken part and everything else is used.
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Along the lines of this, my power steering leak probably took out my alternator, I didn't even think of that happening when I first noticed the leak. I agree with your opinion that a local rebuilt is likely better than a "unknown" rebuilt from some company.
You mention that your in Florida, any chance that your in South Florida?
There are so few shops around me that I would trust so a referral would go a long way.
You mention that your in Florida, any chance that your in South Florida?
There are so few shops around me that I would trust so a referral would go a long way.
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Along the lines of this, my power steering leak probably took out my alternator, I didn't even think of that happening when I first noticed the leak. I agree with your opinion that a local rebuilt is likely better than a "unknown" rebuilt from some company.
You mention that your in Florida, any chance that your in South Florida?
There are so few shops around me that I would trust so a referral would go a long way.
You mention that your in Florida, any chance that your in South Florida?
There are so few shops around me that I would trust so a referral would go a long way.
did a google search for alternator starter shops.
i asked him to replace every part available.
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Thanks for the response... I am way south of you, about a mile north of the Miami Dade Line. I did talk to a couple of local shops and they were about $60 less than my Denso Re-Man but neither of them gave me a sense of confidence that their rebuilds would last as long and who knows if they would be around to warranty it...
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Thanks for the response... I am way south of you, about a mile north of the Miami Dade Line. I did talk to a couple of local shops and they were about $60 less than my Denso Re-Man but neither of them gave me a sense of confidence that their rebuilds would last as long and who knows if they would be around to warranty it...
bearings, diodes, voltage regulator etc.
typical rebuilt means, replace bad parts and paint.
just understand the difference.
https://www.elreg.com/blog/remanufac...d-alternators/
i think Rockauto.com sells a new one for $150.
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It is as easy as getting a certified re-manufactured Alternator carried by the Auto shops. They do test them before they get a seal. And the warranty is good.
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But from my time with my Vanagon, I've learned Oetiker clamps (ear clamps) are the only way to have a lasting secure fit.
Will be doing this replacement unless someone has any reason to advise against! It looks like both hoses have clamps at each end for the first sections where the leaks occur.
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I plan to remove both hoses and see if autozone has appropriate cut-to-length hoses to replace with.
But from my time with my Vanagon, I've learned Oetiker clamps (ear clamps) are the only way to have a lasting secure fit.
Will be doing this replacement unless someone has any reason to advise against! It looks like both hoses have clamps at each end for the first sections where the leaks occur.
But from my time with my Vanagon, I've learned Oetiker clamps (ear clamps) are the only way to have a lasting secure fit.
Will be doing this replacement unless someone has any reason to advise against! It looks like both hoses have clamps at each end for the first sections where the leaks occur.
There's a part number for the other larger power steering suction hose as it's formed I think. I had replaced that one about a year ago because it was leaking.
Make sure your hose is SAE J189 compliant, at least for the smaller diameter return hose.