TOY: Re: Rebuild kits

["Erik Bibelheimer" <thebeebs@xxxxxxx>]

I rebuilt my IFS PS box.  I had a tough time getting the correct parts from
the dealer, so I bought a kit from this guy for about $50:

John A. Vargus
sic@bga.com
P.O. Box 201195
Austin, Texas 78720
(512)331-6563

The kit was complete and had all the correct parts.  Robert Canon used a
kit from him too and did a little write-up on the rebuild:

http://128.83.80.200/taco/box.html

Its working great for me so far. (no more leaks!!! :)

- Erik Bibelheimer, Auburn, CA
'86 44Runner, '97 T100
http://home.off-road.com/~bibelheimer

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> From: Bryan P. Knowles <insp79@home.com>
> 
> I rebuilt my power steering pump this weekend. It had been leaking for
quite a
> while. The
> kit cost $26.00 from Texas Toyota. I took about 4 hours to rebuild. My
4runner
> is a 92 model
> which had 3 different power steering pumps. Give them your VIN# to make
sure you
> make it home
> with the correct.parts, I had to go back. Also get a spare keyway for the
PS
> pump pulley. I dropped
> mine and I thought I heard it hit the ground, but it disappeared. Other
than
> that it was fairly simple.
> Snap ring pliers, brass hammer, and a benchtop vise were helpful.
> Next week I am going to try to rebuild the IFS steering gear.
> Has anyone rebuilt the steering gear yet?
> Bryan P. Knowles
> TLCA#11201
> '92 4Runner
> insp79@home.com