Hello all,
My 1996 LX450 with 167k miles has a PS leak and the pump groans when turning even though the fluid is pretty full. Because of the age, noise, and leaks, I want to just replace all the lines and pump at the same time. I've sourced the hoses, but I'm not sure what the best option is for the pump itself. I'm seeing the following options:
1) new aftermarket pumps from $100 to $180 with no core charge
2) rebuilt pumps for about $85 after core
3) New Toyota pump for about $280
4) Toyota rebuild kit for my old pump for about $65
All things being equal I would just buy one of the new ones, but I have to assume they are not close to the quality of the Toyota part.
Assuming I can do the rebuild myself, am I just as well off rebuilding my existing one vs buying a rebuild from Toyota?
Thanks in advance!
My 1996 LX450 with 167k miles has a PS leak and the pump groans when turning even though the fluid is pretty full. Because of the age, noise, and leaks, I want to just replace all the lines and pump at the same time. I've sourced the hoses, but I'm not sure what the best option is for the pump itself. I'm seeing the following options:
1) new aftermarket pumps from $100 to $180 with no core charge
2) rebuilt pumps for about $85 after core
3) New Toyota pump for about $280
4) Toyota rebuild kit for my old pump for about $65
All things being equal I would just buy one of the new ones, but I have to assume they are not close to the quality of the Toyota part.
Assuming I can do the rebuild myself, am I just as well off rebuilding my existing one vs buying a rebuild from Toyota?
Thanks in advance!
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