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Anonymous Posted on Aug 17, 2013

2000 ford windstar v6 3.8L :needs rack and pinion repair due to leak of power steering fluid (not pump which got replaced last time). got quoted $855 parts and labor (r&pinion). however, i want to order the part myself and have put on. mechanic said $350 for part but thats steep. (1)part # anyone? (2)also since sway bar links need to be done want to have done at same time since its close to rack and pinion. should links be included in the labor charge if i have my own part for links? i got quoted prior to rack and pinion leak that links would be $202 including part/labor so im trying to know what to expect from mechanic in terms of labor only. the parts costs me $72/$36 for each side from dealer. i heard its just like putting a bolt on and takes 15 min not sure if true.

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Any time you work on front end all parts and connecting ends must be tight to (hold) an alignment.you can by your own parts.but most shop won't warranty your parts.so shop for prices,and inform the shop that you will have your own parts..a tight and properly aligned front end will be safer and better gas mileage ,and tire wear,,!and in the end save your life...

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SOURCE: 96 civic power steering rack R&i

just remove old rack install power rack in its place bolts up the same look at acivic with power steering to determin hoses go get apower steering pump braket and the power steering resevor and braket make sure u get an alignment after ur done

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You didn't buy this from a dealer did you? Try (repairpal.com) for estimate for repairs that zero's in on your area rates via postal code for closer estimate. You just enter info on vehicle & pick repair to be done.

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SOURCE: Timing Belt

Normally my Honda Dealership replaces the Timing Belt, Water Pump, Valve Cover Gasket, Crank and Cam Seals all in one shot. Service life is about the same for all of them and the Honda Tech is right there anyway to do the Timing Belt, which saves the customer the Labor Cost of coming back later to do it. Prevents us from getting the customer back a couple of months later mad that they have to pay almost the same amount of labor again for another part to be replaced.
Normally they will also replaces the exterior belts if they have not already been replaced.
Go to www.repairpal.org for what the local cost are to be expected in your area, just keep in mind that it only lists the timing belt by it’s self there.

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