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KAHruzer · 08-08-08, 01:38 PM

Got the part, $75 from O'Reily's.

The problem is getting the old one out.

Finally broke down and called the Dealer, asked about Time & Labor from their job books. Four hours. If it weren't for this one little bolt, it's a 15 minute job.

Let's see, 4 x $60/hr = $240, Dealer part was $279, making this one hose worth about $520.

IF (and, I mean IF) I get it done myself, I've saved $425.

I'll have to keep repeating that as I work. Looks like the entire steering system has to drop down/out to get there.

Anyone know if the tranny has to be jack-supported when that longitudinal member with the tranny mount is detached from from the cross member supporting the steering rack?

I'm seriously considering abandoning the old one in place and running the new one parallel until such time as other suspension work is done.

08-08-08, 01:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
KAHruzer Moor Mo*h Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Soonerville Posts: 1,610 Car 1: 1987 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Got the part, $75 from O'Reily's. The problem is getting the old one out. Finally broke down and called the Dealer, asked about Time & Labor from their job books. Four hours. If it weren't for this one little bolt, it's a 15 minute job. Let's see, 4 x $60/hr = $240, Dealer part was $279, making this one hose worth about $520. IF (and, I mean IF) I get it done myself, I've saved $425. I'll have to keep repeating that as I work. Looks like the entire steering system has to drop down/out to get there. Anyone know if the tranny has to be jack-supported when that longitudinal member with the tranny mount is detached from from the cross member supporting the steering rack? I'm seriously considering abandoning the old one in place and running the new one parallel until such time as other suspension work is done. __________________ Stock 1987 Legend LS Coupe 180k (11/07)