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Anne Hamilton

01-23-2001 18:07:58

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I have a Ford 2000 has run well for me (& my family) for 20+ years. Recently the steering wasn't working. Being a woman & non mechanical - I'm concerned I may have been quoted. To have the steering box repaired will run me $60.00 in parts (2 seals, nuts bolts o-ring) The labor has been quoted conservatively I'm told at $475.00. It may take that many man hours to remove & repair this steering box - but I don't want to be an idiot.(or a cheapskate!)I'd appreciate advice. Thanks

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jack

07-14-2003 10:33:20

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Re: Steering Box Repair in reply to Anne Hamilton, 01-23-2001 18:07:58

well i also have a problem with my steering gear box from a 50 ford shoebox. it went out on me and i just cant figure out how to take it off. theirs a long pole that goes into it that wont alow me to remove the gear box completly.so if anyone now how to remove it or nows of any shops that can do the job for me in the Los Angeles area please contact me.

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RickB.

01-24-2001 18:11:43

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Re: Steering Box Repair in reply to Anne Hamilton, 01-23-2001 18:07:58

I don't think the labor is too high. There is a fair amount involved in the R&R of the steering box on either a 3 OR 4 cyl 2000. You should request a complete fluid change as well as a new filter. Won't amount to much more, and will complete the repair properly.

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2fordsmike

01-24-2001 09:06:52

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Re: Steering Box Repair in reply to Anne Hamilton, 01-23-2001 18:07:58

Anne: CT Farm and Country sells rebuilt manual steering assemblys for $443.99 or $349.99 exchange. Shipping costs would be to and from Des Moines. Costs for power steering units are around $200 higher. However, I believe that sometimes there are advantages to doing business locally and having the dealer/service people having "ownership" in your tractor. And it takes a fair wrench puller to get the assembly out and back in your 2000. Mik

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2fordsmike

01-24-2001 09:05:50

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Re: Steering Box Repair in reply to Anne Hamilton, 01-23-2001 18:07:58

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Jim

01-24-2001 05:05:30

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Re: Steering Box Repair in reply to Anne Hamilton, 01-23-2001 18:07:58

Anne,

The numbers quoted are either high or low or just right, depending on what has to be done.

A suggestion. Post a description of what specifically happened to the steering. Did the power steering fail?... an oil seal fail?... steering lock & won't work at all? The more info. the better. My guess is that there is someone on the discussion board here who can give you some sound guidence on this.

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Anne Hamilton

01-24-2001 05:50:25

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Re: Re: Steering Box Repair in reply to Jim, 01-24-2001 05:05:30

Jim- Thanks for your time. The power steering went. I just would like to know if I need a different mechanic next time! This morning they removed the steering box. 2 seals $8.40 & $9.72. 1 ball 1/4" at a whopping .56 a nut @ 19.16, 2 o-rings @.87 ea. 2 Qts hyd oil at $2.25 10 nuts at .06 ea & 10 bolts @ .64 for a total of 60.37. labor will be 475.20.Pick up & delivery will be $105.00 (this much I understand! Is this info any help? If not - thanks anyway. Anne

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Jim

01-24-2001 09:06:55

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Re: Re: Re: Steering Box Repair in reply to Anne Hamilton, 01-24-2001 05:50:25

Anne,

Sounds like something broke loose in the power steering control in the steering box.

As for the cost, labor is always the most expensive part. A good mechanic ain't cheap. The cheap ones you don't want...

Question: Is the work being done by an established mechanic or dealer who has been around for a while? If so, you're probably in good hands.

When work is completed, you may want to find out from them what caused the problem in the first place and if there is anything you should watch for in the future concerning the steering. Ask them give you a written warranty for the work done... they'll probably give one for 30 or 60 days on materials & labor.

Hope all turns out OK.

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Anne Hamilton

01-24-2001 12:26:04

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Steering Box Repair in reply to Jim, 01-24-2001 09:06:55

Jim - appreciate the advice. Thanks, Anne

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Jim

01-24-2001 05:04:53

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Re: Steering Box Repair in reply to Anne Hamilton, 01-23-2001 18:07:58

Anne,

The numbers quoted are either high or low or just right, depending on what has to be done.

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