fantomd

Doc thanks for the quick response. So if I get this valve part number 17630-70020 from toyota or lex , is it a DIY fix or should I have a pro do it. Also id this part called the air control valve?

Thanks again

blkstealthpaid4

I have not done it yet because I am waiting on another pain in the you know what TSB part to arrive in the mail.This is a upper control arm on the drivers side.
I can get the valve from my man for those with problems for $50.This Valve is not guaranteed since I got the whole pump from a junk yard.
Let me say this again, this a the whole pump with the valve from my man at the junk yard.The other solution is to pay $260 for a new one.

fantomd

Ok guys please bear with me, Is the valve a separate part from the p/s pump or is it inside on the the p/s pump. So If I get a new pump will the valve be new also?

blkstealthpaid4

He has told us what we need to change.
Do what I did.He supplied a part# and I verified it .Though it was a wrong part#, I found the correct one.With this part# I got a price and then went to Lexus and they showed me the part and it's location on their microfische machine.I also had them print it out.I popped my hood and located it.Just like he said it is on the side of the power steering pump and it is sold separately and tha part is $260 for Lexus and $196 for Toyota.This is hard to describe but you have two small cables from your Plenum/intake, follow those hoses to the steering pump and there you have your valve.

Doc I hope you stick around here for us all and every message board needs a Doc!

fantomd

Ok stealth I will follow your lead. Please let us know if the pump from the junkyard fixed the problem, If so I think you said you can get them for 50 bucks? If you could I would purchase it thru you and have it installed.

Thanks
fantomd

blkstealthpaid4

Like I said this part is the same for an 89-2000 camry,tercel,and supra.
I have not noticed any leaks on mine soo far and my mech. adviced me to top the fluid.I will let you guys know tomorrow of any exhaust smoke.
I only paid $30 to have my mech. replace it.

fantomd

Good luck!!! Please keep me posted

LOTC

I hope it works becuase I am going to do the same if it works great.

blkstealthpaid4

Pwr steering level remains constant!
No smoke on cold start-up!


Enuff said!


Thanks Doc!

LOTC

How long did it take to install that piece stealth.
Great I am happy that it worked.(Success)

VQT

[QUOTE]Originally posted by fantomd
Ok stealth I will follow your lead. Please let us know if the pump from the junkyard fixed the problem, If so I think you said you can get them for 50 bucks? If you could I would purchase it thru you and have it installed.

Thanks
fantomd [/QUOTE
fantomd,
I don't recommend pump from junkyard, but if you prefer go to www.yunkyarddog.com and every junk yard that have the parts you ask will reply to your e-mail so you can compare price before buying

fantomd

Blkstealth that is great I am happy for you. I would like to buy a pump thru your man at the yard you can email me at fantomd@AOL.COM. Please tell me if your guy has the pump and were and how to setup payment.

Once again congrats .

Fantomd

Dave H

blkstealthpaid4

I shipped a whole power steering pump for Fantomd today and I can gaurantee that it should stop the smoking and the pwr steering fluid consumption.My man at the yard has more and these are coming off toyotas.All you would need is the valve and not the whole pump.Wondering if anyone needs this valve shipped out to them?

LOTC

hey stealth has the valve holding up.

blkstealthpaid4

I am starting my car cold and running to the tailpipe to check for smoke but Nada!
I am also checking my fluid and it is at the same level.It has been three weeks since I topped it.