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Originally Posted by worledl
I recently bought a 91 Camry 4 cylinder with 87,000 miles for $3300. I immediately paid a local mechanic $500 to replace the radiator and bunch of belts (timing belt?). the mechaninc said i needed a new power steering pump for $200 installed but that i could also keep an eye on fluid level and replace fluid rather than the pump. I now have problems with it stalling at stoplights so i took it to the Toyota dealer. Dealer says i need:
1. plugs and wires to prevent stalling-$250;
2. throttle body and EFI service-$125;
3. power steering pump replaced-$582;
4. rack and pinion- $740;
5. left side axle boot-$265;
6. valve cover-$100;
7. distributor o ring-$85.
Mechanic at dealership offered to give me $500 for car.
Are any of these life-threatening safety issues?
Which repairs will make the car quit stalling?
Are there any cheaper fixes?
HELP!!!!
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I am not a mechanic, but I wouldn't trust anybody at a dealership ever. I don't know why anybody goes to a dealership unless they have a warranty even then they will look for some way to screw you. Find somebody else.