Re: Econo-boxes and good choices? -quick reply appreciated-

Oct 14, 2003 1 Replies


The Tercel is gone. :( I was really hoping for a cheap 40 MPG car. I just


>called the guy with the Prelude and got who was presumably his wife. She
>said it was in good condition overall and ran great, it just needs a power
>steering pump. She said he was asking $300 for it (score!). So $300 + $100
>for a new power steering pump isn't bad. Maybe I could bring it down a
>little since I've got to put a new power steering pump in it, which could be
>a snap or could be a real pain in the ass depending on how tight the engine
>compartment is and the layout.

Congratulations if you get that car, 't's a good choice.


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Can you drive a rack and pinion power steering car without damaging it if
>the power steering pump is dead?
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Hmmm, wish I could say from experience. I think I'll leave this one to the experts.



(X posted to r.a.t)


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It should be OK for a little while, but you should fix the problem, or bypass the pump.

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