Toyota Trucks: what is this thing

I have a 94 Runner V-6. If yours is the V-6 then the part you describe
might be the oil cooler. I had to get mine replaced because it began to
leak to the point oil was dropping to the ground. I donot remember what I
paid for the service.
"frankg" <net> wrote in message
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You're talking about your steering box. I have a '91 4Runner with the
same problem. It is a very expensive part to replace (over $500 for
the part alone, not to mention labor). You're seeing power steering
fluid (which for this vehicle is Automatic Transmission Fluid) leaking
through the old seals. My advise (as received from my trusty Toyota
mechanic) is to keep an eye on the power steering fluid level (check
your owner's manual on how to do this - you don't want to
overfill!!!). As long a fluid loss is within reason, learn to live
with it. No biggie.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33589&item=2454672 857

On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 22:28:43 -0600, frankg <net> wrote:
 

frankg wrote:
 


Steering box?

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It took less time to take Iraq than it took to count the votes in
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Damn our military is GREAT!!

Finnbow wrote:
 


Not too tough to seal this, there is a seal kit, BUT if its the steerign
shaft seal leaking, forget it! I've done one and wont do it ever again.
All other seals are easy to replace.

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Inasmuch as the Democrats are complaining on how long the war is taking,
consider this:

It took less time to take Iraq than it took Janet Reno to take the
Branch Davidian compound. That was a 51-day operation.

It took less time to find Saddam's sons in Iraq than it took Hillary
Clinton to find the Rose Law Firm billing records.

It took less time for the 3rd Infantry Division and the Marines to
destroy the Medina Republican Guard than it took Teddy Kennedy to call
the police after his Oldsmobile sunk at Chappaquiddick.

It took less time to take Iraq than it took to count the votes in
Florida! TWICE!!!!!

Damn our military is GREAT!!

>On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 03:01:18 GMT, MDT Tech® <com> wrote:
 

I'm beginning to think so. I need to take another look at this thing
and compare to a link another poster supplied from ebay in this
thread. I guess it's not too serious yet as long as I don't see a lot
of seepage and watch my fluids? I also guess this is maybe a $750
repair cost if I have dealer do it?? Do you think a reputable outside
shop can do this or is this best for toyota to deal with?

Also thanks to EVERYONE for the input so far.

>On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 22:28:43 -0600, frankg <net> wrote:
 


Just in case to those still helping here, yes I have a V6 auto
transmission (91 4Runner).

I'm beginning to think its my steering box based on the replies here
but I need to look at it again and compare to one poster's ebay link
for a steering box for sale.

Thanks ALL for your input here. Really appreciate the help/advice.

On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 22:28:43 -0600, frankg <net> wrote:
 

Sounds like the steering box. I've alos got a '91 and had mine start
puking PS fluid all over the place. I gave a little thought to
resealing it myself, but then looked at the job that would entail. In
the end, I bought a refurb unit and hauled it to my dealer for
replacement. It ran me about $750 for the whole thing including a
front wheel alignment.