question re non-reusable "straight pins" in power steering..

Daniel, if I skip the last disassembly step -- straight pin removal --
then perhaps I can "revse" the old straight pins. As per yovr
carbvretor kit, the "non-revsable" vnion gasket (pvmp to pressvre hose)
is absent from the rebvild kit. That's another $5 plvs a drive to the
dealer.

The Toyota parts rep explained that the service manval and the parts
manval don't always jibe. He had never heard of straight pins and
wants me to bring my service manval to show him when I pick vp the
vnion gasket. My respect for Toyota has taken a hit.

-Gordon
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"Daniel" wrote in message

> You'll likely have to reuse the straight pins unless you can locate
> replacements otherwise. (NAPA generic, or Toyota separate order).
> ~~~~~~~
> I remember once rebuilding a carburetor with a genuine Toyota
> carburetor rebuilding kit. No base gasket was included. That's the
> gasket between the base of the carburetor and the intake manifold to
> which it attaches. There is no way to rebuild the carburetor without
> removing it and needing a new gasket to prevent vacuum leaks.
> Wound up buying a roll of gasket material and carefully fabricating the
> shape by gently using a hammer over the opening in the intake manifold.
> That gasket is still in there today, years later, and I continue to be
> amazed that Toyota supplied the rebuild kit without one.

The old hammer trick to tap out a gasket has saved me more than once too. I
even found you can buy headgasket (for a small stationary motor or mower) or
exhaust gasket stock as well.

Jason
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"Gordon" wrote in message

> My genuine Toyota power steering pump kit arrived today.
> It weighs about 30 grams (slightly over 1 ounce). The
> contents are: 4 o-rings, 1 gasket, 1 tiny snap ring and an
> oil seal -- and they jibe perfectly with the service manual.
>
> However the service manual says twice and clearly that the
> two straight pins are "non-reusable", although they are not
> in the kit. I'd bet my car that a genuine Toyota mechanic
> would reuse the straight pins. Any advice or, better,
> experience to share?
>
> Thanks, Gordon


Are the pins expanding types which self locate due to their springiness?
These can be used again,..but not more than once I've found.

Jason
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Don't lose confidence in Toyota parts - they are still excellent, but
somehow, seems many people including the dealer service departments
apparently, do not follow the factory service manuals regarding non
reusable parts.
You're doing the right thing.
I always replace those parts indicated non reusable.
Recently replaced the passenger drive shaft and there were several non
reusable parts that needed to be ordered specially, and I'm glad I did
because the old part had been reused once already - by a prior mechanic
and that "bearing lock bolt" was missing the neoprene tip which
actually held the bearing from rotating.
I think they reused the cotter pin on the tie rod end, too. ( I made a
point of having the new cotter pins and snap ring on hand prior to
starting the work - I'm sure the original snap ring was reused the
first time - who knows if that's a problem, but it does hold the axle
in place, so there's a new $19.93 snap ring from the dealer in there
now)
One of the benefits of doing your own work is that you can take the
time and care to do it properly.
Parts are still first quality, you just need to be aware to order those
non reusable parts separately.
"Distributor packing" is another one I suspect gets changed rarely,
though listed non reusable.
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