3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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It has a few problems. Windshield washer fluid doesnt work shot out (maybe motor?) Driver side view mirror is broken/mission. Lastly the suspension is floaty and makes a shimming noise going over bumps. Other than that everything else works GREAT.
To give you an idea on the price, my mom had the four struts replaced and new CV boots put on to her (now mine) 1995 Camry LE for about US$1,000. Not sure if that was a good price or not but is just a number to keep in mind.
$1000 US??? Thats too expensive isnt it???? Dang, I hope I didn't get a money pit, just found out the fuel tank is leaking too (filled up my gas up all the way today and smelt gas, looked under and looks like the gas tank is leaking.)
Any other estimates for how much it will cost to get my tank replaced and my struts and perhaps strut mounts replaced???
Hey i live in toronto and i changed the stuts on mine all four the 2 fronts were $253 and backs were $178 all monroe gas matic the strut mounts were $125 each so $500 in total so yea its pricey but definitel worth it.
Hey i live in toronto and i changed the stuts on mine all four the 2 fronts were $253 and backs were $178 all monroe gas matic the strut mounts were $125 each so $500 in total so yea its pricey but definitel worth it.
Hey where did you get the struts/strut mounts changed? Im near toronto and am willing to go to the same place. PM me if you can! thanks!
I'll need to look at the receipt to see exactly how much it was, though remember that it included at least a couple new boots along with the struts.
I didn't pay it, it was my 70 year old mom who had the work done and was telling me about it maybe six or eight months after the fact. Maybe it was $900, maybe she had brake work done too, I don't know, I wasn't there, but if the receipt is there I'll know what was done.
She recently bought a new car ('07 Honda Accord SE) and rather than trade in the '95 Camry with 155,000 miles she just gave it to me, the dealer wouldn't have given her much for it. I'll look for the receipt tonight, if I find it I can tell you exactly how much this one mechanic charged for the four struts.
Consider doing the suspension work yourself using the Monroe Quick Struts. They are a 1-piece strut, spring, and strut mount assembly, along with all the boots and rubber pieces. You just unbolt the old strut assemblies and bolt these in. There is no spring to compress so they are an easy DIY change. They are also more economical than buying all the parts individually. I paid $170 a side for the rear assemblies for my 98 Camry. The only other advice I can give you is to spray all the bolts down with a good penetrating oil like PB Blaster for a couple of days prior to removing anything. The sway bar end links were a particular item I worried about possibly breaking during removal of the old assemblies, but spraying them down did the trick. I sprayed them down each day for 2 days prior to dissambly, and then drove the car allowing the vibration of driving to work the penetrating oil in.
Consider doing the suspension work yourself using the Monroe Quick Struts. They are a 1-piece strut, spring, and strut mount assembly, along with all the boots and rubber pieces. You just unbolt the old strut assemblies and bolt these in. There is no spring to compress so they are an easy DIY change. They are also more economical than buying all the parts individually. I paid $170 a side for the rear assemblies for my 98 Camry. The only other advice I can give you is to spray all the bolts down with a good penetrating oil like PB Blaster for a couple of days prior to removing anything. The sway bar end links were a particular item I worried about possibly breaking during removal of the old assemblies, but spraying them down did the trick. I sprayed them down each day for 2 days prior to dissambly, and then drove the car allowing the vibration of driving to work the penetrating oil in.
Mike
That actually sounds like a great idea. Im gonna check some local shops today and see if they carry them, if they do, hopefully will be installed on Sunday!
It sounds like your filler neck is rotted out, either way Gas Tank Exchange did awesome work on my tank/filler neck...and their pricing is pretty good as well they are recommended by the Toyota Techs that ive talked to around here....The shop is up by the woodbine racetrack:
i have KYB GR2 on my 94 V6 LE, they are just a little bit stiffer than OEM, if you are looking to spend that kinda money, look at tokico also. by the way, if you are going to replace spring to drop an inch or two as well, you will get less body roll, but more harsh and bumpy ride.
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