What are the repairs I need for my 1999 Jeep?

I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (V8 automatic) with 92300 miles.





Took it in for oil change and the dealership recommended the following:


Power steering pump replaced (leaking power fluid)


Axle side passenger side replaced (boot is torn)


Front pinion seal (leakage)


Rear output seal (leakage). Total estimated repair costs is approximately $2000.


Problem is this Jeep will be donated to charity in three months and I do not want to put a lot of money into the Jeep. My question: What needs to be repaired for safety sake? (I am driving 360 miles on business trip next week).


Thanks in advance for any input.

What are the repairs I need for my 1999 Jeep?
That shop is doing what they are intended to do and that is sell anything they can. I am sure all those are leaking, but that is fairly normal, I bet the front and rear pinion seals are %26quot;just wet%26quot; barely showing signs. But it makes a great sale! If you didnt request any of this looked at, I would not sweat it. The powersteering pump? I would ask them to show me where that is leaking. If its not from the front seal (behind the pulley) then its just a hose which is very common on that vehicle. the return line gets dried out and hard at the end. It has the standard pinch clamp so will show signs of leaking. One can just throw a new clamp on it and solve that problem.


If giving the vehicle away, I would think about the power steering leak, But get another opinion and ask to have the leak shown to you.
Reply:Have the axle boot replaced and the CV joint inspected at the same time. As long as you don%26#039;t see puddles of fluid under the car you are OK. Make sure all the fluids are checked and topped off before your trip. Check fluids weekly. Drive until you donate it to the charity. Your bill should be closer to $200.00 instead of $2,000.00
Reply:Seals on 9 year old cars routinely wear out.





Add a small can of power steering stop leak to the pump. The front boot can be replaced as a wrap around bolt on without tearing down the entire steering knuckle. As long as the joint remains greased and doesn%26#039;t pick up a lot of grit, it will be fine. A really innovative mechanic can clean the rip and glue it together with gasket maker - the stuff is that good.





The other seals also have additives available to swell them and reduce leakage - but even a replacement may not do the job as the surface they press against will have been worn down. That makes it a smaller diameter, and the replacement will be too big to bear against it and do the job.





Your 92300 miles is just half of the available mileage the engine will probably go before major repairs, but all the smaller stuff will - starters, alternators, water pump, etc generally quit after 110k miles. The charity will have bigger problems with that than a few seals leaking.
Reply:none of those are critical, just make sure you check your PS fluid regularly...or the steering might get stiff...
Reply:k it depends on how bad they are if they are pouring fluids or if they are just minor leaks. just make sure that they are full and let the next person worrie about it your getting rid of the damn thing anyway.



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