Originally Posted by
onehundred80
This modification will not be noticeable in any way, the only thing that happens is that it will never stick again.
The new parts you buy will not have these parts in them so that tells you it is OK to do.
That's good. But I spoke a mechanic, not from the dealer.
He would charge about the same as the dealer $1000.00.
He admitted that he didn't want the job. Said it involved a lot and would be difficult for any mechanic. Said I'd have to take apart the steering column.
He said, if I tried to do the job myself, I'd likely wish I had not.
He recommended, take it to the dealer.
The PDF you sent does not look as complicated as this mechanical described.
I'm just asking you guys, do you think a guy like me who's done some auto repairs here and there could do this, or is it too outside the skill set of a guy like that.
Like I said before.
I put a power steering pump in an 2002 Olds Alero.
I put a water pump in a 1982 Toyota Celica.
That's all that comes to mind.
These being the more ambitious projects I've pulled off. I know...not so impressive.
The key is not jammed, so far.
The mechanic I talked to really advised against trying this myself.
But frankly, I don't think he looked at the PDF.
I realizes nobody me can know for sure how it might come out. It's ultimately my call.
Just need to know:
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being hardest what's the difficulty rating on this job ?
I will be re-using the old ignition and disabling the cylinder lock.