Just wanted to point out that the poster looking at $1K+ (carlover626) owns a 2002 Montero Sport, and is not the originator of the thread (LAMONTEROGUY) who's got a GenI. seems like there might have been a teensy bit of confusion in some of the responses...

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Eric W.

Hey, thanks for pointing that out-I searched! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />

The last estimate I got here was $975. But the shop cannot say it won't fluctuate, since things don't always go as smooth as planned.(which I do understand) hhhhmmm So basically the only real way to SAVE money is do it myself. Shopping around has done basically nothing...but confuse me on who I can trust.

As far as doing it myself, there are SO many other factors. I don't really have a place to do it, tools I would have to acquire (FSM too), and a weekend to do it if things go as planned...lol! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

Hazy, I truely appreciate the offer and I have put some thought into it. I just can't imagine doing this myself. With school and work going on, finding the time is hard. That, and I also was thinking that doing my first TB on my only car (that is under warranty) without issue is a bit of a strech. I guess I will have to bite the $1K bullet...

Round number stealer price for all including the water pump is at least $1k.

While at it, and depending on mileage, also do the front seals. Parts ~$25 and labor s/b five minutes each.

Or, block out a weekend so you can go slow, do it yourself, and save an easy $600.