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Sep 7, 2006 | 07:13 AM

Floridaboy

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Ignition Question

How long should it take to replace an actuator in the ignition of a 88 Bronco?

The repair guy says 4 hours, but that seems like it is high for a Ford trained mechanic.

Sep 7, 2006 | 04:06 PM

Streetgang

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Originally Posted by Floridaboy

How long should it take to replace an actuator in the ignition of a 88 Bronco?

The repair guy says 4 hours, but that seems like it is high for a Ford trained mechanic.

If your talking about the actuator rod in the steering column than 4 hr does sound a bit long, but I forgot the exact procedure to replace it. I am sure if you search around you will find the tech article that shows the easy to replace it, and IIRC it didn't look as though it should take 4hrs.

Sep 8, 2006 | 07:42 AM

Floridaboy

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It is a $12 part and is in the steering column.

Sep 8, 2006 | 10:49 AM

helirich

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I just replaced the same part about two weeks ago. It is a cast part that attaches to the rod at the top. They had two in stock. The guy at ford said they breack all the time. In any case, I did it in about two hours. If I did it again right now, it would take about 40 minutes. Its just hard to figure our how to get it out. And I dont have any speacial tools.

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Sep 8, 2006 | 08:09 PM

COLEnMICHAELS66

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yeah they are really bad about breaking. the one in my 91 bronco broke about a month ago. its really not an extremely hard part to replace. the time the mechanic told you could also be a flat rate charge instead of an actual time incriment

Sep 8, 2006 | 09:37 PM

greystreak92

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I think some enterprising parts maker could make a fortune selling a billet aluminum or even a cast aluminum version of that part. Anything beats the pot metal they are made out of.

Sep 8, 2006 | 11:51 PM

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He is quoting flat rate instead of actual time. I would say that it about a 2 hour job at most and one that isn't too hard for the typical shadetree mechanic.

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