Hi all

Just noticed that my power steering is making some whining sounds on standstill whilst turning the wheel, been looking on here for info and seems that low fluid can be a cause.

Checked fluid and it is low so looked around for a leak and i have discovered one on the pipe that goes infront of the radiator. its gone quite rust and gone through.

I believe this pipe is the PAS fluid cooler, is it really needed?

I dont want to drive the car while loosing fluid so can i bypass it for now until i can source a new one?

Cheers

Rich

 

Oh might help to mention the year, its a 1998 uk turbo wagon.

Rich

 

Just changed one for my mate. They rust because of our road salt. The one I bought to replace it was aluminium, so shouldn't go rusty again

 

be careful with a leaking power steering pump, my type r i had spent £1000's on went up in flames due to power steering fluid dripping onto the wrapped headers

 

Replace the leaking u bend cooler. You can run without but the fluid will possibly boil over particularly during low speed car parking when you crawl round a car park.

 

thanks for the replies, looking source a new one but its bypassed for now.

where can i get a new one? subaru only item?

cheers

Rich

 

RCMS, Import Car Parts probably.