Power steering pump repacement
Okay, so I have a totally dead power steering pump on my '03 WRX. I bought a used one from PolePosition that doesn't really work much better so I think that rather than keep trying used ones from breakers that are on their way out I may just bite the bullet and buy a new one. I've rebuilt my original but while again better than the used one I got, it's not perfect and I suspect is probably just worn inside.
So the question; before I stump up £500, has anyone tried these pumps from HK?: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Power-Ste...QAAOSwy9pci1ME |
Are you sure it's not your belt which is the issue? I don't think it's that common for these pumps to fail, the main problem with them was always that they'd leak at the bottom seal. What's the mileage of the car?
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Originally Posted by markjmd
(Post 12048069)
Are you sure it's not your belt which is the issue? I don't think it's that common for these pumps to fail, the main problem with them was always that they'd leak at the bottom seal. What's the mileage of the car?
The original was a complete failure, although it had been giving symptoms of hard/soft steering for a time. Once rebuilt it was better but seemed to need revs to create pressure which led me to suspect it’s worn inside. The used replacement was better but it was still making sucking noises despite proper bleeding. I may try rebuilding this one as I have enough spare seals but as I’m planning to keep the car for the long term I’m happy to spend the right money on it if needs be, but obviously if I can avoid paying out £500 then I will! The top low pressure o-ring also didn’t fix the issue, another ‘known’ common point to go. Its currently 16 years old and on c100k miles. From what I’ve heard these pumps are definitely beginning to fail more often, either through age or higher miles, or a combination of both. That’s from several guys I know in the states as well as Impo Car Parts who were saying they’ve been selling a lot more rebuild kits recently where Subaru offer them (they don’t for 03+) |
Have you looked at Rockauto.com ? :: they are US based, but might be worth a look
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ =======edit======= https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Im...4AAOSw86JabyWO ???? =========== https://www.eurocarparts.com/power-steering-pump |
Originally Posted by albob
(Post 12048182)
Have you looked at Rockauto.com ? :: they are US based, but might be worth a look
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ =======edit======= https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Im...4AAOSw86JabyWO ???? =========== https://www.eurocarparts.com/power-steering-pump |
I only buy used parts from MattyB on here, might be worth another try at used then if that doesn't solve it then that might not be the problem
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prob a stupid question but steering was very hard work on mine unless revs where high, turned out to be the steering rack uj knackered next to the turbo
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Originally Posted by madscoob
(Post 12050496)
prob a stupid question but steering was very hard work on mine unless revs where high, turned out to be the steering rack uj knackered next to the turbo
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