Adrian F

I have a 55 WRX and the power steering pump has started whining like an electric motor when started on a cold day and is lumpy i did have fluid and belts replaced back in the summer and the garage is now saying it probably needs a new power steering pump at £300

i have read on a couple of threads and i have seen a Youtube video showing the same issue and noise which suggest changing and 'O' Ring might cure this but no one appears to have done this and then said its worked

so has any one solved this issue on a blob eye?

Tyler 1

iTrader: (8)

I know its prob not what you want but I have a full powersteering system off a 2005 sti in my garage that I was going to fit on my classic but in the end I have changed my mind as can not be bothered. Let me know bud. Selling it all cheap as have no use.

Markfey

iTrader: (7)

I'd check the cooling bars first. They tend to rust and corode. Should be able to buy the off a braker for about £40.

If not but the pump off them. A lot cheaper than new.

If you're determined to fix I believe there's 2 or o rings in the unit and a couple of gaskets. There's a bolt inside the reservoir which needs to be undone to take it apart.

Adrian F

This video suggests that changing just one seal solves the issue?

MOTORS S GT

iTrader: (2)

Is it causing frothing of the oil, as well as noise ?, if so replacing that o ring on the plastic inlet fitting will cure it, use grease or similar to lubricate it before fitting the new o ring into the pump.

Adrian F

Just to say i got the little O ring from the local subaru dealer for about £3 ic P&P who got it from subaru UK (apparently the only one in the country) and once fitted by my local mechanic its fixed all the issues with the power steering

Markfey

iTrader: (7)

Thanks for updating us all. Helps no end with people with similar problems using the search engine.