Subaru WRX Power Steering Pump Replacement

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Power Steering Pump Replacement on a 2006 Subaru WRX.
! PLEASE WATCH THE FULL VIDEO BEFORE STARTING THIS JOB !
This Video Applies to 02-07 Subaru Impreza, WRX, STI... As well as other similar year Subaru models.
0:00 - What To Remove First
2:30 - Removing PS Low Side Line
4:17 - O-Ring Explanation
5:08 - Removing PS High Side Line
6:02 - Remove Power Steering Pump Bolts
8:43 - Removing Old Power Steering Pump
9:40 - Prepping New Power Steering Pump
16:50 - Installing New Power Steering Pump
19:17 - Reinstall PS High & Low Side Lines
20:54 - Reinstall The Drive Belt
22:11 - Start Vehicle & Check For Leaks
22:50 - Bleeding Air Out Of The System
23:21 - Overview & Advice
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@jukeboxzero1 2 года назад

Reference 4:06: The low pressure line to pump connection is on the passenger side of the PS pump on bugeyes, not on top of the pump. Thanks for the video!

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Good information! Thank you for sharing and thanks for watching!

@andrewlee88 Год назад

That bungee over the strut tower is pure genius. Gotta tackle this soon on my bugeye. .

@VinnieT Год назад

Thanks man, good luck on the job you got this!

@alexanderdavis5332 6 месяцев назад

Omg!! Thank you SO MUCH!! Mine (2004 ts) had been whining for the past couple weeks now, but i wasn’t losing fluid. Did the search to see how to replace my pump (hints finding your video) and after watching went and checked mine and yup! Thank you again!!!

@VinnieT 6 месяцев назад

Glad this helped! Thanks for the support!

@trevintrang861 5 месяцев назад

most informative video i’ve ever watched. actually shows where the bolts are not just pointing to a general area and then skip to it out.

@Nunya644 2 года назад

Used this guide for my 2011 WRX. The high side hose comes off the side of the pump VS the top, but otherwise all the steps are basically identical.. *****IMPORTANCE NEEDS TO BE PLACED ON BLEEDING THE AIR AFTERWARDS***** I had to turn my wheels back and forth (while jacked into the air) with the resevoir cap off like a hundred times. You also have to keep adding PS fluid as the level drops in the resevoir as you're turning the wheels back and forth. Then I had to open the resevoir cap again after driving a bit. Finally it's functioning properly, but it took a while. Great vid though, couldn't have done it so easily without you.

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Agreed the bleeding process can be a real pain sometimes, but im glad you got it figured out! Thanks for watching

@johnharrisonschulz 11 месяцев назад

Got to be one of the best step-by-step DIY videos I've ever seen! I'm watching this video because I'm about to buy a 2007 WRX and the seller says that the power steering pump rattles when cranking at full stop. He says the power steering pump doesn't rattle or anything when you're driving, only when at a full stop. So he lowered the price because of it. That would be awesome if all it turns out to be is an o-ring, but he says it rattles so... maybe it is a power steering pump?

@VinnieT 11 месяцев назад

If the pump is rattling it could mean a few different things. I would check if the mounting bolts are loose. Have someone also turn the steering wheel left and right and check how the pulley spins when at idle. Also if you can pop the belt off and feel how the pulley spins by hand. You should prepare to just replace the power steering pump worst case scenario. Also look for air bubbles in the power steering fluid reservoir while the steering wheel is being turned, that’ll let you know if there’s air getting in the system or not. Hope this helps!

@ejx555 3 года назад

Good Job man, we need more detailed and concise tutorials like yours! subscribed :)

@VinnieT 3 года назад

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

@LearnMYOG 4 года назад

Very helpful for replacing my 08 WRX pump. I've watched all other follow alongs and yours was clear, detailed, and concise. Well done.

@VinnieT 3 года назад

Glad this helped! Thanks man!

@johnharrisonschulz 11 месяцев назад

Very well done video. This guy could make a successful living doing DIY videos... On anything if they are all this detailed. Even the camera angles were precise and impressive. It makes me want to replace a part even if it doesn't need it just because it looks like it's easy from watching the video.

@VinnieT 3 года назад

UPDATE: Still leak free as of 8/5/2020!

@dr_dacosta7870 3 года назад

Hey can leave a link for the high side fitting I am trying to buy a new one. I can’t find it in the description

@VinnieT 3 года назад

@@dr_dacosta7870 Hey my bad thought I added it in there, Just updated it. Here is the link! Power Steering High Side Fitting Connector - amzn.to/3iBZp4J

@randyzapata8599 17 дней назад

What about now?

@danielwilkerson9682 2 года назад

Was iffy about doing this myself cause ive never had a subaru before but, Great video im gonna save 270$ and do it my self now

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Awesome I'm glad to hear that! Good luck and let me know if you have any questions, thanks for the support!

@gregharder2765 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for going into so much detail about the bolts once they were removed. I pulled mine a while ago and this was just the reminder I needed to put it back together.

@frnaglfr5243 2 года назад

Thanks man! I'm gonna use this video as a guide tomorrow. I'm sure it'll go great

@kipbarksdale1758 7 месяцев назад

10/10 great video. Very detailed step by step.

@VinnieT 7 месяцев назад

Happy to hear this helped, thanks for your support!

@ghost21501 4 года назад

Great video Vinnie. I'm glad you put this video up. I'll be replacing mine soon as well.

@VinnieT 4 года назад

Thanks Ivan! Goodluck with it and if you have questions along the way just leave a comment and ill try my best to help!

@richriley4638 4 года назад

Great video mate good descriptions on everything keep it up buddy

@VinnieT 4 года назад

Thanks Rich that means alot! I should have some more videos coming out soon!

@HankeyMountainGarage 7 месяцев назад

Dude awesome video. Thanks!

@VinnieT 7 месяцев назад

Thanks glad this helped, I appreciate your support man!

@cristianhidalgocastillo9075 4 года назад

Great video thanks 👍

@pab1it05 Год назад

Amazing dude! Great work, great Video!

@VinnieT Год назад

Thank you, I appreciate your support! Glad this helped!

@Chris-vx3qi 3 года назад

Your a true legend 👌

@fluffy2004wrb 2 года назад

You just saved me hundreds of dollars. Thanks. I love Subaru people.

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Thanks for the support! Glad this helped!

@hillarysalmon7583 2 года назад

This was very helpful. Thank you very much.

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Glad to help, Thanks for watching!

@TedTabaka 3 года назад

Great job on the video! Not too difficult, but well said! Thanks for the video.

@VinnieT 3 года назад

Thanks man I really appreciate it! Always glad to help!

@Dubaroo99 11 месяцев назад

This couldnt of been any more explanitory. Thanks bud Although my replacement pump off an old engine had a different connector i was able to cut and re do the hose and make it work.

@VinnieT 11 месяцев назад

Very glad to hear this helped you and that you figured it out, also thanks for the support!

@eliasar66 Год назад

Helped me insall mine today! thanks a lot!

@VinnieT Год назад

Glad to hear this helped! Thanks for the support!

@carter.luttrell Год назад

U did a killer job filming and explaining how to do it!

@VinnieT Год назад

Thank you I really appreciate the support!

@dylancoover4988 2 года назад

Awesome video man!

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Thank you I appreciate it!

@wyattmckean1339 Год назад

thanks bro this was so helpful i just did the steering rack and pump on mine!

@VinnieT Год назад

Glad this helped👍🏽

@melplayz2921 3 года назад

Beautiful video 👌👌

@VinnieT 3 года назад

Thank you!

@italianoDOCG 2 года назад

Good video easy to follow. I use a rental pulley puller from your local auto shop to pull it after liquid wrenching it, instead of prying, as it may bend it or damage the thread.

@anthonyparks23 3 года назад

Thanks for the gasket suggestion, totally seems to have been my issue.

@VinnieT 3 года назад

Glad that fixed it for ya!

@leeyeo7206 2 года назад

Great vid thanks!!

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Thank you!

@rumblebproductions4910 2 года назад

Hey man thanks for this video! So much detail it was executed perfectly on my end from watching your video. Would you know what whining noise would from my clutch when I push in and let off the clutch it comes n goes and when it’s warmed up it goes away. I’m thinking throw out bearing?

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Glad this helped, and your throw out bearing could definitely be that noise. How long ago was your last clutch replacement?

@JTS_Enterprises 3 года назад

Great video, thanks.. My friends wrx pump leaks, came across this to see how to remove it.. glad to see its easy. But why not just replace the seals/o-rings, they run $20 for all of them. I guess if it has over 150k miles on it I would probably replace the whole pump.

@VinnieT 3 года назад

I was really thinking about just replacing the seals but at 150k I just wasn't sure if it would hold up as good as just getting a new one. But if I was on a budget then it would have been an amazing $20 fix!

@deedeenior5483 2 года назад

Can u show side engine gasket replace?

@shogunofthewest 4 года назад

Seriously great video! Thanks for taking the time to create this very detailed instructions! You definitely deserve more subscribers! How’s the pump running by the way any issues after the installation?

@VinnieT 4 года назад

Thanks Man I appreciate that! The pump has been running great ever since the I installed it about a month ago. I checked for leaks again today and everything is still dry! The fluid levels are still at the max and theirs no abnormal noises.

@shogunofthewest 4 года назад

VinnieT8 awesome , glad to hear that it’s running good. Definitely going to try this on my 05 Rex 🤞🏼

@VinnieT 4 года назад

@@shogunofthewest Yeah its really not that bad of a job to do, Good luck with everything and if you have any questions just leave a comment.

@LawrencePina 2 года назад

Thank you for this exceptionally well done, helpful video. It's every bit as good as those produced by Mustie1 and James Condon, who in my opinion, have the very best DIY small engine/ vehicle repair channels on YT. Really great! So, here's my problem: I have a 2006 Subaru Impreza Sport Wagon, 2.5L naturally aspirated engine, which recently developed cold-weather power steering squeal. I replace the o-ring on the low pressure return hose, with official Subaru part number 34439AE021, black color, which the dealer said was the correct o-ring for my VIN. The fitting had not been leaking oil. The old o-ring was not broken. The new o-ring, which looked identical to the old o-ring, did not make any difference. The fitting is still dry but I wondering if I didn't tighten it enough. I know you mentioned that the high side should be tightened to 29 ft. lbs., but what about the low side? For what it's worth, neither torque specification is given in my Haynes Repair manual. Second question: Fluid in the power steering reservoir is at the cold minimum. Even after the car warms up, and the idle speed drops, it barely rises above that line. Should I split the distance been the max and min lines by adding more fluid? The only Dexron-3 compatible ATF fluid I could find locally is Valvoline MAXlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic. Do you think it'd be safe to mix some of this in, or would it be best to order the official Subaru ATF? Any advice on how to get rid of power steering squeal when a new, official Subaru o-ring doesn't fix it, would be much appreciated. Thank you!

@jukeboxzero1 2 года назад

Getting ready to remove the alternator to get access for replacement of 19 year old vacuum lines and the plastic turbo inlet on my '03 WRX. Can't speak for an '06 Sport Wagon but the torque spec for the PS suction line connector bolt on an '03 WRX is 8.7 Ft. Lbs.. Torque for the PS Pump bracket bolts is 15.9 Ft. Lbs.. Vinnie T. - Thanks for making this video. Was very helpful!

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Thank you! So I always recommend only using Subaru OEM Power Steering fluid, and never mixing them unless in an emergency. If you have more then one type of fluid in the reservior then I would say to flush it and start fresh with Subaru OEM fluid. As far as the Low Side line Torque Spec, if its the same small 10mm bolt that mine was, then I would say no more then 15lbs of torque. I tried searching for it online but couldn't fine anything. Now when you say its making a squeal noise, are you sure its not the belt? Usually you can hear a hissing noise from the pump if there is air inside the system. If you want to bleed the system you can park the car and turn the steering wheel all the way from side to side (Slowly) and then top off the fluid *make sure wheel is strait when filling fluid* sometimes the levels will go down when wheel is turned. Hope this helps, and just let me know what happens.

@LawrencePina 2 года назад

@@VinnieT Regarding the power steering noise on my 2006, 2.5L, naturally aspirated, Subaru Impreza Sport Wagon, which: 0. Just happened to occur in winter when the average daily temperature in my zip code is 25-30° Fahrenheit. Assumption: cold weather problem - wrong! 1. Only occurred when the steering wheel was turned, did not occur as long as the wheels were kept straight, and 2. Got much louder when the steering wheel was turned after the engine warmed up... You were right: "Now when you say its making a squeal noise, are you sure its not the belt?" Both OEM belts had been replaced two months ago, with aftermarket belts, when the car went in to a trusted local shop for an ABS sensor DTC. The shop noticed that the OEM belts had split and cracked and I agreed to replace them. The car drove fine after we got it back and it's not uncommon for this car to have quarterly problems, so initially, I didn't suspect the new belt. When I finally checked its deflection, yesterday, it was exactly 1/4 inch, same as specified in my Haynes manual. But just as I was about to replace the belt cover, my neighbor observed that when I turned the steering wheel the pulley on the power steering pump came to a complete stop. Without a helper, I never would have seen this. After loosening the lock nut and tightening the belt to 1/8 inch deflection (twice as much as specified in the Haynes manual) the problem is solved! Whether the power steering noise is going to recur, whether the belt is going to stretch even more, I don't know. But if it does, I'm replacing the aftermarket belt with OEM. Thanks again for your suggestion. Hope this follow up helps someone...

@VinnieT 2 года назад

@@LawrencePina Great information and glad to hear you got this figured out! Fingers crossed that everything continues to run smoothly! Thanks for the follow up and thanks for watching.

@DGKiko 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the great video. Just one question. How did you prime the power steering pump (if you did) fill it with fluid before turning the car on??

@VinnieT 9 месяцев назад

The way I was taught to do it is, you fill up the fluid reservoir all the way, then turn the car on and turn the wheel slowly all the way to the left and then all the way to the right, and go back and forth many times. Then check the fluid level in the reservoir and keep adding fluid until it’s at the full level. If you can also have someone turn the steering wheel while you look in the reservoir for air bubbles, once you see no more little air bubbles, then all the air should he out of the lines. Hope this answers your question.

@dermotoreilly8025 3 года назад

HI just wash video on how remove power steering pump v good video by away and just wondering i have subaru impreza sti and i find my steering wheel bit on heavy side could this be my power steering power on it away out Thanks

@VinnieT 3 года назад

That sounds like it could be Air getting into your power steering system, or it could be the pump. The first thing to check is if there are air bubbles in the reservoir when someone is turning the steering wheel slowly all the way left and right. If you see air bubbles then its most likely air coming in from one of the two O-rings (high side) or (low side)

@lazaromartinez4780 7 месяцев назад

Great video . My steering wheel gets super hard at low sleep and once I accelerate it gets softer . So is my pump bad ??

@VinnieT 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, and your pump could be going bad, but also I would first check to make sure you bled all of the air out of the system. Usually you can open your hood, have the car running, have someone turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then all the way to the right, going back and forth from side to side slowly. While they are doing that, pop off the cap on the power steering fluid reservoir and look for small air bubbles. Continue the procedure of turning the wheel left and right until the bubbles stop showing up. It can help to raise the front end a little bit, continue the process until the air is bled from the system. It should get easier to turn the wheel left and right at lower RPMs if the air is bled out fully. If the bubbles never stop then you could have air getting into the system, also make sure your fluid level is at the full mark when the engine is off.

@duran976 3 года назад

My steering wheel is hard to turn I do have to replace the power steering fluid at all and the if it didn’t work I need to replace the power steering pump?

@VinnieT 3 года назад

The steering wheel may be hard to turn if you have air in your power steering system. To bleed the air out of the system, make sure the power steering fluid is at the full line, and while the car is parked and running, slowly turn the steering wheel all the way to each side, going back and forth. You can have someone turn the steering wheel as you look at the power steering fluid reservoir for air bubbles. If your still seeing a lot of air bubbles, then you may need to replace one of the O-Rings on the high side or low side power steering lines.

@tylerjohnson2127 Год назад

I just replaced the power steering pump in my 2005 WRX. But it’s insanely hard to steer now when it wasn’t before? Doesn’t seem to be any air bubbles. Kinda stuck!

@VinnieT Год назад

Do you have any weird noises while turning the steering wheel? Also maybe try bleeding the system again, raising up the front end could help.

@louisnoto2011 2 года назад

Alright helpful video but what do I do if that first bolt is loose and doesn’t drop the alternator

@VinnieT 2 года назад

One of the bolts you loosen so you can adjust it, then adjust the second bolt to get the alternator to go up or down.

@reddeadryan78 3 года назад

Great video! My 2005 wrx just started whinning, I see bubbles in my power steering tank, a nice leak around the top/back side of the pump, wetness all around the back and on the sensor, tough to steer at short moments but not loosing too much fluid from what I can see,it holds fluid. Top oem seal has been replaced already so I'm wondering If I should replace the pump.

@VinnieT 3 года назад

Thanks man, so it seems to be two things that leak, first would be that O-Ring you already replaced, and typically the second thing is the fitting on high side line that bolts the high side line to the pump. If I were you I would replace the pump with a remanufactured pump, atleast once before you go and get OEM pump. The OEM pump is the best option but it costs way too much IMO, but that’s cause it’s brand new. I’ve seen so many people use aftermarket pumps, you could replace that pump with like 4 aftermarket / remanufactured pumps for the price of 1 new OEM pump.. so that’s why I recommend a re-manned pump first. The links to all the stuff I used are in the description of the video, and if you want a bigger variety / choices of pumps, I would recommend using RockAuto and see what they have on there. Also, I’m not sure exactly what type of power steering fluid your using but you should just buy the OEM Subaru automatic trans fluid, that’s what they use for the power steering fluid. Link should be up in the description for that too. I would not recommend using any other fluids other then OEM, as you can already tell these pumps are finicky and a PITA. Hope this helps!

@reddeadryan78 3 года назад

@@VinnieT Thanks!, I just started putting the recommended dextron ATF in. Going to look into that fitting on high side line that bolts the high side line to the pump first. It's all wet at the back top and all over the sensor. 2nd option I'll look into the belt and pulley. I noticed the pulley stopping and going when turning the wheel. The small leak might not even have anything to do with my sudden steering problem.

@reddeadryan78 3 года назад

@@VinnieT I didn't see you remove or show a seal on that high side line. I have another oem subaru o ring seal, is the high bolt o ring the same size as the one I replaced? Sorry to bug, no more questions and thanks again!

@VinnieT 3 года назад

@@reddeadryan78 Im not 100% sure but I replaced my O-rings with the ones that I have in the description of the video. They are two OEM O-rings. One for the high side line and one for the low side line.

@johnharrisonschulz 11 месяцев назад

The power steering pump you have a link to is no longer available. Is there another power steering pump that you recommend?

@VinnieT 11 месяцев назад

Hey I updated the description with an (Alternative Link), Check it out!

@ajgrizz6343 3 года назад

I see so many options for getting a new pump. Refurbished, new, some $70 some $400. What’s the difference? And are there some company names that I should look for. Or some I should stay away? Great video, great instructor! Thank you.

@VinnieT 3 года назад

Thanks I appreciate the support! Yeah I've done a ton of research and from what I found, the reason a lot of the pumps are priced all over the place is cause they have, "OEM" New/Used/Refurb, then they have "AFTERMARKET" New/Used/Refurb. BEST = It gets a bit confusing but basically, if you got money, then get OEM one because that will always work the best. GOOD = Other then that you can go the refurb route which is a risk but IMO a small one considering its easy to swap the pumps. I would recommend buying refurb for no more then $150 because because paying $400 for a pump is too much for me. Plus some come with 30 day warranty to send back if they don't work. and its less then half the cost of a new one. Rock Auto has a good selection for this too.

@ziewknihtewza 4 года назад

great detailed video. coincidentally, when i was watching you replace the pump, i noticed that it frees up some space around the turbo inlet. i was always curious if it would be a little bit easier to install a turbo inlet if you were to remove the power steering pump first. what do you think?

@VinnieT 4 года назад

It definitely would be a much easier task to remove the Turbo Inlet Hose if the Power Steering Pump was removed. But that is totally up to you if you want to go through removing the pump. To me thats alot of extra work and I figured out a way to get it out of there without having to disconnect the Power Steering Pump and hoses, as well as take off the drive belt.

@VinnieT 4 года назад

Here is my video on How to replace the Turbo Inlet Hose - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Vng5Szn9Po.html

@reddeadryan78 3 года назад

Remove the manifold if you really want to make it easier..

@ziewknihtewza 3 года назад

It really would be, but that’s a lot of work too. It’s a double edged sword. Go through all the work to take off the manifold, install it with ease, and then go through all the work of reinstalling the manifold or cuss to the high heavens until you’re able to rip the old one out and jam the new one in 🤔

@reddeadryan78 3 года назад

@@ziewknihtewza I jammed mine in lol

@Abby-gy9no 3 года назад

Thanks so much for this video! When I put the power steering pump in, I couldn’t get the rear bolt to tighten at all with my hand or a socket, any advice for this?

@VinnieT 3 года назад

First thing would be to make sure that all bolts are all a little loose when threading that back bolt in, that will let you know the pump is in the correct position and will make sure that you dont accidently cross thread any bolts. If all bolts are in and the back bolt is just spinning, then either you mixed up the bolts and have the wrong one in there, or you could of broke the threads, you would have to remove the pump to check that.

@ostleralec321 5 месяцев назад

can verify oring on low side shut mine up

@Riez_00 6 месяцев назад

so you top of your ps with atf to bleed it?

@VinnieT 6 месяцев назад

Yes that’s what Subaru recommends and uses for their power steering fluid in a 2006 Subaru WRX.

@BasicMacik Год назад

I’ve been chasing an air leak for the past 2 weeks bleeding it lock it lock sooo many times still couldnt get the whine and air to go away. Just picked up an o ring about to install it, the old one looks the exact same no indentions or anything. Hopefully the new one works. I guess if the pump isn’t leaking then the internal seals should be fine right?

@VinnieT Год назад

Yeah if the pump seals were leaking the usually you'll see the PS Fluid leaking onto the top of the engine. Hope that o-ring works out for you, these pump systems can be a real pain with the whine noise.

@BasicMacik Год назад

@@VinnieT I knew I had a gnarly air bubble in the system and to my ignorance I just needed to go back and tighten the clamp to the low pressure hose right where it meets the pump 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 I spent days saying “no way dude I already tightened it” when I went back I was able to get 7 MORE TURNS ON IT AND THAT FIXED THE ISSUE once I got the bubble out hahaha

@VinnieT Год назад

@@BasicMacik hahaha we’ll that’s great news! Always always double check everything just incase haha! Glad you fixed your issue!

@haseblack309 Год назад

How different is this for the 2010 wrx?

@VinnieT 11 месяцев назад

I can’t say for sure, but I would assume it’s generally the same job with minor differences.

@madfraga 2 года назад

Only video I saw that didn’t take off the coolant hose. Wasn’t looking forward to doing that. While it makes the work a little tougher, felt good not to bother with it

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Great glad to hear it man, hope it all worked out for you!

@wca2795 3 года назад

I followed everything in this video but I can’t get the system to bleed out all the air. There are no leaks and everything is plugged in and bolted down. Any idea why the system won’t bleed and the car has zero power steering???

@VinnieT 3 года назад

I would first check all of your clamps that are apart of the system, any old OEM clamps should be replaced by new hose clamps. Once you can confirm you do not have any air bubbles leaking into the system, check the banjo bolt double washer and make sure its not slowly leaking or dripping fluid onto the top of your engine. You have to get the torque just right on the banjo bolt otherwise you risk it leaking, and trust me its very touchy! Hope this helps! PS. It may help to raise the front of the car slightly when bleeding the system.

@workingbrian90 4 года назад

Has that aftermarket pump leaked at all since you installed it?

@VinnieT 3 года назад

Still no leaks as of 8/5/2020

@mrs.pepperminttea9463 2 года назад

What was the name of the thing you pulled off to make it easier to get the back bolt of the powersteering out

@mrs.pepperminttea9463 2 года назад

Lol i broke it

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Could you link me a time from the video so I can figure out what part exactly your speaking of? Is it plastic?

@jukeboxzero1 2 года назад

@@mrs.pepperminttea9463 How much was it to replace?

@clarkgriswold4057 2 года назад

Man this is giving me a headache. I recently installed a new power steering pump on my 04 Legacy. Turning is better initially, but the more sharp turns I make, the more the steering wheel gets stiffer. I popped the hood and realized there's a pool of steering fluid that's leaking from the top of the new steering pump. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could try next?

@VinnieT 2 года назад

Is it leaking from the pump it self? The Power Steering pump does have some seals that hold it together. Or is it leaking from one of the lines?

@clarkgriswold4057 2 года назад

@@VinnieT I want to say it's the actual pump, but with how the lines are designed it's hard telling. It was a remanufactured pump I got from Oreilys. I originally forgot to put the new o rings on the new pump, so I had to go back and put them on.

@clarkgriswold4057 2 года назад

@@VinnieT now that I think of it I want to say it's leaking from the lines because it looks like there's 2 separate leaks right where the lines are

@tommyredline6432 Год назад

So I know that something in power steering system is leaking, but idk if it’s the pump or a hose. (New to the Subi gang, but have an ‘05 STI) Did you experience any smoke from fluid hitting your exhaust when it was leaking from your pump? Or would that indicate a hose?

@VinnieT Год назад

I believe I did have a small bit of power steering fluid drip on the exhaust. It smells different from oil or coolant burning. If you look right behind the pump on the engine block you will see a pool of power steering fluid sometimes.

@tommyredline6432 Год назад

@@VinnieT appreciate it man, thanks

@jarodmiguel6271 10 месяцев назад

@@VinnieTI also have the same problem as him but I’m not sure if it was the hose or the pump itself because all I did was change out the o ring with a new one. But after I put everything back, I took it for a test drive and smoke would start to come out and it was the smell of the power steering fluid, but that would only happen at some points and it would go back to normal. So again idk if it’s my hose or the pump itself since the power steering system was perfectly fine before I touched it? Could you help me out?

@VinnieT 10 месяцев назад

@@jarodmiguel6271 yes I would first start fresh by cleaning everything off thoroughly and then make sure it’s dry. Make sure your power steering fluid level is at the fill level, and then test drive the car. After the test drive, inspect the area to see where fluid is present. I would then go from there. If you see fluid around the banjo bolt then you may need to replace the banjo bolt washers, or if it’s leaking from the o ring then replace that. And you should try to be exact with the torque specs because when they are loose or over tightened it will leak a lot of times. If it were a leak coming from the hose then you would see fluid sprayed all over most likely since it’s under pressure in the hose. If it’s “smoking” it could be the spray that just looks like smoke, or it could be your pump leaking fluid onto the top of the engine, and then burning off of your engine/exhaust. Hope this helps, let me know what you find.

@Perprotrader 3 года назад

this should be pretty much the same install for an '07 wrx sti, right?

@VinnieT 3 года назад

Yes if I remember correctly, its should be the same. The main difference is you will have a different shape intake manifold so you'll just have a slightly different amount of room to work with, but you should see its basically the same setup. If you have any questions feel free to reach out, Good luck!

@Xboxblowz 2 года назад

@@VinnieT looks just like the 2013 wrx as well but like you said slight differences in room thx for the tutorial bro im headed out to pick up my pump 😂

@VinnieT 2 года назад

@@Xboxblowz Awesome that's good to know as well. Good luck on your install!

@Xboxblowz 2 года назад

@@VinnieT it worked haha no leaks no noises 👌unfortunately when i was taking the pump off i didnt have a long enough extension so i had to get creative but for installing the new one i bought one for sure

@VinnieT 2 года назад

@@Xboxblowz Glad you got it fixed! And always the more the tools the better haha.

@mocoso2869 2 года назад

I followed every instruction but got confused when putting everything back to the way it was now my car is cant maintain operating temp

@VinnieT 2 года назад

That sounds like a thermostat issue. When they go bad they get stuck open or closed, I would assume you didn't touch that but that could be your issue.

@mocoso2869 2 года назад

@@VinnieT nope found what was the issue or so i think, i think its a vaccum leak bc i took out some extra valves i wasnt supposed to aka the purge valve and the whole evap system. Or whatever it is idk im barely getting into cars. But it should work after i put everyrhing together. If you want to know more of my situation dm me @mex.juan_925 on insta