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power steering pump bloen
just picked my '92 LSL ran fine all day in hot weather. while parking power steering went and fluid flow out pump. Mech says PS pump blown. Has any had a similiar exp.? What is cost to replace? Can anyone recommend Mech. in No. VA?
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I would check the hoses first. Then there is an O Ring that could have gone. I would think a lot of other things went bad before the pump. I would clean things up and put some fluid in again, and watch to see where the fluid comes out. Then you can see what the problem really is. Good Luck
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Wow! Anyone else notice all the power steering problems all of the sudden?
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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Who else has posted problems? I have read most of the post related to O ring problem. It just seems strange that their was no prior leaking or noise. In other cars I've had power steering problems that come on gradually. Except the busted hose.
I haven't seen the power steering unit since AAA dropped it off at the auto service. Don't how they deterimine the pump was blown. |
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I have and what seems like a half dozen others the past week.
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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My guess is that it is the low pressure side, it usually goes and the fluid goes fast. I had no leaks at all, and without warning, it went. As fast as you would add fluid, it would be on the ground. Not good! It was the low pressure return line. Cheapest of the two. Good luck. I hope it is that one and not the pump.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Thanks. Back plate blew off. Need new pump. $$
You gotta love it! |
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Sorry to hear that. Post a "wanted to buy" to see if someone has one. It would be less than $200 +. You may need it quicker than that though. Good luck.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Well I'm back on the road as I write. A whole lot poorer. The whole job 7 big ones. Had to get home. Mech. said PS fluid over heated. Probably need to change fluid often if hot and city driving.
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This may well be blindingly obvious, so if you have already taken it into account, forgive me for labouring it.
The reservoir and pump are meant to have ATF inside, rather than power steering fluid. PS fluid is blackish/brownish, but ATF is pink. Which was in your pump when it blew?? Someone stated the reason for Subaru's ATF use, rather than PS fluid, was because the ATF is higher grade, and can handle higher heat levels without breaking down. Make sure you have Dexron II or III in it this time around. If the guy has filled it with PS fluid in innocence, you need to extract it, and refill with ATF. Joe
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Thanks alot. I just checked and the new pump has power steering fluid instead of ATF. How easy is it to flush the power steering system? Can't take it back to shop that did the work. I'm back home and its 400 miles away.
Anybody got a How to? Thanks. |
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I know if you blow a low pressure line it drains out very quickly. Maybe if you disconnect the line, it will drain most of it out. Then add the new fluid, and then run for a little while doing a hard over to hard over, and then drain and fill again. Maybe someone else has a better idea.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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I just dropped it off with my regular subaru certified mechanic. He hasn't worked on a SVX for 5 years. He says power steering fluid won't be a problem. Just check it and replace every year if necessary.
The PS pump has a 12 month 12,000 warranty. Maybe I should wait till after the warranty to change anything? |
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Personally, for the small cost and small inconvenience of changing the fluid, I would only be happy with the recommended grade.
On mine, the correct fluid is writ large on the lid, and if it's the same on yours, the mech who filled it should have his butt kicked. Considering your last pump blew because the fluid overheated, I'm surprised you are even considering taking the mechanic's advice and leave an underspecified fluid in there.. You have just handed over 700 big ones for the last mistake. Earl's method is good, but a lot of people who change the O ring empty the reservoir first with a turkey baster. This will get out the PS fluid in the res, then refill with ATF. Drive it a bit, then do the job again. Should be OK, mostly ATF after two refills. Drive again, and do it a third time if you want it totally ATF. Joe
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The turkey basting method seems easy enough. I know the weight of the two are the same, but I'm just wondering whether there is an issue with mixing the two.
Thanks |
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