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#1
03-09-2007, 03:49 PM
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noise in power steering pump...
hello all,
im wondering if anyone had a loud noise comming from the steering pump? could it be that my pump is going out? at first i thought it was the altenator making a loud whining noise after getting closer i found that its the power steering pump...i also noticed that the pump is covered with steering fluid. could this be why when i do some turns the wheels shake? 
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#2
03-09-2007, 04:04 PM
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that would probably be the o-ring on the power steering unit. go to the how-to documents...i believe it would be under engine...and there is a DIY for you to replace it.
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1992 Subaru SVX LS~L Ebony Pearl 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T Firestorm Red 1992 Subaru SVX LS~L Pearl White 1992 Subaru SVX LS~L Ebony Pearl JDM 6MT/DCCD 2007 Subaru Legacy Spec B. Diamond Grey Metallic
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#3
03-09-2007, 10:09 PM
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The noise you report indicates air in the fluid, causing elasticity. This could be, and is often caused by a leaking O ring as has been correctly pointed out.
However you state that you notice a loss of fluid. This means that there could be another leak, which could well be letting in air as well as leaking fluid. You should certainly find the leak and fix it. 
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#4
03-09-2007, 10:24 PM
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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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#6
03-10-2007, 03:21 PM
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#7
03-10-2007, 06:35 PM
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Right! If that is the case, you will think you put a new pump in when the O-Ring is replaced.
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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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#8
03-10-2007, 07:45 PM
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#9
03-12-2007, 04:16 PM
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no suby dealer had the o-ring nor any parts place....looks like ill have to order it. i looked at all kinds of o-rings non close to the size's mentioned. outside - 15mm inside - 12mm thick - 2mm edit- just ordered the o-ring should be here thursday. Last edited by flyby; 03-12-2007 at 04:58 PM.
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#10
03-15-2007, 06:50 PM
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the o-ring came in today and right away i started to replace it....i noticed when i took the fluid reservoir out, there was oil where the 2 torx bolts screw in(the threads) is that normal.....or is it a sign of fluid leak?
here is a pic.....click on the picture to make it bigger.  heres a couple of pictures of the crusted o-ring and the new o-ring... click to view...  guess witch one is the old one....  it took me about 5 mins for the whole procedure, went smoothly thanks to the how to pdf.  only one problem i had was i spilled a lil of the new fluid on the belts  , so it sqeals a little when i give it gas...but i have an idea. other then that the loud whining went away...and it does feel like i just put in a new pump ensteele. =]im yet to find out if the steering wheel still shutters(shakes) when turning. Thanx again people.
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#11
03-16-2007, 01:05 AM
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Hate to tell you "I told you so", but I did.  This is not the first time we have seen this happen. 
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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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#13
03-16-2007, 06:09 AM
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make sure you dont put power steering fluid in the power steeering that would make to much sense, it uses ATF
lesson learned
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#14
03-16-2007, 06:50 AM
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I have a pin hole in one of my lines, it leaks very slowly. If it gets low it makes noise, so i have to keep adding ATF to it if it gets low until i get a chance to replace the hose.
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#15
03-16-2007, 07:08 AM
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Jason,
If it is the high pressure hose (fittings on each end) you can get it rebuilt at a local shop that rebuilds hydraulic hoses. If it is one of the low pressure lines it can be replaced with 3/8" ATF hose that you can pick up at any auto parts store.
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