power steering pump woes

[karmaken]

Need to replace my power steering pump on my 94 svx 2 wheel drive. Got a rebuilt from advanced auto but it don't fit. Deinstalled the resevoir and noticed that the power steering pump is a flush fit with a recess for the resevoir to fit into. The rebuilt power steering pump is just the opposite with a lip for the resevoir to fit in.

Any advice on what is the correct source for a power steering pump for this model?

Thanks

karmaken

[Mr. Pockets]

I'm guessing that they gave you one for a different Subaru model. Anyway, you can get an OEM pump from one of the online Subaru parts retailers listed in the links section. Subaruparts.com is a favorite, or try Mike at Kerven.

[karmaken]

Thanks for the info. What do you think about a rebuild kit? Symtoms are that the pulley mounted to the power steering pump seizes and the belt squeels spinning around the motionless pulley.

The pump I ordered was allegedly for the svx. It looks quite simular except for the lip. I'm thinking its for a later model. The same model steering pump is spec'ed for a 93 and a 95. Go figure. Thanks Advanced Auto.

The price I paid was 129 plus a core charge. Subaruparts.com was priced at 159. Should I go for that?

Again, thanks for the reply.

happy trails

karmaken

[karmaken]

Ouch, just got off the phone with Subaruparts and the real price is $382!! Woooww. Any other sources for a rebuilt? I was hoping to save up a little less to fix my baby.

thanks

karmaken

[gl1674]

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