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TrueNative · 2008-10-03, 01:55 PM

Well hello.
I seem to be the new guy here who got past all the spam filtration, and I finally made it.
I figured this would be a good place for getting me "learned on all stuff's Subaru". I do know about mechanics, but on a bigger scale (was a Diesel mechanic years back for Caterpillar) but as far as Subaru's....I'm new to all of this after buying a stock 05 sti about two months ago. I'm loving it so far, except for the power steering......it leaks, whines, stutters and generally gets worse each day now. The drip worked up some smoke on the way home today...

So I guess I'm in a rush for a used pump. Or is there a better suggestion for a quick fix that anyone has dealt with if this is a common problem.
I did search all the other forums out there, but did not find anything about the p/s pumps on these, like if this is a common problem, or if they are a bullet proof unit.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!.... Really.

And since i'm the noob asking all these questions, please feel free to pick on me, ask me strange questions and generally harass me.....

cody · 2008-10-03, 02:07 PM

Welcome aboard! If the pump is bad, you might consider a used unit from a junkyard or carparts.com or something. They're not notoriously bad or anything. For new OEM parts, try www.subaruparts.com or www.subarugenuineparts.com.

MPREZIV · 2008-10-03, 02:20 PM

<- Resident Mechanic here. Welcome! I've *never* seen a pump go bad on a newer Impreza, (which doesn't mean it's IMPOSSIBLE) but much more often I've seen lines to/from the pump and rack that leak.

TrueNative · 2008-10-03, 02:35 PM

Lines to and from are good, it seems to be leaking from up underneath the pulley area. I guess its not really going bad, it just cant hold fluid very good.

JonnydaJibba · 2008-10-03, 03:08 PM

Bienvenido!

TrueNative · 2008-10-03, 03:32 PM

muchas gracias!!

kidatari · 2008-10-03, 05:11 PM

Welcome to the club. Good luck with the Power Steering problem.

van · 2008-10-03, 08:47 PM

welcome

Dean · 2008-10-03, 10:40 PM

Welcome...

I have a known good pump sitting in my garage that just came out of my '04 STI...

The lines are far more notorious for leaking than the pump or rack...

ScottyS · 2008-10-04, 07:01 AM

Do you have a blue plate?

Oh yah, welcome!

sti deede · 2008-10-04, 07:32 AM

Welcome!

TrueNative · 2008-10-04, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Welcome...

I have a known good pump sitting in my garage that just came out of my '04 STI...

The lines are far more notorious for leaking than the pump or rack...

I just might take you up on that pump! I'm going to dig into whats going on tomorrow
and go from there. But from what i'm seeing, i'm thinking bad seals/gaskets.

TrueNative · 2008-10-04, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

Do you have a blue plate?

Oh yah, welcome!

No Blue plates, just the standard issue yellow and puke plates.

And thanks for the welcomes.

TrueNative · 2008-10-08, 06:02 PM

Welp, the leaking p/s pump got swapped out (thanks Dean) and the old pump gasket was virtually gone up top. Not even a gum wrapper.

Bleeding the system I had endless bubbles. That led to finding a leak in the line above the down pipe, getting to that Tomorrow. Anyone know the o-ring size for the lines?? I cant find anything on o-ring sizes for the p/s lines and don't want to get them out and WALK to get new ones. Plus, might as well replace as many as I can get to.
I'm assuming (and assumptions seem to get me into more trouble) it is that, or lose fittings. I have never had p/s problems like this, ever. Hope it ends here..

Dean · 2008-10-08, 06:17 PM

I don't think there is a line above the Downpipe except A/C...

PS lines run along the intake on the passenger side and then down under the block to rack. Did you mean beside or below the DP?

Pretty sure all the high pressure lines and some low are flare fittings, and the remaining low pressure are just barbs and clamps. No O-Rings that I recall.

Usually the flare fittings are just loose, especially the ones under the DP. Metric flare wrenches should be all you need to tighten them. A bunch of sizes because they appear to use every size from 10-17mm almost.

ScottyS · 2008-10-08, 07:06 PM

The lines on my rack took a 19/17mm and a 17/14mm.

Dean · 2008-10-08, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

The lines on my rack took a 19/17mm and a 17/14mm.

That sounds about right... I think the ones on the rack itself are 10s

BOO · 2008-10-08, 07:21 PM

Welcome

TrueNative · 2008-10-08, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

I don't think there is a line above the Downpipe except A/C...

PS lines run along the intake on the passenger side and then down under the block to rack. Did you mean beside or below the DP?

Pretty sure all the high pressure lines and some low are flare fittings, and the remaining low pressure are just barbs and clamps. No O-Rings that I recall.

Usually the flare fittings are just loose, especially the ones under the DP. Metric flare wrenches should be all you need to tighten them. A bunch of sizes because they appear to use every size from 10-17mm almost.

I am bad about parts on this car so forgive me, just know it drips on something HOT, can hear it sizzle, with a bit O'Smoke. Thought it was the DP, but I really don't know why I decided thats what it was???

I read somewhere that some O-Rings are in the line, but again I have no idea. Someday I will know what i'm talking about, and that might make this easier.

Thanks for the input, Ill give it a go.

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-10-08, 08:16 PM

Is your avatar a picture of yourself or the guy from PINKS?

TrueNative · 2008-10-08, 08:26 PM

Neither.
Maynard James Keenan from TOOL/Perfect Circle/Pucifer.
Don't really know why I picked it for this forum, just did.

MPREZIV · 2008-10-09, 06:50 AM

Maynard is god. That is all.

ScottyS · 2008-10-09, 08:31 AM

Even if he looks like he's from Fernley?

*Sorry in advance to any Fernley residents, I just had to*

wrxkidid · 2008-10-09, 09:04 AM

Welcome.

sti deede · 2008-10-09, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Maynard is god. That is all.

Werd.

2008-10-03, 01:55 PM	#1
TrueNative EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 80 Car: 05 cgm STi	Hello Well hello. I seem to be the new guy here who got past all the spam filtration, and I finally made it. I figured this would be a good place for getting me "learned on all stuff's Subaru". I do know about mechanics, but on a bigger scale (was a Diesel mechanic years back for Caterpillar) but as far as Subaru's....I'm new to all of this after buying a stock 05 sti about two months ago. I'm loving it so far, except for the power steering......it leaks, whines, stutters and generally gets worse each day now. The drip worked up some smoke on the way home today... So I guess I'm in a rush for a used pump. Or is there a better suggestion for a quick fix that anyone has dealt with if this is a common problem. I did search all the other forums out there, but did not find anything about the p/s pumps on these, like if this is a common problem, or if they are a bullet proof unit. Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!.... Really. And since i'm the noob asking all these questions, please feel free to pick on me, ask me strange questions and generally harass me.....

2008-10-03, 02:07 PM	#2
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Welcome aboard! If the pump is bad, you might consider a used unit from a junkyard or carparts.com or something. They're not notoriously bad or anything. For new OEM parts, try www.subaruparts.com or www.subarugenuineparts.com. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-10-03, 02:20 PM	#3
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	<- Resident Mechanic here. Welcome! I've never seen a pump go bad on a newer Impreza, (which doesn't mean it's IMPOSSIBLE) but much more often I've seen lines to/from the pump and rack that leak. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2008-10-03, 03:08 PM	#5
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Bienvenido! __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2008-10-03, 10:40 PM	#9
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Welcome... I have a known good pump sitting in my garage that just came out of my '04 STI... The lines are far more notorious for leaking than the pump or rack... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-10-03, 02:35 PM	#4
TrueNative EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 80 Car: 05 cgm STi	Lines to and from are good, it seems to be leaking from up underneath the pulley area. I guess its not really going bad, it just cant hold fluid very good.

2008-10-03, 03:32 PM	#6
TrueNative EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 80 Car: 05 cgm STi	muchas gracias!!

2008-10-03, 05:11 PM	#7
kidatari EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 291 Class: Low lol internet.	Welcome to the club. Good luck with the Power Steering problem.

2008-10-03, 08:47 PM	#8
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	welcome

2008-10-04, 07:01 AM	#10
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Do you have a blue plate? Oh yah, welcome! __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2008-10-04, 07:32 AM	#11
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	Welcome!

2008-10-08, 06:02 PM	#14
TrueNative EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 80 Car: 05 cgm STi	Welp, the leaking p/s pump got swapped out (thanks Dean) and the old pump gasket was virtually gone up top. Not even a gum wrapper. Bleeding the system I had endless bubbles. That led to finding a leak in the line above the down pipe, getting to that Tomorrow. Anyone know the o-ring size for the lines?? I cant find anything on o-ring sizes for the p/s lines and don't want to get them out and WALK to get new ones. Plus, might as well replace as many as I can get to. I'm assuming (and assumptions seem to get me into more trouble) it is that, or lose fittings. I have never had p/s problems like this, ever. Hope it ends here.. Last edited by TrueNative; 2008-10-08 at 06:04 PM. Reason: Felt like it

2008-10-08, 06:17 PM	#15
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I don't think there is a line above the Downpipe except A/C... PS lines run along the intake on the passenger side and then down under the block to rack. Did you mean beside or below the DP? Pretty sure all the high pressure lines and some low are flare fittings, and the remaining low pressure are just barbs and clamps. No O-Rings that I recall. Usually the flare fittings are just loose, especially the ones under the DP. Metric flare wrenches should be all you need to tighten them. A bunch of sizes because they appear to use every size from 10-17mm almost. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-10-08, 07:06 PM	#16
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	The lines on my rack took a 19/17mm and a 17/14mm. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2008-10-08, 07:21 PM	#18
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Welcome __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2008-10-08, 08:16 PM	#20
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Is your avatar a picture of yourself or the guy from PINKS? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2008-10-08, 08:26 PM	#21
TrueNative EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 80 Car: 05 cgm STi	Neither. Maynard James Keenan from TOOL/Perfect Circle/Pucifer. Don't really know why I picked it for this forum, just did.

2008-10-09, 06:50 AM	#22
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Maynard is god. That is all. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2008-10-09, 08:31 AM	#23
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Even if he looks like he's from Fernley? Sorry in advance to any Fernley residents, I just had to __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2008-10-09, 09:04 AM	#24
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	Welcome. __________________ Mosey down the road.