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The car is a 1997 Subaru Outback 2.5L Limited (Legacy chasis) Yeah there is plenty of fluid, that was the first thing I checked.. I was told sometimes the steering rack brackets come loose so I jacked up the car this morning to check and when steering the rack stays put as it should. One thing however, a while ago I was having bad belt squeel, its been tightened and started doing it again, so I put belt dressing on it which made it stop. It hasn't done it in weeks/maybe over a month now. Could that have fried the pump? Best, Eric

I'm not sure if shutter is the right word to describe what I feel but it's the best I can come up with... My problem: While stopped or at low speeds <5-10mph the steering wheel is hard to turn and shutters when i turn it. As soon as I'm moving decently it seems to go away. Fluid level is fine, car tracks okay, everything else seems to be fine. I think it might be the ps pump as it happens at a rather constant frequency when it occurs. If you guys agree, where is a good place to shop for a new one. Everywhere I look online I find them for over $240. Any used OEM replacement part retailers out there? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all. Best, Eric