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What O ring? I can't find it on the parts diagram. I'll replace the hose and clamps. I cleaned everything and found new fluid around the suction hose on the reservior, the hose return going into the reservoir, but also some on the back side of the pump.

Thanks for the reply. Forgot to mention the fluid appears to leaking around the reservoir, that's where I'm finding fluid. No where around the pump. Also, if there was just a leak around the reservoir, as long as fluid level was maintained, there shouldn't be a squeal upon start up should there? The belt is good and properly tensioned. My thought would be pump failure if the sound was there on cold start up.

2008 Impreza 2.5, power steering pump has been squealing briefly upon starting, but quickly goes away. Now the fluid level appears to be dropping a little, so assume a leak and the pump is bad. Guessing this is pretty straight forward. Just want to confirm the pump is bad and likely nothing else or anyhting else I should be looking at as well? Just don't want to replace the pump and find out the problem isn't fixed because I neglected to check something else. Thanks.

A short was my first guess, but with it coming out of nowhere with no reason, hoping maybe something else.

2008 Impreza heat fan, AC, rear defrost another working, no power. Was working fine while driving and then stopped for no reason. Fuse 22 blown for AC, tried another and blew again. No recent electrical installs, no rodents, no accidents. I heard maybe a bad AC relay? All other electrical working fine. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

OK, thanks for the info

Yeah, the rubber was chewed down to where the white fabric threads are starting to show. I inagine it's not tremendous pressure, so guessing it probably won't blow or leak.

OK, thanks. And with the hose being chewed to where just the start of the threads showing, do you recommend immediate replacement or can I driver until I can get the hose?

Obviously, a leak and possible fire danger are my greatest concerns. What do you mean if you replace it you can't keep the disconnect? Is it possible to buy the hose with the disconnect on it?

Yep, the one on top. Any tricks to replacing it pretty simple? I would assume similar pressure to the system when replacing the fuel filter?

On my 08 Impreza 2.5 (non-turbo) I had a get under my hood and chew up the spark plug wires and then chew on another hose. The spark plug wires are a relatively easy fix. The hose was only slightly chewed, with just a little of the core fibers showing, but doesn't appear to be leaking at all. But wondering if someone could help me identify the hose so I can replace or if I have immediate concerns. I think it is a pressure regulator with only, but not positive. Any help identifying would be greatly appreciated. See attached photos. Thanks.

I don't notice it neutral, but also don't really notice it at low speeds either, only higher speeds when off of the gas

Checked the heat shield, everything seems to be tight

97 Impreza Outback, 5 speed, a rattling type noise just started, appears to be more back right, but can't be for sure, the noise seems to go away during acceleration or when clutch is in, generally heard while off of gas, is louder at higher speeds, have never heard this before and having a hard time isolating noise, any ideas would be appreciated

I know this has been discussed before, but I have a 97 Impreza with the check engine light on. I keep getting the codes po440 evap malf and p1441 evap vacuum cut valve. I can clear the codes, but they just pop up again later. It hasn't caused me an issues and mechanics haven't been able to solve this. Is this something that is an easy fix or a bigger project I should be worried about?

Thanks for the info, it's a 97, 2.2L Outback wagon 4 door.

Does anyone know the name/part number for the bracket that holds the gear shift boot in place? Right now, the boot is loose and can loose things on top of the transmission. I've spoke with a couple dealerships that couldn't find it. I've found other Imprezas with the same problem, so hoping folks know what I'm talking about. I'm looking for a factory-like piece, not a chrome-like fancier one. Can anyone help? Thanks.

It was the fuse. Thanks for the help.

Correct, the plastic socket that plugs into the headlight was metled. I double checked and all wires are correct. Don't have the capability to make solder connections, have butt spliced them, but getting good volt reading. The light was dim with the old melted plug, so not sure if it's related to the connections to the new harness. But also not sure where to go from here.

Recently found the passenger side headlight was dim. Upon inspection, found the wiring harness melted (which appears to be a common problem). If I wiggled the harness, the light would get brighter. I replaced the harness with an after market one. Headlight still dim, normal and brights. Bulb is bright in driver side harness, other bulb dim as well when inserted in passenger side. Volts check out ok. My only thought is the wire that melted needs to be taken back further, hopefully not replaced. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks, I finally found older posts and it sounds to be the same thing. Does anyone know how to get access to the rear of the plug where the wire would have broke. Do I need to take panels off or simply pull out the plug?

The heater/ac panel lights are not working on my 97 Impreza. If you hit the dash, you can sometimes get them to come on for a few minutes, but then they go off again. Probably a wiring issues, what's the best way (if there is one) to access the wiring or the back of the control switches.

The cigaretter lighter (12 v power plug) quit working in my 97 Impreza. Checked the fuses and they are all good. What's next to check and if I need to get at the plug, what's the best way to access it?

I'm planning on towing my 97 impreza 4WD on a car dolly with the front two wheels on the dolly. I was told that diconnecting the drive line would be required. Anything special about disconnecting it or fairly simple. Anything to be concerned about? Thanks.

When replacing a fuel filter on a 97 Impreza Outback Wagon, is their a fuel pressure relief switch or shut off switch? Or do you just deal with some fuel when diconnecting lines to the filter? Is there a fuel line reset button or anything to be done after replacing the filter? Anything I'm not thinking of. Thanks.