Edward

Has anyone had a problem with their power steering pump making a lot of noise and needing replacement. I just changed the belt on ours as it was showing signs of wear and after getting it on, and taking it for a test drive it made a groaning noise as if the fluid was low. I checked the fluid and it was okay. I was wondering if I got the new belt too tight? I loosened it and it still is making the noise, maybe not quite as bad. After having my wife restart the car as I watched the pulley, the pulley started to stop and their is a little play if I try to move it in and out. Does this sound like the pump needs replaced? How tight is this belt supposed to be? Is this a hard job replacing this pump? Is there any other issues to be concerned about? Thanks..

Can some one provide the torque setting for the transmisssion pan drain plug in a 2000 Outback? Also the tranny pan bolts. Thank you. Ed

Thanks Setright, I don't know what size the threads are. I've never seen a pan not have a gasket though. I guess this is some of that newer high tech stuff.

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After starting out on a trip in the mountains, we noticed smoke coming from the exhaust system underneath the tranny area. Evidently the silicone seal is leaking. I called the dealer about a gasket and filter and they told me that unless the fluid has been burnt, they don't recommend changing the filter. The filter is pricey, $31.58. Also, they told me that the pan is designed to just use silicone and not a gasket as I've used on other makes of cars. You forum members that have done this, do you just use silicone and do you let it harden before tightening the pan bolts? Is there a torque setting for the pan bolts? I have about 67,000 miles on this car and what would your advice be as far as changing this filter? Do you have any recommendations on what silicone to use? Thank you guys! BTW, this is a 2000 Outback. Ed