FlyDive2 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I have a power steering pump leak on my 98 OBW. Can this be repaired? Or should I look for a used pump/new pump? Appears to be leaking either on the bottom or back, need to take it off. Thanks, Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 They usually leak at t ametal gasket smack dab in the middle of the pump for me. Others here have had the Oring at the bottom of the reservoir leak. Last I checked the rebuild kit was like 20 bucks - same as a used pump. I install used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I rebuild the PS pump on my '97 Impreza a while back $35 for the kit from the dealer. Oddly enough it didn't include the bearing; probably because it's immersed in oil for all it's life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 A few years back, I replaced the pump on a 91 Leggie. Cost from a wrecking yard was $35. Replacement worked perfectly. It was easy to swap out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unibrook Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 U could first try some Power Steering Stop Leak goop........if you need a quick fix to get you by for a while. I used that junk in my old Saab story for years. Never did end up bothering to replace the pump b4 I dumped the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I love Lucas PS if it's a problem with the rack. I've tried it several times for pump troubles on Suby's with no luck. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Ru Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Reservior o-ring seems to be about 10x15x2mm, I have used 10x14x2 in a pinch. That o-ring doesn't come with the pump rebuild kit, just the ones that don't seem to leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Ru Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Correction to previous post: For the '97 OBW, PS reservoir O-ring is closer to 11x15x2mm, probably nitrile. Don't know the hardness (70, 90)? Get the right one from the dealer when replacing. Even if you get close with a metric kit o-ring it can still leak. Another key might be centering the reservior outlet in the pump inlet so the o-ring isn't crushed on one side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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