Rooster2 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I have read that the seals go bad in Subie P/S pumps. Guess that is my problem. How difficult is it to replace the seals? Is it better to go to a Pull-A-Part yard, and just buy a replacement pump? If so, what year& model Subies would have a compatible pump? Thanks.....Larry (Rooster2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgpz Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I second this question! I just picked up a 96 impreza outback sport that has a leaky power steering pump.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Many times it's just the o-ring on the top of the pump. It's a Subaru part, at least I have never found one that fit if it was not the Subaru part. They are under a $2 so well worth it. Try that first. If it does not fix the problem then you can either go used or rebuild. The rebuild needs to be done with care. If you can find a good used one that's great, but leaking pumps are the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 What year, models will fit a 98, if I go to a yard to search for one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 It's actually really easy to rebuild these pumps, but most of the time its just the o-ring on the reservoir that leaks. Clean it up and see if you can determine the source of the leak. For a 98 I imagine anything from 95-99 should be the same. Possibly more. Look up your car on opposedforces.com and click the part number for the pump assembly, then click on "Usage Info". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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