kickascii Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 My car: 1996 Subaru Impreza Brighton 1.8L Hoping someone can make sense of this. I am attempting to change my pump out as it's leaking and thought it would be a simple remove/install. However, after 2 wrong ps pumps from Advance Auto, I'm in a bind. So, my original pump has (2) connections (one for return and one for high-pressure side). The replacement pumps have both had the provisions for what looks to be a relief valve and plug tapped in the side with the holes machined in that port. After putting everything back together, of course fluid sprayed out that new provision. My original pump does not have those provisions and is just a closed orifice on the side (see pictures). Looking at my options and I don't really like them and hoping someone can chime in with their intelligence: OPTION 1: Get my pump back from Advance and send it off to have it rebuilt. ($75) OPTION 2: Buy an OEM pump from Subaru ($300!!!) OPTION 3: Attempt to find a relief valve and plug for the rebuilt pump and seal my new mystery ports. OPTION 4: Find a rebuilt model that does not have the pressure relief holes drilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana tom Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 option 5) Wrecking yard , get a used one they last for years. option 4) is a good choice also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Reman pumps never work on Subarus anyway. Get used one and reseal it with a kit from the dealer or buy a new one From Subaru. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickascii Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Thank you - forgot to put option 5 before I sent. That is probably what I'll end up doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I have several good used Subaru pumps. $20 + shipping form CO. Should fit in the USPS large Flat rate that is $20. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickascii Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Found a solution. Crazy, but looked at pictures online and found the 1997 Impreza Brighton to be the same as my original part except for the high psi connection; and they had it in stock. Bought it, swapped the inlet port fitting and installed. Took it for a 10 mike trip today and fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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