2002 wrx power steering pump

[WRXCMM]

OK :( so i went to the dealer today to check my power steering pump and im looking at about 1200 :shock: to replace pump with new one, flush the power steering system and replace a "missing" steering rack boot :shootsself: i did notice that one when i changed my oil a week ago.

i guess the pump alone is like 500 and some bucks :angryfinger: im sure the boot is only like 40 buck if that; the rest would be LABOR!!! :punch: is there anyone here that is familiar with this procedure that can lend a hand guide me in the right direction or should i just bite the bullet get money and get it done by the dealer?

i've never worked on these kindsa things before so i really dont feel comfortable messing with my DD.

what do you guys think?

[L and E Fab.com]

I have a used power steering pump that works that I can sell.

it should not be that big of a problem to change all the stuff out. you will need to get your car realigned after you replace the boot though. The rest of the stuff is cake.

[lorenkb]

1200 huh... screw that! Source the parts you need yourself (used or from the dealer), and we'll hold a "Wrench on WRXCMM's car" meet. Between all of us crazy people around socal I'm sure we can come up with the tools, a garage, and maybe the know-how. The know-how is iffy :tongue:

[409industries]

i know 06drtywgn changed out his PS pump recently. I personally haven't worked on the PS system much, so i dont know anything.

[WRXCMM]

hey i'm sure after couple beers we'll be experts right?

[BorkedWRX]

from what ive heard a lot of time a blown ps pump can be fixed with just a rebuild of the pump itself (new seals) though I could be completely wrong, its been known to happen from time to time (the me being wrong part)

[WRXCMM]

Yeah according to the tech at subaru the bearings are gone that's why there is a whine...

[JacksonRally]

Is ur car drivable? I will be at the shop all weekend but I have alot to do. You are more than welcome to come and park it in the alley and use some tools. Also there is a NAPA close by incase you need some misc stuff.

[WRXCMM]

Is ur car drivable? I will be at the shop all weekend but I have alot to do. You are more than welcome to come and park it in the alley and use some tools. Also there is a NAPA close by incase you need some misc stuff.

thanx man the car is drivable... i think what i'm gonna do first is change out the boot since that's another possible failure/expence if i dont fix it, do you know if i gotta relube/regrease the assembly?. :roll:

i might swing by your shop, could you pm me the address and phone # just in case.

as far as the pump goes, that can wait a little bit more i just gotta deal with hard steering (no biggy) and since LandE is selling a pump that i gonna buy once i get my paycheck then i can tackle the pump do you know about flushing the power steering system?

[L and E Fab.com]

[quote=06drtywgn]do you know about flushing the power steering system?

Sounds like changing the muffler bearings, or buying more blinker fluid.

I would just refill the powering steering with new fluid and you should be set. Unless the fluid smells like it has been burt out you should be fine.

[ankyle62]

at the rate of 1,200 its worth trying to do yourself. if you screw up it will still cost the same minus the parts :lol: