Liberty GT MY05 Power Steering Pump exchange options

by **leigh** » Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:21 am

Hi all,

Just an FYI, my power steering pump is leaking as they all do. Many places say no you have to buy a new one that'll be $750 thanks.

Lots of searching I found Mr Racks in Seven Hills NSW does exchange rebuilt pumps for $185.

MSR, Michael South Engineering for a complete drive in drive out for $350.

I thought I'd just post this to save others the hassle of reading through a million how to rebuild your pump stories.

by **oldmate** » Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:12 pm

Have you tried replacing the dodgy $2 o-ring before you pay for an unnecessary new pump? It fixed mine even after 3 different mechanics said it was stuffed and my only option was to replace entire pump.

by **Jiyujin** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:59 am

oldmate wrote:Have you tried replacing the dodgy $2 o-ring before you pay for an unnecessary new pump? It fixed mine even after 3 different mechanics said it was stuffed and my only option was to replace entire pump.

PM sent regarding o-ring.
Cheers!

by **ndlibgt** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:34 pm

I have a similar issue, car booked in to my mechanic Friday. Unit is leaking oil despite this the levels in the reservoir seem ok odd. Power steering loss seems to occur after a mid to high throttle application. Anyone make heads or tails out of this?

by **Jiyujin** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:39 am

ndlibgt wrote:I have a similar issue, car booked in to my mechanic Friday. Unit is leaking oil despite this the levels in the reservoir seem ok odd. Power steering loss seems to occur after a mid to high throttle application. Anyone make heads or tails out of this?

The symptoms that you described are similar to ones that I'm having. I found this on a WRX forum that may help on how to replace the o-rings however need to source them from somewhere possibly at https://partsouq.com/

http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/mechanicals ... -leak.html

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=2127419

by **leigh** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 5:13 pm

Which o ring? The one on the return line plastic piece at the top of the pump?

by **oldmate** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:09 pm

The one under here. You can order it at any subaru dealer

by **leigh** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:41 pm

I am getting oil leaking at the reservoir too. I have been told the return house goes hard and can't seal at either end anymore. Was thinking of just replacing it with a length of hose rather than the hose from Subaru which I'm told is about $100.