method55 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I'm not sure if shutter is the right word to describe what I feel but it's the best I can come up with... My problem: While stopped or at low speeds <5-10mph the steering wheel is hard to turn and shutters when i turn it. As soon as I'm moving decently it seems to go away. Fluid level is fine, car tracks okay, everything else seems to be fine. I think it might be the ps pump as it happens at a rather constant frequency when it occurs. If you guys agree, where is a good place to shop for a new one. Everywhere I look online I find them for over $240. Any used OEM replacement part retailers out there? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all. Best, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnlyfnd Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 p/s pumps don't usually go bad on subies (or so I've heard). They are expensive. If this is your problem then your going to have to take the hit, or find a good one at a junkyard. Check your tension on the belt before anything. Whats the car?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I have several good pumps, $40 shipped. Lmdew@hotmail.com What car is this going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 of course there's plenty of fluid!! method55 said: I'm not sure if shutter is the right word to describe what I feel but it's the best I can come up with... My problem: While stopped or at low speeds <5-10mph the steering wheel is hard to turn and shutters when i turn it. As soon as I'm moving decently it seems to go away. Fluid level is fine, car tracks okay, everything else seems to be fine. I think it might be the ps pump as it happens at a rather constant frequency when it occurs. If you guys agree, where is a good place to shop for a new one. Everywhere I look online I find them for over $240. Any used OEM replacement part retailers out there? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all. Best, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method55 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 The car is a 1997 Subaru Outback 2.5L Limited (Legacy chasis) Yeah there is plenty of fluid, that was the first thing I checked.. I was told sometimes the steering rack brackets come loose so I jacked up the car this morning to check and when steering the rack stays put as it should. One thing however, a while ago I was having bad belt squeel, its been tightened and started doing it again, so I put belt dressing on it which made it stop. It hasn't done it in weeks/maybe over a month now. Could that have fried the pump? Best, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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