so for about the last 2 weeks (only on cold start up) my power steering pump will make a relatively loud wining sound. When i actually turn the wheel it gets louder... and after i'm all warmed up the sound goes away. My power steering fluid doesnt look bad in the least, no leaks, and no physical sign of damage. So next week i plan on doing a power steering service at work, if that doesnt work then i guess i'll be purchasing a pump (anyone got a used one for cheap?)
I'm getting a little irritated at all of the random little things that should not be going out before i even hit 70,000 miles, first it was one of my seals on my clutch master cylinder and now this...

 

i guess im doing a bit up wining myself haha

 

I picked one up from the suby pick n pull a few years ago to replace my original one.

My original lasted around 80k

 

i had that same issue about a month ago, mine was the power steering belt

 

this guy has a pump
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keep browsing nasioc in the classifieds for one. these issues with our pumps always arise when the temps drop, the gaskets and o-rings don't like it.
you'll need a new banjo bolt and washer for it, here are the part numbers i used at subarugenuineparts (i'm not 100% certain they'll be the same parts for your car, but i assume so, if not go to the dealer): 34620AC010 (bolt) 34621AC023 (washer) for $10 shipped. you can use the dex VI atf fluid (synthetic) or something fancy like redline. i know paul has the redline in stock at the shop usually.

 

Thanks dude

 

My power steering was also whining earlier last month. I'm not sure what exactly fixed it, but I tightened the pulley and added more fluid (it was just above the minimum mark). Hasn't made a sound since. I'm at just over 100K.

 

I had very similar problem, fixed it for 69 cents...
before you get new pump check that o-ring. You'll get access to it after unbolting 10mm bolt (circled red)

 

Nice pict java. Any of you ruined your pump from doing doughnuts? I was out at prairie city about a month or so ago and i think I might have jacked mine up.

Sorry GD916, not trying to thread-jack

 

It is the o ring Jeff. Sure you have one at work. If not stop by tomorrow nd I'll get you one.

 

Yup we got o-ring kits for days! This is much better than the alternative. Thanks guys

 

Id try the o-ring as well as bleeding the system of possibly air bubbles (have reservior open and car running, then turn wheel back and forth) will usually fix noise without replacing whole pump

^dresk -yes, this is slightly common for the pumps to have issues after some full-lock doughnuts (id also get under than car and check your cv boots if you've been out at praire)

 

i have the same issue, Im going to try the O ring my self. Did you have to drain the system when you did the O ring?

 

No, you don't have to drain the system

 

Thanks for the info Java.