scoobyjoff Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Well ive got a technical issue with THE REX my power steering pump is on the way out so i looked around for a replacment and they are nearly 460 beer tokens so im gonna source a good second hand one so my question is which one fits as theres so many variants any help in this matter would be appreciated Link to comment
ScoobieFloz Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 My question is, 'Do you really need PAS?' Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Errrrrr not really but it helps Link to comment
ScoobieFloz Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Found this https://www.aldi.co.uk/crane-dumbbell-set/p/095714190724600?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_eCPoI-t2QIV7rDtCh2zdgMIEAQYAyABEgIdafD_BwE Link to comment
The Don Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 What's the technical problem?? "Problems" can sometimes be cured by replacing the "o"ring on the outlet from the pump. (34439FG000) Have you tried changing the fluid as a first off ?? (Done by using a large syringe to empty/fill the reservoir, circulate fluid, emtpy/fill reservoir again, etc., until the fluid looks fresh) Pump part number for the WRX is 34430FG000 superceded by 34430FG0009L Same pump fitted to 2008-9 Forester XT Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Hya don i replaced the belt and all was good but on way home from work when the steering is under load i get belt squeal and the power steering is notchy and when i first start the car i get mega belt squeal for about 2-3 mins Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Cheers don new "o" ring ordered and new fluid as well ill crack on with it at weekend and hope this sorts the issue Link to comment
ScoobieFloz Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I’d help you but if WD40 or cable ties don’t fix it I am all out of ideas. Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Ooooh mr floz same as me Link to comment
ccrien Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Hi Joff,. Sounds like steering issue but just in case- - - - What's your battery condition like? It's possible ( assuming this aux belt does both the power steering and alternator on your year car) that you battery is just a little short of charge after standing, and the alternator is working that much harder causing belt squeal for a few mins after a cold start? Had a similar thing in the past on the forester, and it also makes the power steering a bit odd as the belt slips/ stalls because of the high load on the alternator. Only other sign was a slightly lower starter spinning/ cranking speed but barely perceptible. And it used to squeal more when my wife as reversing off the drive presumably full lock (load on steering) and seat, front and rear screen heaters on( extra load on alternator). A new battery fixed it for me. Hopefully the o ring will fix it for you though. Edited February 17, 2018 by ccrien Link to comment
ScoobieFloz Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I always thought an ‘oh’ ring was something else, Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Hya ccrein ill get the battety checked as the car stands at work all week while im out in the mercedes monster hadnt thought of that issue ill stick the new "O" ring in anyway just to see if it helps and mr floz i agree i thought the 'oh' ring was only avaliable on certian adult intrest websites Link to comment
leon77 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Thats strange I've just poppd mine into the garage ready for a pre mot check and I've got the same belt squeal problem and twitching on full load steering, but only on first start up seems to get better when warmed up but still there! he told me the belt would need tightening the fluid is good not long changed only just started doing it plus I do leave it standing for a week or two at times but battery is new so hopefully Ok....MOT time in a few weeks so all should be good and problem solved..... I hope thanks for the info guys Edited February 17, 2018 by leon77 Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thats exactly the same issue i have leon once car is warmed up its fine and once its stood for any length of time the problem returns mmmm so were all saying its looking like the batterys knackered Link to comment
ccrien Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Sitting in this cold weather for a week unused might just drain the battery enough, along with stiffening up the belt when it's cold, to cause the issue? Costco warehouses do good Bosch batteries for about 70 quid if you know anyone that's a member to get you one. Link to comment
The Don Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 2 hours ago, scoobyjoff said: Thats exactly the same issue i have leon once car is warmed up its fine and once its stood for any length of time the problem returns mmmm so were all saying its looking like the batterys knackered Get yourself a Ctek battery conditioner and give your current battery a really good full charge/condition - it's probably never had one since new. Link to comment
ScoobieFloz Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I can't miss the opportunity to say it again...... @scoobyjoff you should have kept the Bugeye Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Mr floz im thinking your right the bug never let me down anyway new battery fitted slight squeal on start up but no where near as bad the battety was £80 from euro car parts but found a discount code and got it for £47 RESULT so ill replace "o" ring and new fluid at weekend and fingers crossed its sorted anyway a replacment for THE REX is on the horizon Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Just after buying the WRX STi two years ago, having sat in the dealers for a few weeks, it squealed on cold start. Soon after, battery completely failed, connected up part charged 10 year old OEM Subaru battery from previous Impreza and no more squeal. No problem since then immediately fitting a premium Bosch battery. PS. Old battery, now 12 years old still charges and maintains charge for months. Is this a record? Link to comment
ScoobieFloz Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, johnmacdonald said: PS. Old battery, now 12 years old still charges and maintains charge for months. Is this a record? Quite possibly, I have never had a battery that long. Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Nor me! Last year builders doing work for us, their mini excavator wouldn't start - old Subaru battery started it straight away. I do think I have a one off, but it's so usefull to have in stock!! Will report further in 2023... Link to comment
ccrien Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Youve won the battery record award John. Link to comment
stano4130 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Just so happens i have the same problem with my old bucket. On start up steering is very heavy. After running for few minutes then everything seems fine. My battery looks to have seen better days. So might start there. Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Can I sell you a perfectly performing 12 year old battery?!!! (see previous posts) Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Quick update fitted new battery and still the same issue not as bad tho so ill whack the new "0" ring in the pump and new fluid and see what happens if not i give up lol Link to comment
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