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If you are pretty sure that it's the PS pump that is foobared, here are your options.



1) Subaru dealership: new pump for my 04 WRX was quoted at $600, plus labor. HAHAHA



2) refurbished pump: $160 with $45 core exchage. What that means is that you pay $205 plus tax, and when you bring back your old pump, they credit you $45 plus tax. This is what I got at a local car parts place, but you may be able to do cheaper.



3) Rebuild your pump: you can take your old pump to someplace that can refurbish it, and my local auto place quoted me $120. I searched some places for rebuild kit, but I couldn't find it for an 04 WRX, but for some other years, it was cheap, something like $30.



I did option 2, and got a refurbished pump.



How long does it take? About an hour with the right tools. A lot quicker if you have done it before.



What do you need? Well, the usual stuff: 10 mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm sockets, various length extensions, etc. It's probably wise to get a new O-ring, perhaps some ATF with turkey baster if you plan to flush the fluid (I would do it if you've never done it).



Especially important is a pivoting 12mm socket. without this, it's near impossible to get to the rear bracket bolt without breaking something. GET IT if you don't have it.

What you need, how long it takes, what it's going to cost:If you are pretty sure that it's the PS pump that is foobared, here are your options.1) Subaru dealership: new pump for my 04 WRX was quoted at $600, plus labor. HAHAHA2) refurbished pump: $160 with $45 core exchage. What that means is that you pay $205 plus tax, and when you bring back your old pump, they credit you $45 plus tax. This is what I got at a local car parts place, but you may be able to do cheaper.3) Rebuild your pump: you can take your old pump to someplace that can refurbish it, and my local auto place quoted me $120. I searched some places for rebuild kit, but I couldn't find it for an 04 WRX, but for some other years, it was cheap, something like $30.I did option 2, and got a refurbished pump.How long does it take? About an hour with the right tools. A lot quicker if you have done it before.What do you need? Well, the usual stuff: 10 mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm sockets, various length extensions, etc. It's probably wise to get a new O-ring, perhaps some ATF with turkey baster if you plan to flush the fluid (I would do it if you've never done it).Especially important is a pivoting 12mm socket. without this, it's near impossible to get to the rear bracket bolt without breaking something. GET IT if you don't have it.