Need to replace the PS pump on the Odyssey. I'm stubborn, so I continually purchase aftermarket replacement parts even though they are almost universally crap.
Which of these do you think will last the longest?
Need to replace the PS pump on the Odyssey. I'm stubborn, so I continually purchase aftermarket replacement parts even though they are almost universally crap.
Which of these do you think will last the longest?
My experience has been that almost all reman units are coming from the same few factories anyway and if you peel the "insert brand here" label off there is usually an A1 (Cardone) label underneath. That being said, one of the exceptions is the top option, Vision-OE, and I have had good luck with them in the past.
If it makes you feel any better, the auto parts company I work for is dropping A1 Cardone for BBB due to the insane number of warranty/defective returns.
The manager at my O Reilly told me awhile back that A1 Cardone power steering pumps were running a 40% return/defect rate in their store.
I will literally put a used OEM pump on or completely reseal a leaky stock one before I buy a reman.
Cousin_Eddie said:The manager at my O Reilly told me awhile back that A1 Cardone power steering pumps were running a 40% return/defect rate in their store.
I will literally put a used OEM pump on or completely reseal a leaky stock one before I buy a reman.
No surprise there. I'd venture a guess than things I buy from Rockauto/Advance that are not brakes or oil have a 40% defect/return/fail within 10,000 mile rate in my experience.
The OE units have been superceded by the 4th gen pump, so I don't want to pull a defective or soon-to-be defective pump from the junkyard. No Odysseys there anyway.
I'm tempted to pay up for the Honda part, but the dealer quote (installed) was around $650, and even on ebay the part alone is ~$550. Seems like an aftermarket pump may be worth the gamble.
If you're waffling about getting an OEM pump, this is a good option. It's about 80-90 less than the eBay price you mentioned.
I looked up a 2007 Odyssey and it's the latest superseded pump.
Is it a difficult install? If not then an aftermarket unit may be worth the gamble, as most have a decent warranty. If it is a hassle (more than 1/2 hour after the first time in my book) then maybe not.
I'd try the New one out of that group, The AAE, if it were my money.
Before you change the pump, if it is just noisy, replace the oring on the fitting that goes to the reservoir. If that doesn't do it, hit the junkyard for a low mileage used one. Berkely the reman garbage. And they are all garbage.
The power steering fluid reservoir has a built in filter and needs to be replaced periodically.
Yeah, its noisy. Crazy noisy on cold startups. Already changed the o-ring and the high pressure hose. I'll get in there and have another look around. Its possible it just has damage from running low on fluid for a bit due to a leak from the high pressure hose.
I hate the reman stuff, but I see that buying garbage from Advance locally is around the same price. At least I can walk right back in and return it if its garbage. And if that is the case, I guess I just need to pay the Honda tax.
I'd totally go the junkyard route if finding used Odysseys in the junkyard was a thing. I've never seen anything newer than a 2nd gen in the yard.
If the genuine Honda part is $550, having the dealer install it for $100 seems totally worth it to me.
Agreed $100 for an install is a no brainer. I was more concerned about the part price itself.
Installing junky reman parts is definitely a good way to turn a car into an unreliable beater, if that's all that's available and you need to get to work than of course that's just what you have to do, but unless it's a temporary repair or you are selling it soon the factory part is probably the best choice.
Tk8398 said:Installing junky reman parts is definitely a good way to turn a car into an unreliable beater, if that's all that's available and you need to get to work than of course that's just what you have to do, but unless it's a temporary repair or you are selling it soon the factory part is probably the best choice.
Agreed, depending on the failure mode. But installing dealer parts on a 11+ year old car is a quick way to run up a pretty huge bill.
I should note that the same trip to the dealer resulting in a quote of ~$450 to replace the driver's side mirror.
I think in this case I'm going to pay the dealer.
How much leaked out?
One thing I've noticed that most people never, ever do...........flush the power steering system. I've stopped more than one noisy steering pump this way that went on to live tens of thousands of more miles.
It get's hot, dirty/funky, just like any other fluid in the car, yet is typically completely ignored from a maintenance standpoint.
Its been flushed, when the high pressure line was replaced. Also replaced an O-ring on it. I'm not 100% positive it is the pump, but that is the diagnosis I got from the dealer.
It is seeping/leaking from somewhere, so I do need to fix it in order to pass inspection.
Take the pump off entirely, pull, grease, and seal the rack, and install a shorter EADB?
What is EADB? A quick google has some interesting results:
East African Development Bank
Eastern Association of Deaf Bowlers
Urban Dictionary: EADB (somewhat profane)
I'm assuming its none of those
engine accessory drive belt
Oh. i get it. Yeah, not happening.
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