short???, in the steering column??? Options

[chicklover345]

it started with every once in a while now it is everytime i turn in two days. i looked at the power steer pump and it looks like there is a lot of grease down there. so my guess is that the pump went out or the piping came off or something. i cant back out of a parking spot w/o my car clicking and almost if not stalling. i saw that what looks like the pump is really far down, how hard is it to change and what has to be done to get to it? or should i just take it to a mechanic and save all the hassle, whats the price difference b/t me doing it and a mechanic doing it?

This post has been edited by chicklover345: May 28, 2005 - 10:15 PM

[chicklover345]

now i know that the click is the starter trying to start the engine after it almost dies. i took apart the throttle body and cleaned it (mechanic told me to try) didnt work except it is clean now. the mechanic also told me to try the idle control valve. can this been seen in diagnostics or no. and its a huge $249 from the dealer for a tiny valve that just might be out please help.