 Squealing and tight steering when it's cold out, Power steering pump? |
 Mar 1, 2011 - 2:46 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 3, '04 From West Windsor, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
It only happens when it's really cold out (<35F or so). It'll "squeal" for about 2-3 seconds, and then die down (unless it's ridiculously cold, and then it'll slowly die down over 5-10 seconds). The tightness is gone after driving for 1/8 mile or so.
Could it be any other part of the power steering system, or just pump showing its age (at 182k miles right now, and I don't think it's ever been changed)? And if it's the pump, should I change it now, or wait 'til it gets worse? This post has been edited by Rider: Mar 1, 2011 - 2:47 PM |
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Mar 2, 2011 - 12:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '04 From West Windsor, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Is that one of the "drive belts?" I just got those changed, and no reduction in noise or steering tightness.
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Rider Squealing and tight steering when it's cold out Mar 1, 2011 - 2:46 PM
Culpable04 you need a new power steering belt, less than 10 d... Mar 1, 2011 - 3:23 PM easternpiro1 wow, thanks culp! incidentally i have been hav... Mar 2, 2011 - 1:27 AM tjblacrosse I just revv my engine til she loosens up Mar 3, 2011 - 11:19 AM
easternpiro1 lol! good idea! but gas will go bleeehhhhh... Mar 5, 2011 - 12:27 AM |
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