Re: "Groaning 90S"

[Andrei Kogan <abk@phy.duke.edu>]

At 07:49 AM 9/14/98 -0400, you wrote:
>1988 90S with 80k miles has a unique moaning or groaning sound when I turn
>front wheels when car is not moving. No increased steering effort is noted.
>The power steering pump and associated gear do not leak, and the power
>steering works fine and makes no noise while underway. The belt was just
>recently replaced as part of routine preventive service. Any suggestions on
>possible cause and potential fix. Is this a power steering pump warning that
>it is time to rebuild? Fluid level is fine.
>


Just a guess --- 
The new power steering pump belt stretched a little and slips under
inreased load. Happened to me on a different car.
Andrei
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