200 quattro steering noise

[Arun Rao]

Sean Golding wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Can anyone advise me regarding my 200q power steering?
> Since I bought my 1985 200q (UK spec), it has had a
> loud hawl that only happens when I turn the steering -
> it is louder when more steering force is required -
> like when parking.

Sean,

Did you have to change any hose?  In particular, the one from the pump
to the rack?  If so, that's probably the culprit.  Any hose other than
OEM is likely to cause a howl -- benign, probably, but incredibly
annoying.

-Arun