power steering noise

[Huw Powell]

Nick Lawrence wrote:
> Power steering is from '83 5k turbo, installed with rack in my '90 200tqa.  
> Recently it has developed a fairly loud groan.   What is the likely culprit, the rack or the pump.  
> Both have my 100k miles plus whatever the junked car had.

I think it's more likely the pump - but may just be low fluid.  My 90Q 
groans when I let it run too low (a seal in the rack leaks a bit).

Can you play in the driveway and get someone to listen for the groan?

Might it also be related to worn suspension components?

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Huw Powell

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