[s-cars] Growl on steering when turning from in reverse

[Tom Green]

That is a possibility, Alvin.
But, why not start with the health of the system as a whole before a  
transplant
is ordered.  Is the fluid clean? and the reservoir and filter clean?   
If not, I recommend
changing the fluid and thoroughly cleaning the filter or get a new  
one from ECS.

Restrictors in the hoses and the small screens in the Banjo bolts for  
the hose ends
are also places that can restrict fluid flow.  Changing the pump  
won't help much if
the system is full of junk, mostly hose and o-ring material, and may  
prove to be
unnecessary.  Remove the bolts and look at the screens, flush the  
system if dirty.

Tom

Original message:
> Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:53:59 -0700
> From: "Alvin Labonite" <alabonite at gmail.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] Growl on steering when turning from in reverse..
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> Backing up from my driveway and slowly turning the wheel, I hear a  
> growl in
> between straight and full lock of the steering wheel. Is my PS pump  
> getting
> weak? Fluid level is good and no leaks from any steering components.
> Anyone?  TIA