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

[Alvin Labonite]

Thanks Tom. Will give that a shot. Looks to be original :(

On 10/22/06, Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> 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..
> > To: S-CAR-List at audifans.com
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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
>
>
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