Re: 5kcdtq questions

[cheryl_ford@bc.sympatico.ca]

Jon, Jon, Jon,
 You poor guy (or you will be!)
I assume your a fellow canuck ( as we have the "CD"'s, the U.S. has 
the "CS"'s), welcome to a fun new hobby!

1) Growl: probably a wheel bearing, get a knowledgeable mechanic to 
evalute it & replace.  Quite easy, no too much money (relatively). You 
could probably replace it yourself if you have replaced bearings on a 
front driver before.  Unfortunately, you will probably find other 
parts that should be replaced while your in there.

2) Propeller shaft: One of the CV joints or the universal is probably 
shot....  Your options are new (from dealer: lots of $$$), rebuilt 
(Blaufernugan (SP?) for example has them) or replace the component 
that is worn out. (CV joints are available from IPC, the universal 
should be available from a good driveline shop, the carrier, well, you 
have to modify a similar unit, ie BMW, Mercedes, etc).  This is fairly 
easy to fix, but hard to source the parts.  Be sure to realign your 
propeller shaft when  reinstalling....

3) Power Steering : Again have a good mechanic evaluate the noise.   
Another indication of the system's general health is to look at the 
fluid & fluid screen (in the tank). If there is lots of crud, you will 
have a problem sooner or later.  Most of this system costs lots of 
$$$. The pump is easy to change, the rack is more involved...

Good luck, HTH