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HyperBaja 12-11-2002 06:36 PM

Car Help
 
on my moms 2000 Firebird, theres a new squeaking noise when you turn the wheel. Almost 70k miles on it, and it starts making the noise. What do you think it is, some type of steering fluid pump? Any suggestions?

Thanks
Tommy

Waterfoul 12-11-2002 06:44 PM

Check the power steering level. Check the fluid for foam. Foam = bad. Check the belt also. If it looks at all worn, replace it.

Worse case it's bad bearings in the pump. Bad.:mad:

HyperBaja 12-11-2002 08:52 PM

Well it still goes in a strait line good. Stupid kid in that saturn with a wing is still trying to figure out what hit him last night.... Racing on my permit (which i didnt have on me!) . Ill check the fluid and belt in a little while.

Ted G 12-11-2002 09:22 PM

Also check the belt tensioner. It has a pivot that should be tight and have very little gap. When they wear out the gap gets wide and uneven. If it's worn out it will allow the belt to slip and make noise.

Allan4 12-11-2002 09:26 PM

May want to check the vection oarmeter fluid level or if that is not it take a peak at the differential cradle spring.......

MAKDADDY 12-11-2002 09:53 PM

Re: Car Help
 

Originally posted by HyperBaja
on my moms 2000 Firebird, theres a new squeaking noise when you turn the wheel. Almost 70k miles on it, and it starts making the noise. What do you think it is, some type of steering fluid pump? Any suggestions?

Thanks
Tommy

Did this just start after it got colder?

Intolerant1 12-11-2002 09:58 PM

Did you change over to winter air in the tires ? Muffler bearings maybe...they are a ***** to adjust w/o a left handed ratchet. ;)

Waterfoul 12-11-2002 10:00 PM

Flux Capacitor??

If it's not making 1.21 jigawatts you need a new one.

HyperBaja 12-11-2002 10:05 PM

I just re aired the muffler bearings and greased the tires. As for the left hand ratchet, i just turned a right handed one upside down. Tomorrow i think i will check the pistonsprings.

Yes it did start after it got cold.
Steering Fluid level is low. Gotta go to the store and get some.

HyperBaja 12-11-2002 10:06 PM


Originally posted by Waterfoul
Flux Capacitor??

If it's not making 1.21 jigawatts you need a new one.

We just get struck by lightening.


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