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Old 04-09-2015, 11:45 AM
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a noise is coming from my power steering and it is hard to operate at idle speed. the noise is a grinding noise that starts when the steering is turned in either direction. is a sign of a bad pump or could it be something else?
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The key to which leads me to the pump is...hard to operate at idle
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i just flushed and replaced the fluid and lube the link rod. still same noise i guess i'm off to get new pump.
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Good luck buddy... let us know the results



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