power steering issues

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by Go Buick Go, Oct 27, 2005.

  1. Go Buick Go

    Go Buick Go Woot!

    Need help with this one:
    At low speeds, the power steering cuts in and out and squeeks like hell when you turn at more than say, 45 degrees (like turning into a parking spot.) The fluid level is full. Any ideas? Maybe I should take off a line and flush the system or something? Which line would I take off?
     
  2. SkylarkSteve

    SkylarkSteve Hello Michael

    For starters, have you made sure the belt is tight? If it slips it'll squeal and its most likely to slip when you're putting alot of load on it such as turning sharply at low speeds.
     
  3. Rivman

    Rivman Senior Ottawa Buick Guy

    Power Steering

    Like Steven sez: - Check condition and tension of belt ! :TU:
     
  4. Go Buick Go

    Go Buick Go Woot!

    Ok, it's fixed. The belt was pretty tight to begin with, so I got a friend and used a long bar and now it's REALLY tight. I also took off one of the hoses from the steering box and used some teflon tape on it because it was leaking. Thanks! :TU:
     

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