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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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as subject...what could this be....the oil isnt that old.....(half a year)...

it makes the noise like you lock the steering wheel but it isnt..

anyone..
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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It sounds fooked to me unless the belt is way too tight
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Mine does the same. Been like it since I got the car I've always just put it down to being knackard and needing replacing.
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Mine was like this on the escos, I had a leak
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Does it do it all the time or only on full lock each way?! Cos to a degree they wine abit on full lock!!!
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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thought all power steering whines a bit on full lock left or right
even my new wagon in last job used to do it
doubt you have a problem there
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Toe Knee
Does it do it all the time or only on full lock each way?! Cos to a degree they wine abit on full lock!!!
when the oil is hot....it does like its full locked.....but it isnt...

its not leaking either.....
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