Date: 30 Dec 2001 02:53:59 GMT From: jmel5nopsamcomnospam (JMEL5) Subject: Re: Hydraulic Fluid Puddle, Steering Noise and Vibration
Well, first off, make sure that your father-in-law isn't armed! Just kidding. It sounds like there is a leak somewhere in the power steering lines, though you probably already figured that part out for yourself. I suspect that the noise that he is hearing is the power steering pump running low on fluid and burning out, if it already hasn't done so. I would check all of the hydraulic lines to and from the pump and see if you can find the leak. JJ >I recently helped my Father-in-Law (I shouldn't have got involved) to find >an oldish Saab 9000 that suited his budget. Three months on, it's going >wrong, and guess what? It's all my fault... > >It's leaving puddles of what looks like brake/hydraulic fluid on the ground, >and the steering is making a horrible noise. I've been 'invited' to go >around tomorrow and take a look (I'm cheaper than the local Saab dealer). > >Any suggestions of where I should look first? > >Regards >Mark Hughes. > > > > > > > >