Date: 15 Mar 2005 17:01:49 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: ominous steering noise (c900)
On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 16:35:06 GMT, Laura K <lauraknospamousergraphics.com> wrote: > John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> wrote in > news:slrnd3e2rr.131.rotten_NOSPAM_nospamam.example.com: > >> I noticed a rather ominous noise that occurs when turning the steering >> wheel. It began today as I was parking, following my usual series of >> tight turns as I spiral up the parking garage at work. >> >> I would descriibe the noise as a "moan." I haven't investigated it at >> all yet, so I can't rule out belt slippage. But the belts are fairly >> new, and it's not especially cold today, and anyway it's not a squeal. > > CV joints. Check the boots for rips/tears/wear. Naah, that'd be "thock-thock-thock-thock-thock" when turning and rolling, not a moan while turning the wheel but not moving the car. You seem to have your thocks confused with your moans. I just -hate- it when that happens.