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P.S. Wake up 200 85

posted by  someone claiming to be Phil Stone on  Mon Mar 26 09:53 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Newest issue,

My power steering is stiff for the first few seconds, then it wakes up. It just started doing this, is my pump on the way out?

Thanks , Phil Stone







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Re: P.S. Wake up 200 85

posted by  someone claiming to be L K Tucker on  Mon Mar 26 19:37 CST 2001 [RELATED]

/// Check your PS belt and its tension. Belts slip on start up when they are just on the edge of being loose. Cold helps.







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Re: P.S. Wake up 200 85

posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Mon Mar 26 12:40 CST 2001 [RELATED]

When a U-joint in the steering column binds, the steering becomes stiff.

Tuck that away in the back of your mind if no other answers surface.

I can't imagine how a failing U-joint would be smart enough to do it only first thing in the morning, but.......







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Re: P.S. Wake up 200 85

posted by  someone claiming to be Chevy on  Mon Mar 26 12:21 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Mine does the same thing a few times a year. Check the oil level in the pump, usually when this happens I just top it up and it doesn't do it again for a while.

That doesn't mean though that something isn't failing, but it's a good start. (and it's cheaper too!)






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