Stiff Power Steering
Stiff Power Steering My power steering in my '99 Trans Am WS6 turns stiff and makes the noise. I can feel it trying to kick in at moments, but is overall falling behind. Is this because there's something wrong with the whole power steering system, or is it because it's low on fluid?
Can rain stiffen the power steering?
Can rain stiffen the power steering?
Midas offers this service for free? That's fantastic!
But do you have to hire them for some other service in order to get this?
I'm new to cars in general, and don't know much about any of these places (Ammco, Midas, etc.) Is there a particular company that offers better service to Trans Ams than others?
Thank you very much.
But do you have to hire them for some other service in order to get this?
I'm new to cars in general, and don't know much about any of these places (Ammco, Midas, etc.) Is there a particular company that offers better service to Trans Ams than others?
Thank you very much.
Launching!
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From: Hoosier Daddy....
Yes, if it's raining hard enough, or you drive thru standing water. The pulley /belt assembly will slip if it gets wet enough. However, the power steering will return to normal as it dries out.
If it is staying hard, check the fluid.
i think it will be pretty hard for the pully to get wet when the pump is on the top! but yea i guess if ur car is low enough it can get to the crank pully but if u have a worn out belt thats when the rain i guess can effect it!
Launching!
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From: Hoosier Daddy....
Actually, it hasn't happened to my TA. I was thinking more along the old style v8 with separate belts. Wasn't thinking about the serpentine belt....
Sorry 'bout that
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