LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

engine wine?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:09 PM
  #1  
2fast4u1989's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: richmond, va
Default engine wine?

hey guys for some reason when i turn i hear a wineing sound coming from the engine bay. sounds like an alternator wine kinda but its when i turn more or so. could it be the power steering being low on fluid? what do you guys think?
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2010 | 08:06 AM
  #2  
93v8clone's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 448
Likes: 0
From: new york
Default

p-s is low .esp if its louder on turns .fill it up wit p/s fluid if noise still present ya may have a bad pump
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2010 | 08:13 AM
  #3  
the_merv's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (88)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 21,019
Likes: 891
From: The Beach...
Default

I would look in to the Power Steering.
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2010 | 10:18 AM
  #4  
sworaz's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,142
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Default

Engine wine = lt1 chardonnay.
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2010 | 11:05 AM
  #5  
RamAir95TA's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,467
Likes: 8
From: South Jersey
Default



If you suspect that the PS fluid is low, have you bothered to open it up and look?
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2010 | 11:24 AM
  #6  
94LTZ's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 750
Likes: 1
Default

Originally Posted by RamAir95TA


If you suspect that the PS fluid is low, have you bothered to open it up and look?
Why would you ever do that lol
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:23 AM.

story-0
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-3
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-4
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-5
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

Slideshow: The 7.0-liter LS7 was designed for absolute cutting-edge performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-07 18:36:00


VIEW MORE