[Shotimes] squeaky SLO steering

[Justin Schick]

Jon,

If it is indeed your rack, I would first try a bottle of Lucas rack sealer / conditioner. Lucas products seem to be some the least snake oil-ish. If the fluid is old I'd flush the system first, then add the Lucas.

On my 92, I had a steering squeak I swore was the rack, but actually ended up being the strut mount bushings / bearings. I replaced them (and added the spacers while I was at it), and viola no more funky noises. From the steering components anyway...

Hope this helps,


Justin Schick
silver 92 SHO in KC MO
202k and counting quickly

>>> Jon Heese <heese@digi-net.com> 3/8/2004 1:19:41 PM >>>
List:

My '95 SLO is getting grumpy.  In the slightly warmer weather we've been
having lately, the steering rack is screeching (high-pitched
creaking/rubbing sound) when I move the wheel left of center (only seems
to be when moving left, not moving back towards center and not right of
center).  I haven't had a chance to really give it a good diagnosis with
a helper, and I don't have much experience with steering issues.  Anyone
want to hazard a guess?  Could my PS pump be going?  Time for a rack
rebuild?  Simple lube job?  Is there anything I should look for when I
get under it?

Any (educated) guesses welcome.

Jon Heese
'95 3.0 GL