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Date:         Mon, 24 Sep 2001 10:16:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Hoge <steve_syncro@TECHIE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Hoge <steve_syncro@TECHIE.COM>
Subject:      Is my power steering dying?
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Oh Vanagon Diagnostic Gurus:


I've noticed for the last few months that when my steering wheel is
turned to its full travel - either direction - I can feel what's best
described as a throbbing or a surging (at a rate of about 2HZ, for you
engineers out there.)  There is no particular noise accompanying this
phenomenon, just a vibration that I can feel through the steering wheel
as if it is pushing back at me.


Is something in my power steering system about to die on me?


I typically notice this when I'm backing into or pulling out of a tight
parking space, when the wheel is turned all the way over. (I never notice
it while I'm driving at speed, since I don't do donuts in my Syncro ;-)


Any guesses at a diagnosis would be greatly appreciated!


-Steve
'89 Syncro GL
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