Date:         Thu, 31 Jan 2002 07:04:09 EST
Reply-To:     JKrevnov@AOL.COM
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From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: pwr steering pump noise
Comments: To: azsun99@earthlink.net
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In a message dated 1/30/02 11:09:42 PM, azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET writes:

<< except the power steering

pump, which sounds like a mad bumble bee close to my ear. This pump has 96K
miles. Any

comments as to what it should sound like? >>

Jerry,

It should sound like a beehive going about its business.  I think a
worthwhile maintenance practice is to clean the power steering pump reservoir
and filter, then flush the system with at least a gallon of fluid.

Rich

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