Date:         Fri, 12 Jun 1998 12:17:38 -0400
Reply-To:     David Katsuki <katsuki@BBN.COM>
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From:         David Katsuki <katsuki@BBN.COM>
Subject:      Re: intermittent sound w/ steering--'87 GL Westi
Comments: To: Gail Fitzpatrick <redwood@SPEEDLINK.COM>
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Gail,

Try spraying some silicone lube at the base of the steering column (where
it goes into the rubber boot and then into the floor).   My steering
occasionally starts making a similar sound which is cured by lubing it.

Dave

 At 12:32 AM 6/11/98 -0700, Gail Fitzpatrick wrote:
>Hi Volks,
>
>I don't remember seeing any posts on this.  For the past week or so, I've
>been hearing sounds associated with turning the steering wheel, just every
>so often.  I have power steering on my '87.  Maybe 1 time in 5, or in 8 or
>10, I hear a sound like my horn, but very muted.  It happens midway through
>a 90 degree turn, not necessarily at the extreme ends of the wheel's ability
>to turn.  Wish I could describe it better.  Have only noticed it at fairly
>low speeds, maybe 15-20mph.
>
>Am wondering if there's some sort of "fraternizing" going on inside the
>steering column, and if there's any cause for concern.  Next week I'm
>driving 200 mi to a conference on the coast and back.
>
>TIA for any ideas or suggestions.
>
>Gail
>__________________________
>Gail Fitzpatrick
>'87 GL Westi, 125k   [Frieda]
>Sacramento, CA
><redwood@speedlink.com>
>