Maybe you got a peacock caught up in your steering box? We went there a
few years back and tried to eat a picnic lunch outside. That was a
mistake. The peacocks were everywhere and they're more persistant than
ducks at the local pond. But still, I highly recommend anyone heading
through the Columbia gorge to stop in there. Its a very interesting
museum. And a couple miles down the road is a full scale replica of
Stonehenge constructed out of cement to honor the WWI soldiers from that
area.

Good luck finding your problem.

Larry
sonofed@karmannghia.org
www.ghiatwins.homestead.com
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> Date:    Tue, 27 Jul 2004 17:05:35 -0500
> From:    Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
> Subject: Re: Horn ring replacement...
>
> Brass horn contactor ring #321.419.661A
> On Mon, 10 Jun 2002 21:48:45 -0700 Kathleen Piper <pipkanan@hevanet.com
> writes:
> Greetings, all-
> After leaving Maryhill on Saturday, at some point during a slow-motion turn
> I heard a new sound: crunching in the steering column while turning. This
> was not a one-time occurrence. The noise is not subtle and seems to emanate
> from just under the steering wheel as the wheel is rotated.
> Because the former owner was a wind surfer, I would like to chalk up this
> phenomenon to harmless beach sand. However, I am fearful that it might be
> something more significant and potentially dangerous, like a mangled bushing
> or something.
> Has anybody else experienced this? I would be grateful for any words of
> wisdom, advice, etc.