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Subject:intermittent sound w/ steering--'87 GL Westi
From:Gail Fitzpatrick
Date:Thu, 11 Jun 1998 00:32:31 -0700

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
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Gail Fitzpatrick
'87 GL Westi, 125k   [Frieda]
Sacramento, CA
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