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Re: Power steering mystery noise (archive)
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Posted by John on October 21, 2000 at 14:23:54:

In Reply to: Power steering mystery noise posted by BobK2 on October 21, 2000 at 13:00:17:


The first time I start my M635 each day, there is a horrendous groaning noise coming from the power steering. Its worse as I turn the wheel side to side. It goes away once the car is warmed up, about 5 minutes down the road. The fluid is full, and there arent any major leaks, accept a tiny one near the resevoir. The problem does not re-occur throughout the day, even once the car has sat for an hour or more. Had a similar problem with an E30 once, but it was also leaking fluid like crazy right from the unit itself, shortly after, I needed a rebuild. Any thoughts? I would hate to be facing a major rebuild by letting this go on, but no ideas where to start.

Mine used to do the same thing. I just tightened the belt and it stopped. I think when the fluid is cold and thick it causes the belt to slip.

John


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