"Chuck" <bell213@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand AM SE and in May I had a new power steering
>pressure hose installed (variable hose).
> It immediately began making a "whining" sound whenever the engine was on
> and the mechanic said that is normal and would take about 500 miles for it
> to stop. I've driven the car over 1000 miles now and the sound continues.
> Is this a problem, or am I worried about nothing?
> This is my work car and I'd hate to let something go if it needs
> attention.
>
> Any advice appreciated

Try this:

- Check fluid level for power steering (if good, go to next step, if not
top up)
- start vehicle. with vehicle running, turn wheels from side to side not
quite all the way (stop just before you would hit the end)
- do the turning procedure about 6 or 8 times
- check level of steer fluid again. (if you had to add a significant amount
of fluid after the turning procedure, repeat until the level no longer
drops)
- check for any leaks.