Chevguy.......

I did as you said, I opened the power steering reservoir and it was under a
lot of pressure, making a "whooshing" sound when I opened it. I then started
the engine and the whining sound seems to have disappeared. I don't know if
air was causing the problem or what, but it seems to be OK for the moment.
I drove about 50 miles yesterday just to see if it would start back up with
the noise, but it didn't.
Thanks for the help!

"Chevguy" <gro34wser@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Chuck" <bell213@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>> Thanks! I'll do that today. I appreciate your answering
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> No prob. let me know what happens.
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>> "Chevguy" <gro34wser@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>> "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
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>>> Try this:
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>>> - 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.
>>>
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