<noisemedia@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> My 86 240dl emits a sqeaking sound and loss of power steering ability
> when turning at a stop (like coming out of a parking space, etc). I
> checked the fluid and it looks full.
>
> Its kind of like something is slipping...the power steering seems to
> die for a minute and come in and out. Once i'm on the road everything
> is cool.
>
> any advice on what this is?
>
> mileage is a little over 169000
>
> Also i just had the timing belt, water pump, and main seals replaced
> about 3 weeks ago. When im on the highway, the temp gauge seems to
> rise suddenly...not to the point of overheating but almost to the red.
> i usually blast the heater and it goes down and then does not return.
>
> what could this be?
>
> thanks!
>

Sounds like it's just a loose or worn belt, the rubber bushings that mount
the power steering pump are probably shot as well, that can make it hard to
tension the belt correctly.