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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 10:06 PM
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Have '72 454 with power steering. Whenever I turn steering wheel to right there is a loud squeak. Belts have been replaced and adjusted with dressing applied so probably not a belt. Any idea what it might be?????
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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 10:08 PM
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Obnoxiously obvious question, but have you checked the power steering fluid reservoir???
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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 10:26 PM
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Yes, first thing I did. Full. Also failed to mention there are no leaks.
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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 10:29 PM
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Have a look and see if this helps at all
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ing-right.html

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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 11:35 PM
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Kinda curious for more descriptive info: Is it like a high-pitched belt squeal? A creaking squeak?

Read through the other thread Mooser posted and also check the attachment points and lube points for every linkage component. Has anything been worked on recently?
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