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Old May 23, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Hello all,

still tracking down the bugs in my 85 vette. while i am still trying to figure out the slight rough idle issue may someone can help me with a couple of other issues.

when at a stop if i say go maybe half throttle or WOT there is a slight "pop" that comes from under my foot on the drivers side. i was thinking maybe a joint of some kind? ball join maybe??

also, when its quiet all around and i am driving at low speeds when i turn either left or right i can hear a "whoosing" sound. i can only guess thats the power steering but is this normal? does something need to be fixed?

thanks all for the help..
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Old May 24, 2013 | 01:15 AM
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Look in the power steering reservoir after you have driven the car. One cause of noise in the power steering system is air in the fluid. If you see bubbles then that's your problem.
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Old May 24, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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if theres air in the reservior then what do i do about that? drain and refill?
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Old May 24, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BEAU-SOF
if theres air in the reservior then what do i do about that? drain and refill?
good question i like to know . also.
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