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#1
10-23-2003, 07:48 PM
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Steering squeals
Whenever I turn my steering wheel, it makes a loud screeching noise. Does anyone know what it is? The noise occurs whenever i turn the wheel while standing in the driveway or moving. The car is a 1998 eclipse gs.
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10-23-2003, 09:02 PM
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Its most likely coming from the rack, check the PS resivoir and see if you can see any shiny metallic flakes in it.
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#3
10-23-2003, 11:43 PM
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loose accesory drive belt. Pop the hood and look at the belt that powers your a/c and power steering. I had the same problem and had to replace the belt. Look at where the belt loops over your top pulley and goes down over your belt tensioner (small silver pulley). Tighten the bolt on your tensioner until you think that it is tight enough. I believe you need a 14mm wrench to tighten it.
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95 eagle talon TSI AWD Currently being rebuilt. Victim of CRANKWALK!  95 Eagle Talon ESI 18" konig rims, full custom exhaust, adjustable coil overs, rear strut bar, Cold Air Intake. AIM = ATX eVo VII  Check Out My Car
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10-23-2003, 11:51 PM
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Maybe this pic will help. You may need to loosen up that top nut just a bit in order to tighten the other bolt
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...42_32_full.jpg
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10-24-2003, 12:14 AM
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Re: Steering squeals
If the above fails you might just need to dress the belt to stop the noise. You can use ivory soap or belt dressing. My power steering belt would chirp after it was tight and anytime i washed down the engine bay and got alittle water on the belt
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10-24-2003, 05:53 PM
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Thanks i tightened the tensioner and I dressed the belt and it is perfect now.
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10-24-2003, 06:13 PM
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no problem.... You might want to get it replaced cause a loose belts gets worn really easily and it will eventually snap. Onlly like 11 bucks at autozone
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95 eagle talon TSI AWD Currently being rebuilt. Victim of CRANKWALK! 95 Eagle Talon ESI 18" konig rims, full custom exhaust, adjustable coil overs, rear strut bar, Cold Air Intake. AIM = ATX eVo VII Check Out My Car
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10-25-2003, 03:29 PM
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That's pretty weird because I have the same problem and I just had the belt replaced. I am going to try and tighten the fasteners and dress the belt like you guys said.
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DSF 1998 Green Mitsubishi Eclipse GS- Vibrant Ram Intake, Greddy Evo2 cat-back, front and rear strut bars. 2 Kicker L7s, amp coming soon 17" white Motegi RT5 rims, Quwhees 12-piece wide-body kit will be put on....... someday
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10-25-2003, 04:04 PM
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they probably didnt tighten it enough.... tell us if it works...
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95 eagle talon TSI AWD Currently being rebuilt. Victim of CRANKWALK! 95 Eagle Talon ESI 18" konig rims, full custom exhaust, adjustable coil overs, rear strut bar, Cold Air Intake. AIM = ATX eVo VII Check Out My Car
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10-25-2003, 05:44 PM
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I tightened those bolts and it works perfectly now. A little off topic does anybody want to join my "I hate ja rule and he should retire" fan club?
  He's gay.
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DSF 1998 Green Mitsubishi Eclipse GS- Vibrant Ram Intake, Greddy Evo2 cat-back, front and rear strut bars. 2 Kicker L7s, amp coming soon 17" white Motegi RT5 rims, Quwhees 12-piece wide-body kit will be put on....... someday
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#11
10-25-2003, 08:28 PM
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What, checking the belt isnt common sense anymore?
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Chris Clark www.Talon007.com 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD - In Progress 1993 Eagle Talon TSi AWD - Parts Car 1990 Eagle Talon ESi - Sold 1-800-VFAQ - Bookmark it, read it, use it __________________
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