Steering wheel grind

[Tampa]

Just picked up a 87 vette 3 weeks ago. Last night I noticed a grinding/squeaking noise when I turn the steering wheel. It happens when I turn left or right. I am not using the car again untill I know what it is/how to fix. Car is in very good condition. 130,000 miles. It almost sounds as if something needs to be lubricated. This noise also happens when the car is in park(off) and I turn the steering wheel.

Thanks for any help or wording I should look for in a seach in the forum.

Thanks

Robbie

 

[Edmond]

Check the power steering fluid. I think C4's were known for power steering leaks.

It's in the reservoir in front of the alternator on the drivers side.

 

[Tampa]

Thanks for the tip, it is low below the Hot Line and below the cool line. Any recommendations what Power steering fluid..brands..

thanks

 

[Edmond]

Thanks for the tip, it is low below the Hot Line and below the cool line. Any recommendations what Power steering fluid..brands..

thanks

I use Valvoline synthetic PS fluid.

 

[Tampa]

wish all repairs was this cheap and simple Thanks~

 

[Tuna]

wish all repairs was this cheap and simple Thanks~

I'll second that!

Routine maintenance is the best - keeps repairs costs down.

 

[Ken]

Here's what a search for "morning sickness", a common malady with C4s, turned up: http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/search.php?searchid=55377

There's a lot of reading for you there, with every symptom one can think of.

 

[Edmond]

wish all repairs was this cheap and simple Thanks~

We all do!:L:L:L

Just make sure to keep an eye on the level and to see that there isn't a leak.