Definitely try changing the fluid first... and use semi-synthetic.
If it's worse in the cold (as usual), it's an indication that the seals in the pump are wearing out.
I've put two pumps on my 89 (in 4 years), so I'm pretty sure my rack is toast... and there's no point in wasting money on another pump.
I've heard that some of the reconditioned racks have eliminated the aluminum problem, but I don't know which ones.
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