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84LX89GT · 03-23-2006, 10:48 PM

there theoretically could be a restriction in the rack causing the pump to max out and make noise. Unfortunately ford power steering systems in the 80's and 90's suck and make noise.
Did you bleed the power steering? Turn it from lock to lock a few times with the car off preferably on a hill with the nose up (worked for me) and then start it and go lock to lock and see if the noise goes away.
The best solution (although it requires special tools) is to use an adapter, pull a vacuum on the system for 5-15 minutes and usually the power steering will quiet down.
Does the steering shudder when turning from lock to lock with the car on? That is a sign that there is air in the system.

03-23-2006, 10:48 PM	#2
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	Re: Power Steer Problem.............. there theoretically could be a restriction in the rack causing the pump to max out and make noise. Unfortunately ford power steering systems in the 80's and 90's suck and make noise. Did you bleed the power steering? Turn it from lock to lock a few times with the car off preferably on a hill with the nose up (worked for me) and then start it and go lock to lock and see if the noise goes away. The best solution (although it requires special tools) is to use an adapter, pull a vacuum on the system for 5-15 minutes and usually the power steering will quiet down. Does the steering shudder when turning from lock to lock with the car on? That is a sign that there is air in the system. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)