Thanks Kevin and Marshall. I'll change the fluid and filter (think I already have one I bought as a spare) and report back if it's still doing it.
On 9/27/05, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, Sep 27, 2005 at 12:01:25PM -0700, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > Lately on cold mornings my 300D is exhibiting a slight vibration when > > turning the steering wheel, independent of road speed. It feels > > almost like the boost is coming and going at a constant rate of five > > or ten Hz. If this were an engine with separate accessory drive > > belts, I'd immediately suspect a loose or slipping power steering > > belt, but this is a 603 (with the one serpentine belt). The PS fluid > > level is right and the fluid itself looks and smells normal, although > > I don't know when it was last changed, if ever. Any other > > suggestions? Is my PS pump dying? > > Probably the power steering filter needs replacing. I'd replace it sooner > than later (before it gets worse and cavitates the pump), especially since > it's > cheap. > > K >
