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1989 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
82,000 MILES • 5 CYL
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MENDESH805
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i have a 1989 corvette,automatic transmission.i have a leak in between the two front wheels. it is kinda yellowish and it makes a noise wen i make a turn. i checked all the fluids and the power steering fluid and engine oil look alot similar.. what do u think it could be? and is the any way of fixing it? list all possible ways please
May 21, 2011 at 4:16 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Sounds like you have a power steering fluid leak. The pump will make a buzzing sound when the fluid gets low and it sucks up air instead of fluid. The most likely cause is a leaking hose. Someone is going to have to inspect it to see where the fluid is leaking from.
May 21, 2011 at 6:50 AM
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MENDESH805
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I forgot to mention that it only makes the noise wen im driving.. When im park and I turn thr steering wheel it doesnt make any sound.
May 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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