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Old 27 December 2009, 06:16 PM
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On my Scooby there's a squealing sound that seems to show itself when the car's warmed up. As i'm going along the car squeals as the steering wheel reaches a certain point, just right of centre and seems to get worse. If i steer past the point it stops and as i turn it back it starts again as i reach the middle point. Is it the steering rack?

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Old 27 December 2009, 06:32 PM
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i have just noticed that when i turn right a bit i get a sound similar to an old squeky bike,dont know if its same as yours mate but would like to know what it is.
Old 27 December 2009, 06:39 PM
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Power steering belt? Try turning onto full lock when the car has just been started up, if you get any judder at close to full lock, then have a look at the condition of the belt. Mine started to split lengthways down the belt. Have a feel down the inside, of course when the car is not running.
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Easiest thing is to remove the fanbelt and try to make the noise happen. If you can't then it will be either a loose/old belt or the power steering pump. Check also the ATF level in the resevoir.
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