Brad,
Have you checked the belt tension? A loose belt could
be slipping, causing the symptoms you describe.
Good luck!
Elijah
--- Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've noticed something happening more and more,
> lately on my 78 Newport.
> This only happnes when I am going slow (parking lot
> maneuvering speed) and
> attempting to turn the wheel to the right. It's
> like I have no power
> steering at all. Sometimes it does it for a few
> seconds and then kicks in
> and returns to full power steering. Sometimes it
> doesn't and I have to
> man-handle the wheel to make the turn. Again, it
> has only ever happened
> when the engine is at idle and I am turning the
> wheel from straight ahead,
> to the right. It almost feels like there is a
> sticky valve or something.
> The fluid level is good and I don't see any huge
> leaks (just the usual Mopar
> steering box seepage) Can anyone lend any wisdom
> here? Thanks.
>
> Brad Hogg
> Winnipeg, Manitoba
> http://www.nybclub.org/bradhogg/index.htm
> 1978 Chrysler Newport 4-door Hard Top
> 1976 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham 4-door Hard Top
> 1976 Chrysler Town & COuntry 9 Passenger Station
> Wagon <--parts
> 1968 Chrysler Newport Custom 4-door Sedan
>
>
>
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