Jan 6, 2004 at 3:20 PM
ok i just replaced the rack and pinion, and power steering pump in my 88 thunderbird turbo coupe but it makes a loud screaming noise when you turn on an idle and just above an idle can someone help me with this
Engine and Drivetrain
screaming power steering
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Jan 18, 2004 at 11:57 PM
Make sure your belt isnt too loose or too tight. It should be no more or no less then 1/4 inch of deflection. 
Jan 22, 2004 at 6:13 AM
yea that would work but the 88 thunderbird has a spring loaded tenshoner
Feb 5, 2004 at 5:52 PM
i had the same problem in my 92 mustang,i poured some transmission additive in the power steering and the noise slowly went away slowly.
Feb 7, 2004 at 6:49 PM
yea ill try that thanks
Feb 16, 2004 at 9:02 PM
if got an 87 Thunderbird with a 347 in it and i had the same problem so i figured i was low on p\s fluid but i didnt have any at the time so i tryed brake fluid and it solved my problem
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