95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 05:31 PM
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strange sound when turning.

This only happens after a cold start. When I turn the steering wheel it makes a noise similar to a sick owl hoot (or maybe a sea lion). I can kind of feel it it in the steering wheel. After the truck warms up it no longer occurs. Any thoughts are much appreciated.

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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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Maybe the power steering pump or fluid level? Or a loose belt?

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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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Ive got the same noise but mine does it in all temps on hard turns when climbing or going into a hole.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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:pig:cake, sounds like a belt issue (fluid is stiff when cold, pump harder to turn, belt slips a little - my dime-store logic anyway)

BBB - if yours sounds like a creaking, all you have to do is lube your steering stops.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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Tankyuh Ceb I will do tnite while on the clock ofcourse.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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Originally posted by BigBadBlue
Tankyuh Ceb I will do tnite while on the clock ofcourse.

Who actually works at work anyway?? I try to as little as possible.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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Maybe the power steering pump or fluid level? Or a loose belt?
And we have a winner! I have no fluid on the dip stick , man I feel like a wet noodle.

Thanks guys...
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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Who actually works at work anyway?? I try to as little as possible.
Great! PA needs more slackers! j/k of course.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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Cool...now the next question is, where did all the fluid go??

Ceb, I will do my best.... hehe
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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So Tom are you for sure gettin the job in PA? If so you gotta make a stop in Indiana and wheel with us Attica boyz.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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I dont think we're talking about same things nevermind

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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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Originally posted by Toyo_Runner96
So Tom are you for sure gettin the job in PA? If so you gotta make a stop in Indiana and wheel with us Attica boyz.
I'm trying to wait on committing to the PA job until I see if I get an offer from Pioneer in Iowa. But yeah, that would be cool to swing by! And If I end up in IA, i'll be able to come over there more often!
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 09:28 PM
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Cool...now the next question is, where did all the fluid go??
Yes, this is an excellent question you present. Currently, I could not tell you, maybe I drank it . Seeing as I have yet to get my lighting situation squared away in the garage and the monkey off my back, err: my wagon? I will have to check into this another day. After I refill I will keep a close eye on it. Who knows, I could have bought it empty? With the new pad I have not really had my head on straight, a very long list of things to do.
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Who actually works at work anyway??
If you must know, I get paid to surf yotatech 8-9 hours a day.:pig:
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