Winter problems with the Chrysler!

[JayWild]

Okay, a few days ago, I had to replace my serpentine belt and get a belt with no a/c to bypass the a/c pulley because it became frozen and jammed.

So, now for two days it was fine, then suddenly, yesturday, the same noise is coming from the hood in the same location, but not as loud...still threatening, but not "as bad".

So, we look at it and it seems that its the power steering. But everything is moving .

Apparently, I was told that the PS fluid is freezing up and needs to be replaced with new fluid (mind u, just replaced it not to long ago during an oil change).

So, I was told, to turn the car on, move the steering wheel left-right, and take out the gunk in the power steering container, and put new stuff in, let it warm up.

So, I tried that today, not much luck. Really I didn't want to risk it, so I didn't leave the car on for long.

What's the diagnosis doc?

Edit: 95 Chrysler LXI 2.5 V6 btw

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[Mickey]

What kind of noise? Does it get louder when you turn the wheel?

 

[JayWild]

A very high squeaking noise. Imagine a parade of very old rusting grocery carts moving.

No, i didn't notice it getting louder. But, after the car warms up, the sound gets softer, and goes away.

 

[Mickey]

take some type of spray and spray various pulleys. When the noise goes away you know the source of your problem. Power steering pumps don't usually make squeaking noises because of the fluid, they grind. If its squeaking you need a pump. Don't use a flammable spray.

 

[Angus]

probably a tensioner pulley i bet...

 

[JayWild]

Sigh, at:

Thanks guys. I'm going to try that tomorrow morning. What is a good spray I could use?

 

[Mickey]

Silicone spray, wd-40, it doesn't really matter as long as it has lubricating qualities and you don't spray flammables at something that would cause ignition. I would use silicone spray.

 

[JayWild]

Thanks Mickey!

 

[Mickey]

No problem pal I wish you were closer so I could actually see it but diagnosis over the net will have to do.