maxiter

MY97 993TT...

Okay, I've had this wonderful auto for about 1500 miles now. I checked 993faq and searched the forums (learned lots about 924/944...).

Is the power steering pump really supposed to make an agonizing groan? Reminds me of a diving submarine. It just came out of the shop, and I'd like to think they would have spoken up if something were out of whack, but you never know.

Please bear with the newbie.

Thanks.

Mike W

I have the same "groan. Didn't have it with my C2. It's hopefully just low on fluid. If not is might be the steering rack (hope not). Mike W

Autobahn

I have the same groan on my car but only in fast tight corners. What is wrong with our cars???

maxiter

Oh no. The engine compartment. I hope adding power steering fluid doesn't require the same degree of legerdemain as removing the oil cap.

At least I'm not groaning alone. Aside from adding fluid that meets the stated specs, are there any brand/etc. preferences for power steering fluid?

911/Q45

Power steering cap is worse than the oil filler. A funnel with a flex stem helps a bunch. Only one type of fluid is right-Pentosin.

viperbob

I'd remove the shroud on top of the intercooler. 6 small 8mm screws that will give you a lot more access to the reservoir.

Autobahn

My car is scheduled to undergo its well deserved 60000km inspection. I'll let the OPC guys add some fluid to my power steering.

amfp

I had the "groan" and drained the old dirty fluid, and put fresh pentosin fluid in. Noise went away, maybe I got lucky as the old fluid was never low. But been fine since - been about one year now.

maxiter

Checked both reservoirs per the manual. Interestingly, my groan is lessened now that I tightened the mounting bracket for the front reservoir.

My question for the experts comes from this: In the front, I'm a shade aboce the max indicator. However, in the rear, I'm not getting any fluid reading on the dipstick. Checked several times, too.

Anybody see anything similar? Do I have a blockage?

911/Q45

The front reservoir is for your back up clutch system. The rear one runs your power steering and clutch assist. If the dipstick shows low, put in Pentosin until the appropriate level is shown(what a concept). The two reservoirs are not interconnected.

maxiter

Thanks 911/Q45. That's exactly what I needed to know.