jwoodywild
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- Apr 28, 2006
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Hi,
First, let me say that I am VERY novice when it comes to understanding cars / engines, etc. I love Broncos and as a result worked with a local expert to build one ground up--and its great. The car has only about 3500 miles on a new, restored 302 and has not given me any issues.
However, recently two things have happened that I am concerned about.
1) Steering: Recently after starting up the Bronco steering, which is power steering, has been very stiff and when I turn the wheel it makes a semi-grinding noise when I turn the wheel. Often when I hit the gas the noise will stop. The noise isnt as harsh as metal on metal and almost has a buzz to it. In the past after the car has warmed up the noise has stopped. I dont know if this is a fluid issue. There is often fluid on the ground under my bronco but I assume that is normal for old cars, no?
2) Recently when driving the car, luckily at a slow speed, the ignition turned off. The car was locked up--the wheel wouldnt move and the power breaks were useless. Luckily I was able to drift to a halt. I thought maybe the car ran out of gas---i was using the backup gas tank and there is no gauge. However, I am concerned this may be a master cylinder issue?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Woody
First, let me say that I am VERY novice when it comes to understanding cars / engines, etc. I love Broncos and as a result worked with a local expert to build one ground up--and its great. The car has only about 3500 miles on a new, restored 302 and has not given me any issues.
However, recently two things have happened that I am concerned about.
1) Steering: Recently after starting up the Bronco steering, which is power steering, has been very stiff and when I turn the wheel it makes a semi-grinding noise when I turn the wheel. Often when I hit the gas the noise will stop. The noise isnt as harsh as metal on metal and almost has a buzz to it. In the past after the car has warmed up the noise has stopped. I dont know if this is a fluid issue. There is often fluid on the ground under my bronco but I assume that is normal for old cars, no?
2) Recently when driving the car, luckily at a slow speed, the ignition turned off. The car was locked up--the wheel wouldnt move and the power breaks were useless. Luckily I was able to drift to a halt. I thought maybe the car ran out of gas---i was using the backup gas tank and there is no gauge. However, I am concerned this may be a master cylinder issue?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Woody