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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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I heard a sqeal of some sort when I made a sharp turn what could it be. What should I do bout it?
 
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Probably your belt slipping, try not to turn to the lock position but have your belt checked as per my "maintenace post".
 
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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ok thanks again. Oh is this a pain to get to the belt that is
 
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Very easy item to do if you know how. Takes about 30 seconds to change. Last belt I got was for my Suburban, $49.
 
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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ok thanks cool. Do u know of any good caddy mech . In Pa by the way
 
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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my allante steers harder than it should. no noise, no leaks, would fluid change help?
 
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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Worst case is a steering rack that is malfunctioning. There are little valves in the rack that send fluid to each side for power assist when turning. If they stick you get no power assist. Does it feel like manual steering?
 
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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no! not at all
 
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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no! not at all
Sorry I was answering groce45. Also I am in Canada so I can't help on a mechanic. Most local garages have experience with Cadillacs, but best to check with them. It's not like they are some forbidden car to work on but helps if they have seen a few.
 
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