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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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When turning hard left or right at slow speed I notice a hissing sound - is that normal?
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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are you choking your wheel?
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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I don't think so - it's a hissing sound - like pressure being released - weird huh?
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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when i lock out hard left or right you can hear my pump really working and it is perfectly fine. i would say its fine as long as there is no leaks at the pump and there is no clunking
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