Okay so Im in a confused state. I have been paying attention to all of the noises and such ever since replacing my alternator. I've noticed a whining noise when I turn. But I check my power steering fluid and its full. What's wrong? is this normal for older XJs?

 

Empty the old fluid from the pump and dump a quart of Lucas P/S fix and it should go away.

 

is the belt tight or loose?

 

1. I will try to put in completely new fluid.
2. by belt do you mean serpentine belt?

 

Yes

 

yes, the serpentine belt.

 

It could be. I went by the one-inch-give rule. Only because we did.t have the right tool to correctly tighten it after replacing the alternator.

 

I thought it was 1/2" of deflection on the serp belt.

 

It may very well be. Ill be tinkering around with it tomorrow. Ill let you all know how it goes.

 

Good stuff