Re: [Chrysler300] Jack Hold-down Thingamabob (300C)

[George McKovich <george@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

No noise on my 300C. It was rebuilt by Gary Nelson in Reno about 7 or 8 years ago and works very well. I have a fluid cooler on it that Rob Kern told me about and the fluid stays cool enough to stick your finger in without feeling hot.

George 

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On Jun 29, 2011, at 5:17 PM, Steve Albu <saforwardlook@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Glad you mentioned the Thompson Power Steering pump.  It reminded me that I
> have wondered whether anyone else besides me experiences a noisy power
> steering system on their 300C.  It seems when making turns, the pump makes a
> whirring sound that is obtrusive and annoying, and that the noise increases
> as the fluid gets hotter.  I have tried other Thompson pumps and they all
> make the same noise, at least on my car.  So I was wondering whether maybe I
> have a faulty steering gear that is somehow causing a higher than normal
> load on the pump or there is some internal restriction in the gear that is
> heating the fluid, leading to increased noise.  Or should I just learn to
> live with it because it is normal?!  I guess one option would be to go to
> the later 300D system, but I tend to be a purist, so this really is an
> undesirable option.
> Thanks for any input.
> Steve Albu
> 
> On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 1:59 PM, keboonstra <kboonstra@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> **
>> 
>> 
>> I am missing the hook, nut, and spacer or whatever the setup is to secure
>> the jack post in the trunk. The Club Store used to have repros available but
>> they are currently out. Does anyone have one - repro or original - to sell
>> me?
>> 
>> And one other thing - I also need a cap for my Thompson power steering
>> pump.
>> 
>> Thanks guys.
>> 
>> Keith Boonstra
>> 
>> 
>> 
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