steering

[jmattix1]

I just bought a 1989 GT convertible. The front end makes a squeaking noise like it needs lubrication when braking or turning left. The rubber boot on the left side is wet with grease. Is this a steering rack problem? Trying to learn. Thanks.

 

[Michael Yount]

The wet boot could be the power steering rack leaking, or it could be some other oil leak above the rack dripping down. In any event - you don't take chances with steering/brakes (think about it). I'd get the car into a competent front end shop and let them put it up on the rack with you.

Something's amiss - and you don't want a brake or steering related failure to occur. And since you've posted it here, there's a public record that you knew something was wrong with the car - so if something fails and you injure/damage someone/something else, you've got a liability issue. Time to get it fixed...