Ian F:  What kind of weird noises? Is it a kind of grinding sound as the wheels are turning left or right? Power steering. I had a leak and was without for a while, used Valvoline power steering fluid with seal conditioners, and voila, problem gone. Could be a lot of things, though, your mileage may vary. edit: If it's power steering (if your car even HAS power steering), get it fixed. The car is light enough to drive without it, but I seem to recall reading when I had my problem that the 84 Corolla (FWD, right? If it's a RWD model you got a hell of a deal, BTW) is such that you shouldn't drive the PS models without PS working, it'll damage the steering system. I'm guessing it has to do with more force being required higher up in the steering system. Is it a clunking sound that is worse the farther left or right you turn the wheel, and which you mainly hear while you are going through a turn under power? In that case, CV joints. Replace the whole axle (might as well do both). Do it yourself, it isn't hard. (You'll want to have the right torque specs and a decent torque wrench, though) Other things it could be: Bearings, tires (hey, it's possible), something could be scraping against your tire that doesn't when the wheels are pointed straight... Without knowing what it sounds like, there's no way to be sure.
2007-02-10 00:31:01

preguunntame:  Yep, power steering leak just like he said.
2007-02-10 00:40:36

patti duke:  Kick yourself in the butt for spending that kind of money on a '84 Corolla.
2007-02-10 00:48:01