Hi,
I just recently bought a 2000 Forester GT, and think it is a fabulous car. Unfortunately I am having a slight problem with the power steering.
When pulling in to a tight carspace, or trying a tight turn, the power steering appears to cut out, the steering wheel gets quite heavy and is very difficult to steer.
I mentioned this to my local dealer, and he said that it was a "blow-off" valve, which was saving my power steering from being damaged when put under stress. Seemed like a plausable explanation, but I never had this problem on my 98 Forester.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?