My 1996 Cirrus had a hole in the exhaust manifold, which was replaced. A couple days later I noticed something strange which the Dodge mechanics, while aknowledging it exists, can't figure it out yet. I've no idea if it's related to the exhaust replacement or not.
Turns and wiggling the wheel back and forth is fine. After 20 mph and even more so after 40-50mph the wheel is very tight... like no play at all. I can control the car just fine but it's a much heavier steer. Fluid level is fine.
Now in other cars I've had power steering fluid leaks and power steering pumps go out and the result has always been really really hard steering from a standstill but easier steering at higher speeds. This is the opposite.
Is there anything I can tell the mechanic to specifically look for or test? They've had it 2 days with no luck so far.
thanks Randy