bogus wrote:
Good point on the PS hoses. however, I replaced them all on the engine when I did the big service job 3 years ago.

I didn't see any sign of a major steering leak/failure.

It did restart for the tow home... and it restarted to get down the drive. It now has a death rattle. Sounds horrid.

I wish I could get the EngineDoctor over to hear it.