Steering/belt noise?

[j5mm2]

So I recently replaced all the belts on my D16Y7 1996 Civic LX,which has 141,380 miles on it. I changed the water pump itself, but also the timing belt, alternator belt, water pump etc. The car was sitting in a garage with the motor torn apart for about 3 years. I got it running and drove about 580 miles on it with the new belts, and parts. Recently however, every time I turn the steering, I hear and also feel (through a vibration in the steering wheel), a type of buzzing noise. If I'm over 35-40mph the noise goes away. I popped open the hood, and smelled some sort of burning rubber. All the belt's look fine, but I can't see the timing belt since the timing cover is still on. I'm assuming its not a timing belt condition bc it would knock or not start at all. I have no idea what this sound/smell can be. Anyone have a similar prob. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[RonJ]

Check the power steering belt. Is it loose? Is the fluid low in the power steering reservoir?

 

[j5mm2]

Fluid seems to be full, and power steering, alternator belts are tight. Do you think it may be the actual timing belt? I don't know why that would produce the sound though. I haven't taken of the timing cover yet.

 

[1badej8]

maybe the belt is too tight it should have a little play i believe.

 

[j5mm2]

I'm taking the timing cover off tonight to make sure everything's good there, and about to mess with the tension on the steering belt.

 

[Hombre]

check the powersteering pump... if good, check for leaks in hoses, rack and pinion, etc.... if good, check fluid if needs to be replaced....

 

[j5mm2]

Okay so I took the timing cover off, and all belts seem to be in good shape with enough tension. I drained the fluid and refilled, but I'm still hearing the buzzing/grinding noise when I turn the steering. User "Hombre" suggested it might be rack and pinion, and this reminded me abt a curb I went over that bent my passenger side control arm and made my passenger cv axle leak (dallas curbs are f***n mean). This was a loooonng time ago, but now that the car's running after all taht time, maybe the steering rack/pinion is acting up? Don't know if that would be the case but its buzzing/grinding when I turn...I'm gna be doing some work on this over the weekend, hopefully figure everything out.