Cadillac Repair: Leaks and Smells..., cadillac seville sts, power steering fluid leak

Question
Hello, and thank you for this excellent source of info. I have two questions... each needing equal attention.

My 2002 cadillac seville STS has about 88,000 miles on it. When I drive at highway speeds, I'll smell faint burning rubber scent from under the hood. it's only been recently (about a week ot two)... what could that mean?

Also... I do have a power steering fluid leak. This has been for months... maybe twice a week I refill the fluid reservoir with power steering fluid w/ stop leak. It hasnt slowed much unless it's cold. I'd like to fix it... but i dont know how much it'll run me... also i'm not sure it could have anything to do with the smell because it's been like that for months.

If you could educate me on what i could be facing... i'd appreciate it! Thank You!

Answer
It IS possible that the power steering leak is getting fluid onto the serpentine fan belt causing your burning smell OR the burning smell could be a bearing in one of the numerous components that is driven by the belt, Which would require removal of the belt and hand spinning all the components that is driven by the belt to feel or hear if any of the components is not spinning freely and is starting to freeze up.

If you require assistance in belt removal/installation via picture diagram help in identifying the componnet that may have a bearing starting to freeze up and what to replace, Please e-mail: onlineautohelp@msn.com