Originally Posted by onespeedbiker

I'll fully agree that I would replace the headset simply as a matter of course (if corroded), but the OP has said
I'm not sure where it is that has no bike shops, but to replace the headset would require the OP to R&R the cups and crown race, which may be beyond her ability, and she would no doubt have to fabricate some tools as those sold on the internet, or anywhere else for that matter, are quite pricey.