Blown 0 Posted May 4, 2005 Apart from the obvious,what,if any,damage could be caused by driving without the PAS belt in place? Mine has managed to twist itself and partly shred,so while I wait for a new one from the dealer,should it be used? :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 4, 2005 You'll probably be ok, I wouldn't drive it tho as the steering will be stupidly heavy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 4, 2005 Try driving it, LOL! It's a lot heavier than a car with a non-assisted rack and it feels very 'steppy'. I really wouldn't drive it unless you have to mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blown 0 Posted May 4, 2005 :lol: Yeah,had the pleasure of driving my MK2 without PAS for a while,when the metal pipes corroded-ended up with arms like Popeye. Just wondered if it would affect the pump in any way-I don't fancy having to replace it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 4, 2005 It won't affect the pump but it might damage the rack as you'll be fighting against the non-pumping hydraulics.... but we're talking prolonged use here. A few drives round the block shouldn't hurt anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blown 0 Posted May 4, 2005 So here's whats lef of a brand new PAS belt....... :shock: The smaller bits were wrapped around the crank pulley and I've also discovered that the charger belt has been chewed too-missing one rib all the way around. :x :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 4, 2005 Hmm - how did that happen??? CHECK your crank bolt if I were you!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
