Gangstarr 0 Posted August 9, 2009 My power steering isnt working when ime going round corners it squeals realy loud and parking up is a nightmare . Is there a tensioner that goes onto the power steering belt , is it a part you can buy easily any pics advice more than welcome . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted August 9, 2009 What car do you have?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gangstarr 0 Posted August 9, 2009 Its a 1.8 16v corrado its pissing me off that much thinking about selling her & upgrading to something new like an s3 .......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay23Sx 0 Posted August 10, 2009 I had a squeaky belt on mine when it was first delviered (so very almost no power steering), VW sold me the wrong belt but the mechanic was able to just tighten the current one so it must be possible (perhaps the pump is movable?). The belt is only a few £ from VW anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattnorgrove 0 Posted August 10, 2009 Adjust the angle of the alternator to take up the slack on the belt. That ought to stop the squealing, and turn your PAS pump?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gangstarr 0 Posted August 10, 2009 Ile give it a bash ive just had a new head put on and it didnt squeel before it will have to be tommorow now gotta get shower and get to pub to watch leeds kick darlingtons ass ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wullie 1 Posted August 10, 2009 On the KR 1.8 16v the alternator and steering pump are independent of each other. Looking from underneath the car at the PSP it is surrounded by brackets and bolts in generally confusing array. By poking around you should be able to identify the adjustment bolt, it is on a bracket on the wheel side of the pump and is exposed for it’s full length. It runs through another bolt at right angles to it. There is also a long bolt which iirc is a bit of a bu**er to get at which is the top swivel and two other bolts on the bottom of the pump which need loosening as well. Spray the whole lot with WD40 or the like, have a break, loosen the top swivel and bottom bolts, no need to remove them completely. Loosen the nut and bolt on the adjustment arm and then turn the adjustment bolt to loosen tighten the drive belt. It’s been a long time since I done this and don’t take it as gospel. Things will be tight and reluctant to move but patience will out in the end. PS Check that the belt is loose/worn before starting. If the bottom of the pulley that the belt runs in is shiney it a reasonable sign that the belt is worn out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gangstarr 0 Posted August 10, 2009 nice one for the pointers ile let you know if i manage to sort her out . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gangstarr 0 Posted August 18, 2009 I ended up taking it to vw garage as its next door to my work £49 for a new belt & they adjusted the tensioner and even give her a wash . Feels like a different car to drive such a heavy lump of a car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
