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General => General Technical => Anything Engine/Performance/Tuning related => Topic started by: D2BBA on October 27, 2008, 11:41:58 AM

Title: Squeel on Power Steering Pump Pulley
Post by: D2BBA on October 27, 2008, 11:41:58 AM
Alright guys,

Can you help me with the following:

The car has developed a squeel on the Power Steering Pump Pulley.  At first I thought it was the AC pump, however a quick squirt of WD40 on the PS pulley stops it (for a short while only).

Anyone had and solved this?

Am I looking to replace just the pulley or do you think I should get a full 2nd hand PS pump?

Any help much appreciated!

Chris
Title: Squeel on Power Steering Pump Pulley
Post by: SiH on October 27, 2008, 12:34:41 PM
PS pump bearing I guess - They can be rebuilt IIRC - think there\'s details in the manual.
Altenatively, very stupid and insulting question - sure it\'s not the belt?
Title: Squeel on Power Steering Pump Pulley
Post by: D2BBA on October 27, 2008, 01:29:38 PM
Hey its not an insult fella, all ides help!

How do you mean the belt, wear and tear?

Ive isolated the squeel to just that pulley and the WD40 temporarily stops it.  All other pulleys are working squeel free!

Chris
Title: Squeel on Power Steering Pump Pulley
Post by: SiH on October 27, 2008, 03:08:06 PM
Yup, coukld just be a knackered old belt :)
Try and have a look at the surface of it for cracks etc :)
If it\'s cracked and broken then replaacing it may solve the issue - for about a fiver froma motor factor it\'s worth a go anyways :)
It could laso be down to incorrect tension on the belt caused by it stretching iwth age.
Title: Squeel on Power Steering Pump Pulley
Post by: D2BBA on October 27, 2008, 03:10:44 PM
Kool

Ive ordered a new belt from my mate in the trade.  I\'ll then get it tightened and keep my fingers crossed!

Ta budski :)

Chris
Title: Squeel on Power Steering Pump Pulley
Post by: D2BBA on November 03, 2008, 10:45:17 AM
Problem now fixed (I think!).  

Replaced the belt and warmed her through (too wet to drive) and no squeel.  

So, easy £7 fix. *Touching lots of wood, with fingers crossed*

Cheers for the tip SiH :)

Chris
Title: Squeel on Power Steering Pump Pulley
Post by: SiH on November 03, 2008, 12:19:57 PM
Great stuff -the simple fixes are the best! :D