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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: charlotte on 14 January 2011, 17:27

Title: need help with badgirl.
Post by: charlotte on 14 January 2011, 17:27

hi all. can any 1 tell me wot the problem might be on my gti 16v plz.
when im turning round and put her on full lock it starts 2 screech and the steerin goes stiff.lol.
and ive had 2 fill the water up twice this week.could the problems be related.
any advice welcome. thank u

Title: Re: need help with badgirl.
Post by: opel on 14 January 2011, 17:38

i would say it your power steering belt squeeling when you put it in full lock

Title: Re: need help with badgirl.
Post by: charlotte on 14 January 2011, 17:40

can that make the steering go all stiff aswell.

Title: Re: need help with badgirl.
Post by: opel on 14 January 2011, 17:45

if the belt slipping yes because the belt runs on your power steering pump. first thing to do it make sure it not slack and make sure the belt in good order. either tighten the bet or fit a new one for the sake of it

Title: Re: need help with badgirl.
Post by: harlemex on 14 January 2011, 17:48

Its your power steering belt.

Title: Re: need help with badgirl.
Post by: benvictors on 14 January 2011, 18:10

Yup, power steering belt, mine does it now and again when its wet.
I would be more concerned about it losing water, have you noticed any water under the car?

Title: Re: need help with badgirl.
Post by: Khare on 14 January 2011, 18:58

The steering problem won't be connected to the water problem. With regards to the steering, it's probably the belt, possibly low fluid level too.

As Ben ^^ above me said, I'd be more concerned about the water too. Find out if it's a leak first, or if it's burning it. Any steam off the back once warmed up well? (Can be deceiving at this time of year though). Any white deposits around any of the pipes/joints?

Title: Re: need help with badgirl.
Post by: snifferdog on 14 January 2011, 19:11

With regards to the water, also check the flange on the front of the engine and have a look underneath for any drips when the car is running. Ive had both of these in the past.

Title: Re: need help with badgirl.
Post by: stainesy on 14 January 2011, 20:08

yeah the water is the main thing i would be worried about.
one thing to try is park the car up after its warmed up and put a big bit of cardboard under the engine.
if theres a water leak it will show on the card and will even show roughly what area it is to.

if theres no water leak but you have mayo looking stuff in oil you may be looking at head gasket gone or going  :sick:

Title: Re: need help with badgirl.
Post by: charlotte on 14 January 2011, 20:59

thx for advice guys. ive not noticed any water leaks. but with this weather i wont lol
i really hope its not head gasket.the water has just started this week.so been a bit worried as i dont wanna lose my car.i love my golf lol. anyway got her booked in at garage 2morrow.im crossimg everythink i can get her sorted. thx again guys. :wink: