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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: veeeight on 15 January 2007, 23:30

Title: Power Steering Squealing.(lol)
Post by: veeeight on 15 January 2007, 23:30

Any idea why my power steering squeals when on full lock? It happens with either lock. Danny.

Title: Re: Power Steering Squealing.(lol)
Post by: filthy on 15 January 2007, 23:32

Your PAS belt is knackered- new one is about 3 quid from GSF, takes 10 mins to fit :smiley:

Title: Re: Power Steering Squealing.(lol)
Post by: rubjonny on 16 January 2007, 09:38

it will squeel on full lock, you're putting the pump under load.  The owners manual specifically tells you not to hold it at full lock ;)

Title: Re: Power Steering Squealing.(lol)
Post by: veeeight on 18 January 2007, 00:57

I'll take the advice re changing belt. I've driven many cars with power steering and never had one squeal under full lock. I think there would be a lot of irate motorists if they did this constantly and loudly!

Title: Re: Power Steering Squealing.(lol)
Post by: veeeight on 18 January 2007, 01:00

PS. The power steering is an add on along with the 2ltr bottom end, consequently -  no owners manual to advise me of the perils of full lock.