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General => The garage => Topic started by: gnarlysurf on 19 February 2008, 17:41

Title: POWER STEERING SCREECHING
Post by: gnarlysurf on 19 February 2008, 17:41

Hi,

I'm in the process of restoring my MK2 Golf GTI 8V (1991) and the power steering is making a loud screeching noise when I turn the steering wheel...

Any ideas whats causing the problem and which parts need fixing ??

Also is it an easy job that I can do myself I'm not a novice but not a qualified macanic either..

Appreaciate any help on this..

Thanks
GS

Title: Re: POWER STEERING SCREECHING
Post by: Uruk Hai on 19 February 2008, 18:54

Sounds like the belts slipping, either because its loose, worn out or both.

Title: Re: POWER STEERING SCREECHING
Post by: saul79 on 23 February 2008, 18:11

or the pump is fecked

Title: Re: POWER STEERING SCREECHING
Post by: russ-vdub on 23 February 2008, 23:36

check fluid level

Title: Re: POWER STEERING SCREECHING
Post by: dabill on 25 February 2008, 15:11

if the belts slipping, would this cause dodgy steering? i.e. really vague steering and sloppy steering?

Title: Re: POWER STEERING SCREECHING
Post by: VeeDubClub on 27 February 2008, 11:01

Hi mate.. I've got mk3 golf and my squeels when close to and on full lock, have been told that its nothing to worry about and most probly the fluid if thats any help!.