Loss of power steering in wet

[philadams16V]

Just wondering if anyone knew or has been experiencing a similar problem.  I have a Hreg valver and I totally lose the steering sometimes in wet conditions.  The steering goes all heavy and I have to slow right down to recover it.  Seems to happen more on roundabouts and 90degree turnings.  Now I'm not a mechanic but I think it may be the belt just slipping in the power steering mech.  In dry conditions I get an awful squeeling on full lock as well. Can tell me how to fix this problem and how much it'll cost.  Cheers

[Len]

Yea mate this has been around before. I had it with my Mk 3 and a few others with Mk 2's have had it.

Solution is easy - change the drive belt.

Cost of belt about 4 quid. Fairly simple DIY or an hours labour at a garage.

[S11EPS]

^^Aye, totally agree - the squealing is the belt slipping.

You loosing power steering in the wet is the belt failing to grip on the pulley (when they are wet).

Change the belt and you'll be cool and the gang.

[philadams16V]

Cheers guys, ?7 off GSF for a belt.  Will have a go at fitting it on the weekend :-)

[Deefadog]

Yep, mine does the same thing

i got the belt also from GSF and i also got a new alternator one the same time but I am usure which one is for what as they are very similar.

Here is what I had, is the one you got one of these?

Bosh AVX 10 x 950 La

Bosh AVX 10 x 940 La


Thanks

[philadams16V]

The belt hasnt arrived yet but when it does I will let you know wot the part no. is.

[Deefadog]

Thanks mate

[philadams16V]

The belt PAS belt from GSF arrived today this morning mate.  Unfortuantly the part no. does not match either of the ones you supplied. 

Bosch  AVX 10 x 635

Perhaps they have sent you 2 altenator belts.  Goodluck

[Deefadog]

Thanks mate, yours is a Mk2 isn't? just checking

Luckally i olny live 3 mins from my GSF store, will go down there tomorrow!

Thanks again

[philadams16V]

Yes mine is a Mk2 cheers