squealing when turning wheel ?

[gazza1591]

noticed today when out in the gti that if im stood still in traffic or at junctions etc or even going off the drive
if i turn the wheel with out any gas i get a squealing sound come from the wheels any ideas ? power
steering fluid is full ?

thanks

[sambo1670]

is it at full lock, if so you might just be putting the steering pump under alot of pressure

[gazza1591]

sorry no not under full lock i would say about half lock ?

[dom]

Worn power steering belt, easy & cheap enough to change

[gazza1591]

is it an easy job to do at home ?

i suppose i best find a haynes manual ?

[dashey]

Worn power steering belt, easy & cheap enough to change

+1

is it an easy job to do at home ?

i suppose i best find a haynes manual ?

Yeah you can do it at home its easy enough to but if you can get hold of an haynes manual then would be easier

[les.tansey]

I got this problem and the power steering fluid is full, so i'm guessing I need the same part. I found this but it says vr6 non-air-con. How toes the power sterring belt affect the air-con. And i'm guessing it won't be compatible with a 1.6 cl - correct me if i'm wrong 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Power-Steering-Ribbed-Belt-VW-Golf-Mk3-VR6-No-Air-Con-/310179488175?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item48382361af

[dom]

Models with aircon have a longer belt   

[les.tansey]

Models with aircon have a longer belt   

Ahh cheers Dom, will keep looking then

[tweed]

check the belt for wear first. if it looks ok just tighten it up from the tensioner. easy job!