Squeeky power steering belt!

[MiniC]

Hey zone I've replaced my power steering belt with a contech one the only problem is it squeeks really badly when locking at slow speeds, I've tightened it is much as I can to the end of the adjuster but it's still abit loose is there something else I can do to tighten it further??

[Satan]

Have you checked the fluid?

[MiniC]

Fluid is good

[Gavt]

Maybe the wrong size belt. If it's maxed out on adjustment. And a slight squeak on lock is normal as the pump is fully loaded with no where for the fluid to go.

[arrisbmw]

did you compare the belt length with the original. as previous post said could be slightly bigger.

[MiniC]

Yeh it was good it's only got the 2 pulleys as its a chromie

[Tedswagon]

Might seam daft - try putting it on the other way round

I had a problem with an AC belt on another car after the original was put back on the wrong way round and it squealed. swapped it back and it was a lot better - wasnt a total fix - so just replaced in the end.

Alternative is to spray with a wee bit of silicone spray. lol