Squeeky power steering belt!
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MiniC
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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??
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Satan
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Have you checked the fluid?
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Gavt
- E30 Zone Newbie
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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.
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arrisbmw
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did you compare the belt length with the original. as previous post said could be slightly bigger.
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MiniC
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Yeh it was good it's only got the 2 pulleys as its a chromie
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Tedswagon
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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
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
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