Changing Power Steering Belt.

[Madmax]

 How do you change the power steering belt.

 I have seen a Russian video and the guy just seems to force it over the pulleys. Is there no adjuster on it?

[dave62pb]

I watched the same one, I have looked on mine and cannot see adjustment 

fitted new belts when I did the cam belt so just put the new P/S belt on the crank pulley when putting back on

I have P/S issues now so might have to change the pump now , will let you know how I get on 

[timb02]

Nope no adjustment and they are frighteningly tight. fit the belt to the pump and as much of the crank pully as you can then turn the crank with the bolt in the centre till it pops into place.

Tim

[dave62pb]

Not done many miles since fitting new PS belt and now got problems with pump/steering not sure if tight belt has made pump run hot or if its just coincidental that I am having trouble now

The first time it happened I turned the steering side to side to purge the system of air , this worked for a few days  but the problem came back 

I have read that the filter in the reservoir can block and starve the pump of oil, going to strip and investigate the problem 

[maxcaddy]

There's no belt adjustment as the 'proper' belt is elasticated, that said it's still bloody tight when getting it on.

 

If you buy an aftermarket copy that isn't from the same material, the length will be OK, but getting on will be a game. 

 

I usually (only) buy genuine GATES belts and managed to do mine and keep me fingers