twolf1 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Got a funny noise coming from the engine, drivers side (hard to explain, is a bit "Whiney" and quite loud) and the pitch of the noise changes when i turn the wheelAlways comes on from cold start and dissapears about 5 seconds after pulling away.It all started when I:1 - topped up the power steering fluid2 - It got really really coldAlso steering can suddenly turns "hard" sometimes at the same time, but goes away and works normall once moving againSomeone said it can be the power steering pump also someone else said its just the cold weather (as i swear it doesnt do it when the temp doesnt frop below minus figures)Any clues (think I may have to take it to the garage if bad) but as it always seems to dissapear once moving am hoping its just the cold weather Link to post Share on other sites
HAMMER_VR6 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 does it sound like your pulley belt is slipping on start up? as your engine speed increases the belt wont slip. hence why it only does it for few seconds Link to post Share on other sites
twolf1 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 not to sure, will pop the bonnet and take a look next time and see if it looks loose.I take it thats the big rubber belt on the left hand side on the engine?does it sound like it may be slipping then? Link to post Share on other sites
HAMMER_VR6 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 yeah the big rubber belt.Could be slipping on the power steering pulley or it could be the power steering pump itself.Just have a listen in that area. Link to post Share on other sites
twolf1 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 nice 1, cheers, do u know which pulley is the power steering one? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Here you go... Link to post Share on other sites
twolf1 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 nice 1(sorry if Im sounding stupid) but what do i have to do if it is slipping on the power steering pumpis it dangerous/and is it something that I can fix Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Swapping the power steering pump is pretty straightforward, since it is relatively easy to get to from underneath. Things to remember are:1. You will need a new drivebelt once you have removed the old one.2. The Pump's Pulley is more easily removed/refitted with the pump still bolted to the engine.3. You will need to drain & refill the systm to do this job. When refilling, you must use special VW Power steering fluid (green) which is available from main dealers, GSF & ECP, but not from many other places. Don't use the "generic" yellow/clear stuff.4. You must never let a power steering pump run "dry". Once you have bolted the new pump to the engine, attach the bottom (suction) hose to the pump but leave the metal top (delivery) pipe off. Then put some fluid in the reservoir. Turn the pump clockwise by hand until the green fluid runs out of the hole in the top without any air bubbles, then immediately attach the top pipe (using a new pair of sealing washers on either side of the banjo union). Then turn the pump clockwise some more by hand.This info came from another thread... to remove the serpentine belt you need to slacken off the belt tensioner pulley at the top. See this thread... http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?155363 for info on how to remove the belt. Link to post Share on other sites
twolf1 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 brilliant, appreciated lots Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 id get the vw fluid from dealers, G002000 or G004000, about £7, 1 bottle is the amount needed to fill the system, which is handy Link to post Share on other sites
twolf1 0 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I brought just some standard stuff from Halfords and added that about 2 months ago (about when the noises started)why is it so important to buy the VW stuff (quite annoying because the PSF from Halfords cost about the same) Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 normal psf or atf will wreck the seals in the power steering system Link to post Share on other sites
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