For the last few weeks, my power steering belt has been squeeling. I replaced the belt a few days ago, but it didn't fix the problem. Do I need a new pump? Or could the PS pulley be glazed causing the belt to slip all the time?
Any help appreciated, thanks.

 

Do you have a lightweight or stock pulley?

 

you probably wouldnt believe me, but i let a bar of soap run across the ps belt when it is idling, solves the sqeaking for me.

 

Both sides of the belt?

 

Thanks UrSONvs, I'm gonna give that a shot today on 01Steve's car.... he has had terrible ps belt squeal that we can't fix.
Do you prefer a certain type of soap? j/p

 

i know this may sound stupid, but even try checking the power steering fluid, or making sure the belt is tight enough

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bommello @ Apr 14 2009, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Do you prefer a certain type of soap? j/p</div>
He likes the lavender kind with hand moisturizers.




I would think that any non dyed, non scented soap from say the dollar store would work.

 

That happens to my car about every time it gets cold outside or when it rains. I usually just give it a quick squirt with tire shine lol. But it usually comes back when the conditions outside are right. I may try the soap trick out.

 

Or you could save some hassle and man up and turn the wheels on a 2800lbs car yourself. Remove the belt and you're guaranteed to never have PS belt squeal again.

I did it. It's not that bad unless you have to parallel park. I don't plan on putting the belt back on.

 

is this a joke... lol