[Vwdiesel] Power steering pump problem

[Nate Wall]

If a bearing in a PS pump or alternator or A/C
compressor is near the end of its life, it usually
gives its last gasp right after a new belt is
installed and tightened. Also, the biggest cause of
bearing failure (and it can take years) is running the
belt too tight, even a little too tight. Its almost an
art to get it just right. I think I even run them a
little too tight.

--Nate

--- Charlie M <charlie_toronto at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I was driving on the freeway at about 60 mph when I
> heard a very loud squeal.  It turns out the P/S belt
> got shredded. It looks like the pump seized (I just
> put on a brand new belt a week before).  However,
> the
> pump now turns.  The fluid level is normal.  Does
> anybody have any idea what would make the pump lock
> and then release?  The belt was good and tight! No
> problems with the system beforehand.
> 
> Thanks in Advance,
> Charlie
> 
> 1991 Jetta 4dr, A/C, 1.6TD  260k
> 1990 Ford F250 7.3L Diesel, 4x4 
> 1992 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4x4
> Toronto, Canada  
> 
> 
> 
> 
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