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Re: You are probably correct about it being... (archive)
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Posted by Mike on November 22, 2001 at 22:29:12:

In Reply to: Re: You are probably correct about it being... posted by James '82 733i on November 22, 2001 at 20:22:34:

Thanks for the replies, I'll try tightening the belt if this rain ever stops.

Mike

Driving through very heavy rain and puddles yesterday and today I lost my power steering and had to really lean on the wheel to turn. I'm guessing the powersteering belt is slipping or something. Is there anything I can do to fix this?

Thanks
Mike 1980, 732i


the power steeering/brake booster pump belt. Check the condition of the belt. Check to see that the tension is correct. If the belt is old it may need to be replaced to prevent this from happening.


Turn the wheel to full lock either side, if it squeels, you need to tighten it....I had this, the puddle problem, till I tightend the belt then poof it was gone.

~James




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