horrible squeeling

[Cynthia43]

my car makes a horrid noise when I move the steering wheel...does anyone know what it could be it's very embarrassing when Iam in a car park
thankyou
Cynthia

 

[pompeyal]

Power steering pump or belt is probably the cause, if it is the belt it may be just a case of tightening it or replacing the belt, if it is the pump then that will be more expensive, look at the belt first...other than that it could be a valve on the steering rack its self. Can you explain what kind of noise it is, screeching or grumbling....etc

 

[Mursal]

Yes probably the belt, just check the power steering oil level when you have the bonnet up.
Can be quite embarrassing all right !!!!!!

 

[Cynthia43]

first i have to figure out how to open the front...think i may just take it to the garage
thankyou for your help
Cynthia

 

[pompeyal]

Hi again Cynthia, ask a friend to give you some tips on simple maintenence, it could save you a lot of money. Garages are very expensive these days....

 

[Cynthia43]

all my friends know very little about cars..how about you?

 

[Mursal]

Hi again Cynthia, ask a friend to give you some tips on simple maintenence, it could save you a lot of money. Garages are very expensive these days....

Even consider getting a Haynes manual for your car. They aren't that dear and a really good read. Simplifies all maintenance tasks.

 

[pompeyal]

Surely you have someone who could help, maybe there is a local training establishment that do courses on vehicle maintenence, if you are that way inclined and would like to look after your car yourself then this would be a good option. The courses are not that expensive and are for an hour or so in the evenings.

 

[Cynthia43]

Thankyou for all the advice a man has just shown me and told me I need a new belt and where to get one so Iam off to the shops...he said he would fit it for me this evening.
one again thankyou all
Cynthia
PS I may look at a simple beginers thingy at the local college

 

[pompeyal]

OK Cynthia, maybe while you are there they may do a course on house maintenence, you will then be able to do your loft then as well....

 

[Mursal]

Nice guy, put the kettle on when he does come to put the belt on for you.

 

[Cynthia43]

new belt now on and car fine...thankyou to everyone

 

[enrico]

I'm having a similar issue... not so much a squeeling as a grinding sort of noise. Fluid levels are good and there don't appear to be any leaks. My knowledge of cars is fairly limited to say the least; how do you tell if the belt is knackered?