lrnewbie Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Hi all, I have a K reg 200tdi Disco, manual. When I bought it about 2 months ago I noticed when test driving the steering squeeled slightly when dry steering or at low speed under load, but it wasn't very loud, didn't happen much and I wanted to buy it anyway! Since then the squeeling has gotten worse, particularly when manouvering striaght after start up. I've tried squirting a bit of WD40 on the belts, which helped a bit but not for long. All the belts were changed by the dealer before he sold it, I had a load of old belts slung in the back of the car. Any ideas of what this could mean and how to stop the noise? Not an indication that the power steering is going I hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceworx Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I've had the same on my 200TDI... The belts need to be tightened up. Really tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrnewbie Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 I've had the same on my 200TDI...The belts need to be tightened up. Really tight. Makes sense, so new belts, run in, stretched a bit, need tightening. I'll give it a go and report back. TYVM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceworx Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 No probs at all, i had to re-tighten my new belts 2 weeks ago, and they had only been on a month ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_Fleet Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I am assuming yours has the same steering column setup as the '95 facelift, but this may help you. The was a problem of "Steering Gaiter Squeak" (1/11/95 LR Bulletin 57/04/95 EN) that was caused by the column rubbing against the inside of the firewall rubber grommet. But this only mentions Prefixes LH & LJ & is very noticeable around the drivers feet. If it is this, it's a fairly easy permanent fix but requires more than a quick blast of WD40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrnewbie Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 I am assuming yours has the same steering column setup as the '95 facelift, but this may help you.The was a problem of "Steering Gaiter Squeak" (1/11/95 LR Bulletin 57/04/95 EN) that was caused by the column rubbing against the inside of the firewall rubber grommet. But this only mentions Prefixes LH & LJ & is very noticeable around the drivers feet. If it is this, it's a fairly easy permanent fix but requires more than a quick blast of WD40. I'll have another listen but I'm almost positive it's coming from the bonnet directly from the belt. I'll try tightening belts first and take it from there. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosZuki Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 same issue this end a little volumetric adjustment on the radiogram works a charm!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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