Mean Green Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 My Defender has developed a problem with the PAS. After driving through puddles (and I dont mean wading - just deepish road puddles) the PAS goes heavy. It seems to be fine in all other ways. I was wondering if it could be the belt?? Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Probably the belt needs tightening up - V belts are a bit inclined to slip when wet, especially if not tight. If it has been slipping for a while you might need a new belt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Yep, would like to concur, definately sounds likte the belt. Probably worth replacing anyway if its been happening for a while as the slippage will have caused it to wear and it won't be able to grip the pulley as well as it could anyway even if tightened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 mine gets heavy after driving through lots of water, check belt tension as ^^^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Alternatively to buying a new belt, you can use some belt dressing agent to coat it - giving it increased grip. However as this stuff is usually more spendy than a 2quid belt i wouldnt bother vv EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TIP (not recommended unless you dont enjoy having all your digits) vv And for those on a budget of zero, i have in the past (at work when a new belt was unavailable) gently rubbed a fairly smooth file against the side of the v belt while the engine is running, be careful not to contact the fan or other belts too had as files and snapped belts can cause mild discomfort when they hit you in the face at speed Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rae Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I know this is well after the original post but I've only just seen it! I used to have this problem a couple of years ago with my 200TDi, but the belt tension always appeared fine so I was a bit flummoxed! Anyway when the water pump failed & we went to replace the belts at the same time, we noticed that there was an awful lot of end float on the power stering pump! Basically the pump was about knackered as a result, but the result of water was that it tended to cause the shaft & pulley to move forward which caused the belt to get out of line and the steering to go almost solid. Since replacing the pump, there has been absolutely no problem whatsoever, well until now as the box is on it's way out, but that's Land Rovers for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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