power steering problems

[willchris2]

Hi
I have a mk5 transit based camper which has power steering and now i have a fault with it
I changed the fluid about 3 weeks ago and it was running fine.I went to use my camper a few days ago and noticed the steering was heavy and not working!
If i turn the steering from side to side and get full lock it makes the noise as if i am turning too far .. When i look into the resovoir there is fluid pumping into it.

Does anybody have any ideas?
thanks rik

[Keef]

Check your belt isn't slipping, the noise is usually because the pump can't keep up because the belt is too loose.

[willchris2]

hi
i have fitted a new belt and its still the same im afraid

[Jim Archer]

Have you tensioned the new belt, the PS pump mount is often siezed.

Jim