940 power steering belt squeal

940torslander · May 3rd, 2023, 16:25

Hi
Recently purchased my 940 LPT Torslanda - it had noticeable belt squeal at full lock which the previous owner says had been apparent for some time. It seemed to get worse (approx 3 weeks later) and steering became v heavy at low speeds - so I have taken into my local garage on the assumption that the PS pump and/or belt was giving up the ghost.

The garage reported a very loose belt which appeared to be due to re-routing to bypass the aircon (assumed seized - not checked). Having adjusted this, it did not resolve the situation - indeed it seemed to make it worse. So the theory about re-routing may be a red herring

I have now tracked down a power steering pump (currently on its way from Germany) which is hopefully the correct part, but the issue likely remains that the belt may not be correct if it has indeed been re-routed.
Is anybody familiar with all of this such that you can suggest a solution? Are 940 air con condensers still available? Any help whatsoever would be appreciated.

As a supplementary query, can anybody recommend an 'old volvo specialist' in the NW of england (I'm in Chester)

Thanks, Jon

May 3rd, 2023, 16:25	#1
940torslander New Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2023 16:27 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Chester	940 power steering belt squeal Hi Recently purchased my 940 LPT Torslanda - it had noticeable belt squeal at full lock which the previous owner says had been apparent for some time. It seemed to get worse (approx 3 weeks later) and steering became v heavy at low speeds - so I have taken into my local garage on the assumption that the PS pump and/or belt was giving up the ghost. The garage reported a very loose belt which appeared to be due to re-routing to bypass the aircon (assumed seized - not checked). Having adjusted this, it did not resolve the situation - indeed it seemed to make it worse. So the theory about re-routing may be a red herring I have now tracked down a power steering pump (currently on its way from Germany) which is hopefully the correct part, but the issue likely remains that the belt may not be correct if it has indeed been re-routed. Is anybody familiar with all of this such that you can suggest a solution? Are 940 air con condensers still available? Any help whatsoever would be appreciated. As a supplementary query, can anybody recommend an 'old volvo specialist' in the NW of england (I'm in Chester) Thanks, Jon

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