POWERSTEERING HELP!!

[Cormach]

i seem to be losing my power-steering in my mk3 cavalier 1.7td anytime i try to move from idle lik wen im moving out of a parking space or if ive to do a 3 point turn. i also noticed it happens if i hit a puddle when im turning or turn when going over a ramp. ive checked it for fluid and it was okay, theres no whine so im guessing the pump is fine but i wud say that the power steering belt could do with being replaced ?? but ive heard its combined with the timing belt is that true? the timing belt does seem to be pretty loose so could this have an effect ???

thanks!

[planetc]

I would suspect that the ps belt is slipping.

[Cormach]

cheers..can you tighten the belt or would it i be better replacing it?

[cavaliersri130]

cheers..can you tighten the belt or would it i be better replacing it?

I agree m8 power steering belt or pump dying.
More likely belt though.

[planetc]

Adjustable, but if it looks like it is worn then just put a new one on.

[Cormach]

dead on, thanks for the replies.. new one ordered so that shud sort the prob out