Keeping breaking PAS belts.

[syncropatrick]

Wotcha,

I've knackered two PAS belts now within 6 months. The first slipped when cold, eventually wore thin in one place so the steering went lumpy, the second was flapping around and got caught in the the rubber pipe segment from the engine beneath the PAS pump that joins the pipe running around the top of the engine bay (cooling system?), abraded (sp?) the pipe, then split itself.

I think the problem is caused by the PAS pump being pushed left by the air box, which is pushed backwards by the LPG input, so the belt can't get enough tension. I don't think the LPG can be moved.

Questions - can I use a 1050mm length belt instead of a 1100mm belt, so I can get the correct tension?

Or, is there a smaller equivalent airbox one can fit (2.1 DJ)?

Needless to say, steering with a small Caravelle steering wheel, a shortened steering rack, offroad on rocks, with a tight VC, with big tyres, is a little difficult. The gym felt remarkably easy this afternoon in contrast!

Also, what should I buy to replace the abraded pipe?

cheers
Patrick.

[toomanytoys]

If there is enough adjustment to get it on, then of course you can... would be a bit daft trying to make/get a smaller airbox rather than fitting a shorter belt...

Make sure the alignment is ok and there are no "nicks" in the pulleys... Dont overtighten with the availabel adjustment....