Hi Guy's
After the Power steering/Alternator belt has snapped on my car.
( Waiting delivery of new power steering pump after mine seizing!! )
06 reg, Blobeye WRX STI, anybody know of an uprated/performace replacement for the Alternator/Power Steering belt.
Where can i buy?
Cheers Dave.

 

just replace it OEM? how many miles did it last?

 

Hi Mate
Yeah i know i can oem, just wondered as my engine is fully dressed if there was a nicer looking/performance part to use. ( the Cosworth Blue Kevlar timing belts look superb )
My power steering belt/pump is only 16,000miles old, but the bearing has a tight spot where it locks up.
Once the new one arrives i'll look into why the original has failed so early.
Cheers Dave.

 

I see, fair enough. that's pretty low milage for a failure, was it over-tight or maybe not tight enough?

I'm not aware of any alternatives, sorry.

 

Hi Mate
Power steering pump locked up and snapped the belt.
I got hold of the pump wheel and it would not turn clockwise, turned anti-clockwise and it then freed up, keep turning it then all of a sudden goes tight, it acts like there is a small piece of swarf in the bearing.
No play, no noises or whining, weird!!!
Cheers Dave.

 

I would change the pump then, sounds likely to happen again.

 

Yes mate, just waiting for it to arrive, should have been here Friday morning?
Cheers Dave.

 

OE belt is fine but expensive, I bought mine from GGR, as good and paid less than half the price of the OE belt. Would pay more for a cam belt though.

 

how much is expensive?

I've not bought these but got cam belts and all sorts from import car parts never had any issues with their stuff

 

I know, would expect to pay £30 for an air-con belt from dealer.

 

'kinell!