crankbait2009 Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 I seem to get good feedback when posting questions like this, so I will try it again. 97 Jetta GLS, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, 2.0 I am trying to remove the power steering pump and I cannot figure out what bolts are still in tack that are helding the pump on. I have removed all the bolts/nuts that I could find. I checked my car manual and it says to take out the bolts but the details are very weak. P.O.S. Haynes manual!! Anyways, not sure if the pulley/belt are holding it on but how do you release the tension of the belt? I can't figure out how to do this. Here are some pictures of the steering pump that I am trying to take off http://s804.photobucket.com/albums/yy321/crankbait09/Power%20Steering%20Pump/ can anyone help? Quote
OHIO Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Did you remove the lines that go to it? Also I would get a Chilton's manual if I were you. Quote
crankbait2009 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Posted May 17, 2012 I disconnected all lines. Something is holding the pump in but I can't see it. I have been told to invest in a Bentley manual but I can't drop $50-$60 on one right now. Quote
OHIO Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 I disconnected all lines. Something is holding the pump in but I can't see it. I have been told to invest in a Bentley manual but I can't drop $50-$60 on one right now. Never heard of a Bentley manual, but if they're 50 bucks, I bet they're pretty good. I don't know much about Volkswagons. Is the serpentine belt the belt around the pulley or no? Quote
crankbait2009 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Posted May 17, 2012 no, this has two belts. the serpentine and the little one that goes around the power steering pump. Quote
Super User South FLA Posted May 19, 2012 Super User Posted May 19, 2012 You are on the wrong forum go to VWVORTEX.COM, it saved my tons of frustration when I had my VW Jetta w/ a stage 3 APR kit on it, that thing would always have an issue. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted May 19, 2012 Super User Posted May 19, 2012 There are times when every car turns into a money pit, time to sell Quote
crankbait2009 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Posted May 22, 2012 i already belong to that site but since it gets so much traffic and posts, posts get pushed further and further down the list....eventually missed. besides, i have always gotten a good response from this site on things like this also. Quote
Super User South FLA Posted May 24, 2012 Super User Posted May 24, 2012 i already belong to that site but since it gets so much traffic and posts, posts get pushed further and further down the list....eventually missed. besides, i have always gotten a good response from this site on things like this also. Bum it, or did they get rid of bumping? There is a moderator on there that was also a certified technician who was always willing to help Quote
crankbait2009 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Posted May 24, 2012 tons of people bump....i dont mind bumping but it does get annoying sometimes when you ALWAYS see the same threads at the top. I was able to get my answer so im set. now I am installing the new one........... Quote
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