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Minty_Fresh
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12th May 08 at 09:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
does it have to be a certain kind?

also i cant find where ive got to put it in the engine bay?

corsa b 1.0 12v (x reg)

[Edited on 12-05-2008 by mk4_boy]
supermike
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12th May 08 at 09:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Use automatic transmission fluid as its the same.
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12th May 08 at 09:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
should have electronic PAS on that car.
Minty_Fresh
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oh right..

its just when icome up to a junction etc it makes a squeeling sound, and when i drive off it stops, or sometimes when i turb the wheel it stops...

just thought it might be the fluid is low..
supermike
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hmmmmm electric on a Corsa B? Never heard of that before, if its squeeling most likely to be a belt thats worn or needs tightened
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12th May 08 at 13:51   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Its EPAS on the 1.0 12v and 1.2 16v.
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what do you think the noise is then?
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If its when you start the car, its probably a loose auxiliary belt (alternator belt).
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12th May 08 at 15:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
it happen when i stop (at a junction) or rev the car..
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does happen much but still, i want to sort it out..
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quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
If its when you start the car, its probably a loose auxiliary belt (alternator belt).
Fro
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12th May 08 at 15:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Could be alternator bearings, or thrust bearing in the clutch too.
Ste L
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12th May 08 at 17:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
more than likely be alt belt...

just tighten it up, and it should solve the problem,
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Yer my alt belt used to squeal like a pig on the gsi


New one solved it not too pricey so worth doing. Check the pullies whilst your there as well

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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mine used to aswell then i tightend up the belt too much n fucked the bearings up in the altanator lol now it jus wines all the time! lol

 
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