Minty_Fresh
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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]
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supermike
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Use automatic transmission fluid as its the same.
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Dave A
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should have electronic PAS on that car.
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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..
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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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tom_simes
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Its EPAS on the 1.0 12v and 1.2 16v.
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Minty_Fresh
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what do you think the noise is then?
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tom_simes
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If its when you start the car, its probably a loose auxiliary belt (alternator belt).
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Minty_Fresh
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it happen when i stop (at a junction) or rev the car..
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Minty_Fresh
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does happen much but still, i want to sort it out..
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tom_simes
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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).
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Fro
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Could be alternator bearings, or thrust bearing in the clutch too.
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Ste L
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more than likely be alt belt...
just tighten it up, and it should solve the problem,
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gavin18787
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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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corsarob18
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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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