Alternator pulley seizing

[PassatB6]

I keep getting an alternator workshop light and the power steering going missing at various times. Pretty sure I need to replace the alternator pulley.

Anyone done this. How difficult? Do I need a special tool.

Car is ..Mk IV 2003 Sport

Thanks

[h100vw]

Slipping drive belt. Check the condition and tension.

Gavin

[PassatB6]

Slipping drive belt. Check the condition and tension.

Gavin

I think its in good condition but I will have a close look. Also noticed it happened in the wet so that explanation sounds right.

[h100vw]

. Also noticed it happened in the wet

There you go, don't drive in the rain If you poke around on the net you'll probably find there's a plastic cover that can be bought to stop water off the road getting on the belts.

It would be a VW part.

Gavin

[PassatB6]

There you go, don't drive in the rain If you poke around on the net you'll probably find there's a plastic cover that can be bought to stop water off the road getting on the belts.

It would be a VW part.

Gavin

Will have a look at the belt tomorrow and check the tensioner. Will try to avoid puddles....

[JustCruisn]

The part you want is probably 1J0 825 250 G. Belt cover right front.
About $100 in sensible places, probably more from Australian VW dealers.

On Thursday night I found this part was rubbing on the road. That would explain the noise when reversing onto my driveway.
I managed to poke it back up for now, it needs some new screws.
Note to self *never* reverse into my driveway.