David is absolutely correct. The van steers quit well with the pump
disabled. It's in tight spots like parking between two  other cars that is
tough, not having the power steering,

John

On Feb 24, 2017 11:48, "David Beierl" <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

> Loud squeal like an animal in pain is the belt slipping.  You should only
> be able to press the middle of the belt in about a half inch with your
> thumb.  Loud buzzing noise is the pump sucking air in which case you have
> to remove the belt, cut if off if necessary, until you can get fluid in it.
>
> On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 12:56 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > hi all,
> >
> > the power steering makes loud screeching noise when I make tight turns
> > (parking lot). I put new belt but no cure..(1988, tintop, 2.1 WBX...)
> >
> > could anyone has an idea what's going on and how to fix it?
> >
> > thanks in advance
> >
> > dan
> >
>