power steering pump

[gmorry]

hi so having trouble again with power steering pump on 2000 1.9 tdi with air con i was just wondering if i could do away with the air con and put other pump om with bigger pulley any help  as the pump is only lasting a couple of month and its a pain having to replace it all the time or is something else causing it 

[johnnyroper]

What's happening to the pumps?

[gmorry]

The belt makes a squealing  noise after a few weeks of fitting new pump and steering becomes stiff it does it most when cornering and it was new belt

[johnnyroper]

Does it get better if revs are raised when steering?

Have you checked the alternator overrunning pulley?

[Chrispb]

Yes that does sound like a seized alternator clutch pulley.

https://www.fordmpv.com/smf2/reference-library-knowledge-base-volkswagen-touran/vw-touran-mk1-ford-galaxy-mk2-1-9tdi-(pd)-alternator-clutch-pulley-replacement/