Rattles and Power steering issue MG zt diesel 2006

Terryc · 4th April 2019, 17:13

2006 MG zt Auto 2lt diesel

My car has done 104k miles.
The problem started with intermittent stiff steering. At the same time the
battery light came on. It only happened now and again. Now it has got worse
and a loud rattle is now coming from around the belt area.
Is it likely to be alternator bearing failure?
I would appreciate any thoughts on this.
Thanks,
Terry.

RoverP480 · 4th April 2019, 17:27

Bottom pulley disintegrating

Terryc · 5th April 2019, 09:22

Thanks Rover P480
What causes that to affect power steering, battery light etc.
Does it mean the belts slipping?

Cheers mate.

Mike Trident · 5th April 2019, 09:40

Yes, everything is powered by that pulley

4th April 2019, 17:13	#1
Terryc Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Stanwick, Northamptonshire Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rattles and Power steering issue MG zt diesel 2006 2006 MG zt Auto 2lt diesel My car has done 104k miles. The problem started with intermittent stiff steering. At the same time the battery light came on. It only happened now and again. Now it has got worse and a loud rattle is now coming from around the belt area. Is it likely to be alternator bearing failure? I would appreciate any thoughts on this. Thanks, Terry.

5th April 2019, 09:40	#4
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RoverP480 Gets stuck in None at the moment Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hereford Posts: 501 Thanks: 1 Thanked 165 Times in 146 Posts	Bottom pulley disintegrating

5th April 2019, 09:22	#3
Terryc Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Stanwick, Northamptonshire Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Rover P480 What causes that to affect power steering, battery light etc. Does it mean the belts slipping? Cheers mate.