SDUKES

MY95 WRX with what appeared to be a noisy alternator/power steering belt (old one was a bit perished). New belt fitted but noise still there. No noisy on tick over but if you turnr the wheel statinoary it whines loudly, and just revving staionary ir whines... when driving it feels like the belts slipping but its really tight and it whines as you drive... any clues anyone?

S.B.

Have you checked the power steering fluid level?

SDUKES

No, but i will do now

tweenierob

Deffo check the fluid level!

R.

sti-spec-a

Maybe the drive belt on the alternator is too tight and its the bearing inside which is whining ...........you should be able to twist the drive belt half a turn

SDUKES

aaah, power steering dipstick had no fluid on it but i can see fluid , off to get some later... any suggestions on what type and do I just top it up or have to drain it? Belt can be twisted about quarter turn

tweenierob

Belt will be fine then, you need Automatic Transmission fluid to top up the Power steering fluid.

R.

SDUKES

Thanks Rob, reservoir nearly empty, but no leak...keep and eye on it now. Topped up and the 100 mice under the bonnet have gone!!

Thanks to the guys at Motorworld Crawley, didnt even need to get my hands dirty!