Hey people, weirded problem with my bug wrx, when started from cold the steering feels heavy (juddering) and squeals, but only when car is stationary. Once I drive or the car is warm every thing is perfect? Any help thanks

 

Low on fluid, belt slipping, leaking drawing air, could be a number of things but id check them. There is also a rubber washer on top of the pump where it takes a feed from the bottle that can fail and draw air from.

 

Check drive belt first.

 

Ok thanks, is it easy to adjust belts if needed

 

Yes, there's an adjuster, it's the alternator belt too. Adjuster is a screw sitting at about 45 deg from the vertical, inside the belt run. You loosen the alt to adjust, don't forget to re-tighten it.

 

Replace your fluid this should be done every 2 years

 

My last car used to judder a little at low speeds especially when parking. I changed fluid and belt with no joy then changed pas pump at great expense!
Turned out to be just a semi seized UJ knuckle. There are two down back of the engine. They dry out. Might as well lubricate them as costs pennies. WD40 first (I connected a few of the long straws together as not a lot of room) then some lithium grease when improved.
If you change the fluid, it's a sod to get the air out and steering feels awful until you do! Think mechanics use a bleed gizmo tool! Meant to be self bleeding by turning lock to lock with wheels off ground though.

 

Cheers for all the replys and help guys, I got the issue sorted, it happend to be the belts, they just needed changed 👍

 

ta-raaaaaaaa!

 

Just to say mate, you were spot on! Had a similar post in regards to my steering, a fresh gates belt later and problems are gone.

 

Haha just got a email telling me there was a reply on my thread. Yeah dude you were correct cheers 😊 Nice easy fix