Japs82

I am proud to say I have just purchased my first Scooby!!!

It is an 02 bug eye wrx.. Since I have purchased it I have noticed that a belt is starting to squeek! I am presuming to be the fan belt although one or twice the steering has gone heavy when at low revs e.g. parking.

As i am not that mechanically minded does this sound like the fan belt or could it be the power steering pump??? if either is it easy to stop, apply extra tension etc. or should said belt be changed?????

powerwrx

iTrader: (11)

whats the millage, the belts might be due a change

Japs82

Its just gone over the 100K mark!!!

FB Tuning

iTrader: (30)

The front auxiliary belt that drives the Alternator and Power Steering Pump needs tightening, or replacing.

Japs82

thanks!!! is this a relatively quick simple job to tighten, detect if needs to be changed???

FB Tuning

iTrader: (30)

The belt costs about £12, and available from any motor factors - Takes about 5 minutes to replace.

Check the inside of the belt (the ribbed side) - If the rubber has hardened, or there are any cracks in it, then it need changing

Japs82

Thanks will check tomorrow in some day light!!!!!

powerwrx

iTrader: (11)

check the service history and make sure the cam belt has been changed around the 50k mark. if it hasnt then i suggest you get it done either asap or with your next service

Japs82

it did come with quite a lot os service history. the cam belt was changed at it 50k service but not sure if it has been done since. MOT due in march was going to service and have the cam belt changed just before the MOT!!!