Noisy/heavy steering

[sunbeam alpine]

Have you checked the fluid level? Any sign of leaks underneath?

[andy-xr]

More fluid!!

[crmcatee]

Sounds like your steering pump.

Oh and never just turn the wheel when you're not moving. You're making the pump work even harder even if you're not moving even slowly as it has to fight traction on the wheels to effectively pull them sideways rather than letting them roll round slowly.