E36 316i M43 Powersteering Driving Me Crazy

[LordPhoenix]

Hi Guys

Power steering pump Is in need of replacement.

Any good places that can sell and fit for me?

Regards

 

[Gandalf038]

send Gizmo a PM. I'm pretty sure he can help. :thumbs:

 

[Raybimmer]

+1
Send Gizmo a pm .
Good luck .

 

[LordPhoenix]

Spoke to Gizmo.

He says there are two types, R1000 and R5000 and by checking my VIN number it seems I'm outa luck and my pump costs R5000. :-(

:argh:

 

[Raybimmer]

Is it noisy ? strip , clean and smooth any marks out , assemble and pray for the best , it might give you a bit of time to source a good used one .
Good luck .

 

[LordPhoenix]

A friend of mine suggested I re-con the pump?

How are your experiances with re-conned power steering pumps?

Regards

 

[Raybimmer]

if you can strip it and look for damage then ok , If it is wear then I do not know who recons and fits new parts .
You can put a piece of 1000 grade wet or dry paper on a pane of glass and carefully sand any marks out .
Good luck .

 

[Raybimmer]

nicee , go do it nicee to yourself :blab:
If you can't add a worthwhile comment why waste everybodys time ?
At least you are banned , so hope your one friend can show you this >

 

[LordPhoenix]

nicee , go do it nicee to yourself :blab:
If you can't add a worthwhile comment why waste everybodys time ?
At least you are banned , so hope your one friend can show you this >

???

 

[Raybimmer]

nicee , go do it nicee to yourself :blab:
If you can't add a worthwhile comment why waste everybodys time ?
At least you are banned , so hope your one friend can show you this >

???

The guys quote was : nice .
He had done this quite a few times in other posts, I saw he was banned , hence my comment .

 

[Tlvivo]

Ouch!! R5k is a lot I can buy 5 cheap ones with that for my e46...

what are your symptoms though is it making a noise, hard to steer when in tight spots? Maybe you can try doing a flush and topping it up with new fluid? see how that goes 1st...

 

[LordPhoenix]

Guys sorry to revive this thread, but my powersteering pump has died a noisy death.

Need some help,

Below is the link for the BMW part listing for my car:
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E...february/browse/steering/power_steering_pump/

How do I know which pump to buy? or is it interchangeable?

 

[Loom]

Nice. :rollsmile:

My guess is that the first one is for cars with auto transmission. RealOEM gives the same parts.

 

[LordPhoenix]

Nice. :rollsmile:

My guess is that the first one is for cars with auto transmission. RealOEM gives the same parts.

I kinda guessed the same, but needed to confirm,

Goldwagen apparently has a replacement for the LUK @ R950

 

[LordPhoenix]

Needed to tell you guys,

I bought the one at Goldwagen and its a perfect fit. You only need to reposition one of the nozzles but it just simple swivels to the position you need it in.

Only cost me R950, labour was free from a buddy of mine..