Author Topic: Power steering leak (Read 7384 times)

monty23psk · « **Reply #15 on:** December 21, 2012, 11:53:57 AM »

yes, thanks for the correction.

sfinsf · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2012, 09:35:17 AM »

Quote from: wikkid;118657

sfinsf, did you just remove the belt to delete your P/S? I need to look at my leaky system - I just assumed it would be the rack, but this thread tells me I should also check the pump and hoses for leaks. Meanwhile, though, to get thru the winter, a belt delete could work, pending warmer weather for outdoor repair work.

I removed all associated engine bay parts, pump, res, hoses and then purchased a PS delete kit, 2 bolts and copper washers. My rack has a wee bit of fluid in it. When I purchased the car it had been leaking for awhile and the whole underside of the car was coated in PS fluid and dirt. I never intended to have PS, even disabled it in my truck.

meppadua · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2013, 12:44:45 AM »

A bit of an update from this passed Christmas and new years week. I got my power steering replaced, NO MOE leaks!! Steering is buttery smoothe now, but while without it I learned to feel the road. The most difficult time was turning the wheel if you stopped your motion! Driving without it was a good experience, now steering my machine is easier and I feel the car more. On to the Bad News now, I still have that mysterious screeching sound from the engine bay. I hear it a lot now cuz it is cold. I hear it the most often when I have the car fan on. Any suggestions to what it might be? I hear it when I shift in an out of gears and when I get to a stop sometimes

irish44j · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2013, 05:19:51 PM »

probably one of your belts. When it gets cold they can slip. Check all your belts for tightness and wear.

keflaman · « **Reply #19 on:** January 02, 2013, 06:33:04 PM »

Along those same lines check the alternator bushings as they tend to harden and deform.

meppadua · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2013, 01:25:44 AM »

Finally fix the 318. That loud sound was coming from the alternator. when the alternator belt broke, the mechanic forgot to tighten the belt. Now when i drive passed someone, i dont have to worry about the sound scaring them as i come around.

meppadua · « **Reply #21 on:** February 19, 2013, 01:53:57 AM »

How do i fix my door locks? I was looking for the CLU and i think mine didnt come with central locking. when i first got my car, the passenger door needs to be opened manual and the driver side had an aftermarket door actuator. i went to picknpull to grab a few of the bmw door actuators but i think i need something more than that to have automatic door locks. i also got the CLU relay but i dont have a plug to connect it, there wasnt anything in the foot well of the drivers side.