Power steering

[SureShot434]

Well the Indy shop says I might need a new power steering pump....any ideas where I can get one at a decent price? Bav Auto wants something like 350

And also is their a DIY for the pump?

Thank you,
Wil

[GSEN820]

Do you still have power steering working now? I waited till mine went out one day prior to fixing.

[e34slt]

In the past 'BMA Autoparts" in California has had excellent prices on BMW parts. I was a member of a different E34 BMW forum before...and BMA gave us special pricing. Not sure if it's necessary to mention that you are a member of a BMW forum group...but it can't hurt. Two brothers run the operation (Yves and ?) and they are very helpful and professional. I have made many purchases from them without any problems. The shipping costs are often the same as what you would pay in local sales taxes on your purchase...and they ship out quickly - right to your (garage) door :-)
PS: i would always call them - because their website isn't the greatest...and it hasn't always accurately represented what they have or what they can get.

http://www.bmaparts.com/



Well the Indy shop says I might need a new power steering pump....any ideas where I can get one at a decent price? Bav Auto wants something like 350

And also is their a DIY for the pump?

Thank you,
Wil

[kayger12]

David got one for just over $100.

Info here. (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2019-Power-Steering-Pump-and-Reservoir-Replacement)

[SureShot434]

Do you still have power steering working now? I waited till mine went out one day prior to fixing.

I don't know the answer to that yet...I'm going to pick her up on Wednesday. The shop charged me $200 for replacing my motor mounts as well as a mounting bracket that had broken. $160 was labor and $40 for the bracket. I was expecting the bracket to be much more since they ordered it from BMW.


David got one for just over $100.

Info here. (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2019-Power-Steering-Pump-and-Reservoir-Replacement)

Thank you that is going to really be useful... I think I'm going to order it soon and just replace the pump myself.

It doesnt seem like it takes a rocket scientist to change it haha

Here is the site the pump is on:

http://www.carparts.com/results/?PN=4294942571&VN=4294966986+4294966537+4294967188+4294967247+429 4967050&Nf=price2|GT%200.001&N=0&Nr=universal:0

Thanks for the help i will keep ya updated!

:roundel

[SureShot434]

So I went to carparts.com and found the parts i want to replace and there is an issue with the math on the website lol

Replacement Power Steering Reservoir: 13.50
Replacement Power Steering Pump: 102.49
Cohline Power Steering Hose (Cooling Coil to Reservoir): 32.95
Cohline Power Steering Hose (Rack to Cooling Coil): 58.95

Now the prices add up to a total of: 207.89
Shipping: 5.50

Now in my shopping cart on the website it says that my subtotal is 148.94.....??????
Clearly the prices add up to 207 but it says that 148 is my subtotal and my final total is 154.44.

What is wrong??? lol

[danewilson77]

Discount perhaps?

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[Newjack]

They probably know you're mafia.

[SureShot434]

Discount perhaps?

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

Nope...gah

I went to check out and it said the price was 207 so it was just a clitch in the system sad :(

well parts have been ordered and i should get them thursday..having them shipped to my parents house about 2 hours away cause thats where i will be lol and i'm going to call my buddy that has an M3 and use his garage and tools and do the install on friday :) pics shall be coming as i progress on friday

[Darion]

I think power steering was developed for ease of driving true enough, but while a vehicle is in motion, it requires less strength to turn it than it would if it were sitting still.

[billschusteriv]

Nice!

[SureShot434]

Well picked her up today and got some parts....still waiting on the rest of the parts then I will do the install

[danewilson77]

Well picked her up today and got some parts....still waiting on the rest of the parts then I will do the install

Great deal. Happy to hear it Will.

[SureShot434]

Great deal. Happy to hear it Will.

Went out this morning and no fluid in the reservoir and fluid all over the ground....back to square one


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[danewilson77]

Damn brutha. Sorry to hear? Did you find the leak?

[mikeyb74]

I replaced all the power steering hoses and now I need to replace the pump. Which whines from time to time. But I'll wait for it to die before I do.

[SureShot434]

Ok so the bottom hose on the power steering pump came loose ad was leaking so my dad helped and we got it back tight....will it hurt anything if I leave that plastic cover off the bottom of the car for a day or two so I can keep an eye on it?


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[SureShot434]

I replaced all the power steering hoses and now I need to replace the pump. Which whines from time to time. But I'll wait for it to die before I do.

Well if u get a pump go to the affiliate carparts.com is $102 instead of three fifty


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[mikeyb74]

Well if u get a pump go to the affiliate carparts.com is $102 instead of three fifty


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What brand is the pump for $102?

Well I just so happen to work for the place that has the pump at $350. I don't advertise that on most of the forums. Some members here know of course.

[SureShot434]

It's just an OE pump


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[SureShot434]

There are now two of us on here running this pump and the first person hasn't had any issues with it so I don't for see any I just might have to replace all the hoses


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[mikeyb74]

Ok so the bottom hose on the power steering pump came loose ad was leaking so my dad helped and we got it back tight....will it hurt anything if I leave that plastic cover off the bottom of the car for a day or two so I can keep an eye on it?


You will be fine running without the engine screenings for a couple of days. I've done it many times.


It's just an OE pump

Well that is pretty cheap for an OE pump. Well the pump for an xi is a different unit than the non xis.

[SureShot434]

You will be fine running without the engine screenings for a couple of days. I've done it many times.



Well that is pretty cheap for an OE pump. Well the pump for an xi is a different unit than the non xis.

Thanks

Well if u go to the site put in ur car info and look for the pump....can't hurt to look lol

:roundel


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[danewilson77]

Leaving the bottom plastic shield off....will not hurt a thing.

[Mtnman]

I am the other with the cheap pump. I explained my reasoning in my DIY pump replacement. It is still running fine.

[SureShot434]

I am the other with the cheap pump. I explained my reasoning in my DIY pump replacement. It is still running fine.

Thank you for the DIY it was very helpful....the only problem I had was the tensioner pulley for the main belt.

I too could not get those dang hoses off by the radiator.


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[SureShot434]

Leaving the bottom plastic shield off....will not hurt a thing.

Thanks Dane I'm good to go! Haha


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