E36 Power Steering Leak Mod Day -- APRIL 22 @ A&L -

mck · 03-21-2006, 12:18 PM

Do you have an E36? You probably have a leaking power steering hose or two. Welcome to the club. Replacement hose from BMW costs over $200. Brad told me about a guy on bimmerforums selling a retrofit kit for $25. Check it out Here.

I emailed the guy, and if we buy multiple kits from him we will save on shipping. Not huge savings, but we can get them for $21 apiece.

Anthony is willing to open his shop on a weekend to have a mod day. Estimated install cost for Anthony's shop labor is around $30... we haven't really figured out how long this will take per car yet. We still have to work out minor details like the date

but gauging interest here. So roughly $50 a person to have this fixed for good, and you don't even have to get your hands dirty. Just hang out and BS with the rest of the crowd. Hell, maybe there'll be pizza.

Who's interested? I am willing to place the order for the kits, delivered straight to Anthony's shop. List what car you have, it's needed to place an order.

1. McK '93 325
2. Miljan3 '95 M3 (parts only)
3. EnzoXYZ '98 M3
4. Shuasha '97 M3
5. Arnel (Install only)
6. Black Box (Install only)
7. Lecchilo '98 328
8. No Car '93 325
9. Dr WA///M '94 325
10. Jay '93 325
11. red328 in a, well, 328
12. ZoHeB318 (install only)
13. Cosmos M '97 M3
14. Alphakyu '96 328
15. gibboni69 (surpise car)

Miljan3 · 03-21-2006, 01:11 PM

1. McK '93 325
2.Miljan3 '95M3(black one)-but engine is out from my car so i gonna install it here in my garage

EnzoXYZ · 03-21-2006, 01:30 PM

$50 sounds good enough to prevent such a problem. Put me down (98M3).

**Shuasha** · 03-21-2006, 02:51 PM

You know I'm down!

mck · 03-21-2006, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shuasha

You know I'm down!

One car or two?

Arnel · 03-21-2006, 03:05 PM

I am interested in the install only, as I already purchased the hoses from GQ Style back in January. Good quality, and prompt shipping.

Install looks to be a breeze, but for ~30, it's worth it alone not to have a big mess of PS fluid in your eyes, clothes and garage floor.

May be a good idea to advise people to bring their own PS fluid if you are going with something other than standard ATF...I planned to refill with Royal Purple.

**Reboot** · 03-21-2006, 03:06 PM

I might have to change out my power steering hoses on the 7. In the next coming weeks, I'll have to check to see what condition they're in.

I changed them on my last 7 and I believe I paid $50 in parts and it took me about 1 hour to do the actual change (with multiple breaks).

Geno325is · 03-21-2006, 03:09 PM

count me in, parts only please

**Shuasha** · 03-21-2006, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mck

One car or two?

Just one for now, Tiff's seem to be ok.

mck · 03-21-2006, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnel

May be a good idea to advise people to bring their own PS fluid if you are going with something other than standard ATF...I planned to refill with Royal Purple.

This was one of the details we still have to work out. I haven't seen the directions included with the kit - will this require a full refill of PSFluid?

Arnel · 03-21-2006, 04:12 PM

I read the directions a couple months ago, and the 10-20+ pg thread last fall, so I don't recall. I'll dig up the box when I get home and reread.

Initially, I want to say a full refill is not required, as probably only fluid in the resivoir will be drained, not the pump/rack. However, while you are there, it may be a good idea to flush by filling and turning lock to lock and draining a couple times. Many have commented an improved steering feel by doing this. I don't believe in BMW's "lifetime fluid" recommendation.

**+S54 Fan+** · 03-21-2006, 04:48 PM

I'm out. I changed the leaking line with an OEM one and paid the over $200 last year.

M3_MadBimmer · 03-21-2006, 05:03 PM

well i will check my hoses out, and if they are ok, can i still come by and hang out?

if they are leaking i'll let you know

black_box · 03-21-2006, 06:31 PM

my parts should be here soon, he had a hose shortage.

**bosstones** · 03-21-2006, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reboot

...it took me about 1 hour to do the actual change (with multiple breaks).

03-21-2006, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
mck Beer Snob & Parts Bender Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Guinn for Peed Posts: 5,881 Car: '93 325iS	E36 Power Steering Leak Mod Day -- APRIL 22 @ A&L Do you have an E36? You probably have a leaking power steering hose or two. Welcome to the club. Replacement hose from BMW costs over $200. Brad told me about a guy on bimmerforums selling a retrofit kit for $25. Check it out Here. I emailed the guy, and if we buy multiple kits from him we will save on shipping. Not huge savings, but we can get them for $21 apiece. Anthony is willing to open his shop on a weekend to have a mod day. Estimated install cost for Anthony's shop labor is around $30... we haven't really figured out how long this will take per car yet. We still have to work out minor details like the date but gauging interest here. So roughly $50 a person to have this fixed for good, and you don't even have to get your hands dirty. Just hang out and BS with the rest of the crowd. Hell, maybe there'll be pizza. Who's interested? I am willing to place the order for the kits, delivered straight to Anthony's shop. List what car you have, it's needed to place an order. 1. McK '93 325 2. Miljan3 '95 M3 (parts only) 3. EnzoXYZ '98 M3 4. Shuasha '97 M3 5. Arnel (Install only) 6. Black Box (Install only) 7. Lecchilo '98 328 8. No Car '93 325 9. Dr WA///M '94 325 10. Jay '93 325 11. red328 in a, well, 328 12. ZoHeB318 (install only) 13. Cosmos M '97 M3 14. Alphakyu '96 328 15. gibboni69 (surpise car) __________________ -Jim Did you hear what the car said to you? The car said, "Move outta da way, I got somewhere to go."

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EnzoXYZ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westmont, IL Posts: 3,843 Car: 1998 BMW M3/4/5 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 1990 Honda Accord AKA POS(RIP-Thank God)	$50 sounds good enough to prevent such a problem. Put me down (98M3). __________________ -Ming DigiTechPhoto.com Canon EOS 1D MKIII \| 20D Product/ Event/Wedding Photography Services 1998 BMW M3/4 Estoril/Modena \| 1994 MB E320 M3 Mods: CAI, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, SSR Comp on RE-01R Number of AutoX: 12 Purdue University 2003 \| Hinsdale Central 1999 (updated:6/10/2008)

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Reboot Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 11,027 Car: Mercedes E550 Sport Mercedes R500 HeatWare Account: 63969 Images: 22	I might have to change out my power steering hoses on the 7. In the next coming weeks, I'll have to check to see what condition they're in. I changed them on my last 7 and I believe I paid $50 in parts and it took me about 1 hour to do the actual change (with multiple breaks). __________________ Hi, I'm Ken! "The car I always wanted and now I have it. I rule!"

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Arnel Service Provider Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 3,505 Car: 88 Hurricane, 91 F2, 93 ZX7, 00 Ducati 996, 93 325is, 99 A4, 01 330i sport, 97 M3 TTS2	I am interested in the install only, as I already purchased the hoses from GQ Style back in January. Good quality, and prompt shipping. Install looks to be a breeze, but for ~30, it's worth it alone not to have a big mess of PS fluid in your eyes, clothes and garage floor. May be a good idea to advise people to bring their own PS fluid if you are going with something other than standard ATF...I planned to refill with Royal Purple.

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Geno325is Always the new guy Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chicago , IL Posts: 1,858 Car: 1995 M3	count me in, parts only please __________________ 1995 M3 turbo , T61 , 42#inj , AA tune 1993 325IS turbo -RIP 502whp , SC67 , 55#inj, AA tune

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Arnel Service Provider Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 3,505 Car: 88 Hurricane, 91 F2, 93 ZX7, 00 Ducati 996, 93 325is, 99 A4, 01 330i sport, 97 M3 TTS2	I read the directions a couple months ago, and the 10-20+ pg thread last fall, so I don't recall. I'll dig up the box when I get home and reread. Initially, I want to say a full refill is not required, as probably only fluid in the resivoir will be drained, not the pump/rack. However, while you are there, it may be a good idea to flush by filling and turning lock to lock and draining a couple times. Many have commented an improved steering feel by doing this. I don't believe in BMW's "lifetime fluid" recommendation.

03-21-2006, 04:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
+S54 Fan+ Eurotek Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 12,243 Car: E90 M3	I'm out. I changed the leaking line with an OEM one and paid the over $200 last year.

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M3_MadBimmer Nissan service advisor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mokena, IL Posts: 5,941 Car: 98 turbo m3, 95 modded m3	well i will check my hoses out, and if they are ok, can i still come by and hang out? if they are leaking i'll let you know __________________ Luke 95 M3 Cosmos/Black: OBDI S52 -GC-Powerfelx-UUC-Stromung-Cosmos 98 M3 Estoril/Mulberry: 2.8L Franken, Custom top-mount, TRM tuned to 604whp http://www.euroteknik.com/forum/forc...ld-thread.html

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black_box deals with engineers... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: palatine Posts: 4,646 Car: 98 M3 sedan	my parts should be here soon, he had a hose shortage.

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