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diamondblacke28
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:39 pm

i have to replace the power steering rack on my 88 325i
can anyone tell will the e46 one fit with the mods done like the e36 one
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:51 pm

yes it will matey
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:51 pm

great thanks mate
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:03 pm

hi guys just out of intrest because mine needs chaning how much would it cost for the e46 rack and e36 rack.


how much dos each improve the handling by ?

or is it just best to stick with the standard e30 steering rack?

many thanks guys

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Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:51 pm

diamondblacke28 wrote:i have to replace the power steering rack on my 88 325i
can anyone tell will the e46 one fit with the mods done like the e36 one
The E46 330i sport rack has 3 turns lock to lock and is the quickest of the bunch.
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:58 pm

I think any E46 rack will do, mines off a 318i tourer with 3 turns (£20)
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