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chris31
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Post Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:59 am

Hi i bought a 1989 e30 320i tourer and the steering is really heavy on it what could be the cause of the problem

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Post Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:06 am

Low front tyre pressure?
Lack of fluid in the power steering?
Buggered rack?
Driver with thin wrists? :D
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Post Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:11 am

Ok thanks for the info. and also when i rev the engine there is a rattle form the top end.
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Post Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:21 am

chris31 wrote:Ok thanks for the info. and also when i rev the engine there is a rattle form the top end.
Worn cam?
Tappets wrongly set?
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Post Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:47 am

Thanks for your info