PAS fluid leak

[tommygoldy]

Noticed a new whining noise from the power steering the other day, had a look in the reservoir and there were lots of little bubbles in there. Below the reservoir there's a leak lower down the pipe, where it joins the pump (?) further on.

Will this air in the system do any harm?

In other words - is this one I can top up for the time being and sort out in warmer weather, or should I get the garage to do it ASAP while they sort the noisy rear wheel bearing?

thanks!

[Rorym2010]

Power steering pipes are relatively easy to get to some one here will sell you one for cheap enough I shouldnt imagine it will cause too much damage as its a self bleeding steering rack but if you leave it it might cause stiff steering

[Rorym2010]

Also the rear wheel bearings are an easy change aswell check the e30 zone wiki what engine do you have I might have a pipe

[tommygoldy]

Also the rear wheel bearings are an easy change aswell check the e30 zone wiki what engine do you have I might have a pipe

Thanks Rory, it's a 325i.

As for the bearings, E30 Restoration Bible says, "...forget it. This is an absolute cow of a job."

[tommygoldy]

Wiki: "Unlike the front bearings, the rears are pressed in, and changing them is considered to be a properly horrible job. Removal is normally with a hammer and chisel, while replacement will require either creative use of threaded bar to wind them in, or access to a proper press. "

Think I'll give that a miss...

[Rorym2010]

My bad got em wrong way round and I only have the pipe for a m40 engine sorry

[tommygoldy]

My bad got em wrong way round and I only have the pipe for a m40 engine sorry

Thanks for looking. Anyone else?