retro fitted power steering

Post Sat Apr 29, 2006 12:34 am

hi guys
i have a 1986 E30 318i - this year the power steering was not factory fitted. Is it possible to have the power steering retro-fitted?
Any experience or advice would be greatly appreciated
cheers
greg nation

Post Sat Apr 29, 2006 1:40 am

I would think that you could go to a junker and get the brackets, pump, and rack...and just bolt on. If you get all new parts, all you would need then would be the brackets.....Hard to say though, as I have never done this mod.

But this holds true most of the time.....

Post Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:43 am

i would bet any money that all the parts simply bolt on. these cars are good like that i just converter from auto to man and it all bolted straight in no real headaches at all. (well apart fromt he inhibitor switch wiring i hate electrics)

Post Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:46 am

let me know if your serious about a conversion. as i have a used PAS rack, pump, and resevoire(sp) all from my '89 318i and i want rid of them. Offer may be rescinded at any time.

Post Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:12 am

All bolt on parts. Don't forget the bolt on extra engine pulley and the steering link from rack to column.

Post Sat Apr 29, 2006 7:38 pm

i have a paper that shows it was available as a after market bolt on kit from bmw so if you want a copy of the fitting instructions pm me a email address and ill forward them on

Post Mon May 01, 2006 1:33 am

hi guys
thanks for all your help
smithy - unfortunately i am in australia or would take you up on the parts
i will let you all know how i go...
cheers
the nation of greg