My 325 touring squeals (also drop in engine revs) on full lock.
At first thought it was maybe tyre rub, but does it when parked and streering wheel slightly snaches back. Any ideas or pointers.
Thanks
squeal on full lock!
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gixxertrix
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How did you get on with this? The same problem has occured on my 320. Jason
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mrLEE30
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it is not really good to have power steering on full lock, the pressure builds up really high in the hoses and steering box and can lead to leaks or worse, thats why it squeeks, the load on the pump is high and the belt slips casuing the squeel, the engine slowing is due to the excessive load on the belt.
you should never really need to use full lock in normal driving conditions, and if you do for tight turns etc keep it to a minimum.
you should never really need to use full lock in normal driving conditions, and if you do for tight turns etc keep it to a minimum.
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Brianmoooore
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No more than five seconds on full lock.
asking for trouble mr moooore-
Brianmoooore
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I can't get out of my garage without using full lock!
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smithy318i
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A change of fluid solved my squeal (for a while)
I agree that using full lock is a bad idea.
Brian, using just a tiny bit less steering should solve the problem (although you might need another shunt)
I agree that using full lock is a bad idea.
Brian, using just a tiny bit less steering should solve the problem (although you might need another shunt)
