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reaz12345
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:08 pm

hi, when i start my 325i cab i get noise from the steering wheel when i turn it. it seems to be coming from the engine bay of the car. i think there might be air in the power steering pump but not to sure

any ideas?

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Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:17 pm

Most PS systems make some noise when on full lock, or early if cold. just check the fluid level, make sure there are no leaks and that the belt is tight.
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:21 pm

what belt i didnt know there was 1?

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Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:31 pm

the belt that drives power steering pump (at the bottom of the motor) is crank driven. look at the bottom of the front of the motor for a small pump with two large rubber hoses coming from it. make sure that it's not too loose. Make sure the pie/segmented reservoir on the left hand side of the car near to the brake servo is full and that the fluid is still clean (reddish).
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:56 pm

thanks lance1a
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:57 pm

no worries mate.

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Merc W126 300E twin turbo
Merc cosworth 190e 2.3-16
BMW E28 525E
BMW E28 M535i
Saab 900 Classic Turbo
BMW E24 Highline Cosmos
BMW E24 Highline silver
BMW E24 Macau Msport
BMW 1972 2002
BMW E36 Alpina B3 3.2 Switchtronic
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