PAS problem

[bryn_p]

Hi all,

Got some kind of problem with the steering on my track day 325i. The steering feels very unassisted and is very 'jerky' when turning the steering wheel. The belt looks ok (but I haven't really examined it closely), so is it likely to be the rack thats had it?

Cheers,
Bryn.

[Davenotouring]

Hi there,

My car did something similar recently, it was a cold morning, and it was difficult to turn the wheel, and was jerking, like you mentioned, as if you could feel cogs or something.

I tightened up the PAS belt, which was a bit loose, and it hasn't happened since.

Weird though I keep worrying thinking there's something more to it, but like I say, it hasn't done it since!

[Brianmoooore]

Check belt, change fluid if not nice red colour, and hope.

[Guest]

Hi

Check the deflection of the belt. From memoery in my haynes manual it should not be more than 5mm.

I would replace the belt.

[bryn_p]

Just had a quick look and the belt is loose and the fluid is grey... but I guess that's to be expected when you pay Ԛ£100 for a car!

Cheers for the advice guys, will get them both changed next weekend.

Bryn.

[Brianmoooore]

Sounds like you've a nice cheap "had zero maintenance" car. Can be good fun sorting everything out, but I find in general that E30s stand up to this kind of abuse fairly well with no long term damage.