Steering rack replacement/alignment
Secondly, is a pickle fork totally necessary or can I just beat the ball joint out with a hammer from the top?
Thanks folks!
E30 Steering Rack Question
... E30 convertible with SRS? I bought a Maval remanufactured rack ... would drop right in (mounts seem to be the same distance apart, the same thickness, and the steering shaft height from the top to the center ... . Has anyone out there ever put an earlier model E30 steering rack (pre-87)into a later model ...
Rebuild kit for Steering Racks...
Where can I get a rebuild kit for an E30 steering rack? A rebuilt one cost about $700 but I bet the parts don't cost more than 100 bucks. By rebuild I mean seals and possibly other parts that can be replaced. Thanks.
Steering rack options
... a question on my options regarding steering rack replacement. While the 318 was in for it's summer checkup ... shop do the work. With that said, any recommendations on what parts (new vs. rebuilt) to get or where to get them? Is it possible to use an E30 M3 rack? What are the benefits of such a swap? ...
1991 318is steering rack
... getting one of what is said above and was wondering if there is a good place to find a cheap steering rack or a good replacement one would be? Also does anyone have one possibly? and with this replacement would you say it would be ok to offer a guy about 500/600 bucks for one that is in ok shape? I ...
e36 steering rack swap sluggish & vague
... a swap on my 1991 318is to an e36 325is rack. I am going on the seller's description ... The tires are new. I still have the giant, stock Nascar e30 steering wheel and my Fit has ... overall steering ratio. I trust my alignment shop and asked them to inspect my work and they found nothing. Thoughts? Advice ...
PnP E36 Steering rack kit for an E30
... your E30 (non-airbag) to a quicker ratio E36 rack. All the hard work has been done! It includes an E36 3.25 lock-to-lock rack ... A modified and rebuilt E30 steering knuckle (per the Zionsville instructions). I used a new guibo and all BMW parts. A new and modified high pressure power steering hose. ...
steering rack srs vs non srs e30?
... about steering racks. My 1990 325is has srs and I need to replace the steering rack, leaks like crazy and has a torn boot. Can I use a non srs rack? My local parts house only has one listing for all 1990 e30's which does not list srs or non srs. I see that Pelican ...
Steering Rack Install!
... and i finished installing an e30 M3 rack and pinion into my 87 iS! Before getting the spline into the steering coupler, i made ... . My question is that is it possible to put the the spline on in the wrong position? If not, if i get my alignment done, will it fix the problem? Thanks in advance guys!
'91 318is - losing power steering fluid: bad steering rack, rack boots or ?
... All, Background: I have a '91 (03/1991) 318is (E30/2, M42) that has been slowly losing power ... looks fine on the outside. Questions: - Is there fluid inside the steering rack boots that could be leaking out ... car be fine to drive as long as the steering fluid remains at, or near, the required level ...
FS: Z3 Steering Rack Conversion "kit"
... picture: 1 Z3 (2.7 turns lock to lock) steering rack. 105k mi. Immaculate. ... suited to the simple modification to install this rack. 4 new copper crush rings ... rack. 1 New ZF reservoir 2 new Genuine BMW low pressure lines. 2 as new cadmium ... lock nuts. You may bend your stock e30 high pressure line ...
Power Steering rack rebuild/replace?
... postings, so I gotta ask! I have a 90 325i with a leaking power steering rack. Nothing leaking on the ground yet, but PS fluid ... ready to pop. Seals gone! What is the latest feeling on rebuilding VS replacing PS racks? Of those of you who did the rebuild, was it really worth it and how long has ...
WTB: E30 3-Series 1983-1991
... am in the Denver Colorado area and looking to purchase either a E30 3-Series. I am looking for a "pre-loved" model that has ... should be running and operational. Not to mention, it should be able to pass emissions. Here is my list of models that I am looking for: 1983-1991 325i 325is 325ix Though I ...
steering rack - tie rod end
... have to replace the end of my steering rack to pass inspection - (this part http://www.rmeuropean.com/BMW-Tie-Rod-p/32111125186.htm ) ... rod ends before, it's just screw off and screw on, but this time I have to replace all the way up to the joint ( the joint-type connection under ...
E30 to E36 Steering Rack Conversion
... to pick up the new rack tomorrow. But I don't know if I should just buy an E30 rack, and leave the modding to the pros. I want to be ... $10.00. I believe it's worth the extra couple bucks. I'm not going to the M3 steering rack extreme. I'm going to be calling zionsville autosport in the morning and ...
e30 Z3 Steering rack swap (airbag)
... and excellent webpage, http://www.rmeuropean.com/bmw-e30-steering.aspx It detail the firewall modifications needed, but what I don't understand it why the firewall hole would need to be modified. Wouldn't the steering column and steering wheel be angled to the driver if ...
Help with steering rack
Hello, I replaced a steering rack yesterday and something strange happened. As I was pulling the steering link from the ... ups for steering rack repair are not for srs, even the Bentley has very limited info on the srs system other than to take it to a BMW mechanic. Thanks in advance for any help.
Steering Rack question...
... Here's the question... anyone out there running a '91 e30 325i w/ airbag, who has replaced their steering rack with a closer ratio steering rack? I've heard about people running e36 and M3 racks, but I haven't homed in on the details. Specifically, has anyone installed a closer ratio ...
Steering Rack
Well looks like the winter took its toll on my E30 and one of the things that need to be replaced is my steering rack. Does any one have any suggestions on some possible upgrades. If I am going to replace it I might as well upgrade it
E30 vs. E36 Steering Rack Specs
... wheel offset, amount of toe-in, bump steer, rack stops, etc. (i.e., anything that might create ... rev.............lock-to-lock.....Travel (mm) E30 (stock)..........36mm....................3.9...... .......140.4 ... ratio of the number of degrees of rotation of the steering wheel to the degrees of rotation ...
FS: "027" M30 AFM and E30 M3 manual steering rack.
... cash, so it's up fo sale. $50 shipped in the 48. E30 M3 steering rack. Rebuilt, and in the process I ... low speeds. (when someone JUST disconnects the power steering crap but leaves the regular ... , and have a more precise and quicker feel. I got the rack last winter and rebuilt it, never got the time ...
Steering Rack Interchangability 318i to 325i
... a rebuilt Maval steering rack from PartsGeek for a 1992 325i E30 convertible ... rack works with or without SRS. When I pulled out the old rack it showed 7832-955-158 on ... models, they will show the same stock number (for them) as for the later model racks ('92 325i). Others show different stock numbers ...
Steering rack trick.
Hey for anyone who is replacing their steering rack, I discovered a quick trick that ... knuckle and pry so as to make the knuckle come off the rack a little. Now once you have some room, stick a pickle fork ... knuckle. Give the fork a few whacks and out pops your steering knuckle I spent four hours ...
M3 steering rack into 318is or 325is - P/S pump question
... I bought my car, as part of the deal I also got a M3 steering rack and P/S pump. The removal of ... question pertaining to the P/S pump. For those who have done this upgrade, did you also replace the pump with the M3 one or re-used the one that came with the old rack. From my initial visual external ...