I had an issue with the diameter of return hose I used when I originally went to fix my power steering issues. I used a single wall hose that was collapsing under the pump's vacuum. I got replacement hose that was power steering return hose which is double walled. It fit on the cooler but wouldn't fit on the barbs of the power steering pump and the reservoir. So I cobbled something together when I tackled the hose swap on Tuesday last week.
Sunday, I got the e38 pump installed along with 5/8" ID power steering return hose.
The one on the left is my e34 pump and the one on the right is the e38 pump. The only difference between the two is the long bolt on the left that needs to be transferred to the one on the right. Its easy as pie. Apparently the way it mounts is the only difference. The flow is the same, the design is the same, everything is the same except for that one bolt.
IMG_20170212_141511089_zpstobzotor by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Here it is up in the car.
IMG_20170212_141927379_zpswkh6hmce by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
And final placement of the oil cooler converted to power steering cooler.
IMG_20170212_160608172_zpsbuypjwgu by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
I have chirpping from the system on initial start up and use of the steering wheel. After 15 seconds though, its gone and it drives perfectly. The fluid level is right and I am reasonably sure it is bled. I wonder if there is a check valve somewhere in the system that is allowing the steering box or pump to not have fluid for a short time. Its good enough for the time being though. (EDIT: Appears my belt might be to blame so I will make sure its tensioned properly.)
Oh, popped on my original bumper so it doesn't look like hell.
The to do list:
Sunday, I got the e38 pump installed along with 5/8" ID power steering return hose.
The one on the left is my e34 pump and the one on the right is the e38 pump. The only difference between the two is the long bolt on the left that needs to be transferred to the one on the right. Its easy as pie. Apparently the way it mounts is the only difference. The flow is the same, the design is the same, everything is the same except for that one bolt.
IMG_20170212_141511089_zpstobzotor by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
Here it is up in the car.
IMG_20170212_141927379_zpswkh6hmce by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
And final placement of the oil cooler converted to power steering cooler.
IMG_20170212_160608172_zpsbuypjwgu by Paul Abbott, on Flickr
I have chirpping from the system on initial start up and use of the steering wheel. After 15 seconds though, its gone and it drives perfectly. The fluid level is right and I am reasonably sure it is bled. I wonder if there is a check valve somewhere in the system that is allowing the steering box or pump to not have fluid for a short time. Its good enough for the time being though. (EDIT: Appears my belt might be to blame so I will make sure its tensioned properly.)
Oh, popped on my original bumper so it doesn't look like hell.
The to do list:
- door lock actuators for drivers rear door and passenger front door
- interior painting grilles to match the dash
- get front right fender, new front and rear bumpers then think about paint if I can't save whats there
- cool wheels (really want style 32s)
- e36 Sport steering wheel and airbag
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