Power steering HELP!!

[ApexGoblin]

i just purchased a 91 318is slicktop and the power steering is having an issue. the steering still works fine its just the power steering is really really light, almost no resistance, i could turn the wheel with my pinky! what do you think is the problem? do i need a new rack altogether? seller seemed to think it was a "slip ring"? and another member said it was just a really "assisted" rack? thoughts? is there an easy way to fix this?


Thanks in advance for all your help!
APEX

[jlevie]

That doesn't sound abnormal to me.

[Balleristic31]

I had the same problem in my 318. The rack it had was way over boosted. I swapped out for a new (rebuilt) rack and it was worlds better.

[ApexGoblin]

hmmm alright well i mean if im going to swap the rack, i might as well upgrade to the e36 rack etc..... sigh more money to spend :P but i will love it