My PS has decided to leak right after I got 18+ in of snow. The leak is bad, but I have not been under the car to find the leak location. Since it is too cold to work on the car, can I remove the belt to the PS pump without deleting the system temporarily? Some users suggested that it was not a good idea because the pressure inside the rack can be built up over time. Other users said no problem. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
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Remove the belt for now if you need to, you will be fine. -
Should be fine since the rack isn't lubricated by the fluid. I ran for months with the belt off.'87 325is - Schwarz/SchwarzComment
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could be something as simple as the ps hose got pushed by the snow and it might need to be tightened, maybe with new thrust washers?
if you atr thinking of taking off the belt, cant you just shovel a clean area and jack it up?'...rolling balls, i'm elated, i'm going dumb now; drinking liquor i'm faded and having fun now; loaded gun and tripping with everyone around; keep me stuck in the sky, i never wanna come down...'...kaboshOriginally posted by der affeComment
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Don't worry about any pressure building up in the systemComment
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Well, I went under the car tonight and found that the infamous BMW hose clamps were all loose. I put a couple new clamps on and, hopefully, no more leaks.
Thanks everyone.Comment
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Solved - Leaking power steering
The leaks had stopped after replacing/tightening all the clamps.Originally posted by dnguyen1963 View PostComment
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