BMW Steering

1972 Bavaria Steering Pump

The power steering pump on my 1972 Bavaria would complain loudly when the car was cold, if the fluid reservoir was not completely full, and on other occasions. Then, the noise became worse, the reservoir no longer worked, and steering, especially at lower rpm’s, actually became harder.
A trip to the dealer resulted in a recommendation [...]

Six Cylinder BMW 2002 Power Steering Hose Replacement

A factory replacement for the high pressure power steering hose costs about $65. It is possible to make a perfectly serviceable replacement by salvaging the two attaching ends of the defective hose. These are threaded into the compression fitting at each end of the hose and can be unscrewed. A little grinding will permit them [...]

BMW Power Steering Modification

The 1972 Bavaria and earlier six-cylinder models had the power steering pump belt takeoff on the water pump. This situation puts a great lateral load on the water pump shaft bushing which in conjunction with the alternator belt load leads to an early failure of the water pump. Wishing to avoid this, I moved the [...]

BMW Power Steering Filter

Every 40K miles or so, you should replace the power steering filter, which is on the inside edge of the bowl where the fluid level is checked. Cost is about $5.
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Power Steering Reservoir Hose Maintenance

If your 6 cylinder has or has had a messy battery, you should check the condition of the hose leading from the power steering fluid reservoir to the pump. This cotton-braided hose is highly susceptible to deterioration.
If you’re in need of a replacement, obtain about 18″ of Gates 10 LOR (or equivalent) 5/8″ ID Hose [...]