E30 Steering Rack

[ThreeOneEight 0]

Hey guys,

My E30 318i failed a WOF this morning because the rack is leaking PS fluid, and also the high pressure hose is leaking. The tester recommended having the rack reconditioned, which he said could cost $800+. Most second hand racks don't come with any warranty, but the cost is a fair bit less all up. The car has done over 200,000km and whilst I'm not planning to sell it any time soon, I'd like it to remain a reliable daily driver.

My other thought was converting the car to manual steering (my old E30 had no PS, and I don't mind it at all). A manual rack costs about the same, but is there an extra cost removing all the PS paraphernalia? Your experiences would be appreciated

Thanks,

Will

[APT 179]

Buy my manual rack $100 dont think there is any extra costs

[Silver Fox 43]

Just make sure you get all the bits for the manual rack, including the piece that connects to the steering shaft, it's longer than an auto one.

Easy conversion, no other bits to change.

[APT 179]

If its the Knuckle i have that aswell.

[ThreeOneEight 0]

Thanks, I'm quite keen to go ahead with a non-PS conversion, so if someone can confirm that you've got (or someone else has) the piece that connects to the steering shaft, then I'm keen for the go ahead?

I assume the rack is in good condition with no play in it, APT?

[APT 179]

Yup its sweet, was from my dads car that has been converted to P/S now.