m325i 709 Report post Posted March 23, 2004 My PS pump is making horibl;e noises. I'm pretty sure its leaking. When i got it serviced the guy topped it up and it was sweet for a month or two. My question is what fluid do I use? AT fluid or is there special stuff? Also where exactely is the bit to put it in. I dont wanna put PS fluid in my brakes! Oh e30 325i (m20) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted March 23, 2004 Once it starts leaking, it is replacement time, and the PS pump making a groaning noise at full lock is a good indication of this. To get a replacement reconditioned rack installed you are looking at around $700 - $1000 (depending on the condition of your existing one). To top up the reservior, top up the dark brown reservior (you can't miss it, it is the only one that is dark brown). Also you will want to fill it with Automatic Transmission Fluid (it is red in colour and you should be able to get it from any decent garage). There is a dipstick built into the lid of the reservior, do you can use that to make sure you have it at the right level. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted March 23, 2004 Cheers. Yes i was aware that it is replacement time. But for $700 i think ill wait as long as posible. Whats the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted March 25, 2004 all better. for now at least.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skubez 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2004 Once it starts leaking, it is replacement time, and the PS pump making a groaning noise at full lock is a good indication of this. To get a replacement reconditioned rack installed you are looking at around $700 - $1000 (depending on the condition of your existing one). To top up the reservior, top up the dark brown reservior (you can't miss it, it is the only one that is dark brown). Also you will want to fill it with Automatic Transmission Fluid (it is red in colour and you should be able to get it from any decent garage). There is a dipstick built into the lid of the reservior, do you can use that to make sure you have it at the right level. Cheers Where can you get this done? If the car didn't already have power steering, would they need to do much in addition to replacing the rack and pump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
