power steering m3

[m3f_bimmer_KEY_5a5a481a64]

HI,

I'm having promblems with my powersteering it's starting to make a nose when i move it at low speeds.

Dose anyone know how much it can cost for a new one or have suggestion on what i can do.

[m3f_KUpolo]

I would guess that the belt is just getting old. A new one shouldn't cost you very much. You probably should replace it before it breaks and you have to deal with the smell of burning rubber in your engine bay.

[m3f_bimmer_KEY_5a5a481a64]

Is the belt thAT your talking about the one that goes to all the pulleys?

[m3f_Angella_c036ec6b5f]

there are actually 2 belts down there, but you can't see the 2nd one with out looking really closely... it's behind the first, and shorter



I believe the longer one up front covers power steering, alternator and water pump, while the smaller one covers a/c. The longer one will run you $20-$30, the smaller one half that. If you are going to replace one, it's enough of a pain that you might as well replace them both.



I'm just offering info on the replacement - I haven't a clue about diagnosing that problem (but if the belts look bad, replace them - it's worth it for your sanity).

[m3f_romh_9db5ad5d95]

Actually. It could be that you have a leak on one of the power steering hoses. That's what my problem was. It was making that noise that you were describing at low cornering speeds. But when I refilled the fluid, the noise would go away for a while. Try checking the power steering level. I 've replace the belts twice already that kupolo is talking about. But not because of a power steering noise. Simply because they were starting to crack. More of a preventive thing. Labor is an hour for both belts (actually about 1/2 hour). Really simple job.

I never really asked too many details at the dealership about my leaking powers teering situation, because it was all covered with the CPO.

1998 M3.

[m3f_bimmer_KEY_5a5a481a64]

Hay BOYS whent to check out my promblem. And it's not the power stering it's my alternater the bearings on it are shot.

I'll will have to get a rebuilt. cost around 150$. I'll do it at the same time i install my koni shock.

LATER,