RE: '84 318i power steering

["John Coffin" <coffin@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I did get some power assist but the moaning was a bother.  I fixed the leaks
once (a major pain) and I now started seeing one drop a week.  The fluid
level was fine.  I think I'll remove the pump and reservoir this weekend.

Thanks
John

>
> john sez
> >The power steering pump on my '84 318i was making a lot of noise when
> >turning the steering wheel and not providing much power assist.
> I removed
> >the belt to the pump and the effort on the steering is still
> slight.  Was I
> >getting any power assist?  Anyways, am I harming the steering
> rack?  Can I
> >remove the pump from the engine and plug off the banjo joints on the
> >steering rack?
> >
>

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