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I recently bought a 98 318ti with 82000 miles on it, and have noticed when turning left, it makes a grinding noise, and will do so for a few seconds afterwards. This only happens when im turning left. I cant figure out the problem. Is this common? Ive had power steering problems with every bmw ive had. I hope the 318ti doesnt have the same |  |  | | 03-19-2005, 02:17 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
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| | | | | 03-21-2005, 08:19 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: madison, WI Posts: 402 |
mine used to do that under hard steering and then I flushed it and topped it off with new fluid and i havent had any probloms since. __________________ Mods: clear turn signals, Silverstar headlight bulbs, k&N custom CAI, removed A/C, lightened crank pulley, painted brakes, custom clutch stop, custom strut bar, x-brace, custom solid tranny mounts, Memphis sound system, Sachs sport clutch, B&M short shifter, lightened flywheel, redline MTL ....
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http://members.cardomain.com/mghockey | | | | | 03-23-2005, 06:15 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 225 |
I have the exact same problem and still haven't figured out what it is. My steering fluid is leaking though. I will take a look at it this weekend. by the way, did anyone change the fluid? how hard it is to drain the system? __________________
Love my ti | | | | | 03-24-2005, 07:03 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Colyumbia S.C. Posts: 101 |
change the reservior also it has a filter inside it. it list for @$38at the dealer. At that price it is to cheap not to. | | | | | 03-25-2005, 03:16 AM | #6 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scott AFB Posts: 41 |
i got a power steering flush, and it turns smoother, but the noise is still there. i guess im going to change the resevoir now. the lines are leaking from it anyway. is this a simple procedure for a not so good mechanic, or something id want to take to a mechanic who knows what hes doing? | | | | |
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