Subject: Power Steering confusion...HELP!!!! Author: wilk187 : member since February, 2008 : 114 posts Posted on: 2008-07-17 18:57:38

Ok, so i just put a new alternator in Tuesday..no sweat, started right up...I also replaced (as you probably read in a recent thread) the 24mm banjo bolt that runs through the "reservior to p/s pump line)..I just installed the new bolt & washers...There's still a leak at the sealing surface to the pupm! And my power steering hasn't kicked back in (it groans when i turn the wheel)...It only ran 20 seconds low on fluid and i never turned the wheel...any ideas gents? do i need locktite on this stupid banjo bolt??? I havn't left the house (other than work) in 5 days! i'm going crazy!!!


2001 740IL Sport. 125k. Born on 4/2000. 16:9 nav. JL Audio Amp. Kicker sub. Clear corners. Heon Xenon-match fogs.

• Power Steering confusion...HELP!!!! - wilk187 2008-07-17 18:57:38 (81 views)
  • That's a low pressure connection. Are you sure its leaking at the conection? - zapperjoe 2008-07-19 20:15:56 (17 views)
  • The Hose Bolts on the pump have to be really tight ... - David 2008-07-19 20:15:26 (25 views)
  • You may have air in gearbox. Turn left and right at least 20 times. Preferably - zapperjoe 2008-07-19 20:12:23 (18 views)
  • Are you sure the leak isn't from where the rubber hose is crimped to the - stritarja 2008-07-19 08:39:37 (24 views)
    • Mine was leaking from INSDE the heatshield then run down to the PS. (nt) - bmw635 2008-07-19 19:03:03 (17 views)
  • link to previous thread please - thesteve 2008-07-18 12:38:02 (25 views)