Hi all I'm Rodd, I'm 41 (so show me a little less respect) and I'm an IT&S Engineer here in Spokane WA. I own a 84' 318i that I bought 3 years ago from the...
I am looking into a mechanical (non-powered) steering rack and would like to hear if anybody has one on their car. I can't seem to find the specs for it. Does...
What are you doing with your old one? is it bad? Mine leaks like theres no tomorrow, so im in need of a good rack. Let me know what you find on non-power...
My old one is OK, but I am considering freeing up some engine HP by reducing parasitic losses. I didn't buy it yet, I am waiting to see what the ratio is, as I...
my steering rack on my car started to leak and i couldnt afford to pay for a new one, so i just cut the belt and it works just fine for me, its not to hard to...
how did you plug the hose? also, how long has it been, I am interested to find out if there are any long term ill effects by doing this. also what did you fill...
I'm a proud owner of my 84 318i that I just love! It has 150,000 Km on it (yep about 75,000 miles for you Americans)! The only unfortunate part of owning this...
i didnt do anything to the system except cut the belt leading to the PS pump. my power steering hasnt worked since i got the car, so ive been running like this...
im very interested in one at the moment, of coarse he gets first priority since he asked for it first. but if that desnt come through id like for info....
WRT manual racks, I have a 84 318i that I race -- I drained the rack, and removed all of the PS components (heavy!). I removed the hose fittings, and just...
Sage Schreiner
jsage@...
Aug 2, 2002 5:27 pm
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Hey Mel -- We can chat about plugging you rack if you'd like. I've been happy with it. Manual racks increase the ratio to lock significantly, which is not ...
Sage Schreiner
jsage@...
Aug 2, 2002 5:31 pm
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Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Brad Tinsman,I'm a 33 y/o warehouse supervisor in Orange County, California. I recognize some of you from the E30...
Delphin Metallic is a great color. Have you seen the acual color? The paint on my car is so faded that its not even close, but if you look on the underside of...
I agree Delphin Metallic is a great color, that is why I am still considering that color. As for the "Rant Man" comment no offense, I find your late night...
FYI, I have a access to TIS (factory online service manual), ETK (parts catalog), hard copy of factory service manual, and Bentley manual for these cars. So if...
Hi! I'm Dave and I'm a alc....no wait, wrong group. I'm Dave and I have a '85 318i. I'm also 40 y/o and a medical technologist. Like Brad, I was just...
I have tinted windows as well, it really does cut down on heat. My A/C still has charge, so i may have it recharged if i can get the right hook-ups. There is...
Hi all, My 1985-318 is the Delphin Blue, a fantastic color that has managed to last all these years ! in 2000 I had minor fender bender work done on my old...
Dave, Nice to meet you and I'm also an alc..... you're right, wrong group. I have had VERY similar experiences with my E30. I bought it with 240,000 and it's...