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Posted by Steve Nicholas on May 17, 2010, 9:33 pm, in reply to "Re: BMW 330i E46 - power steering noise/vibration"
Finally managed to get the car in today. Undertray off revealed loads of leaks from pipes so needs a new pressure pipe at least. I also flow-tested the pipe and liquid does not flow through it easily, indicating an internal restriction. I also removed the pump as there was quite a lot of end-float in the shaft. I dismantled it as that is quite easy to do. At least one of the vanes was found to be sticking in the rotor which would account for the pulsing of pressure causing the noise and vibration. So, it will get a new pump, pressure pipe and reservoir (as that has a non-replaceable filter in it). Nearly £500 at dealer prices! Guess the labour charge wont be much though! Thanks again everyone. Regards, Steve
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