The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 100 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Power steering pump Re: Power steering pump Re: Power steering pump Re: Power steering pump Re: Power steering pump Re: Power steering pump Re: Power steering pump [bmw] Power steering pump Oil Changes Re: Oil Changes Re: Oil Changes Re: Oil Changes Re: Oil Changes Re: Oil Changes
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:28:31 -0800 (PST) From: Mr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: Power steering pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Greetings all, I was wondering how involved it is to change the power steering pump on a 95 325i. I do have a Bentley but it is in Orange county and I am in San Diego for the week. Is this a relatively easy job or do I need any special tools or lift to do this? Im a back yard wrench and only have jack stands and the basic tools. Would there be anything else I should change while Im in the area? Ill be changing my serpentine just as preventive measures. Any advice is greatly appreciated! TIA! Manuel Paredes 95 325i 230K!!!! L.A. BMWCCA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:30:02 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Power steering pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Clean the crap out of the system, a failed pump usually fills the rack with trash. Gary Derian > Greetings all, > > I was wondering how involved it is to change the power > steering pump on a 95 325i. I do have a Bentley but > it is in Orange county and I am in San Diego for the > week. Is this a relatively easy job or do I need any > special tools or lift to do this? I'm a back yard > wrench and only have jack stands and the basic tools. > Would there be anything else I should change while I'm > in the area? I'll be changing my serpentine just as > preventive measures. Any advice is greatly > appreciated! TIA! > > Manuel Paredes > 95 325i 230K!!!! > L.A. BMWCCA ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:05:04 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Power steering pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> can't help with the pump, but you might as well change the PS reservoir while you have the systems open. Also check all pulleys while you have the main belt off. Good luck. Or you could just drive fast on the way home to keep the steering light enough 8^ D Marc Plante 1993 325i 230k SOLD 1997 M3/4 69k Vienna, VA > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Mr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] > Subject: [UUC] Power steering pump > Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:28:31 -0800 (PST) > > > Greetings all, > > I was wondering how involved it is to change the power > steering pump on a 95 325i. I do have a Bentley but > it is in Orange county and I am in San Diego for the > week. Is this a relatively easy job or do I need any > special tools or lift to do this? Im a back yard > wrench and only have jack stands and the basic tools. > Would there be anything else I should change while Im > in the area? Ill be changing my serpentine just as > preventive measures. Any advice is greatly > appreciated! TIA! > > Manuel Paredes > 95 325i 230K!!!! > L.A. BMWCCA > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:35:38 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Power steering pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Gang, I would also replace the PS resivoir since there is a built-in filter inside of it. And while we are on the subject.... what kind of fluid should you use in the PS system? Simple ATF Dextron-III (3). Or does Bmw use something a little more exotic? bye David 97 323i e36 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:50:55 -0500 From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Power steering pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Don't forget to file the flash off the ends of the nipples of your new resevior if you get one (to keep it from leaking...) -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" '70 240Z "Dusty" '97 Contour "Bambi" '03 325xi sport "Daisy" > I would also replace the PS resivoir since there is a built-in filter inside > of it. > > And while we are on the subject.... what kind of fluid should you use in > the PS system? Simple ATF Dextron-III (3). Or does Bmw use something a > little more exotic? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:22:27 -0800 From: Kazuto Okayasu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Power steering pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 02:35 PM 3/20/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Hi Gang, > >I would also replace the PS resivoir since there is a built-in filter inside >of it. > >And while we are on the subject.... what kind of fluid should you use in >the PS system? Simple ATF Dextron-III (3). Or does Bmw use >something a little >more exotic? I believe this varies between Dexron II/III and one of the Pentosin formulations depending on year/model. Both of mine happen to use ATF. Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:43:47 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Power steering pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Mon, March 20, 2006 2:35 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > And while we are on the subject.... what kind of fluid should you use in > the PS system? Simple ATF Dextron-III (3). Or does Bmw use something a > little > more exotic? Simple ATF (should be mentioned in your owner's manual :-)). Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:51:16 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: [bmw] Power steering pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Mon, March 20, 2006 10:29 am, bmw-digest said: > Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:28:31 -0800 (PST) > From: Mr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [bmw] Power steering pump > > Greetings all, > > I was wondering how involved it is to change the power > steering pump on a 95 325i. I do have a Bentley but > it is in Orange county and I am in San Diego for the > week. Is this a relatively easy job or do I need any > special tools or lift to do this? Im a back yard > wrench and only have jack stands and the basic tools. > Would there be anything else I should change while Im > in the area? Ill be changing my serpentine just as > preventive measures. Any advice is greatly > appreciated! TIA! It's fairly straight-forward, I just did this on the '98 M3. Jack stands for the front of the car are fine, no lift needed. I found that disconnecting the sway bar brackets from the front subframe made access a bit easier. Disconnect both hoses from the pump and let the fluid drain. There's 2 bolts for the pump at the front and a mounting bracket at the rear of the pump. If you are planning on re-using the pulley, loosen it's bolts BEFORE removing the belt - the tension of the belt will help hold everything in place making it easier to loosen the pulley bolts. Get new crush washers for the banjo bolts for the hoses into the pump (2 per bolt). Other than that, it's just a messy job :-) Good luck, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:51:16 -0600 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW" <[email protected]> Subject: Oil Changes Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Is it necessary to go to the dealer to get your oil changed? I have in the past, or is it ok to go to one of those places that do the point checking? I just wanted to run in, and run out. The guy that works on my car doesn't change oil. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Celisa '99 328is ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:48:35 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Oil Changes Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Celisa, There will be several contrasting opinions about this, but I would probably say that it is okay, AS LONG AS A FEW KEY POINTS ARE VERIFIED: 1) What sort of filter does your intended quick lube shop use? Is it a generic one or a factory/OEM brand? Most of the people here on the list would probably tend to lean toward the OEM Mahle brand of oil filters. See if they can get one if they don't use the car's OEM filter brand, or buy one yourself and bring it to them to use. 2) What sort of selection of oils do they have/use? Do they only have all standard oil or a choice of regular and synthetic? 3) What type (regular or synthetic) of oil and what weight oil is your car currently using? How can you ensure that they use the same? 4) Probably most important: what liability do they carry in the event they make a mistake? I have heard a few horror stories about the quick lube shops, and not just second hand. A coworker of mine had the oil changed in his 2003 Honda Accord about 4 or 5 months ago, and the lube shop must have not screwed the oil filter on tight enough, as he came out the next day to come in to the office and found a puddle of oil under his car. If he was none the wiser, he could have done serious damage to his car, and possibly been out for a new engine. Will the lube shop cover repairs to that extent for that sort of thing? Granted that is an extreme case, but obviously, you want to be sure you go to a reputable and quality shop. Determining what is reputable is pretty much up to you. Generally speaking, although there will be many exceptions, a well known lube shop like Jiffy Lube will probably do a good job, but that would most likely vary from location to location. See if you can find information from local enthusiasts about quality of lube shops in the area. HTH, Brian 95 M3 --- Celisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is it necessary to go to the dealer to get your oil > changed? I have in the > past, or is it ok to go to one of those places that > do the point checking? I > just wanted to run in, and run out. The guy that > works on my car doesn't > change oil. Thanks in advance. > > Best Regards, > Celisa > '99 328is __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:24:33 -0800 From: Mark Gold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Celisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Oil Changes Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Celisa, Many quick-lube places offer name brand synthetics at an additional charge. If the thought of going to the dealer for an oil change is not your first choice, and you're concerned about using a national chain like Jiffy Lube, I would try to locate a reputable independent shop and schedule an appointment to have the service done while you wait. I did that recently with a shop close to my house (Valley Motorwerks in Rancho Cordova, CA). I scheduled it for first thing in the morning and I was out in less than 30 minutes. Good Luck! Sincerely, Mark Gold Sacramento Valley Chapter BMWCCA [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 20-Mar-06, at 3:48 PM, Brian Ruiz wrote: > Celisa, > > There will be several contrasting opinions about this, > but I would probably say that it is okay, AS LONG AS A > FEW KEY POINTS ARE VERIFIED: > > 1) What sort of filter does your intended quick lube > shop use? Is it a generic one or a factory/OEM brand? > Most of the people here on the list would probably > tend to lean toward the OEM Mahle brand of oil > filters. See if they can get one if they don't use > the car's OEM filter brand, or buy one yourself and > bring it to them to use. > > 2) What sort of selection of oils do they have/use? > Do they only have all standard oil or a choice of > regular and synthetic? > > 3) What type (regular or synthetic) of oil and what > weight oil is your car currently using? How can you > ensure that they use the same? > > 4) Probably most important: what liability do they > carry in the event they make a mistake? I have heard > a few horror stories about the quick lube shops, and > not just second hand. A coworker of mine had the oil > changed in his 2003 Honda Accord about 4 or 5 months > ago, and the lube shop must have not screwed the oil > filter on tight enough, as he came out the next day to > come in to the office and found a puddle of oil under > his car. If he was none the wiser, he could have done > serious damage to his car, and possibly been out for a > new engine. Will the lube shop cover repairs to that > extent for that sort of thing? > > Granted that is an extreme case, but obviously, you > want to be sure you go to a reputable and quality > shop. Determining what is reputable is pretty much up > to you. Generally speaking, although there will be > many exceptions, a well known lube shop like Jiffy > Lube will probably do a good job, but that would most > likely vary from location to location. See if you can > find information from local enthusiasts about quality > of lube shops in the area. > > HTH, > Brian > 95 M3 > > > --- Celisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Is it necessary to go to the dealer to get your oil >> changed? I have in the >> past, or is it ok to go to one of those places that >> do the point checking? I >> just wanted to run in, and run out. The guy that >> works on my car doesn't >> change oil. Thanks in advance. >> >> Best Regards, >> Celisa >> '99 328is > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/ > [email protected] > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ____ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the > BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:10:40 -0600 From: "BMWBits" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Brian Ruiz'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'UUC Digest'" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Oil Changes Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> An often overlooked place to get oil changed is your local Walmart (go ahead and boo now ..then keep reading !) . I can buy my 5 qt containers of Mobil 1 in-store for under $25, carry my factory filter with it out the side door of Walmart into the auto-service area where one of the three women out there will install it and dispose of the old oil properly. They have two or three 'levels' of oil change service ..the highest of which is about $29.00 including their oil and filter and them inspecting all your fluid levels, hoses and belts etc . Taking your own stuff in takes around $10 off and as the workers know you care enough to bring a decent filter they put a little extra vigilance into their inspections . There's usually someone on Ebay selling groups of factory OEM filters (search your model number and the word filter) ...MANN, Mahle, Purolator ...so if you intend to keep the car through a period where you'll use them all (they tend to come in groups of 6 or 12 ) you can get them delivered to your door ...then do the Walmart waltz ... PS You should see those same ladies doing tire mounts ....dont armwrestle any of 'em !! This works here in south Tenn , your Walmart manager may have different rules and profit motives.. Bill Proud.36yrs messing with BMWs -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Ruiz Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 5:49 PM To: UUC Digest Subject: Re: [UUC] Oil Changes Celisa, There will be several contrasting opinions about this, but I would probably say that it is okay, AS LONG AS A FEW KEY POINTS ARE VERIFIED: 1) What sort of filter does your intended quick lube shop use? Is it a generic one or a factory/OEM brand? Most of the people here on the list would probably tend to lean toward the OEM Mahle brand of oil filters. See if they can get one if they don't use the car's OEM filter brand, or buy one yourself and bring it to them to use. 2) What sort of selection of oils do they have/use? Do they only have all standard oil or a choice of regular and synthetic? 3) What type (regular or synthetic) of oil and what weight oil is your car currently using? How can you ensure that they use the same? 4) Probably most important: what liability do they carry in the event they make a mistake? I have heard a few horror stories about the quick lube shops, and not just second hand. A coworker of mine had the oil changed in his 2003 Honda Accord about 4 or 5 months ago, and the lube shop must have not screwed the oil filter on tight enough, as he came out the next day to come in to the office and found a puddle of oil under his car. If he was none the wiser, he could have done serious damage to his car, and possibly been out for a new engine. Will the lube shop cover repairs to that extent for that sort of thing? Granted that is an extreme case, but obviously, you want to be sure you go to a reputable and quality shop. Determining what is reputable is pretty much up to you. Generally speaking, although there will be many exceptions, a well known lube shop like Jiffy Lube will probably do a good job, but that would most likely vary from location to location. See if you can find information from local enthusiasts about quality of lube shops in the area. HTH, Brian 95 M3 --- Celisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is it necessary to go to the dealer to get your oil > changed? I have in the > past, or is it ok to go to one of those places that > do the point checking? I > just wanted to run in, and run out. The guy that > works on my car doesn't > change oil. Thanks in advance. > > Best Regards, > Celisa > '99 328is __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ __ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.5/284 - Release Date: 3/17/06 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:00:19 -0800 From: Bob Sutterfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Oil Changes Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Celisa wrote: > Is it necessary to go to the dealer to get your oil changed? No. > or is it ok to go to one of those places that do the point checking? > I just wanted to run in, and run out. You mean a quicky lube or jiffy lube type place? You're better off avoiding that sort. > The guy that works on my car doesn't change oil. Check your chapter's newsletter, it's chock full of ads for independent BMW specialist shops offering services like this. They might bill themselves as a race shop but their bread and butter is mundane maintenance service. When you make the appointment, thank them for supporting BMW CCA with their ad, and inquire whether they offer a member discount. Most do. -- Bob Sutterfield '86 E30 325e bronzitbeige-met '91 E30 318iS alpinweiß '83 E21 320i opalgrün-met (RIP, parting out) '93 T4 EV MV Weekender Arktisches Weiß BMWCCA #169277 GGC/RMC ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:35:25 -0500 From: "Michael Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Oil Changes Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Or check the numerous replies people have sent you over the last couple years when you asked about a independent shop. I am sure one of them does oil changes. This is what the 3rd or 4th time you have asked in 3-4 years? Mike > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:bmwuucdigest- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Sutterfield > Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 7:00 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [UUC] Oil Changes > > Celisa wrote: > > Is it necessary to go to the dealer to get your oil changed? > > No. > > > or is it ok to go to one of those places that do the point checking? > > I just wanted to run in, and run out. > > You mean a quicky lube or jiffy lube type place? You're better off > avoiding > that sort. > > > The guy that works on my car doesn't change oil. > > Check your chapter's newsletter, it's chock full of ads for independent > BMW > specialist shops offering services like this. They might bill themselves > as > a race shop but their bread and butter is mundane maintenance service. > When > you make the appointment, thank them for supporting BMW CCA with their ad, > and inquire whether they offer a member discount. Most do. > -- > Bob Sutterfield > '86 E30 325e bronzitbeige-met > '91 E30 318iS alpinweiß > '83 E21 320i opalgrün-met (RIP, parting out) > '93 T4 EV MV Weekender Arktisches Weiß > BMWCCA #169277 GGC/RMC > > > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(14 messages) **********
