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Thread: Puddle + power steering = No Power steering

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    Default Puddle + power steering = No Power steering

    Any suggestions as to the cause of this? Belt slipping when wet?

    1990 535im 421,000 miles, 1987 325is, 1989 325is, 1990 m3, 1991 318is, 2001 X5 3.0

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    Any noise?

    Cracked/ing pipe leaking?
    Cracked pump housing
    Cracked reservoir?

    If it's a small puddle and you still have fluid level, maybe there's a blockage/failure causing extreme pressure.

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    I should have said WATER puddle as in rain. No leaking power steering fluid is present.

    1990 535im 421,000 miles, 1987 325is, 1989 325is, 1990 m3, 1991 318is, 2001 X5 3.0

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    Is the belt tight?
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    I'll be checking belt tension and belt condition and a oil-leaking bolt on the front of the motor right after I change a thermostat housing, o-ring and bleeder on an e30. I'll report my findings.

    1990 535im 421,000 miles, 1987 325is, 1989 325is, 1990 m3, 1991 318is, 2001 X5 3.0

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