Isn't there supposed to be lubrication involved here? Anything that creeaks or squeeks needs greasing or oiling as far as I know. I'm curious now.Originally Posted by Jzza4
Makes a noise similiar to a door opening in a horror movie (or walking on an old floor). The noise is louder when turning the steering wheel to the left (makes the noise with small turns of the wheel). Had all control arms, pittman, and tie rods replaced.
Do I need to replace the steering box?
Isn't there supposed to be lubrication involved here? Anything that creeaks or squeeks needs greasing or oiling as far as I know. I'm curious now.Originally Posted by Jzza4
Power steering fluid full? Could be upper strut bearings or the spring pad. Its best to have an asistant turn the wheel while you listen and touch parts. Steering noises can almost always be felt with your fingers.
Did you buy quality control arms? I have seen new ball joints make noise with cheap parts before, pretty rare, but it does happen.
Sway bar links made a similar noise in my E28.
Paul Shovestul
Originally Posted by Jzza4
.....Got to keep the loonies on the paath.
Parts replaced with oem except for the 750 bushing/control arms from bma.com (if that matters).
Do they need to be relubed?
I 2nd Bellicose's opinion, my sways which I've been meaning to replace give me a similar noise.
Current
2008 M5 6 Spd
2000 Z3 2.8 5 Spd MSport
2012 X5 35d Sport
1995 540i 6 Spd
1992 535i 5 Spd
Former
1995 530iA
1986 635CSI 5 Spd
2011 X3 2.8 MSport
no they dont need lube, did it make the noise before it was all replaced?Originally Posted by Jzza4
95 E34 530I V2.37
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It made the noise prior to replacing the steering components. It seems to be getting louder over time. It also made the noise prior to getting 18" rims.
The pittman arm was not replaced (the idler arm was). Could that be the problem?
One more question. The rear vibrates a lot, especially during acceleration. Sway bar links and bushings replaced. Should I replace the subframe mounts (bushings)? I also read a post a few days ago in regards to the delrin inserts which said not to use them, is this true?
Thanks for everyone's assistance. Fix these problems and it truely is a new '95 525i (cause everything else has been replaced)!
could be anything, you really should have the whole car inspected...sounds to me you have several issues and they all need to be fixed, not guessing and replacing parts.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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My guess is strut mounts.