I purchased the car (95 540i) last August and have slowly been work on it over the winter. I dont think I've even put 500 miles on it yet. Anyways, before I purchased the car I had a buyers inpection done at a BMW dealer. One of the things on the inspection was replacing the power steering hoses (the pressure hose, tank to pump hose and tank to cooler hose). I do have leaks. The leaks I can see are both hoses from the power steering canister are leaking. The smaller hose from the canister that runs a short ways is leaking from that attachment. Yes, I have checked the hose clamps and they are tight . I see what appears to be fluid that has runs all along the frame rail. My questions and advice I need are: Is this a repair I can do myself or is it best to take it to a shop? If I can do it myself how tuff is it. Has anyone done this that may have some hints? Not much info in the Bentley on the subject for the 540i. Any info and advice would be great and very helpful. Thanks in advance.
P.S. Sorry so wordy