Since it's intermittent and goes away when warm, I suspect the relief valve in the pump is sticking. You can tee a gage (2000 psi?) in pump discharge line to check or install a used pump. I've experienced this in my '83 533i w/o R&P steering in cold weather but it only lasted a second or two after starting.
Paul Shovestul

Originally Posted by
tonyvt328is
I was hoping you 5 series drivers might help me with a steering problem Im having with my 98 E36.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
See info here
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=30202
Thanks
Tony
98 328is/sport, 5spd, M3 duals 98k miles
.....Got to keep the loonies on the paath.