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Thread: Anything else I should do while the alternator is out:

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    Default Anything else I should do while the alternator is out:

    Been reading posts recently about suspected oil leaks that turn out to be PS leaks. I experienced the exact same problem.

    My driver's-side engine mount is soaked with PS fluid. I originally thought it was an oil leak where the oil cannister lines enter the block, and I ordered the replacement hoses from BMA without doing more research (bummer). I may replace the oil cannister hoses anyway since I have them.

    Anything else I should do while I'm in there and the alternator is removed?

    So far, I'm going to do the following:

    1) replace leaking PS hose (32-41-1-141-554 as far as I can tell) possibly others....
    2) replace engine mounts
    3) replace PS filter/o-ring (34-51-1-459-666/34-51-1-159-421)
    4) replace PS fluid (anyone know the system capacity?)
    5) maybe replace oil cannister lines that I already have in hand - suggestions?

    Anything else?

    My car has ASC+T, which I think affects system capacity? Anyone know for sure?

    ANy and all suggestions appreciated.
    Beachcomber
    1994 530ia (4/93)
    1997 540ia (7/96)

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    You may want to inspect/replace brushes on voltage regulator while it's easily accessible.

    Paul Shovestul




    Quote Originally Posted by Beachcomber
    Been reading posts recently about suspected oil leaks that turn out to be PS leaks. I experienced the exact same problem.

    My driver's-side engine mount is soaked with PS fluid. I originally thought it was an oil leak where the oil cannister lines enter the block, and I ordered the replacement hoses from BMA without doing more research (bummer). I may replace the oil cannister hoses anyway since I have them.

    Anything else I should do while I'm in there and the alternator is removed?

    So far, I'm going to do the following:

    1) replace leaking PS hose (32-41-1-141-554 as far as I can tell) possibly others....
    2) replace engine mounts
    3) replace PS filter/o-ring (34-51-1-459-666/34-51-1-159-421)
    4) replace PS fluid (anyone know the system capacity?)
    5) maybe replace oil cannister lines that I already have in hand - suggestions?

    Anything else?

    My car has ASC+T, which I think affects system capacity? Anyone know for sure?

    ANy and all suggestions appreciated.
    .....Got to keep the loonies on the paath.

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