Leaking power steering fluid.

[leo95se]

I used the home made kit and it leaked. It also seemed to build up additional pressure since there wasn't anywhere for the fluid to go. Back to a rag. Works like a charm.

[r1762]

Originally Posted by kaiv

Well here's what I did.

Parts:

* Rear brake fluid reservoir from the BMW F650GS PN# 34 21 7 706 055
* 2 feet of vaccum line (Napa)
* 90° fitting is a 5/32" elbow connector PN#9873 (Napa)
* 1 M6 bolt (+ M6 washer)

Total cost: less than $40.







Notice the logo on the cap? Yup, Brembo!

Also notice the nipple on the cap is angled so it fits perfectly bolted to the ground bolt thingy on the side of the engine bay without bending the line.

I used a little under 2 feet of line just so I can unscrew/screw the cap without disconnecting anything.

I'll find out next weekend if this setup works as expected.

Thank you for the part numbers and sharing. I needed this after coming from the track and saw all the fluid splashed for the first time.

[jolette]

This is my setup.

[stubble88]

i read through this, maybe I missed it
but
Do the 2013 M3's have this issue?
thanks

[d0o0fy]

Originally Posted by stubble88

i read through this, maybe I missed it
but
Do the 2013 M3's have this issue?
thanks

Yes it does. The reservoir and cap are still the same design and allow for the power steering fluid to spill. I'm having the issue on my 2013 and will go with kaiv's solution as soon as I receive all the parts.

[Longbow64]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

#1 is what's needed. M3 still uses old style, all other current production models use the revised reservoir.

There is an adapter that is needed for the bottom nozzle since it is slightly larger (about 1 size) than the M3 hose. This can be purchased at any auto parts store.

Tom,

Just want to make sure I get the right adapter so I don't get stuck at the house with a car that can't go anywhere. Can you list the specific adapter or sizes. Thanks.

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by jolette

This is my setup.

I did this as well.

My last run at Fontana I found PS fluid in the little reservoir....it worked!

[jvitas]

I tried the PS reservoir from the 1M in my E92 M3 track car and it doesn't work much better than the M3 reservoir. Still looking for a better solution.

[M3runner]

If your willing to spend some money for an easy fix-
http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...ring-reservoir

[bkrM3]

Originally Posted by E90M3velocity

If your willing to spend some money for an easy fix-
http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...ring-reservoir

SIX HUNDRED and SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS!??

Are they got damn joking?

[OC3]

Originally Posted by bkrM3

SIX HUNDRED and SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS!??

Are they got damn joking?

^


I have the following on my car and it works great. Cost me only a few Hamilton's.

Originally Posted by kaiv

Well here's what I did.

Parts:

* Rear brake fluid reservoir from the BMW F650GS PN# 34 21 7 706 055
* 2 feet of vaccum line (Napa)
* 90° fitting is a 5/32" elbow connector PN#9873 (Napa)
* 1 M6 bolt (+ M6 washer)

Total cost: less than $40.







Notice the logo on the cap? Yup, Brembo!

Also notice the nipple on the cap is angled so it fits perfectly bolted to the ground bolt thingy on the side of the engine bay without bending the line.

I used a little under 2 feet of line just so I can unscrew/screw the cap without disconnecting anything.

I'll find out next weekend if this setup works as expected.

[bkrM3]

Originally Posted by OC3

^


I have the following on my car and it works great. Cost me only a few Hamilton's.

Yeah, I've considered doing that but one of our local dealers does our tech forms for free. Every few events I have them check & top off the reservoir. Given those circumstances, the black sweatband ziptie approach has been adequate.

I'd love that reservoir extension piece - but jesus tapdancing christ, six hundred sixty freaking dollars? Like.....WHY?

[OC3]

Originally Posted by bkrM3

Yeah, I've considered doing that but one of our local dealers does our tech forms for free. Every few events I have them check & top off the reservoir. Given those circumstances, the black sweatband ziptie approach has been adequate.

I'd love that reservoir extension piece - but jesus tapdancing christ, six hundred sixty freaking dollars? Like.....WHY?

Ya, used sweatband/rag with zip ties for a couple years and those r fine too.

As for 660, cuz 660 is like 6.60 for ballers? Similar to spending over a grand for those thin side view GTS mirrors...

[bkrM3]

Originally Posted by OC3

Ya, used sweatband/rag with zip ties for a couple years and those r fine too.

As for 660, cuz 660 is like 6.60 for ballers? Similar to spending over a grand for those thin side view GTS mirrors...

One thing I never get used to is the M-tax, which takes the BMW tax and cranks it up to 11. It's the cross we must all bear.

[MasterP]

Black Wristbands 2 for $5.99 @ Academy. I go through one a season. Good enough for me.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by TrakBch

Black Wristbands 2 for $5.99 @ Academy. I go through one a season. Good enough for me.

I find that mine is saturated after one track event... I replace it each time. My thinking is that a fluid saturated sweat band is not the best thing to have hanging around my hot engine compartment.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by surlynkid

Like I said earlier, the right way is the BMW Motorsports GT4 Power Steering Cooler. No leaks......

where could one of these be purchased? i'm not finding it online.

[surlynkid]

Atlanta BMW parts Dept.

[SYT_Shadow]

I got the BW reservoir. Under 200.

[pstockley]

Anyone tried this

http://store.bimmerworld.com/bimmerw...oir-p2245.aspx

[///S65]

was thinking about getting that but someone said it doesn't have a filter inside like the OEM one. Have you encountered any issue with this setup?

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I got the BW reservoir. Under 200.

[surlynkid]

I had an M6 bolt laying around to do this but it was the wrong pitch. What is the correct thread pitch?

Got it. M6x1.0 which is what I had. I just had to chase the threads with a tap first to clean out funk.