Recent content by TIMMOS29

Perso I wouldnt touch it unless it is leaking....

So, I had slight sticky steering when driving at motorway speeds, so I decided to try and fix it without getting a slipped disc. First, I lubricated the UJ steering joints. When I took the header off, I noticed they were very stiff to manipulate. I used a proprietary silicon spray in situ to...

best wheel package available on any BMW imho

Right update, got no idea if its what ive done but here goes. I got the car out started it up and went full lock to lock 4 times then centred i then sprayed on the u joints on the steering shaft some silicone spray and redid the lock lock, resprayed and too it for a drive. I was unbelievably...

Nothing at the moment as need to drive it saturday when its a bit warmer. Im going to order a hex spanner tonight.

Thats a good call

Ive got some 6 pan sockets or do you reckon this is a 5 pan?

Would i have to take the panel off right under this piece aswell?

Does this look the right bolt to undo ie the green marked one?

Or take the whole steering assembly out and put in freezer, then reinstall when you need to drive.

So sitting in the car seat, i tap on th Great I did also think of redirecting the floor vent with a small hose pipe towards the casing dont know what u think

Do you try the ring turn?

Hi guys Getting ready for the summer months and not sure if its in my head though but i think my 2006 E85 may have sticky steering. Having read on other sites i thought after 06 /2006 they had a revised steering worm gear....mine is build date 09/2006. Any input would be great Thanks

Ill ask my mate Mr GPT