Power steering high pressure hose etc

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Southwestz4

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Does anyone have a high pressure power steering hose , part number 32416764728.
I am collecting bits to do a hydraulic steering conversion on my M54 e85, I have a rack and pump so far.
Any other bits would be useful too :thumbsup:
Thanks
 
I did this conversion a few years ago. This is not something I would do again. https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=118282&hilit=HYDRAULIC+STEERINGThe parts can be picked up second-hand quite cheaply. Here is a link for the info.
 
Ok thanks , I have looked around for the h/p pipe to no avail. I am fitting the more reliable lf30 pump so as far as I can make out it is the only pipe that will do the job ?
Can I ask why you would not do it again ...not enough of an improvement or just a pain to do ?
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285212719451?epid=1909359502&hash=item426800b95b:g:yQkAAOSwS2xhN0ZW&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwF1Kd16UL1mQ9yFbgmojAQdS6owN%2Br6Oxj2Vx3sD2xI1i41%2BJSMCgx2HrVzRmkxDaDNvNEpDaAamcpDnZfnTFavi2eObyrOJwEEmZX%2FqKAcUeRvmjFSw8skxQ3kp9TxB8RdSTa1y%2FiibpwYP%2FVChQdtVtT62Ud1BOUd5xRLy9UyItpq3BBl8nELPhTPYinLDAZDmMLqPAagKbgglsuqolp9PPE%2FM3Pt%2FLgCBOE3fkaXwXT%2B4pYeRJTx6GklmtcjUdg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8SXiar2YQ
 
It was straightforward to do as all the mounting points were present for the extra parts although the Z4M intermediate shaft was difficult to source. When the electrics failed a new upper steering column at £2500 was the only solution. Now it can be overhauled for £300. The steering was much more direct and responsive but fuel consumption fell. You also have to remove the electric motor. I now have a different car and should the problem happen again I will just get the existing column repaired. The car I converted, however, covered over 50000 miles before it was written off.
 
Rockhopper said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285212719451?epid=1909359502&hash=item426800b95b:g:yQkAAOSwS2xhN0ZW&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwF1Kd16UL1mQ9yFbgmojAQdS6owN%2Br6Oxj2Vx3sD2xI1i41%2BJSMCgx2HrVzRmkxDaDNvNEpDaAamcpDnZfnTFavi2eObyrOJwEEmZX%2FqKAcUeRvmjFSw8skxQ3kp9TxB8RdSTa1y%2FiibpwYP%2FVChQdtVtT62Ud1BOUd5xRLy9UyItpq3BBl8nELPhTPYinLDAZDmMLqPAagKbgglsuqolp9PPE%2FM3Pt%2FLgCBOE3fkaXwXT%2B4pYeRJTx6GklmtcjUdg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8SXiar2YQ
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Thanks rockhopper ...have that in my watch list...was hoping to save a bit of money by finding a used one :D
 
raymond.harper said:
It was straightforward to do as all the mounting points were present for the extra parts although the Z4M intermediate shaft was difficult to source. When the electrics failed a new upper steering column at £2500 was the only solution. Now it can be overhauled for £300. The steering was much more direct and responsive but fuel consumption fell. You also have to remove the electric motor. I now have a different car and should the problem happen again I will just get the existing column repaired. The car I converted, however, covered over 50000 miles before it was written off.
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I had sticky steering and had the column refurbed at bba-reman but now I have a loose front end above 60mph and you can feel the eps constantly trying to correct...every bush has been changed on the front along with lower arms, struts/mounts/springs. I have also done the rear trailing arm bushes.
Also have tried to dial it out by adjustment on the motor ring to no avail :headbang:
 
If you search Facebook marketplace you can come up with items such as this. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1248376562708173/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A348c3ebd-dfea-4e35-927f-170ccfa7f3a2 Also, in the BMW world there is a bit of debate about the merits of the LF20 over the LF30 https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/huge-mistake-installed-luk-lf30-power-steering-pump.931035/
 
raymond.harper said:
If you search Facebook marketplace you can come up with items such as this. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1248376562708173/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A348c3ebd-dfea-4e35-927f-170ccfa7f3a2 Also, in the BMW world there is a bit of debate about the merits of the LF20 over the LF30 https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/huge-mistake-installed-luk-lf30-power-steering-pump.931035/
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Ok thanks ...maybe a new Lf20 is the way to go ....I wonder what pump is on a Z4m ?
 
Southwestz4 said:
raymond.harper said:
If you search Facebook marketplace you can come up with items such as this. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1248376562708173/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A348c3ebd-dfea-4e35-927f-170ccfa7f3a2 Also, in the BMW world there is a bit of debate about the merits of the LF20 over the LF30 https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/huge-mistake-installed-luk-lf30-power-steering-pump.931035/
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Ok thanks ...maybe a new Lf20 is the way to go ....I wonder what pump is on a Z4m ?
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I have given up on Fb marketplace, nobody seems to get back to you !
1 have a purple tag rack and a Lf30 pump at the moment
 
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