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[Shackeng]

Rebuilt pump ordered for approximately a third of the car's value at £120. As I will flush the system before fitting the new pump I came across this http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/power_steering_flush, which is interesting. I have previously changed the fluid as I had to remove a damage pipe, but I had not considered regular flushes.

[omega2018]

did you get any warning signs?

i think my pump is on the way out - fluid won't stay clean, apparently it is a pattern pump. two or three times now i have had very stiff steering on startup, even with some revs.  problem went within a minute and seemed to improve after a few fluid flushes. 

i hadn't appreciated pump failure is a show stopper, has assumed i could still steer, just it would be a lot stiffer.  another thing to worry about being stranded with.

[Shackeng]

did you get any warning signs?

i think my pump is on the way out - fluid won't stay clean, apparently it is a pattern pump. two or three times now i have had very stiff steering on startup, even with some revs.  problem went within a minute and seemed to improve after a few fluid flushes. 

i hadn't appreciated pump failure is a show stopper, has assumed i could still steer, just it would be a lot stiffer.  another thing to worry about being stranded with.

None at all, parked up, fine, 1 hour later started up, steering almost solid!

[Seth]

Indeed, and up until Kevins post, I was feeling very stupid, as I had never thought the pump was electrically assisted in some way. (It may still be). I'm hoping Seth might tell me, I think he still has his TD.

Got a spare pump here, though can't see any electrickery on it, Chris

Although our TD's now in semi-retirement, you're welcome to a lend. For elimination purposes, if you wish

[Shackeng]

New one on order Byron, thanks anyway.

[Shackeng]

For interest, the 'rebuilt' pump i bought from Steering Specialists e-Bay for £120, I was advised by the supplier these are new OE pumps bought as surplus stock from GM.

[omega2018]

just wondering if the new pump fixed this in the end.  if so is the oof conclusion that a pump failure will always/sometimes result in total immobilisation of the car? 

useful to know - i had always assumed before it would just be like switching the engine off while moving - still steering and braking but both much stiffer. might be worth carrying a spare pump.

[05omegav6]

just wondering if the new pump fixed this in the end.  if so is the oof conclusion that a pump failure will always/sometimes result in total immobilisation of the car? 

useful to know - i had always assumed before it would just be like switching the engine off while moving - still steering and braking but both much stiffer. might be worth carrying a spare pump.

TD pumps are different to the rest of the range iirc...

[Cornelius123]

There are a few pumps online.

[Marks DTM Calib]

just wondering if the new pump fixed this in the end.  if so is the oof conclusion that a pump failure will always/sometimes result in total immobilisation of the car? 

useful to know - i had always assumed before it would just be like switching the engine off while moving - still steering and braking but both much stiffer. might be worth carrying a spare pump.

Steering gets heavy and brakes require more press.

Its dependent on how able you are, I have driven a towed Omega on three occasions with no engine running fro 100 miles or so each time and its quite doable.

[Andy B]

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Its dependent on how able you are, I have driven a towed Omega on three occasions with no engine running fro 100 miles or so each time and its quite doable.

but you'd prefer not to 

[Andy H]

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Its dependent on how able you are, I have driven a towed Omega on three occasions with no engine running fro 100 miles or so each time and its quite doable.

but you'd prefer not to 

I had a 15 mile tow behind an AA van on a rigid bar.
OK on the open road but I thought the steering shaft was going to snap at T junctions and tight corners.

[Andy B]

.... I had a 15 mile tow behind an AA van on a rigid bar.
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and it makes it evem more difficult when you can't see up the road because of the van

[robson]

I had one of those I think they should be banned.steering is very difficult and I wonder what damage it does to the towed car.

[05omegav6]

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Its dependent on how able you are, I have driven a towed Omega on three occasions with no engine running fro 100 miles or so each time and its quite doable.

but you'd prefer not to 

I had a 15 mile tow behind an AA van on a rigid bar.
OK on the open road but I thought the steering shaft was going to snap at T junctions and tight corners.

Done that... Fortunately as a result of clutch failure.  I still had brakes and steering, which the AA chap hadn't allowed for braking at roundabouts

Trying to brake gently when the towing (ie 4ft in front) vehicle brakes hard (whilst compensating for the car on the tow bar) for roundabouts

I would count to five when he braked and then brake gently... Redefined ripping the arse out of summat poor sod didn't know what to do