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logan2z
03-06-2009, 08:25 PM
I recently bought a '98 328is and the PPI revealed that the power steering hoses were leaking - not a full on gush, but something that needed to be repaired sooner rather than later. The indy BMW shop that did the PPI estimated about $400 to do the repair, but I wondered what others considered to be a reasonable price for this sort of thing. Yes, I know I could probably DIY this, but I'm not much of a DIYer and don't really have the time to get up to speed on this before I'd like to get it fixed.
WTFGERMAN
03-06-2009, 08:34 PM
Buy the hoses from pelicanparts.com and shoot me a pm im located in vacaville and will do that for $100, if you need references just ask around in the CA section.
Jakino
03-06-2009, 11:33 PM
I recently bought a '98 328is and the PPI revealed that the power steering hoses were leaking - not a full on gush, but something that needed to be repaired sooner rather than later. The indy BMW shop that did the PPI estimated about $400 to do the repair, but I wondered what others considered to be a reasonable price for this sort of thing. Yes, I know I could probably DIY this, but I'm not much of a DIYer and don't really have the time to get up to speed on this before I'd like to get it fixed.

were r u located? an what hoses from the rez to the pump or rack or cooler?
logan2z
03-07-2009, 04:58 PM
were r u located? an what hoses from the rez to the pump or rack or cooler?

All three hoses appear to be leaking.
bimmerman318
03-07-2009, 05:07 PM
hoses should be $20-30 each so if you DIY you will save around $350 also try autohausaz.com it should be cheaper then pelicanparts.com
logan2z
03-07-2009, 05:47 PM
3 Hoses? there should be only two coming out of the reservuor and its really easy to replace.

I'm certainly no expert, but I thought there were two out of the reservoir and one from the pump to the steering rack? That last one seems to be the pricey one at $200 (!) from pelicanparts.com for 'Genuine BMW' or $85 for a Codan hose.
SiGmA
03-07-2009, 08:55 PM
Three hoses:
1: Res to pump
2: Pump to rack
3: Rack to cooler to res

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=4x3so42mc2smug3olkd3ghuu&makeid=800003@BMW&modelid=1011878@325IS&year=1993&cid=26@Steering%20System&gid=7318@Power%20Steering%20Hose
logan2z
03-08-2009, 12:36 AM
Three hoses:
1: Res to pump
2: Pump to rack
3: Rack to cooler to res

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=4x3so42mc2smug3olkd3ghuu&makeid=800003@BMW&modelid=1011878@325IS&year=1993&cid=26@Steering%20System&gid=7318@Power%20Steering%20Hose

Right, that's what I thought.
Jakino
03-08-2009, 01:50 AM
well I am a BMW tech. now working at a independent shop located in Mt. View. let me know I can try to do it on the weekend. Were in the bay are u located?
logan2z
03-08-2009, 01:57 AM
well I am a BMW tech. now working at a independent shop located in Mt. View. let me know I can try to do it on the weekend. Were in the bay are u located?

PM Sent.
spugeddy
03-12-2009, 04:48 PM
parts should be less than $30 including clamps and fluid. I didn't change the trombone hose, but the others were simple. There is some time labor involved because you have to remove the air box, and put it up on stands. $100 is a deal if you don't want to fool with it....

If your leak is coming from the rack, you are screwed.