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Thread: Swapped Steering rack on my E30 and it is now binding when starting to turn - see vid

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    Swapped Steering rack on my E30 and it is now binding when starting to turn - see vid

    I swapped a rebuilt steering rack into my E30 325i and now it binds everytime I start a turn. Once its past the binding point, it turns smooth. Its especially bad at higher speeds as the you apply a lot of pressure to get past the binding and then it suddenly snaps past the bind.

    -it does it for both left and right turns.
    -its not just from the center. Anytime the steering wheel is stationary and I try to turn it it binds and snaps. The steering wheel can be at any angle at rest, and as soon as you try to turn it, it binds and snaps.
    -it does not happen when the engine is off/power steering pump is not running.
    -Absolutely no binding when engine is off, either when coasting or at stop. turns free and smooth.

    Please help.

    http://tinypic.com/r/dqqaet/9
    Last edited by utterson; 09-30-2018 at 09:30 PM.

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    Sounds like a bad rebuild, who did the rebuild?


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    Picked it up from the local auto parts store. I hate to do it again, but I guess I dont have a choice now.

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    Have you tried:https://shop.rackdoctor.net/BMW_c6.htm
    They are highly recommended in the forums.

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