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BIGJO
12-08-2006, 01:46 PM
Hello people, am in need of some help with my steering box. Anyone have any ideas where I can get it refurbished in the UK? Also, how do I get it all out for a refurb?

Any help will be much appreciated.............

Regards, BJ.
E34-520iSE
12-08-2006, 02:03 PM
Might be a bit awkward to do on a 3.6. , but have a look at this:-

http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Maintenance/Steering/Steering_box.htm

HTH,

Shaun (I'm in the UK too, Tyneside)
nixter
12-08-2006, 02:16 PM
Hello people, am in need of some help with my steering box. Anyone have any ideas where I can get it refurbished in the UK? Also, how do I get it all out for a refurb?

Any help will be much appreciated.............

Regards, BJ.

If you're in the UK AND you have an M5 you might want to try here.... http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=4
The Bigfella
12-10-2006, 08:23 PM
I replaced a power steering hose on my M5 and had real trouble getting the 22mm banjo bolt out due to a lack of clearance between the bolt and the headers, so I made up this tool:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid217/p10a8ab065dc9e8977f2d9369ada3522e/ec7240ce.jpg

It isn't pretty - but after hours of trying, lots of bruises, etc - it did the job straight up. Its just a cheap 22mm spanner - shortened and with an old busted 1/2" drive socket welded on top. Bingo! Banjo out! Fixed!

I guess this isn't an issue for LHD cars.
rreimund
12-11-2006, 03:21 PM
Great Homegrown tool.. I hope you don't mind, I submitted it to Toolmonger:
http://toolmonger.com/2006/12/11/reader-find-homemade-tools/

Let me know if you have any issue with having used your picture, etc.

Cheers,
- Rick
The Bigfella
12-12-2006, 12:09 AM
No worries mate.

Maybe I should have added "don't weld up tools whilst in bare feet" - I, of course, stepped in a pool of slag - which stuck to the sole of my foot - Ouch.
rreimund
12-12-2006, 07:34 AM
No worries mate.

Maybe I should have added "don't weld up tools whilst in bare feet" - I, of course, stepped in a pool of slag - which stuck to the sole of my foot - Ouch.

LOL.. In that case I might have to submit that as a "Doh! of the Week" :D

http://toolmonger.com/category/doh-of-the-week/