Power Steering Reservoir Replacement

summilux · 10-26-2017, 01:44 PM

My PS is sounding a bit noisy even after I've turkey bastered out the fluid a few times. I thought I'd replace the PS Fluid Reservoir next. It's only about a $25 part. I looked at the Pelican Parts instructions and it seems pretty easy except for the hose clamps. These are apparently crimp ones and I don't have the proper tool to crimp in replacements. Is it OK if I replace the clamps with standard screw type clamps?

sleepysnake · 10-26-2017, 01:52 PM

I replaced my reservoir due to noisy power steering a few months ago. It didn't make any difference - almost certainly the pump is dying. Going to replace the pump this weekend.

I used standard screw clamps. No issues with leaking.

summilux · 10-26-2017, 02:54 PM

Thanks sleepy. I'm hoping that the filter in the reservoir is my issue.

sleepysnake · 10-26-2017, 03:07 PM

Good luck. It's a pretty easy job to replace the reservoir.

Persian Whisperjet · 02-20-2018, 01:26 PM

You can do this in an hour, and while I am not proud of myself I was short a banjo clamp and used a couple of flex ties with no issues.

BMW ONLY · 02-20-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by summilux

My PS is sounding a bit noisy even after I've turkey bastered out the fluid a few times. I thought I'd replace the PS Fluid Reservoir next. It's only about a $25 part. I looked at the Pelican Parts instructions and it seems pretty easy except for the hose clamps. These are apparently crimp ones and I don't have the proper tool to crimp in replacements. Is it OK if I replace the clamps with standard screw type clamps?

I wouldn't. Put it back the same way it was designed. It may pop under pressure if not crimped and your pump is calibrated to pump assuming the hoses are crimped.

TheeGovernor · 02-20-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

I wouldn't. Put it back the same way it was designed. It may pop under pressure if not crimped and your pump is calibrated to pump assuming the hoses are crimped.

What? This is a bunch of baloney.

BMW ONLY · 02-20-2018, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TheeGovernor

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

I wouldn't. Put it back the same way it was designed. It may pop under pressure if not crimped and your pump is calibrated to pump assuming the hoses are crimped.

What? This is a bunch of baloney.

He is right. You can also use a shoe string. Or silly string.

techwhiz · 02-20-2018, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

I wouldn't. Put it back the same way it was designed. It may pop under pressure if not crimped and your pump is calibrated to pump assuming the hoses are crimped.

There is no real pressure on the clamps to/from reservoir.
The hoses aren't high pressure hoses.
The pump to rack is a high pressure connection.

BMW ONLY · 02-20-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by techwhiz

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

I wouldn't. Put it back the same way it was designed. It may pop under pressure if not crimped and your pump is calibrated to pump assuming the hoses are crimped.

There is no real pressure on the clamps to/from reservoir.
The hoses aren't high pressure hoses.
The pump to rack is a high pressure connection.

Why crimped?

mecheng77 · 02-20-2018, 02:17 PM

Try to get good quality clamps with rolled edges
Screw clamps are fine

mweisdorfer · 02-20-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by summilux

My PS is sounding a bit noisy even after I've turkey bastered out the fluid a few times. I thought I'd replace the PS Fluid Reservoir next. It's only about a $25 part. I looked at the Pelican Parts instructions and it seems pretty easy except for the hose clamps. These are apparently crimp ones and I don't have the proper tool to crimp in replacements. Is it OK if I replace the clamps with standard screw type clamps?

Yep. Just get SS ones from HD or Lowe's, and you will ok.

dsjr2006 · 02-22-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

I wouldn't. Put it back the same way it was designed. It may pop under pressure if not crimped and your pump is calibrated to pump assuming the hoses are crimped.

BMW ONLY · 02-22-2018, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dsjr2006

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

I wouldn't. Put it back the same way it was designed. It may pop under pressure if not crimped and your pump is calibrated to pump assuming the hoses are crimped.

What's the sigh for?

e90yyc · 02-23-2018, 12:08 AM

Perhaps I’m missing something here, but I did this exact job today and simply used standard pliers to undo these crimp-style clamps, and then redo them back up once I had the new reservoir into place...

No leaking; works fine.

*edit*

Used flathead screwdriver to disengage clamps, and then used pliers to re-engage them.

Efthreeoh · 02-23-2018, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

I wouldn't. Put it back the same way it was designed. It may pop under pressure if not crimped and your pump is calibrated to pump assuming the hoses are crimped.

I know I shouldn't, but...

Dude why did you join this Forum? You make a complete ass of yourself in every thread you post in. Either you are just plain maniacal about posting bullshit, or a complete automotive repair dumbass. Which is it?

BMW ONLY · 02-23-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

I wouldn't. Put it back the same way it was designed. It may pop under pressure if not crimped and your pump is calibrated to pump assuming the hoses are crimped.

I know I shouldn't, but...

Dude why did you join this Forum? You make a complete ass of yourself in every thread you post in. Either you are just plain maniacal about posting bullshit, or a complete automotive repair dumbass. Which is it?

If all above is true, mind your own business.
You are a poor salesman.

NiNeTyOne · 02-23-2018, 03:28 PM

Oetiker clamps for the win. The tool for them is like $12 on Amazon.

mecheng77 · 02-23-2018, 04:35 PM

Aba screw clamps from Sweden are no.1
No pinching the hose

http://www.normaamericasds.com/brand/aba

techwhiz · 02-23-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

Why crimped?

The time it takes for assembly?
The steering pump pressurizes the rack. Fluid is pulled from the reservoir under negative pressure. The return is residual positive pressure after exiting the rack.

BMW ONLY · 02-23-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by techwhiz

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

Why crimped?

The time it takes for assembly?
The steering pump pressurizes the rack. Fluid is pulled from the reservoir under negative pressure. The return is residual positive pressure after exiting the rack.

Really. You sure you had enough time to go research it and come back?

So you all know more than bmw who spends millions on research and engineers with multiple degrees. Yeah let's replace that hose which is just crimped for show with a hose from Home Depot. No no, let's get really in genius mode and use the hose from harbor freight. Bmw didn't know what they were doing when they chose that specific type of hose.

Go ahead and Mickey Mouse and shortcut. It always is the best option.

hassmaschine · 02-23-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW ONLY

Really. You sure you had enough time to go research it and come back?

So you all know more than bmw who spends millions on research and engineers with multiple degrees. Yeah let's replace that hose which is just crimped for show with a hose from Home Depot. No no, let's get really in genius mode and use the hose from harbor freight. Bmw didn't know what they were doing when they chose that specific type of hose.

Go ahead and Mickey Mouse and shortcut. It always is the best option.

The only reason BMW uses crimped clamps is because of manufacturing time/costs. Screw clamps are just fine - in fact, BMW hose clamps are actually very nice (stainless steel, rolled edges).

JFC, you litterally post the dumbest shit on this forum.

10-26-2017, 01:44 PM	#1
summilux Second Lieutenant 162 Rep 231 Posts Drives: F80 MG & 6MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Power Steering Reservoir Replacement My PS is sounding a bit noisy even after I've turkey bastered out the fluid a few times. I thought I'd replace the PS Fluid Reservoir next. It's only about a $25 part. I looked at the Pelican Parts instructions and it seems pretty easy except for the hose clamps. These are apparently crimp ones and I don't have the proper tool to crimp in replacements. Is it OK if I replace the clamps with standard screw type clamps?
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sleepysnake Private First Class 10 Rep 101 Posts Drives: Dec 04 built 330i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I replaced my reservoir due to noisy power steering a few months ago. It didn't make any difference - almost certainly the pump is dying. Going to replace the pump this weekend. I used standard screw clamps. No issues with leaking. __________________ E90 330i SE Manual / Bilstein B12 Pro / M3 Control Arms / Performance Exhaust / CDV Delete
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sleepysnake Private First Class 10 Rep 101 Posts Drives: Dec 04 built 330i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Good luck. It's a pretty easy job to replace the reservoir. __________________ E90 330i SE Manual / Bilstein B12 Pro / M3 Control Arms / Performance Exhaust / CDV Delete
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