3 Tips for Changing E36 Power Steering Hoses and Reservoir

[@ibelieveinliberty5226]

Just did the job. Thanks for the video and here are a few extra notes: 1. It definitely helps to have a second person to hold a plastic cup near the bolts when you unbolt them, so you can catch the oil without it dripping on other things. 2. As stated in the video, the FCP Euro kit is missing bolts and my order came with ZERO crush washers for the 18mm bolts. So make sure to save the bolts and washers when you disassemble. 3. Don't be like me, take pictures of the way everything is laid out underneath, which hose goes above which hose, etc. 4. If you're a novice, expect this job to take 2-4 hours.

[@justintodriving]

Thanks for the extra notes!

[@supercouple9809]

Honest, quick and simple. Finally! Thanks for that :)

[@justintodriving]

That’s what I was going for! Glad you found it helpful and thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it.

[@defkon99]

Useful info Thanks! , You prob already know but, thats a universal joint @ 1:01

[@justintodriving]

Whoops, thanks for the info!

[@kanenstuff]

Thanks checking these parts out and sure I can do this I just need a pair of jack stands. I'm not A BMW guy but I moved countries and my 180SX is at home I use to do everything from head gaskets, turbo and all sorts so now I'm on KZbin working this new E36 out.

[@justintodriving]

I’m not mechanically inclined and I was able to do it, so I’m sure you can knock it out easier than I could.

[@kanenstuff]

@@justintodriving for sure I am ordering the kit from FCP will be giving it a go thanks.

[@beathoody]

Great I found your video before the job. Thank you for sharing!

[@justintodriving]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@ibelieveinliberty5226]

Thanks for the video. How did you drain yours? Some people say suction pump it from the top.

[@justintodriving]

I suctioned some of mine from the reservoir, but honestly most of it still came out of the hoses when I started disconnecting them. It was one of the messier jobs I've done.

[@ibelieveinliberty5226]

Thanks. Trying it today.

[@Chattsteezy]

Those socket adapters are called universal joints if you haven't already figured that out lol. My steering rack seals took a shit so i'm going to be tackling this job soon. Is removing the manifold a necessity? I know how to do it but I hate it lmao.

[@tywheeler6641]

When you say intake you mean the airfilter housing or the intake manifold?

[@leolopez9299]

Is it the same for a e36 318i ?

[@justintodriving]

Sorry I don’t know for sure. I can only confirm on E36 M3.

[@1ooblunts]

ong dude yes fcp euro is fuckin great

[@justintodriving]

The BEST.

[@TechTokOffical]

My most recent experience over the past month with FCP euro has been HORRIBLE. Idk what is going on but they gotta get their shit together

[@justintodriving]

Uh oh lol we’ll see how the return process goes when I warranty some brake rotors I’m about to return

[@Thomas-gf2ql]

@@justintodriving What do you say when you return them? Complain about wobbling?

[@justintodriving]

@@Thomas-gf2ql ended up being a seamless and easy process. I selected reason "WARRANTY - LIFETIME REPLACEMENT" and that was it 🤷‍♂️

[@blackterminal]

i don't want to see you holding your steering wheel and talking. why aren't you showing us you pulling the hoses off. lol

[@justintodriving]

There are many other videos and articles that cover _how_ to do it (that don’t include my steering wheel lol), and I linked one in the description. I didn’t see these tips covered elsewhere so that’s why I created this video (my video isn’t titled “how to”).

[@Modifiedmindsetapparel]

Thanks for nothing.

[@justintodriving]

You're welcome.