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3-Series (E21, E30) Chat relating to the BMW 3-Series from 1975-1983 and 1984-1991 line. Specific models: BMW 315, BMW 316, BMW 318, BMW 318i, BMW 320/4, BMW 320i, BMW 320/6, BMW 323i, BMW 320i. E30 Family models include: BMW 325e, BMW 325i, BMW 325is, BMW 325ix.


       
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Old 07-05-2008, 12:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Power Steering conversion for 1977 320i

Has anyone done or where to obtain information to convert a 1977 320i manual steering, to powersteering, Required Gearbox, pitman arm, pump, pulleys, and mounting brackets mod for frame and engine mounting ???

Or can it be done? or not worth the trouble to do ? LOL or go the the GYM to work out the ARMS

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It would be very hard to do without ruining the steering road feel. And many mounting points may not be in place.
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not worth the trouble. methinks.

car will be down with an X amount of time with no assurance that the replacement will fit... or work to your satisfaction.
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