e36 transitioning problem

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  1. Turbotodger

    Turbotodger New Member

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    Hi all I have a e36 compact and and at my last track day it stopped self steering when I was transitioning I had to manually turn the steering wheel any advice would much appreciated

    spec of the car is
    e36 318ti compact
    e46 lower arms
    adjustable top mounts
    4mm rack spacers
    ebay Coilovers
    Solid engine mounts

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    #1 Turbotodger, Mar 20, 2015
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  2. R32 GTR

    R32 GTR Active Member

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    will be a steering rack issue, happened to mine, change the rack and you'll be fine
     
    #2 R32 GTR, Mar 20, 2015
  3. Turbotodger

    Turbotodger New Member

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    Thanks mate
     
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  4. Mike@TDSW

    Mike@TDSW Active Member

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    Or engine mount gone and rack fouling against the manifold.
     
    #4 Mike@TDSW, Mar 20, 2015
  5. pecs

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    It sounds like engine mount has failed and is resting on the rack.
     
    #5 pecs, Mar 21, 2015
  6. miffy

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    This is the usual cause or less likely is rack or a shagged pump
     
    #6 miffy, Mar 22, 2015
  7. miffy

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    It could be as simple as the belt that drives the pump slipping and not performing , If I remember correctly it only has one belt , check its not slack before you start spending money
     
    #7 miffy, Mar 22, 2015
  8. miffy

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    Just reread the op , he has solid engine mounts so I doubt they failed
     
    #8 miffy, Mar 22, 2015
  9. pecs

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    Having solid mounts, it's would be the aluminium support that the mount sits in and attaches to the engine that would have broke.
     
    #9 pecs, Mar 22, 2015
  10. DoriDave

    DoriDave ~~Sore-Arse~~

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    Had this on my e36, the seals in the rack popped, good second hand rack and all is good!
    Good excuse to fit a Z3 rack ;)
     
    #10 DoriDave, Mar 22, 2015
  11. Turbotodger

    Turbotodger New Member

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    Right if had the car on the ramp now and the engine mounts are still good there is no power steering leaks and the belt that runs the power steering is good to so going to put a new rack on it

    Thanks for the help guys
     
    #11 Turbotodger, Mar 22, 2015
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