Power Steering Leaks
by Smoky Bimmer
Smoky Mountain Chapter
Many of the new E36 cars leak fluid at the two hose connections to the power steering pump. One hose handles high pressure, while the other is the source line. With older models, the high-pressure line used a high pressure steel fitting with a crimp collar. The newer assembly method is to only crimp the bands, which can cause the seal to loosen. Replacing the crimp bands with standard hose clamps will usually stop the leak.