Power steering dead. Rebuilt LUK LF-20?

Kole · 07-01-2008, 02:53 PM

Power steering is officially dead. Haven't checked it yet but I'm sure its the pump. I'm at about 97k, anyone else have theirs die around the same time? I've been looking for pumps, i found some cardone rebuilds. Is it worth it to buy the $450 new pump? I found some rebuilds for about $170. Gonna diy it, but I'd like to save a few $$$ if I can.

scottsdaleE46 · 07-01-2008, 08:29 PM

I'm at 96,600.. It groaned for about a month and died on the way home from work today. Dealer told me I needed a new pump 2 weeks ago after an oil change.

magnuzza · 07-01-2008, 10:56 PM

died around 115k. I bought used pump ($208) and it works perfectly.

Kole · 07-02-2008, 12:40 AM

Appreciate the help, yeah I am at about 96,600 and mine has been creaking on and off. Died one turn before I got to work the other day. It's actually not bad driving without it, other than parking. Lots of road feedback. Oh well. I'll try a used one unless I hear of anyone having problems with them.

paraklas · 07-02-2008, 02:53 AM

Pelican parts has brand new LF-20 or rebuilt ZF units. Got mine from there (new one though)

07-01-2008, 02:53 PM	#1
Kole Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 85 My Ride: e36 M3 View My Garage	Power steering dead. Rebuilt LUK LF-20? Power steering is officially dead. Haven't checked it yet but I'm sure its the pump. I'm at about 97k, anyone else have theirs die around the same time? I've been looking for pumps, i found some cardone rebuilds. Is it worth it to buy the $450 new pump? I found some rebuilds for about $170. Gonna diy it, but I'd like to save a few $$$ if I can.

07-02-2008, 02:53 AM	#5
paraklas OEM ///Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cyprus Posts: 5,401 My Ride: ESS TS2 320ci View My Garage	Pelican parts has brand new LF-20 or rebuilt ZF units. Got mine from there (new one though) __________________

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07-01-2008, 08:29 PM	#2
scottsdaleE46 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 13 My Ride: 03 325I View My Garage	I'm at 96,600.. It groaned for about a month and died on the way home from work today. Dealer told me I needed a new pump 2 weeks ago after an oil change.

07-01-2008, 10:56 PM	#3
magnuzza Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Posts: 1,206 My Ride: Black 323i View My Garage	died around 115k. I bought used pump ($208) and it works perfectly.

07-02-2008, 12:40 AM	#4
Kole Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 85 My Ride: e36 M3 View My Garage	Appreciate the help, yeah I am at about 96,600 and mine has been creaking on and off. Died one turn before I got to work the other day. It's actually not bad driving without it, other than parking. Lots of road feedback. Oh well. I'll try a used one unless I hear of anyone having problems with them.