Note, for E39 you'll have to remove the nut for engine mount on passenger side from above, typically an 16mm nut. Then lift the engine a couple inches. This will allow you additional room for tools to access the 19mm banjo bolt. Just performed this on my E39 as well.

just did this today after watching video. very easy and big difference in steering feel. very happy.

So heads up for anybody like me who incorrectly assumes that there won’t be much fluid loss from this, it’s a lot. Idk what I was thinking in retrospect, but I guess since it just cut away when he put the drain pan down there I assumed it wouldn’t be much. I was ill prepared with only shop towels even though he grabbed a drain pan. Spent a good 45 mins cleaning up that mess. Good luck.

Cool mod. As you mention at the end, do not rely on a floor jack to support a vehicle you’re working under. I had a family member crushed and killed by an improperly supported vehicle. Ramps, or jack stands, even a wheel under the car for an extra backup. Never just a floor jack.

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

My condolences, that's never fun to go through.

@Thesomersetgimp

4 ай бұрын

Sorry to here it. There was a chap in the next village that had a limo business, he suffered the same fate. My Jack rarely goes anywhere without stands.

Thank You, Once again. Keen to see progress on the Suzuki

Men watching your videos motivated me to star working on my car thanks

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, glad to hear!

Good Info here. Thanks man . Subbed!

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate you for watching, 😁

Awesome mod! I love oem upgrades. Also im curious about your metal headlight covers? Are they custom made? Id be interested in knowing how you made them.

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

I made the headlights, they were a cheap set. So I let my mind wander, can't tell by video, but they're induction headlights.

Hey bro! really appreciate the interesting video you made regarding this. Do you happen to know if that same check valved bolt is on E30’s as well? E30’s are notorious for having stiff ass steering so it’d be nice to loosen it up a bit if there is such a thing. If you don’t know, no worries too dog!

@OLearysBMW

11 ай бұрын

As far as I'm aware, E30s do not have a check valve within a banjo bolt. But it may be worth a check, to see.

Hi there What‘s the function of the valve when i would leave it in?

Does removing emotion make the steering easier, and thanks for being prepared e39 .

Great video! Couple of slightly irrelevant questions to the theme... What is the line coming off your PS overflow leading too? Also how does the cooling system functionwith no coolant overflow tank? I assume you have to keep a good idea on coolant system to make sure it doesnt run low at the least...

@OLearysBMW

2 ай бұрын

That's a overflow for the PS, and I do use a overflow/recovery tank for cooling system. It's there, maybe not easily seen in the video.

Is it needed or recommended for the e36 racks aswell ?

do you know if E9x cars have this restrictor?

Removed it yesterday while i was replacing all lines and reservoir, flushed the fluid a coupke of times now itw crystal clear and no air, the steering is easier to turn in low speeds,however i ha e 2 questions: 1 even though its flushed and bleeded i hear a very light wining noise from the pump now, everything is working smooth but it definetly can be heard with windows closed and no music. Is that a problem? (Im 1000% sure there is no air) 2- is there any consequence in the long run? Also do you recomend any specific kind of fluid? I used valvoline atf, but it also shows on thr bottle that is for automatic transmition.

I'm going to try this also where did you get that front tower brace and is it worth it? Thank you in advance!

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

It's Dusan Strutworks. Strut braces do tend to add chassis rigidity. For instance, some M3s have them equipped from factory. Also, Dusan offers them in chromoly, what mine is, which is super light 👌

Hi, this is very interesting and I'm considering trying it myself, but I see that some people decide to restrict their power steering rather than unrestricting. Have you had the steering fluid overheat? What are your thoughts on that side of things? Thanks.

@OLearysBMW

6 ай бұрын

The race team I tech'd for along with thousands of other E46s have no issues, even with the stock cooler.

Hey man, I wanted to ask you how much power could be made by slapping a turbo on a M54b30. Done a fair bit of research and haven't found anything conclusive. Im looking to make around the 400 hp mark so that I can go drifting. Anything you would advise upgrading? Ive seen that head studs and a thicker head gasket improve longevity. Thanks in advance.

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

400hp is easy. Should not need more than 8/10 psi to achieve that.

is that banjo bolt the only one with that restriction in it?I understand that its the one needing the modification but asking strictly from curiosity 🤔 also,I noticed the modified steering coupler - its not from the e34,but which brend is it?

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

Yessir, just one. The coupler is an aluminum one from Garagistic, which I'd never buy again. Fitment was not good.

Hey man, great video. I have a question about a m54 turbo build. Is it possible to only use 1 o2 sensor of the 4? And which o2 sensor can i use best? I have read that i should only use sensor 1 of bank 1 and delete the other sensors. Is this correct?

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

Hello, some tuners are capable of using solely one sensor as your narrow band, yes. Also, some tuners are capable of using original wiring of downstreams for a AFR wide band. Always consult with your tuner about these types of questions. If you're tuning yourself, researching and asking someone with tuning experience is important. I myself get tunes from external sources, not my own doing.

@tribewu3223

Жыл бұрын

Shouldn’t be doing a turbo build if you don’t know what o2 sensor/wideband to use… lol

@jakesprojects1978

Жыл бұрын

Shouldn’t reply to a comment when you dont have something usefull to say. Stfu

@jakesprojects1978

Жыл бұрын

Its actually really simple. I found the info i needed on ms4x wiki. Set the following values that suit you needs: 0: Single bank with one pre-cat lambda sensor or cat-preparation (SA199) 1: Dual bank with two pre-cat lambda sensors or cat-preparation (SA199) 2: Single bank with one pre-cat lambda sensor and one post-cat lambda sensor 3: Dual bank with two pre-cat lambda sensors and two post-cat lambda sensors 4: Dual bank with two pre-cat lambda sensors and automatic learning of post-cat sensors or cat-preparation (SA199)

Nice video! Will try this on my car. I've had a wierd issue on my E46, the steeringwheel sticks when turning to the right and there is almost 0 force feedback, i have replaced everything suspension and steeringwise(exept the pump) and the issue is the same as always, yes it has gotten an alignment several times and the issue is still there. Have anyone got an idea of what it can be? I have orderd a pump but if that doesn't work I am very lost...

@OLearysBMW

5 ай бұрын

RWD or AWD?

@mmmmm12311

5 ай бұрын

@@OLearysBMW rwd 330ci 2001

@OLearysBMW

5 ай бұрын

@@mmmmm12311 Replace pump, inspect steering u-joint of steering shaft. Not common to go bad, but possible. Also, if not done already, replace reservoir. Built-in filter can get gunked up. I also do recommend removing the check valve that I've shown in the video.

@mmmmm12311

5 ай бұрын

@@OLearysBMW thank you very much for your input. Will try the pump, reservoir and banjo bolt mod 👌🏻

gonna try this , also what brand headlights are those?😳👌🏻

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

I made them, they started life as a dim and cheap set.

@userlamezz

Жыл бұрын

@@OLearysBMW wow nice!

those crush washer arent suposed to be stacked. there should be one above and below the banjo line when bolting it in

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

And how do you think I install them?

@plugpenguin1660

Жыл бұрын

not sure u didnt show u installing them n u jus stacked em ontop of eachother in the video

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

@@plugpenguin1660 Got it, I was solely discussing/showing them. If you were to stack the crush washers, an obvious leak would appear, certainly. Lol

Any reason NOT to do this on just a street car, regardless of which PS pump I might have?

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

I myself believe they feel great the way they are. But now, I'm doing this to every E46/E39 I get. I performed it on a customer xi, while replacing a steering rack. The car steers like butter. Will update how my E39 feels after I do it. Any reason not to do it, hmm. There was a section in this video that quickly covered the cons. But there simply wasn't any, so I just removed it from the final draft.

@stokedska

7 ай бұрын

​@@OLearysBMWI'm interested in how this worked out on your e39. I would like to do this but it is my daily street car

@OLearysBMW

7 ай бұрын

@@stokedska No issues, as per usual with this mod. It's worthwhile to do.

So why did BMW use that valve in the first place?

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

It's a check valve, it shuts to avoid backwards flow. However, for racing and drift applications it tends to jam shut, starving the pump of fluid. Have yet to hear any ill effects with removal.

banjo bolt torque values E36, E39, E46, E52 = 35 Nm E38 = 39 Nm E60, E61, E63, E64 = 35 Nm E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E85 / S54, E86 / S54 = 33 Nm E36, E38, E39, E46, E52, E53 = 40 Nm E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E83, E85 / S54, E86 / S54 = 35 Nm E38, E53 Banjo bolt M18 = 45 Nm E36, E38, E39, E46, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E83 = 36 Nm E65, E66, E67 = 39 Nm

The steering wheel will be a bit easier or the exact same strength?

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

It will be easier to steer the wheel, yes. The car will still feel genuine, though.

@imestia7911

Жыл бұрын

@@OLearysBMW so for racer like me it would be a bad idea cause I prefer the steering wheel to feel as stiff as possible

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

@@imestia7911 The issue with this check-valve during race application is during a blunt impact, it can lodge itself shut. Totally starving the pump of fluid. I didn't get to mention that within the video.

@imestia7911

Жыл бұрын

@@OLearysBMW oh okay thanks you I didn't know that

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

​@@imestia7911 you're welcome. I would recommend to try it. See if you like it.. and incase you don't like it, here's the part number for them; 32416781261

Is this applicable to e36s?

@E306cyl

2 ай бұрын

E36 banjo doesn't have the integrated restrictor

Great work however if you want to stay alive and continue to make content please use a jack stand to secure the vehicle if the jack fails and turns you into roadkill. be safe.

@OLearysBMW

Жыл бұрын

Thank You, I did mention the use of jack stands at the end. 👌

So what was the result of the test? Post a video of the test.

@OLearysBMW

4 ай бұрын

Test? What test, I've done this to numerous cars now. I wouldn't just toss a video out there without first hand experience.

@amirmpower170

4 ай бұрын

@@OLearysBMW I mean, start the car, turn the steering wheel and see how smooth it is

@amirmpower170

4 ай бұрын

@@OLearysBMW or example, if you made a video before and after the change, it would be great. Real performance test.

@blitzd21

Ай бұрын

@@amirmpower170how are we gonna tell it’s a video bro

Why would BMW spend money to make this bolt so complicated? It should have a function for sure.

Thats not a restrictor bro🤦🏽‍♂️its a little check valve that saves your rack in the event you destroy a power steering pump dummy. Now if you destroy a pump, you’re gonna destroy your rack too

@OLearysBMW

5 ай бұрын

It's common knowledge that the check valve jams shut during race and drift applications. They're a nuisance. Besides LF20 pump shafts shearing, LF20/LF30 failure rate is very low. SPEC/NASA E46 class cars have them removed prior to events.

@OLearysBMW

5 ай бұрын

Where u @? Let's bicker some more.

@boastfulboost8295

2 ай бұрын

​@OLearysBMW 😂