newbie in need of advice

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   hello  I pretty new to BM's and need some advice. Never owned a bmw before but always wanted one in september I bought a 97 e36 touring then two months later i had the chance to buy an 87 e32 3.0i manual which from what i understand is a bit rare.
I bought the car of a m8 who bought it on ebay ( oh cursed place) it had been sitting for a while but is in very good nick for 18 yrs. I am in the middle of a head rebuild as the guy my m8 bought it of had sheered the bolts of the exhaust manafold on No. six cylinder.
But the main reason for this post is that I have a leek of some kind down the nearside inner wing it is not brake fluid looks more like steering to me. is there any know problems to look for before i strip down the steering hydrolics???
Thanks in advanced 
Simon

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sidney730 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03-January-2005 Location: Deal Kent Status: Offline Points: 15	Topic: newbie in need of advice Posted: 07-February-2005 at 16:40
	hello I pretty new to BM's and need some advice. Never owned a bmw before but always wanted one in september I bought a 97 e36 touring then two months later i had the chance to buy an 87 e32 3.0i manual which from what i understand is a bit rare. I bought the car of a m8 who bought it on ebay ( oh cursed place) it had been sitting for a while but is in very good nick for 18 yrs. I am in the middle of a head rebuild as the guy my m8 bought it of had sheered the bolts of the exhaust manafold on No. six cylinder. But the main reason for this post is that I have a leek of some kind down the nearside inner wing it is not brake fluid looks more like steering to me. is there any know problems to look for before i strip down the steering hydrolics??? Thanks in advanced Simon

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Philip Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II E23 the forgotten 80s BMW Joined: 28-January-2005 Location: Essex Status: Offline Points: 1425	Posted: 07-February-2005 at 17:26
	Hi Simon. Andyboy is our resident tech expert. he will help you I hope. Patrick eta. is just up the road from you in Sandwich. welcome to BMW ownership and this forum. can we see pics of your cars? there is a BMW 7 series meet in Maidstone this month if you are interested in showing off your E32.
	Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile

sidney730 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03-January-2005 Location: Deal Kent Status: Offline Points: 15	Posted: 08-February-2005 at 03:34
	Thanks philip Will post some pics soon will try to get to the meet but i don't think the 7 will be running simon

Chas C Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Nothing new under the sun Joined: 15-December-2004 Location: Aberdeenshire Status: Offline Points: 1620	Posted: 09-February-2005 at 08:15
	A man after my own heart Sydney - E36 Touring and E32 owner! The fluid on your n/s inner wing will almost definitely be power steering fluid and will be due to a leaking pipe from the reservoir to the pump. Mine's the same and I believe it's a common fault. Will get round to fixing it one day...


sidney730 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03-January-2005 Location: Deal Kent Status: Offline Points: 15	Posted: 09-February-2005 at 09:42
	Cheers Chas Must admit I have not looked to closely yet as i have been busy trying to stop the exhaust blownin Simon