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Genuine BMW LUK Flat Back Power Steering Pumps In Stock
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
posted by admin @ 5:38 PM
The BMW Flat Back type LUK power steering pump is one we keep in stock ready on the shelf for dispatch. We sell 100′s of these and are able to sell them NEW and Remanufactured at a very affordable price.
When the LUK Flat back pump fails, you may experience one or more of the following effects:
- Complete loss of power steering
- Loss of power steering at low revs / idle
- Power steering regains power when revving up
- Noisy power steering pump (grinding / screeching)
If you find your power steering feels heavy one way or heavier one way then the other then this problem may not be the pump. The pumps job is simply to pump fluid around the power steering system at high pressure (it is not dependant on which way you turn the wheel) so this should not be a factor at all. The rack however can effect how heavy the steering is one way so if your steering feels heavy one way, then chances are the problem is within your rack.
The most common problem on the flat back type LUK pump for the BMW is that it loses pressure due to internal wear of the moving parts which is very similar to the problems that occur on a domed shape LUK pump which is also for a BMW, however, saying that.. the problems occur more commonly on a domed shape pump then on the flat backs.
When we say flat or domed shape, we are referring to the back plate of the pump.
They do of course have other issues from general wear and tear over the years such as leaking from the back plate and behind the pulley boss. Due to the high demand on these pumps we keep remanufactured ones in stock and also brand new genuine units which surprisingly will not cost you a lot from us and you’ll still get a full 1 years international warranty with your purchase.
This means your warranty will cover you whichever country you are in and at no extra cost!
If you’re unsure of which type of pump your BMW has or you’re unable to match yours up with one from our picture then give us a call as we may be able to bring both types out to match. The domed shape pump was fitted to most BMW’s after 2000/2001 and the flat back power steering pump was fitted to most BMW’s pre-2001. Early BMW’s had a different style of pump on them and we carry those in stock too.
For more information on the LUK BMW pumps, please call us on 08712 88 44 80 today!
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Genuine BMW Domed Shape LUK Power Steering Pumps In Stock
Saturday, May 16, 2009
posted by admin @ 5:59 PM
The power steering pumps from the older BMW’s were much more reliable. It seems the later models have come fitted with a new Domed Shaped power steering pump, manufactured by LUK and with many common failures, most of which cause them to lose pressure or fail to hold pressure for as long as required. When we say domed shape, we’re referring to the back plate on the pump being domed shape. They are also failing on their level of noise, overtime they are becoming noisy and in some cases leak air into the system and fluid out which eventually will cause the pump to run dry and cause excessive wear to the internal moving parts.
Due to the popular demand, we keep the very latest design of these pumps – Genuine LUK parts, on the shelf and ready for dispatch. They are a direct replacement to those that come fitted to the vehicle and to this day we have proven to succeed the expectations from our trade clients and are now offering these pumps direct to the public at a very affordable price.
The Domed Shape LUK pumps have a tendency to snap the internal shaft in which case almost any company would charge a surcharge due to the pump being unrepairable. We are aware of these common faults and will not charge you or hold on to any surcharge. So if you’re having a steering issue which relates to the power steering pump, check first to see whether it’s a domed shaped LUK pump and if it is, give us a call today and let us help you.
When we say domed shape, we’re referring to the back plate on the pump.
These pumps are sold brand new and are genuine LUK parts. LUK requires it’s customers old pumps back and do not sell direct to garages or the public, we sell these pumps on an exchange basis so that we can return the old core units back to LUK. If you would like to purchase a pump but have not yet removed the old unit, a surcharge may apply but will be refunded once the old unit is returned to us.
We have reasons to believe that the pumps we’re selling although are direct replacements to the units fitted as standard to all new BMW’s, are of an exceptionally higher quality. We offer all our parts with a full 1 Years warranty, the same warranty you’d get for buying direct from Main Dealer and yet we have not had any returns on these pumps.
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