Difference is that the BMW unit is completely electrical, like a servo/motor. No hydralics, no fluid lines, etc. Low current drain unless turning the car etc. It's all contained in the upper half of the steering column. Probably really expensive too. Dave --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "patrickdmc" <patrickdmc@xxxx> wrote: > > I remember reading something about certain years of the Pontiac > Fiero also having an electric power steering pump. Something about > not having enough room when they first started putting the V-6 engine > in, so they had to get creative. Not sure of the details like where > they put it, and if Pontiac used bigger alternators to run it. > I'm sure the new BMW is a much cleaner unit than the 20 year old GM > technology but just wanted to add my 2 cents. > > Patrick > 001040 >