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    LP power steering hose replacement (which ones?)

    I'm getting the parts ready for my E46 ZHP rack install, but one thing that I can't sort out is which low-pressure hoses I should be getting to replace the original leaking ones.

    I've searched this and seen many different results.
    Some show hoses that have simple screw clamps to hold standard hose to a fitting. Others have pressed on fittings that I would need to order.
    What should my car have on it and/or what should I be replacing it with?

    #2
    I'm doing this as well. Check out the swap thread already on the front page. Main difference is that the hoses secure onto the opposite side of the E46 rack. So it's unclear if the originals will suffice. We shall see. I'm getting all my parts in Wednesday. I went with e30 low pressure hoses and e36 high pressure. I believe the LPs should just hook up and you will be able to route the soft ends to the fluid container no problem. But again I don't have the parts in front of me.

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      #3
      The E30 hoses should work for the swap. My question is regarding the replacement of the stock hoses as mine sweat fluid.

      I've seen different low-pressure hoses, some have a pressed on fitting and some have a clamped on fitting. I am unsure what to order, just some hose or will I need to order the clamped hoses?
      Even if mine are clamped on now, I'd like to put on what is supposed to be on there.

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        #4
        Anybody that can help me out with this one?
        Do I need the parts with the pressed on fittings, or am I just using some standard hose and clamps?

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          #5
          Hose clamps can be tightened as necessary and you don't need special crimpers that don't fit in tight places so that would be my replacement choice. Just use BMW style clamps with the rolled edges so they don't cut in to your hoses

          Ps I have new LP hose sitting here and that's my plan
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