Cylinder head coolant inlet...am i missing a piece?

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  • MIKe30
    R3VLimited
    • Sep 2006
    • 2334
    #1

    Cylinder head coolant inlet...am i missing a piece?

    Real oem shows a need for a hose #5. I just ordered it from the dealer, but I assumed the actual one would look different from the real oem one. Upon further investigation on pelican parts... it seems as if the real oem picture is pretty accuarate.

    I don't see how the hose can fit into the head. There is no turn or bend in it, and if it were able to just pop right in - it would go straight into the firewall. Am I missing a connector or not seeing where exactly this hose is supposed to attach to the head?

    Thanks
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    • rThor432
      No R3VLimiter
      • Feb 2007
      • 3907
      #2
      I think you may need parts 3 and 4:

      Cylinder Head Attached Parts
      http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E36/Coupe/USA/M3_3.2-S52/LHD/M/1997/april/browse/engine/cylinder_head_attached_parts/
      Cylinder Head Attached Parts | BMW 3' E36 M3 3.2 S52 USA


      Or are you referring to something else? From your post it almost sounds like you recieved a quick-release fitted hose.

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        • MIKe30
          R3VLimited
          • Sep 2006
          • 2334
          #3
          Originally posted by rThor432
          I think you may need parts 3 and 4:

          Cylinder Head Attached Parts
          http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E36/Coupe/USA/M3_3.2-S52/LHD/M/1997/april/browse/engine/cylinder_head_attached_parts/
          Cylinder Head Attached Parts | BMW 3' E36 M3 3.2 S52 USA


          Or are you referring to something else? From your post it almost sounds like you recieved a quick-release fitted hose.
          oohhh emmm fffuckingg geee. wow. There is no way I took that off before sending the head to VAC, and of course it's just one more fucking thing they took off without replacing (the double switch coolant sensor, plug, and coolant connector outlet being the others). This pisses me the fuck off.

          Now I have to fiddle with trying to install this bitch while the motor is in the car, with 3-4 inches of room to work with. Ef this.


          Thanks for the heads up.


          edit:
          03 FLANGE 1 11121717432 $13.15
          04 Gasket Asbestos Free 1 11121738963 $4.90
          05 Hex bolt with washer M6X30-Z1-ZNS 2 07119901943 ENDED

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            • FredK
              R3V OG
              • Oct 2003
              • 14745
              #4
              Actually, I installed that after the engine was in the car on one swap. It's not that bad, but you sort of have to do things by feel. No biggie.

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                • rThor432
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Feb 2007
                  • 3907
                  #5
                  Glad to help. Are you positive that it's the same head? Sounds like they accepted yours as a core and shipped one out that was ready to go and sitting on the shelf..

                  There isnt much room back there, so good luck. At least there is more than the oil seal cover on the back of M30 heads..

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