New hose kit for BMW e30 Will it fit?

[Hershwon]

Hi I have found a heap of hose kits on eBay to freshen up my engine bay. My question is I have a 1985 323i and all the kits say from 88 onwards 325i. It's also a HRS car.

What is the difference and will the pipes fit.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Silicone-Radiator-Coolant-Hose-Kit-For-BMW-E30-M20-325-325i-6cy-1988-1993-/252509623424

[Mook613]

I bought that kit; different seller.
The upper radiator hose wasn't even close (had to order that from a US supplier). Ended up trying to return the kit but shipping costs back to China were so high that they refunded me and I kept the kit. Used the money to buy the single upper rad hose.
Installed it all and it does look good.
Other hoses were all close enough but not perfect.

[Hershwon]

I bought that kit; different seller.
The upper radiator hose wasn't even close (had to order that from a US supplier). Ended up trying to return the kit but shipping costs back to China were so high that they refunded me and I kept the kit. Used the money to buy the single upper rad hose.
Installed it all and it does look good.
Other hoses were all close enough but not perfect.

So just the one upper hose is different hey. What car is yours?

[Mook613]

Sorry, didn't address that part. The cooling hoses for early and late models are different. This kit will not work with an 85'. You need the early model hose kit for that.

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[Hershwon]

Sorry, didn't address that part. The cooling hoses for early and late models are different. This kit will not work with an 85'. You need the early model hose kit for that.

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If only i could find one i been looking. Some reason no early model hose kits around.....

[Mook613]

http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/E30-cooling/e30earlyhoseset.html

[jeffnhiscars]

I typically change hoses w the TB since they are only about $20 for conti. Do silcon hoses truly last forever ?