E30 Power Steering Hoses

[flibiddy]

Has anyone had luck finding generic versions of PS hoses that attach to the reservoir?

16X22MM pn 32411131545
12X18MM pn 32411131524

Trying to replace without spending $30-40 each on standard-looking hoses..

Thanks in advance

1987 E30 325i Convertible

[turbo55]

Those are the reservoir to pump and rack to reservoir hoses? If so, those are both low pressure, you can get generic Autozone or whatever power steering hoses. I did both of mine with those about a year ago and no problems. Save the banjo fittings and use hose clamps for the new generic hoses... way cheaper.

[salvuhdor]

I installed a brand new power steering system in my car. I kept it OEM stock to the car. I bought everything new or high quality brand that was refurbished. The freakin power steering hoses were more expensive than a refurbished power steering rack.
If you get generic you will be replacing more often than better quality lines because there is quite some pressure in those power steering hoses.
I never found myself content buying generic pressure hoses but you do you =)

[jeffnhiscars]

He's referring to the low pressure hoses. They love to leak at the ends but they will not blow from pressure.

[Badabing86]

With these hoses does the hose diameter need to be specific, like the 18mm and 22mm ?