The shop that did the S52 swap on my 85 323i didn't care to route the hoses properly along the top of the tank and the feed hose was spliced with another hose which started leaking (surprise surprise). I fixed it but I'd like to replace the entire feed hose and route it properly. Looking to see if anyone has done it with the tank in place.
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"I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER
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I've done it. It took some coaxing and definitely picked up some debris scraping against the top of the tank, but it was straight forward. From what I recall there is a channel there which makes the change easy. I didn't retain the protective elbow which is near the damper before the high pressure pump'84 318i M10B18 147- Safari Beige
NA: 93whp/90ftlbs, MS2E w/ LC, 2-Step
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What hose did you use? I'm looking at Gates 1/2" High pressure hose but the problem is it has an OD of 19.8" while stock is 18mm. Also, how long is the length exactly ? is it just 1m (3ft)? Thanks for your help. The stock 12x18mm hose is designed for low pressure but seems to work fine with higher pressure. I suppose I could just get a new stock hose if all else fails.
"I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER
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I ordered the OE hose. 1m is just enough. I am using it for high pressure at the moment. I think the OE part is for 1 meter, and I think it is only sold in that length. I ordered from FCP "2 meters" and they sent it as two pieces, so I don't think it is on a spool. Perhaps there is an approximate equivalent imperial size, but I didn't mess with it.'84 318i M10B18 147- Safari Beige
NA: 93whp/90ftlbs, MS2E w/ LC, 2-Step
Turbo: 221whp/214ftlbs, MS3x flex @ 17psiComment
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I used a hose barb/splice to attach the new hose to the old and just pulled it through. Was really easy.Comment
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Right! I hadn't thought of that. This is definitely the way to go."I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER
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BTW, for replacement hose that's cheaper than OEM and built with US ethanol fuel in mind, I recommend Flennor hose. We use it in our restorations because the Continental and Cohline stuff just doesn't stand up to ethanol in fuel- Flennor's rated from 50-85% ethanol and we haven't had fuel supply hose issues in the past couple of years we've been using it.
They make a 12x18.5 rubber and a 12x18 braided hose, both with 150psi working pressure ratings.
Bel-Metric sells it by the foot.1990 325i/4/5, 1992 240SX, 1995 RRC, 1998 M3/4/5Comment
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