M52 swap coolant return hose

Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:12 pm

Hi,

The coolant hose that runs from the lower part of the radiator to the engine has split on my M52 conversion and needs replacing.
I think it's called the coolant return hose.

Is this hose a standard M52 item?

RealOEM throws up a part number but the hose looks different to what's on the car - more kinks and longer whereas the current one is almost one smooth curve?

Part number thrown by RealOEM is 11531703845.

Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:31 pm

That part number hose looks just like my one from my M52

Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:42 pm

Different to mine but it may still fit then...i'll give it a go!

Thanks!

Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:59 am

Thanks willnz.
The one I took off doesn't have a part number on it which is why I thought it may be an aftermarket one.

Yes it is an e36 radiator and the reservoir tank is on the left hand side.

I'm pretty sure the one on the car at the moment is not a standard M52 part but if the original fits fine with trimming/bit of bending I'll give it a go!