Radiator Hoses - Made to fit

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ryan_gwa
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Post Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:15 pm

Has anyone found or used a supplier to make hoses that fit the M52 to the e36 radiator (aircon model) correctly?

I don't like how much of a kink is created on the standard 328 hoses.

Cheers, Ryan.
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DanThe
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Post Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:05 pm

The E36 hose just needs a bit cutting off the end
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ryan_gwa
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Post Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:18 pm

I've done that but I'm still not happy with it.
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Motorhole
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Post Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:19 pm

I looked for ages for a donor hose off another vehicle and didn't find one to fit. For now, I've put a T-Bolt type hose clamp on the cut-down E36 hose where the bend is to keep it nice and cylindrical. Seems to do the job nicely.
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ryan_gwa
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Post Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:32 pm

Think I'm going to do a bit of digging.
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