Fuel tank breather hose

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Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:43 am

Does anyone know what the part number is for the large breather hose that runs from the fuel tank out to the wheel arch please?

Or if its discontinued, point me in the right direction for an adequate alternative replacement ?

Looking to drop the fuel tank soon

Many thanks
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Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:01 am

I think you'll find it's this one

16121177553

Anyhow you can find all spare parts reference numbers on realoem, input your VIN number and away you go

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Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:40 am

paultv wrote:
Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:01 am
I think you'll find it's this one

16121177553

Anyhow you can find all spare parts reference numbers on realoem, input your VIN number and away you go

Paul :-)
Thanks for that mate. Yes I usually use real oem, the dealers like me as I usually go in armed with part numbers unless it's something im stuck on.

But was almost sure someone told me these hoses are nla so thought this the best place to ask thanks again
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Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:04 am

e30-EVN wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:40 am
paultv wrote:
Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:01 am
I think you'll find it's this one

16121177553

Anyhow you can find all spare parts reference numbers on realoem, input your VIN number and away you go

Paul :-)
Thanks for that mate. Yes I usually use real oem, the dealers like me as I usually go in armed with part numbers unless it's something im stuck on.

But was almost sure someone told me these hoses are nla so thought this the best place to ask thanks again
They are still available , I bought a replacement from my local dealer earlier this year for about £30 ish
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Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:33 am

Bonymaenjack wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:04 am
e30-EVN wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:40 am
paultv wrote:
Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:01 am
I think you'll find it's this one

16121177553

Anyhow you can find all spare parts reference numbers on realoem, input your VIN number and away you go

Paul :-)
Thanks for that mate. Yes I usually use real oem, the dealers like me as I usually go in armed with part numbers unless it's something im stuck on.

But was almost sure someone told me these hoses are nla so thought this the best place to ask thanks again
They are still available , I bought a replacement from my local dealer earlier this year for about £30 ish
That's not so bad, I can live with that :)
A 2 door e30 with 8 cylinders, what could be better winkeye :D
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Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:48 pm

e30-EVN wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:33 am
Bonymaenjack wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:04 am
e30-EVN wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:40 am

Thanks for that mate. Yes I usually use real oem, the dealers like me as I usually go in armed with part numbers unless it's something im stuck on.

But was almost sure someone told me these hoses are nla so thought this the best place to ask thanks again
They are still available , I bought a replacement from my local dealer earlier this year for about £30 ish
That's not so bad, I can live with that :)
You haven't replaced it yet :wink:

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Bonymaenjack wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:48 pm
e30-EVN wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:33 am
Bonymaenjack wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:04 am


They are still available , I bought a replacement from my local dealer earlier this year for about £30 ish
That's not so bad, I can live with that :)
You haven't replaced it yet :wink:

I can imagine lol. I'm dropping the whole fuel tank and rear beam soon wish me luck haha
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Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:13 pm

Further to this ,. I replaced my hose last weekend , surprisingly with little fuss. No corrosion present except for staining between the steel cover and fixed bolts which secure it. I cleaned everything up and applied rust inhibitor then a coat of body coloured paint. To insert the replacement pipe was a little bit of a faff but with enough grease applied and perseverance it slid through perfectly (just make sure you give the pipe a blow through before reconnecting , this will remove any crud it may have picked up on its journey through the steel pipe). Whilst I was waiting to replace it I capped the vent pipe and found that it was difficult to fill the car with the pump at full flow, I've just topped it back up and everything back to normal with no cutoff at the pump
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