Upper coolant return hose: anything better

DrivingPassion · 03-02-2023, 12:10 PM

REF: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-4...uine-bmw-part/

Besides the POS OEM plastic crap (above), are there better alternatives in the market for a more durable version?

XutvJet · 03-02-2023, 01:59 PM

No, there is not. It's a $40 part that takes 2 minutes to replace. You should replace it every 5 years or so. I wouldn't sweat it much as you probably will only replace it once before selling the car.

John in VA · 03-02-2023, 02:48 PM

$41.89 for genuine BMW or $28.39 for the Rein hose from FCP Euro. With their lifetime replacement warranty it is the last time you'll pay for one! You'll need to add something else to the order to reach the $49 free shipping threshold.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/Parts/?keywords=17128570061

DrivingPassion · 03-02-2023, 05:48 PM

Thanks for all the responses.

Just installed the new one. Let's hope nothing else is leaking.
I'm hoping to run the M235xi to 100K miles, at the least ...
She's in her 60,000+ miles on the odometer.

mecheng77 · 03-02-2023, 07:21 PM

I replaced mine at 75,000km, it was fine. I think this is overblown, it usually brakes upon removal at least mine did

XutvJet · 03-03-2023, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mecheng77

I replaced mine at 75,000km, it was fine. I think this is overblown, it usually brakes upon removal at least mine did

I think a lot of them break or get fatigued from people installing air intakes and inadvertently leaning on the line, etc. when working in the area. Some people are a bit like animals when working on cars and push their luck man-handling things.

I replaced my line at 60K miles and 6 years of age. It still looked brand new and came off no problem. I've owned the car since new.

mecheng77 · 03-03-2023, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XutvJet

I think a lot of them break or get fatigued from people installing air intakes and inadvertently leaning on the line, etc. when working in the area. Some people are a bit like animals when working on cars and push their luck man-handling things.

I replaced my line at 60K miles and 6 years of age. It still looked brand new and came off no problem. I've owned the car since new.

I soaked mine in silicone for 10 min and gently pulled it and it broke and I live in the frozen north so it wasn’t exposed to much heat.

03-02-2023, 12:10 PM	#1
DrivingPassion Lieutenant 130 Rep 485 Posts Drives: '15 M235xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Upper coolant return hose: anything better REF: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-4...uine-bmw-part/ Besides the POS OEM plastic crap (above), are there better alternatives in the market for a more durable version? __________________ 2015 M235i xDrive 8AT
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-02-2023, 01:59 PM	#2
XutvJet Major General 5554 Rep 5,372 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	No, there is not. It's a $40 part that takes 2 minutes to replace. You should replace it every 5 years or so. I wouldn't sweat it much as you probably will only replace it once before selling the car. __________________ The forest was shrinking, but the Trees kept voting for the Axe, for the Axe was clever and convinced the Trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-02-2023, 02:48 PM	#3
John in VA Colonel 986 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	$41.89 for genuine BMW or $28.39 for the Rein hose from FCP Euro. With their lifetime replacement warranty it is the last time you'll pay for one! You'll need to add something else to the order to reach the $49 free shipping threshold. https://www.fcpeuro.com/Parts/?keywords=17128570061 __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
	Appreciate 1 zoro200122.50 Quote

03-02-2023, 05:48 PM	#4
DrivingPassion Lieutenant 130 Rep 485 Posts Drives: '15 M235xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the responses. Just installed the new one. Let's hope nothing else is leaking. I'm hoping to run the M235xi to 100K miles, at the least ... She's in her 60,000+ miles on the odometer. __________________ 2015 M235i xDrive 8AT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-02-2023, 07:21 PM	#5
mecheng77 Colonel 1006 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [0.00]	I replaced mine at 75,000km, it was fine. I think this is overblown, it usually brakes upon removal at least mine did
	Appreciate 0 Quote