Power steering hoses
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Power steering hoses
I'm changing the low pressure PS hoses on my 1987 M6 - everything that connects to the reservoir. They are 30 years old and leaking. I am aghast at the cost of what seems to be plain old (atf rated) hose. Like... $1 per inch. Does anyone know of a viable substitute? Is there a bulk hose source or an SAE equivalent?
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
Bryan
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1987 M6
2009 128i
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1987 M6
2009 128i
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Re: Power steering hoses
$1 an inch is cheap! I've seen 3x that much.
Ken Kanne
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
Re: Power steering hoses
For the return lines? That's crazy! It appears that 1/4" and 5/16" are pretty close to the 6 and 8 mm, but the SAE equivalents for the other sizes (12 and 15 mm) aren't very close at all...
Bryan
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1987 M6
2009 128i
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1987 M6
2009 128i
Re: Power steering hoses
Do you want cloth covered or modern PS hose?
Sansouci
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
Re: Power steering hoses
I'm less concerned about being absolutely original on something like this. I'm just looking for reasonably priced and durable. Looks like FCP Euro has some that are a little less expensive (Rein).
Bryan
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1987 M6
2009 128i
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1987 M6
2009 128i
Re: Power steering hoses
BavAuto.com has low-pressure hoses for $18.95 (16mm) and $14.95 (12mm) per meter...
https://www.bavauto.com/catalogsearch/r ... ering+hose
https://www.bavauto.com/catalogsearch/r ... ering+hose
Re: Power steering hoses
Thanks - I wasn't aware they sold bulk hose.
Bryan
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1987 M6
2009 128i
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1987 M6
2009 128i
Re: Power steering hoses
My advice is to pay whatever you need to, and get factory hose. I tried 3 different brands, and they all leaked. Put on a factory piece, dry as can be.
Jose
Jose
1987 M6 - My dream car