Aftermarket Radiator Hoses w/o BMW clip system?

mrnuke · 01-23-2020, 07:28 AM

I am working on a dedicated track car project with some front end damage and need to replace the whole cooling system. Does anyone know if anyone makes aftermarket cooling hoses without the fun BMW clip system?

Efthreeoh · 01-23-2020, 04:04 PM

You'd have to retrofit the water pump, radiator, t-stat, coolant tank.

mrnuke · 01-23-2020, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

You'd have to retrofit the water pump, radiator, t-stat, coolant tank.

Does anyone know what Pete did on his car? I think he had samco produce a set for him but he never mentioned having to retrofit it all. I get what you’re saying with everything having the groove for their clip system and not enough meat for standard hose clamps.

juld0zer · 01-24-2020, 11:29 PM

Just buy OEM stuff instead of genuine BMW? Be careful of the hoses, i'd opt for genuine BMW for the more difficult to access ones with the clip/quick release couplings. I've had brand new Rein ones have ill fitting couplings for example. Not sure if the coupling was too large or the oring undersize.

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