all OEM coolant hoses like this?

Nathan328i · 09-20-2022, 11:25 AM

Performing some preventative maintenance on the cooling system. The OEM upper rad hose (Conti) does not fit without introducing a lovely kink. The OEM one is clearly too long.
The part number is correct as confirmed on realoem.

I saw similar comments from reviewers on FCPeuro that had purchased the Rein option - 'kink'.

Anyone else face this?

Looks like I am off to the dealership to purchase a replacement there at 3x the price :)

TheMidnightNarwhal · 09-20-2022, 11:32 AM

I installed a Rein top hose but can't recall if it was longer side by side. But I didn't encounter any issues with it. Going through the reviews right now and don't see any kink mentioned.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 09-20-2022, 12:17 PM

My rein one fit exactly.

Nathan328i · 09-20-2022, 12:29 PM

i should have clarified - the 'kink' comments on fcp were only for 328i models not 335. The upper rad hoses are different - so this seems to be an N52 phenomena.

mainbearing · 09-20-2022, 01:26 PM

When I replaced the upper hose on the 07 328i I used a Gates hose 23419. It is out of stock on Rock Auto now.

It was a perfect fit, and came with lifetime warranty.

I think they sent you the wrong hose. This one here looks more like the factory hose you have on the right in the picture.

StradaRedlands · 09-20-2022, 11:31 PM

Data point: I used a Rein upper hose from FCP on my '07 328i auto and length was fine.

What caused a little problem was tolerances with the heater core fitting coming out of the bottom of the hose. Was just a smidge undersized so was weeping around the edge. I swapped out O-ring and that seemed to fix it.

Nathan328i · 09-21-2022, 10:24 AM

Grabbed a Rein upper hose and same issue: kink. Baffled.
Off to the dealership.

Nathan328i · 09-22-2022, 06:31 PM

BMW hose is a go, naturally.

this leaves a bad taste for aftermarket coolant hoses. 0 for 2 (rein and conti).

raptorman5174 · 09-26-2022, 02:11 PM

in my experience with parts REIN is a horrible company. Their OE parts fit like shit or not at all and this is two platforms e46 and e92. With hoses go OEM or a reputable OE supplier

ryan stewart · 09-26-2022, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by raptorman5174

in my experience with parts REIN is a horrible company. Their OE parts fit like shit or not at all and this is two platforms e46 and e92. With hoses go OEM or a reputable OE supplier

Same, I only kept one of theirs still in the package for the 3 way hose replacement in case I damaged mine in a swap. That and the hose that runs along the top of the rad. Figured cheap enough would work as a bodge if one of those was damaged.

Leucosticte · 09-26-2022, 11:25 PM

How big of a kink are we talking about here with the Rein hose?

Nathan328i · 10-06-2022, 08:22 PM

enough of a kink that it looks like the hose looks collapsed near the middle. Definitely not something I would be comfortable leaving.

09-20-2022, 11:25 AM	#1
Nathan328i New Member 8 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	all OEM coolant hoses like this? Performing some preventative maintenance on the cooling system. The OEM upper rad hose (Conti) does not fit without introducing a lovely kink. The OEM one is clearly too long. The part number is correct as confirmed on realoem. I saw similar comments from reviewers on FCPeuro that had purchased the Rein option - 'kink'. Anyone else face this? Looks like I am off to the dealership to purchase a replacement there at 3x the price :) Attached Images
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TheMidnightNarwhal Major General 2642 Rep 6,275 Posts Drives: 11' 335is DCT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gatineau, Quebec iTrader: (0)	I installed a Rein top hose but can't recall if it was longer side by side. But I didn't encounter any issues with it. Going through the reviews right now and don't see any kink mentioned.
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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	My rein one fit exactly.
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09-20-2022, 12:29 PM	#4
Nathan328i New Member 8 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	i should have clarified - the 'kink' comments on fcp were only for 328i models not 335. The upper rad hoses are different - so this seems to be an N52 phenomena. Last edited by Nathan328i; 09-20-2022 at 12:30 PM.. Reason: further clarification
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mainbearing Lieutenant Colonel 1076 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	When I replaced the upper hose on the 07 328i I used a Gates hose 23419. It is out of stock on Rock Auto now. It was a perfect fit, and came with lifetime warranty. I think they sent you the wrong hose. This one here looks more like the factory hose you have on the right in the picture.
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StradaRedlands Colonel 4918 Rep 2,965 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.21] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [7.90] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.63] 2011 BMW 528i [8.75] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	Data point: I used a Rein upper hose from FCP on my '07 328i auto and length was fine. What caused a little problem was tolerances with the heater core fitting coming out of the bottom of the hose. Was just a smidge undersized so was weeping around the edge. I swapped out O-ring and that seemed to fix it.
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09-21-2022, 10:24 AM	#7
Nathan328i New Member 8 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Grabbed a Rein upper hose and same issue: kink. Baffled. Off to the dealership.
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Nathan328i New Member 8 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	BMW hose is a go, naturally. this leaves a bad taste for aftermarket coolant hoses. 0 for 2 (rein and conti). Attached Images
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raptorman5174 Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0)	in my experience with parts REIN is a horrible company. Their OE parts fit like shit or not at all and this is two platforms e46 and e92. With hoses go OEM or a reputable OE supplier __________________ 2007 e92 335i 6 speed FBO CPE Catted HiFlo DP's BMS SSK & JB4
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Leucosticte First Lieutenant 205 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi E92 6mt swap Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [0.00]	How big of a kink are we talking about here with the Rein hose?
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Nathan328i New Member 8 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	enough of a kink that it looks like the hose looks collapsed near the middle. Definitely not something I would be comfortable leaving.
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