Newbie with a Leaker - Need Your Help

[bcredliner]

While the PS hoses degrade over time I don't know of a time limit or number of miles when replacement is recommended. PS hoses are accessible when engine is fully assembled. Unless they are leaking, I would likely leave them alone.

I coolant hoses are more accessible with the work you are planning. I would replace them.

As for the VP gasket. To me it would depend if it appeared to be leaking or not and how far you end up going with disassembly. If you are going to tackle the the timing chain work, it would be prudent to to replace the the VP gasket.

[RuhRoh]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

While the PS hoses degrade over time I don't know of a time limit or number of miles when replacement is recommended. PS hoses are accessible when engine is fully assembled. Unless they are leaking, I would likely leave them alone.

I coolant hoses are more accessible with the work you are planning. I would replace them.

As for the VP gasket. To me it would depend if it appeared to be leaking or not and how far you end up going with disassembly. If you are going to tackle the the timing chain work, it would be prudent to to replace the the VP gasket.

If I'm only going for the VC gaskets - is it recommended to do the VP gasket as well? The PS lines are leaking a bit but that may be from loose clamps and fittings. I was going to replace the bmw clamps with worm style clamps to see if I can get a tighter closure.