2007 E70 3.0si Upper Radiator Hose Question

[SmartSolution]

Originally Posted by Falkon

You may be better served going to the dealer to get first hand explanation/education about the difference and if this is suitable for your car and, if those are the only required hoses to change if you plan on making the swap.

Alternatively, if my understanding is correct that your car is previously configured with the vent tube hose; how about you cut the new "ventless" one at a similar location as yours, install the 3-way plastic piece with secure clips from your original hose and, connect everything up as you had it originally? And voila! you are once again compliant with original configuration.....

Please keep us posted with your findings.

Thanks for your input Falcon! I await response from thebmwpartstore.com on whether they carry the original version I have with any explanation tomorrow. I may also stop by the dealer as you say to get first hand info.

On cutting, the way it broke off renders the 3 way connect useless because the plastic connector broke off in a way that can't make another secure connection.

[ard]

Originally Posted by SmartSolution

Thanks for your input Falcon! I await response from thebmwpartstore.com on whether they carry the original version I have with any explanation tomorrow. I may also stop by the dealer as you say to get first hand info.

On cutting, the way it broke off renders the 3 way connect useless because the plastic connector broke off in a way that can't make another secure connection.

Did you provide them with your VIN? As they are a BMW dealer, they should have looked up your VIN for that part.

(I believe they are in internet storefront operating out of a BMW dealership...like getbmwparts.com, etc)