Jon Hedin
on Tue, Jul 08 at 02:08PM
Do not buy, mine leaked at radiator connection like everyone else
Jose L
on Wed, Jul 02 at 12:04PM
Failed in less than 5k miles
This hose is leaking in between the oil filter housing connector and hose. idk if the clamp is not tight or what is going on. but is leaking coolant. Now the coolant is dripping on my belt and the power steering pump pulley slips on the belt and make a terrible noise. I thought was my alternator but is by the coolant leak.
Alphonse M
on Wed, Jun 18 at 11:30AM
Same as previous review I bought this less than a year ago and within 10k miles I have a leak from the plastic coupling where the hose connects to the block. I’ll be looking for a better part this time around.
David
on Sat, May 17 at 06:31PM
Developed a leak a year later between rubber and plastic. Not worth the life time warranty. Just get OEM.
Steven
on Tue, Mar 18 at 08:31PM
Purchased this to keep in my box of spare parts since BMW coolant systems aren't always robust. I finally had to replace the radiator in my 128i and reached for this spare. To my surprise, it was not a good fit. Compared to the OEM hose, it was at least 1/2 inch too long. When installed, it had too much play for my liking. I removed it from the car and installed a Continental hose instead, since they are a OEM supplier.
Luke
on Sat, Dec 14 at 03:08PM
Would not recommend!
I’m on my 3rd Hose, oh well. FCPEuro Warranty makes up for it.
Would recommend just buying Gen BMW hoses to avoid these headaches.
Kyle
on Fri, Oct 18 at 01:23PM
Loose Fitting Connections
The hose fits mostly, but I've been having random times where coolant sprays out in a small stream. Both connections feel loose and can be turned back and forth.
Reached out to FCP to get a different brand.
Marco
on Mon, Jun 17 at 08:02PM
It fit. Needed because I accidentally broke the plastic piece that goes to the expansion tank. The quality is not as good as the Gates. It's good enough. Had it for over a year now leaks.
Calvin
on Sat, Feb 03 at 04:31PM
I'll fitting lower hose connection
I received a faulty order of this part by Rein on 02/02/24. The radiator, engine intake, and return line fittings were just fine, but the lower connection was faulty and leaked despite being firmly seated. The leak wasn't SEVERE, just about a drop every minute or so, but this was with the car powered off and just the pump running to cycle in the new coolant I had just placed within it. I don't know how bad it would be under temp/pressure, but I wasn't keen on finding out. Had to replace the hose with a secondary source as a result. Be careful if you order this part.
Andy
on Sat, Feb 03 at 12:11PM
Would give it 0 stars if could, radiator to hose connection does not fit properly as they are different sizes, save the time and hassle of returns and just buy the OEM
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