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Old 09-03-2008, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by zeke View Post
My dealer sold me enough for 2 cars for $30. You can also use a preformed hose from a McParts shop, just make sure it has a straight portion that is long enough and cut it down to size, then clamp it REALLY good (it won't fit quite right 'cause it is SAE).

I took off the T-stat housing to replace it on the 240D and the water pump housing on the 300TD. Go the T-stat housing route. MUCH easier....but make sure you have the gasket in hand.

Good luck!
Dealer near here had no idea what I was talking about with that hose...he said "this COULD be it, and it's $5." I'm not confident in his parts-looking-up-skills.

Local euro supplier quoted me $300 (?!!) for a one meter section...says it's a specialty part. Buddy mechanic says "just buy a standard hose and cut it to length."

Phil from Fastlane has it for $35, but I can't wait to get it...my car is still up on ramps!

I may try the standard radiator hose tonight.
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