I had my 240D oil cooler hoses refurbished and turned into a set with replaceable rubber. We will see how they go, have hit a couple snags...

But stupid me, the worst thing is I took them off like a year ago, and didnt photograph their routing. I think I have it, its not clear there could be another route, but am hoping someone can look and verify...

Is this right, how the two lines go down and cross?



This divergence is correct:



Specifically, at the clamp down:



So they go like this near the primer pump and AC compressor:



Looking up from underneath:



The main reason why Im slightly doubting is that they arent really truly aligned to lay flat at the clamp near the AC manifold.



Of course I can get them to lay flat with a little bit of flex and bolting down the clamp... But still, it seems strange. I did a set of OE hoses on my 300CD like 8 years ago, but it seems like no guarantee that the routing or anything is exactly the same.

Im generally happy with the work (had it done at a Parker store to get the right high temperature hose). I could have used a cm or so extra length though. It will affect the tensioner for the compressor... Next time I think Id find another place to do the work. Rustproofing was not existant and the parts were made in China and rusted easily. Took a lot to get the rust off the brazed fittings in the bore.



Any thoughts on routing? Not finding many good pics. Dumb on me to not take some in advance...

Thanks!

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