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So here's the thing, I swear it LOOKS brown like motor oil, not red, but the head/block seems pretty darn clean whereas the sheathing of the power steering lines are just SOAKED. So I'm leaning towards starting with the PS and just assuming the fluid is browning up with a bit of grime on its way down to the floor.
Of further interest, the return pipe from the steering box seems to be two separate pieces, joined with a hose clamp, rather than a swaged single piece that the part number indicates:
Think I could save $100 and some effort by just using this I6 part, cutting the hose down, and re-using the existing aft piece?
EDIT: Pic for reference of the hose clamp/2-piece joint currently on the car that I'm referring to:
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Of further interest, the return pipe from the steering box seems to be two separate pieces, joined with a hose clamp, rather than a swaged single piece that the part number indicates:
BMW Power Steering Return Hose - Cohline 32411094205
BMW Power Steering Return Hose - Cohline 32411094205
www.fcpeuro.com
BMW Power Steering Return Hose - Rein 32411094306
BMW Power Steering Return Hose - Rein 32411094306
www.fcpeuro.com
EDIT: Pic for reference of the hose clamp/2-piece joint currently on the car that I'm referring to:
