BMW E46 M3 Oil cooler lines upgrade

[shauwn]

Howzit, wanna upgrade my oem lines to new braided steel ones, any idea where i can source locally and whats the actual sizes?

 

[Peter@AEW]

Braided lines will rub against the power steering lines so you will need to be very carefull.

 

[shauwn]

Braided lines will rub against the power steering lines so you will need to be very carefull.

i saw that its very tight under there, what do you suggest i thnk one pipe has a slight leak

 

[Peter@AEW]

i saw that its very tight under there, what do you suggest i thnk one pipe has a slight leak

Do them in rubber wall and make sure they are retained and supported correctly.
There is a bracket which secures the oil cooler lines against the power steering bottom support bracket.

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Secures on the bracket which is visible with bolt No5

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