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Doing a auto to manual trans on a 1981 bmw 528i. On Realoem diagram there is a hose that I don't know where it goes. Is there a expansion tank that is listed or does it attach to the brake expansion tank?
Any help would be appreciated.

Bill

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/j/t/7.png

If it's the hose above, it goes to the brake fluid reservour. There is a stub you cut the end off of to install it there. Use blue brake line, not fuel line, there is a difference.

Mike W. wrote:http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/j/t/7.png

If it's the hose above, it goes to the brake fluid reservour. There is a stub you cut the end off of to install it there. Use blue brake line, not fuel line, there is a difference.

Where does one get this blue brake line? Is it the same material as the low pressure power steering lines? I need those too.

Blaise wrote:

Mike W. wrote:http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/j/t/7.png

If it's the hose above, it goes to the brake fluid reservour. There is a stub you cut the end off of to install it there. Use blue brake line, not fuel line, there is a difference.

Where does one get this blue brake line? Is it the same material as the low pressure power steering lines? I need those too.

AutohausAZ has it. It's not the same as PS low pressure lines, it's only 7 or 8MM and the PS uses 16MM I think it is. Get it at the same place. And one's rated for brake fluid and the other oil.

thank you

Thanks Mike for the info. I looked on the brake expansion tank and sure enough there is a side outlet with a cap on it. I use the realoem pictures all the time to identify parts. My BMW manual dated 4/80 doesn't show anything about the 265/6 five speed trans.

Again thanks for the info

Bill

I just ordered this from AutohausAZ:

1 32411131545 Power Steering Hose; Low Pressure Reinforced Hose from Fluid Reservoir to Pump; 16x22mm; Bulk
2 34321112459 Brake Hose/Line; Braided 7mm ID x 3mm Wall; Bulk
1 34331115926 Brake Hose/Line; Brake Booster Hose; Bulk