I can't be the first to replace the thermostat to head hose!

slenser · 11-30-2015, 01:59 PM

I've been searching and searching for a way to make it just a little bit easier to replace this stupid hose and I can't find anything on the e60 535i! I know it's so different from car to car that I can't reliably count on other how-to's to complete it.

I'm at a loss how this gets done without completely tearing out the thermostat and water pump. I just wanted to do the damn oil filter housing gasket and it's turned into a pure nightmare of broken hoses, scrapes, cuts, leaks and money going out faster than I can handle.

I'm stuck with the hose half way down to the thermostat and not sure what to do.

slenser · 12-01-2015, 09:10 PM

I traded it in for a Prius!

NOT! I got it on there with some help from my neighbor. Wasn't easy, but it looks like it's on there and it doesn't seem to be leaking. Talk about being nervous starting it back up!

There seriously has got to be an easier way to get this done, though!

11-30-2015, 01:59 PM	#1
slenser Private 9 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2010 535i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I can't be the first to replace the thermostat to head hose! I've been searching and searching for a way to make it just a little bit easier to replace this stupid hose and I can't find anything on the e60 535i! I know it's so different from car to car that I can't reliably count on other how-to's to complete it. I'm at a loss how this gets done without completely tearing out the thermostat and water pump. I just wanted to do the damn oil filter housing gasket and it's turned into a pure nightmare of broken hoses, scrapes, cuts, leaks and money going out faster than I can handle. I'm stuck with the hose half way down to the thermostat and not sure what to do.
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slenser Private 9 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2010 535i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I traded it in for a Prius! NOT! I got it on there with some help from my neighbor. Wasn't easy, but it looks like it's on there and it doesn't seem to be leaking. Talk about being nervous starting it back up! There seriously has got to be an easier way to get this done, though!
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