Charliegordon85 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2021 So I noticed that I was dripping fuel around the rear of my E30, located the hose and the leak. It's a hose which goes from the fuel tank line to fuel filter. The part number is BMW part# 16 12 1 180 398 but when I have gone looking to purchase one I can't find it anywhere, only thing I can find is that it has been superseded by BMW part# 16 12 1 180 399. The part it has been superseded by will not work for my application as it is a J shape where the part I need is U shaped. Does anyone know where I would go to find one or could suggest any alternative ideas. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2372 Report post Posted March 3, 2021 Can you not just buy some generic fuel hose of the correct size and rating? Doesn't seem to be a particularly sharp bend so normal EFI hose should take that bend OK. Just make sure its a known good brand like Gates, Codan etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charliegordon85 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2021 Yeah was hoping to get the original BMW part but if thats not possible then I will take this route. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2914 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 If it's been superseeded with another part number then the only chance for the BMW part would be a dealer or parts supplier that is sitting on some New Old Stock unfortunately. You might be able to pick up a used one, but then it's probably not going to be in much better condition than the current one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2372 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 Looking at the superseded part number, can you not just cut one leg short and end up with exactly the same shape as the original...? Original Superseded Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
