Thats what BMW calls it on the order form. It is a braided hosed that
connects to the engine in two spots.


On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 12:10:26 -0800, "Jeff Strickland"
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>Oil pipe???
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>> I have a 1996 BMW 328 Sedan that needs to have the oil pipe replaced.
>> The line is beginning to leak through the braids. This appears to be a
>> relatively straight-forward repair, course that doesn't mean that the
>> local bimmer guy wouldn't like to relieve me of about $500. It looks
>> like two bolts, four seals, and the pipe. Any little tricks I am
>> missing? Left hand threads on the bolts? Is the oil pipe under
>> pressure? Does it need to be refilled when installed?
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>> Plus... can anyone recommend a good BMW repair guide. I saw the
>> Bentley Guide on CD for about $75.
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>> Thanks.
>> John
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