I've had a coolant leak with the typical symptoms of a thermostat housing leak. So last night I proceed to replace it and in doing so, one of the tabs on a hose clamp broke off. It's on one of two hoses of the same size on the back of the housing that go to the heater.

These are the hoses I mean:



http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...55&hg=64&fg=18

That picture points to items 3 & 4, but that part number seems to be no good.

I went to a BMW dealer hoping they would use the same part on a BMW but no luck. I'm tempted to use a generic screw-type hose clamp but I really don't want to. Closest dealer is a 40 minute drive, and not worth is for a $2 clamp.

Can you guys help me out? Thx!

Oh, I have a 2007 (10/2007 build) Cooper S.

 

Here...

Part Number: 64112755596

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/64112755596/

Motor on!

 

use generic hose clamp . . .

 

That's what I decided.

 

It has a Diameter 29MM so if you are looking at...e.g., Advanced Auto or Auto Zone for common hardware in the Self Help section.

Motor on!