[bmwdud121]

Hi, was wondering if there's a part number for the little plastic spacers that are on most of the A/C pressure hoses. I'm replacing the whole system, and most of them were so brittle that they snapped off when pulling the hoses out. Here's a pic of what I mean (it's the yellow plastic spacer, not the o-ring):

Are they necessary to maintain pressure, or can I use something else to replace them?
Thanks

 

[Bali]

Did you check all the parts on this page?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=EV53-USA-01-2002-E46-BMW-330i&diagId=64_0770

Edit: Don't the new hoses come with those inserts?
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/a-c-hose/64536904013/

 

[bmwdud121]

Yup, it just lists the o-rings. Can't find any info on the spacers

 

[bmwdud121]

Edit: Don't the new hoses come with those inserts? https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/a-c-hose/64536904013/

They do (going from the pics), but I only need the spacers, not the hoses. I was hoping I could get them separately...

 

[Bali]

They do (going from the pics), but I only need the spacers, not the hoses. I was hoping I could get them separately...

Maybe check with an auto AC repair shop? If they’re a standard insert they probably know where to get them.

 

[Bali]

You see it in this kit?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/201644344266

 

[bmwdud121]

They all seem too deep or too thick. Good idea checking the A/C o-ring kits through!