Instead of wrapping insulating material around the thermostat try this:
A word of caution to those six cylinder BMW owners who have drilled out the holes in their friction fan couplings to lock the mechanism up with M6 x 30 mm screws
The simple $60 overheating solution.
Check the solder joints that hold the radiator core and top to the side mounting plates. This joint can break, allowing the radiator to fall back into the fan, self-destructing both.
A heater control valve can easily become fouled with grit and sludge causing it to operate sluggishly, so these tips will help you replace it successfully.
Does your heater control valve have a leak you don’t know about? Here’s how to find out.
How to easily verify a pinhole leak in your heater core.
Running your heater in the summer is the trick to good winter heating.
If you’re thinking about upgrading your BMW 2002 radiator, this is a great little step-by-step guide with photos. Special thanks to Keith Kreeger from my2002tii.com for permission to add this link.
Buying a new radiator VS re-coring.
if you’re in a pinch, this quick and easy repair can get you through.
Three ways to diagnose a bad thermostat.
Gates manufactures replacements for BMW 2002 radiator hoses which are almost exact replicas, complete with the correct bends and lengths. They are available at many automotive outlets. Author: Don J. Scaggs
Some telltale signs that hose reinforcements are giving way and other sign of weakness in the system.
Excellent upgraded replacements for your dirty ashtrays and stereo.
An easy way to keep the debris out of your heater system.
Various thoughts on thermostat replacement options.
Did you strip the threads on the radiator drain plug?
Is a larger radiator core is the best way to go? You decide.
A step-by-step guide on how to replace a heater blower motor.
What does a hair dryer have to do with replacing a heater valve? You’ll know soon enough.
Are your socks soggy? Perhaps you have a leaking heater control valve.
Re-coring to beat the heat.
Is you leg being cooked by the drive shaft tunnel? Here’s the fix.
The secret Bavaria heat cure.
For the love of classic BMW 2002s everywhere. Copyright 2012 02Restoration.com. All rights reserved.
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