Generally available in auto parts stores, use anti-foulers with care.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Ignition, Michel Potheau
Go easy when removing the vacuum valve in the emission control system or else.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Emission control system, Vacuum valve
The most chronic area on a BMW engine is the valve cover. Even after installing a new valve cover gasket, it’s only a matter of days before it starts to seep and you where it goes next. Well I’ve solved the problem easily and inexpensively.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Oil Leak, Valve Cover
The second of two “how-to” articles on turning your BMW 2002 into a BMW 2602 by Pete McHenry from the November 1987 BMWCCA Roundel.
Category: Engine | Related: 2002 Conversion, BMW 2602, Restoration Tips
Part 1- 2002 SIX Cylinder ENGINE CONVERSION How To…When six gozinta four, good things happen to your Bimmerby Pete McHenry from November 1987 BMWCCA Roundel.
Category: Engine | Related: 2002 Conversion, BMW 2602, Engine conversion, Restoration Tips
A number of BMW 2002 and 320i’s were found to be leaking oil from the distributor flange.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Distributor, Oil Leak
Boost the horsepower in your BMW 2002.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Fuel Injection, Increase horsepower, Performance
I recently had a timing chain replaced on my 1968 BMW 2002 and saved $100 on the job because my mechanic used a timing chain with a master link instead of the timing chain that comes from BMW without a master link.The chains are made by the same company with the same strength and endurance.
Category: Engine, Lights and Bulbs | Related: BMW 2002, Master link timing chain, Timing chain
1969 BMW 2002 RPM setting.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Timing
Changing the ignition timing without a timing light?
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Ignition timing
Do you have full throttle? With a small adjustment you can.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Throttle linkage
Quick and easy carburetor synchronization.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Carburetor
Did the engineers from Munich screw up when they designed the inlet manifold system on the 1976 BMW 2002?
And, two other questions come to mind…
Category: Engine | Related: Backfire, BMW 2002, Spark plug
Power is down, white smoke and fuel economy dropped to 20 mpg. So what’s the answer?
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Fuel Economy, Oil Consumption, White smoke
Carboned plugs, the hidden mystery.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Idle adjustment, Idle roughness
Here’s a bit of advice for air injection BMW 2002 owners.If your emission control is broken etc. you can improve your exhaust flow by removing the injector tubes in your stock manifold. You can also install
Category: Engine | Related: Air injection, BMW 2002, Emission control
Nearly everyone knows by now that in order to make an engine run efficiently, you must get the fire started before the piston reaches top dead center (TDC). And the faster the engine is turning, the sooner the fire needs to be started, because
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Carburetor, Ignition timing, MW 2002
If your engine mount has deteriorated and needs to be replaced. Use the new
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, engine mount
Here are some things to really consider doing when changing a head gasket.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Head Gasket
Improvement your performance by simply regrinding the intake manifold ports. Read how.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, intake manifold, Performance
Having just finished my latest BMW 2002 engine re-build, I’d like to share a few ideas and tips to make the job easier for others.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, engine rebuild
7 Great tips to keep that 6 purring.
Category: Engine | Related: Air Conditioning, BMW 2002, Headlights, Power Steering, Starters, Tachometer, Thermostat
Swapping screws could stop distribution.
Category: Engine | Related: BMW 2002, Engine, Tune-Up
An independent circuit can make your engine run about 15 degrees cooler.
Category: Cooling and Heating, Electrical, Engine | Related: Air Conditioning, BMW 2002, Temperature Guage