Options to consider when your BMW fuel injection system fails.
BMW fuel filters are very efficient. So efficient that they can become clogged quite quickly. Here’s a few tips to work through some common fuel filter clogging issues.
A little preventive maintenance now on your BMW 2002 fuel tank can save a lot of time and money down the line.
I experienced a fuel inject problem with my 1974 BMW 2002 Tii. Hopefully what I’ve learned will help others as it proved both difficult and expensive to diagnose and repair.
Concerning gasoline leakage from a BMW fuel filler, I too had a similar problem. The gas cap didn’t form a tight seal due to a 1/8 inch gap between it and the filler neck. Here’s a checklist to help solve the problem.
If your BMW 2002 has developed an exhaust leak your exhaust stud nuts may have worked loose, or even
How-to convert a BMW 2002tii fule pump over to a 5 series
The BMW 2002tii has a thin cogged belt that drives a cogged belt pulley from the V-belt pulley, which in turn drives the injection pump. This belt should be checked periodically for signs of
After having my BMW 2002 garaged for the winter, I noticed that the interior of the car was filling up with exhaust fumes. I started searching for a leaky muffler or hole in the trunk of the car which would have been leaking exhaust fumes into the interior.
Your six cylinder has Zenith 35-40 INAT carburetors and, if you plan to work on them, here’s some information well worth retaining.
A sticky throttle in cold weather may be caused by corrosion on the carburetor operating arm pivot shaft. The operating arm is that portion of the carburetor to which the throttle tension spring is connected and by which the accelerator pump arm is driven. This is likely to be the cause if
My 1976 BMW 2002 automatic has been having cold engine stalling problems after a minor tune-up by my dealer…. For you to now have problems in this area suggests that something very obvious is wrong and that your dealer does not have the expertise to fix it (or wants to sell you a new carburetor Tech Ed.
Now this is the most ingenious trick I’ve seen since McGiver.
Is your BMW 2002 engine stumbling?Check your fuel filter, it could be clogged.Your owner’s manual will show you the location of the filter (near fuel pump).
I put a Starla exhaust system on my 1973 BMW 2002tii and the car developed an exhaust resonance between 3800 and 4300 rpm and later at around 3200 rpm.The Starla was the suspect, since its muffler was a poor fit…. Many people have had excellent results from the BMW OEM systems, made by either Eberspacher or by Leistritz.
Foreign matter becomes lodged in the idle jet.To solve it, I remove the air cleaner and the solenoid switch/valve at the jet, insert a basketball inflating needle on the end of a bicycle pump and blow out the orifice…. You may have to remove your fuel tank and clean it out if the problem persists (or keep your bicycle pump handy!
Here’s why I’ve been swayed in favor of the paper element.
Fram CA 3300 filters fit perfectly and cost about one fourth of this. They are listed for a 1972 Maverick six cylinder, but if you can overlook this, they are great.Author: Jonathan R.
When you’ve been talked into using your BMW 2002 for a moving van, a word of caution.If the gas tank has ever been removed from the car, it’s possible that the fuel pickup lines have not been routed correctly. Then, when you place a heavy weight on the right rear (such as LP record albums or books), it will pinch the fuel line and the car will run poorly.
BMW 2002 fuel pump is not up to specs and may have a vapor lock problem.
Electric fuel pump does the trick.
Owners of 1972-73 BMW’s might want to check the braided fuel return line next to
Checking BMW 2002 carburetor assembly screws can and will save you bunches of frustration, pain and money.
1970 BMW 2500 hs warping of the bottom surface of the carburetor body. I find by
Try this Mercedes Benz fuel filter upgrade.
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