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Hazard Lights on Older Model 2002

The motor mount bracket is a single piece of steel that is prone to collapse around 60-70,000 miles.

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Fire Extinguishers

There are three common classifications of fire: A, B, and C. Do you know what type of extinguisher to use?

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BMW Emergency Light

Do you have an under hood emergency light?

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Easy Front Seat Upgrade

An easy fix for better seating comfort.

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Replacing Your BMW 2002 Front Seats

One of the most common restoration projects for BMW 2002′s is replacing the front seats. Just about anyone who has ever owned a classic ’02 has been faced with the questions of “What replacement seats are compatible?”, “Where can I buy them?” and “How do I install them”. So, instead of reinventing the wheel, we’re [...]

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2002 Replacement Seat

A cool seat for sensitive backs.

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Recaro Conversion

A step-by-step guide to installing new Recaros.

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Recaro Seat Upgrade

A step-by-step guide to installing Recaros.

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Sway Bar Tip

Protect the threaded ends of the sway bar connecting arms by turning them

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Shocks

For those of you who have decided to change your own shocks, here are a few suggestions.

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Replacing Rear Axle Boots

The repair manuals describing the procedure to use in installing new rear axle boots on a 1602/2002 are complete except that they do not tell you how to

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Shock Replacement 1970 2002

The replacement of front shocks can be accomplished in about 2-3 hours by using the following method.

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Galling Ball Joints

Why do owners who flush their cooling systems frequently may have to replace the center tie-rod of the steering system prematurely?

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Bilstein Suspension

The installation procedure is the problem for many returned front shocks. Her’s how to avoid this.

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Bavaria Sway Bars

Check your Bavaria’s serial number with the parts manager to see if this kit can be fitted to your car.

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Bavaria Halfshaft Joints

Those who repack the velocity joints of the Bavaria halfshafts should ensure a tight seal of the boots after regreasing, as the original clamp

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Air Shocks

Want to eliminate the excessive rear wheel decamber and resulting uneven tire wear? Here’s how.

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Rear Shock Removal

Rear Shock Removal for 2500, 2800, Bavaria, 3.0Si.

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BMW 2002 Tire Size Index

Here are some tire sizes that might be used on an ’02.

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Tire Cleaning

There’s More To Cleaning Tires Than You Think! Find out why.

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Front Wheel Bearing Service

Even as good as modern front wheel bearings are, however, they do require some

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Flat Tire Basics

When you do get a flat or blowout – don’t slam on the brakes!

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Cleaning Alloy Wheels

Acid-based wheel cleaner that can damage the clear coat finish on many BMW wheels, so here’s some alternatives.

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Transmission Refill

Refill tips to keep the oil from running down your arm.

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Sticking Shift Lever 2

If your shift lever is sticking there may be a hidden problem.

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