Tag BMW 2002
BMW Leather Upholstery Treatment
For those fortunate enough to own BMWs with leather upholstery, but who may be sweating about what to do with the color wearing off or cracks developing, try Mar Hyde Vinyl Color Spray.
Rain X Window Lubrication
Rain X can also serve as a lubricant between door glass and rubber seals on your BMW 2002. By applying Rain X inside and outside of power windows, you reduce strain on window motors and you will never “tuck” a window seal when rolling a window down.
Oil Filter Housing Leaks
Check the bolts holding the oil filter housing to the block on BMW 2002′s and 2002tiis.
BMW 2002 Fuzzbuster Installation Tips
A upgraded mount will make Fuzzbuster installation much easier.
Primer On Quartz Iodine (QI) Headlights
What they are, what they can do for your BMW, and how to install them.
BMW 2002 Oil Pressure Sender Switch
One of the spare parts that a BMW 2002 owner should carry is the oil pressure sender switch.Located at the back of the engine on fours, next to the distributor, it can crack and when it does, oil is forced out under such pressure that the engine’s oil will very rapidly be gone…. Remove the one you have carefully when buying a spare to find out whether it has coarse or fine threads.
Inexpensive Oil Filter Wrench
After searching for months and wasting up to $15 in various oil filter wrenches, I discovered the EKCO Housewares jar wrench model A53KP.
BMW Glovebox Lock Alternative
Following Herr Mitchell’s instructions, my only modification was the addition of a spacer on top to properly position the locking arm in relation to the glovebox latch.
BMW Glovebox Lock Parts and Installation
Your BMW dealer’s parts department has the kit for about $10.
BMW Interior Leather and Vinyl Care
An excellent article on how to on the cleaning and maintenance of your BMW leather interior.
BMW 2002 Rear Taillight Cleaning Tip to Prevent Fade-Out
Quick BMW 2002 Rear Taillight Cleaning Tip
BMW 2002 Headlight Bulb Tip
Quick and easy headlight bulp tip for your BMW 2002
BMW Indicator Light Installation for Fog Lights and Rear Defogger
One of the most perplexing deficiencies of a 1972 BMW 2002 has been the lack of indication at the dashboard concerning fog (or running) light status as well as rear window defogger energizing. A remedy is at hand.
1969 BMW 2002 Wins Targa Newfoundland
Personally, I’ve never been there. Nor did I know they held yearly races that have been dominated by a ‘72 Bavaria for the past few years.
Interior Water Puddle Windshield Gasket Replacement
A puddle of water develops on the drivers side floor of my 1970 BMW 2002 after a rain…. Immediately below the dashboard is dry except for capillary dampness in the rug.
Automatic Choke Problem 1976 BMW 2002 Stalling
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.
Emergency Fuel Pump Replacement
Now this is the most ingenious trick I’ve seen since McGiver.
Simple BMW Engine Stumbling Fix
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).
Clogged Idle Jet
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!
Choosing Between Paper or Foam Air Filters
Here’s why I’ve been swayed in favor of the paper element.
Affordable BMW 2002 Air Filter
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.
1973 BMW 2002 Vacuum Valve Warning
Go easy when removing the vacuum valve in the emission control system or else.
Fast Easy Valve Cover Oil Leak Fix
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.
How To Change Your Oil
Basic how to and background information on oils.
Simple BMW 2002 Winter Overheating Cure
Instead of wrapping insulating material around the thermostat try this:
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