BMW BMW 2002
Simple Things To Improve Your BMW 2002
There are many little things you can do that make your BMW 2002 seem better.
The best news is that these things don’t cost a lot.
Follow this link to my2002tii.com
Special thanks to Keith Kreeger from www.my2002tii.com for permission to add this link to 02restoration.com
BMW 2002 Wiring Diagram Color Codes
Electrical wiring color codes — English and German.
BMW 2002 Heater Box Maintenance
I recently had to cannibalize two BMW 2002 heater boxes to make one good one.
I noticed that both boxes had an amazing amount of foreign stuff (leaves, twigs, acorns, etc.) in them. These things were clogging up the core. It would not be possible for such large items to get past the ‘Squirrel cage’ type [...]
BMW 2002 Cooling System
There have been some members experiencing problems with the thermostat in earlier BMW 1602 and BMW 2002 models. They have given some thought to replacing the thermostat with the old-style drop-in unit, as in 1967 2000’s or the Bavaria.
This is certainly possible, but not practical, due to the cost of the change and the fact [...]
BMW 2002 Heater Blower Motor Replacement
A detailed step-by-step explanation on how to replace the heater blower motor in a BMW 2002.
Degree of difficulty: Advanced
Tools and parts required to replace heater blower motor:
10-mm socket with extension bar and ratchet
BMW tool kit (with Phillips head screwdriver bit)
7-mm open or box end wrench
Long-handled regular screwdriver
Needle nose pliers
Pop rivets and pop rivet tool (assorted [...]
Heater Valve Repair Quick and Dirty
If you have tried to fix or replace your leaky heater valve on your BMW 2002 as described in previous Roundels (October 1978, p. 14), but found that:
a) it still leaks,
b) you couldn’t get the screws out, or
c) you don’t have the time, try this.
Dry the valve thoroughly first (hair dryers work well) and apply [...]
BMW 2002 Heater Control Valve Repair
Do you have steam blowing on the inside of your windshield on your BMW 2002?
Does your passenger complain of being in a steam bath?
Are your socks soggy? Perhaps you have a leaking heater control valve.
Open the hood and look in the compartment under the windshield on the passenger side. The brass oval [...]
Ultimate Cure to Overheating 1973 BMW 2002
I have a 1973 BMW 2002 and live in an area where summer temperatures average 100-105°. The weak cooling system finally made itself sufficiently known to the point where I couldn’t use the air conditioner. Continual complaining by my wife caused me to get the thing fixed.
I called several radiator shops for estimates to install [...]
How To Fix an Erratic Temperature Gauge in 1973 BMW 2002
For over two years, I had been trying to find the cause of erratic behavior in the temperature gauge on my 1973 BMW 2002. The needle jumped about randomly and would often get stuck in the red area. This behavior suggested an electrical problem as opposed to a mechanical one.
Here is my fix;
First, remove instrument [...]
BMW 2002 Cold Weather Tip
Here’s a winter tip for those who have to leave their BMW 2002s outdoors during severe cold spells: take your battery out overnight. Not only will it be in a better state of charge for starting in the morning, but you have also effectively prevented your car from being stolen overnight.
Author: Barry White
Worcester, Mass. [...]
Receive Articles via Email
Receive Articles via RSS
