BMW BMW 2002
Simple Tip for Tracking BMW Hardware
Working on you BMW 2002 can be very rewarding. But one of the difficulties can be tracking hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, washers, etc.). If you’re like me and have a fear of not remembering which bolts go in which hole, or worse, ending up with an extra nut or two, then this tip can [...]
BMW 2002 Tune-up Tip
When performing a tune-up on your BMW 2002, don’t swap the short screw that holds the condenser with the screw that holds the points, since the extra length of the points screw may interfere with the working of the advance mechanism within the body of the distributor. Leaving out the washer will also lengthen the [...]
BMW 2002 Absolutely The Best Car Ever Made
I’m sure many would argue this point, but if you’re reading this, then you’re a die-hard BMW 2002 enthusiast and will agree with me. The BMW 2002 is, bar none, absolutely the best car ever made. It’s fun. It’s fast. It’s sleek. Handles like
Nine Quick BMW 2002 Buying Tips
Here’s a few quick tips of what to look for when buying a BMW 2002.
BMW 2002 Fuel Sending Unit Repair
If your BMW 2002 fuel gauge becomes erratic or finally reads completely “E” (all the way down below the red), chances are the tank sending unit (fuel probe) has failed. The replacement/repair cost can easily exceed $5100 if performed at a BMW repair facility.
Experience with my 1971 BMW 2002 has shown on two different occasions [...]
Erratic Fuel Gauge on 1975 BMW 2002
After reading the article, “Erratic Temperature Gauge” (February 1977 Roundel) I tried the solution for my fuel gauge but it didn’t seem to have any effect.
Still considering it a wiring problem of some sort I hooked the fuel and temperature gauges up separately from the speedometer and tachometer. I proceeded to then test the wires [...]
BMW Bavaria Cooling Problems Revisited
A chronic problem with many Bavaria’s is marginal cooling capacity. This situation can become acute with an air-conditioned car idling in traffic or when towing. If the stock cooling system is in a reasonable state of repair, the problem becomes one of inadequate heat dissipation by the radiator under conditions of high ambient air temperature [...]
Basic BMW 2002 Heater Maintenance
Yes, at least once a week turn on your heater, for just two or three minutes. By doing that, you circulate coolant through all parts of the system, and keep it from clogging up.
If you happen to not read this issue until December, turn on the air conditioning for three to five minutes each week. [...]
Cure Overheating with Radiator Recore
Overheating seems to be a common ailment, particularly for the six cylinder BMW. I suspect the cause is too tight engineering specs in relation to variations in castings in water passages. I cured the problem in our old BMW 2500A by insisting that our garage recore the radiator with a larger core. Unfortunately, the damage [...]
Improve BMW Engine Cooling Tip
To improve engine cooling without the air conditioning operational, wire-up the air conditioning fan (in front of the condenser and radiator) with an independent circuit and your engine will run about 15 degrees cooler when “inching” in traffic on hot days.
The temperature gauge in my 1974 BMW 3.0SA would reach midway between the last normal [...]
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