by Michael | Sep 16, 2007 | Lights and Bulbs
On four-cylinder BMW 2002 cars with round tail lights, it pays to unscrew them from inside the trunk (the white plastic knobs) and brush away the layer of dust and dead bugs, etc., that has probably accumulated on the reflective surfaces. Once that is done, your rear...
by Michael | Sep 16, 2007 | Lights and Bulbs
For around $7 or less, depending upon where you get them, try putting a set of GE 6014 plus 25 headlights in your BMW 2002. GE claims they will increase your night visibility by about 25 feet, but they seem to be better than that. The change is very simple and...
by Michael | Sep 16, 2007 | Lights and Bulbs
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. Remove the entire instrument panel in the usual manner...
by Michael | Jun 11, 2007 | Engine, Lights and Bulbs
I recently had a timing chain replaced on my 1968 BMW 2002 and saved $100 on the job because my mechanic used a timing chain with a master link instead of the timing chain that comes from BMW without a master link. The chains are made by the same company with the same...
by Michael | Dec 24, 2006 | Lights and Bulbs
Here’s a way to save a few bucks if you’ve had the unfortunate pleasure of having one of your BMW 2002 side marker lenses broken by some parking lot idiot. After you’ve kicked in the other guy’s quarter panel and ripped off his wipers —...
by Michael | Dec 24, 2006 | Lights and Bulbs
Considerations in mounting auxiliary lamps are position for lamp efficiency (greatest road illumination), elimination of vibration, protection in parking, and discouragement of theft. Rectangular lamps such as the Cibie series 95 can be neatly integrated into the BMW...