by Michael | Mar 14, 2007 | Cooling and Heating
If you BMW 2002 is equipped with A/C and is more than a few years old, check the low-pressure refrigerant hose(s) for signs of wear or weakness in the form of bulges. The one on the 6er blew out soon after the system was charged up with Freon, not only wasting a...
by Michael | Feb 9, 2007 | Engine
Here’s a list of tips to help to maintain and/or fix a variety of items on your six-cylinder BMW 2002. If you have moisture and crud collecting at the mating surfaces of the head and the block, re-torque the head bolts in the proper sequence (see your BMW 2002...
by Michael | Jan 12, 2007 | Cooling and Heating
For ashtray less Frigikings and Behr units that blow ashes everywhere, try installing 3.0CS or rear seat Bavaria ashtrays in one or both doors. The ashtrays can be ordered from a dealer (or found at a junkyard) to match any interior (about $10 each) and are easily...
by Michael | Nov 2, 2006 | Cooling and Heating
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...
by Michael | Nov 1, 2006 | Cooling and Heating, Electrical, Engine
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...
