by Michael | Nov 22, 2006 | Electrical
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...
by Michael | May 27, 2006 | Random Tips
Based on Scott Chamberlain’s 101 Tips for 2002’s (Roundel September 1993), here with another batch from equally fanatical Mike Self. Mike Self is well-known to St. Louis Gateway Tech attendees as Professor Rust lecturing often on the prevention and cure...
by Michael | Mar 28, 2006 | Battery
I installed a Porsche 911 battery in my 1971 2002tii, instead of the OEM Varta that the BMW dealer wanted $145 for. It cost $36 at a local battery outlet. [It] is two amp/hr smaller but works fine. It will be necessary to make a new holddown bracket. Author: Paul R....
by Michael | Mar 28, 2006 | Battery
Recently I had the awesome task of replacing the battery in my 1974 BMW 3.0S. Being skeptical of the “maintenance-free” battery because of poor reports and the problem of checking one’s charging system, I thought that I might have to spring for the...
by Michael | Mar 28, 2006 | Battery
Although it seems that the engine compartment was designed and completed prior to the insertion of the battery and then the battery was tossed in as an afterthought, there are some very suitable replacements for the Varta/Berga OEM batteries. The standard equipment...
