by Michael | Feb 4, 2008 | Fuel and Exhaust
A great how-to article on converting a BMW 2002tii fule pump over to a 5 series. After the $375 sticker shock of a new pump, I got a used pump and canister because the canister was shot too. If you can find a used pump that has been stored with fuel in the pump,...
by Michael | Feb 4, 2008 | Fuel and Exhaust
The BMW 2002tii has a thin cogged belt that drives a cogged belt pulley from the V-belt pulley, which in turn drives the injection pump. This belt should be checked periodically for signs of wear. Should the belt break, the car is immobile.< The belt's location is...
by Michael | Oct 30, 2007 | Maintenance
Check the bolts holding the oil filter housing to the block on BMW 2002’s and 2002tiis. They can loosen up and could be the reason for that mysterious oil leak you haven’t been able to find. Author: Unknown
by Michael | Sep 2, 2007 | Fuel and Exhaust
I put a Starla exhaust system on my 1973 BMW 2002tii and the car developed an exhaust resonance between 3800 and 4300 rpm and later at around 3200 rpm. The Starla was the suspect, since its muffler was a poor fit. The real culprit turned out to be a loose exhaust...
by Michael | Jul 9, 2007 | Lubrication
Armand Scapicchio inquired about the fact that his 1974 BMW 2002tii was using a half-quart of oil every thousand miles. Question: Is this normal? Answer: Unfortunately, yes. Many 2002tii use a quart of oil every thousand miles. More research is being done on this and...
