by Michael | Jan 26, 2023 | Fuel and Exhaust
If you want an easy (if expensive) way to synchronize the idle adjustment on dual-carb sixes, Beck/Arnley distributors sell a unit called AUT0-SYN for $18 (J. C. Whitney price: $14.98). It fits all carbs with 2″ intake necks, but for $2.50 you can get a special...
by Michael | Jan 25, 2023 | Fuel and Exhaust
I have a problem with a 1975 2002 and surging if I park the car for a short time with the engine fully warmed up, then resume driving. The car bucks like a horse if you give it anything less than full throttle for a couple of miles. This can be quite embarrassing if...
by Michael | Jan 25, 2023 | Fuel and Exhaust
I have a ’72 2002 with a single-barrel carburetor which I maintain in top shape. However, I am persistently troubled by one problem which I hope some reader may be able to help me with. On rainy days, the engine wants to stall for the first five or ten minutes...
by Michael | Jan 24, 2023 | Fuel and Exhaust
If you need oversize jets for the two-barrel carb in later 2002, and don’t want to wait for your BMW dealer to order them, try a VW dealer, since some VW jets will interchange. VW dealers usually stock a fair assortment of jets and those they don’t have...
by Michael | Jan 23, 2023 | Engine
After waiting 2l-1/2 months for the proper size jets, I finally rejetted my 1974 2002 according to the specs published in Motortech BMW’s book. The owners manual shows the 1974 2002 with a Solex 32/32 DIDTA carb to be jetted as follows: Primary main jet 117.5...
