by Michael | Jul 30, 2007 | Cooling and Heating
In the winter, when the outside air temperature decreases, the BMW 2002 thermostat does not function well because it is detached from the engine block and directly in the path of air flowing through the radiator. Instead of wrapping insulating material around the...
by Michael | Mar 14, 2007 | Cooling and Heating
Just because you have a late-model BMW 2002, don’t think that you’re immune from thermostat failure. Our 1978 BMW 320i with only 10,000 miles is a perfect example. The thermostat just decided to stay shut last night on the way home from the airport....
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 | Dec 20, 2006 | Cooling and Heating
There have been some members experiencing problems with the thermostat in earlier BMW 1602 and BMW 2002 models. They have given some thought to replacing the thermostat with the old-style drop-in unit, as in 1967 2000’s or the Bavaria. This is certainly...
by Michael | Nov 18, 2006 | Maintenance
The following listings are various interchangeable parts for the BMW 1602 and BMW 2002 from 1968 to, but not including, the two-barrel 2002. BMW Air filter: Purolator AFP 50, Fram CA189PL, Lee AFL 132, Apco AA 189, AC A132C. BMW Points: one piece N Bendix EC-18,...
