by Michael | Nov 20, 2006 | Engine
When performing a tune-up on your BMW 2002, don’t swap the short screw that holds the condenser with the screw that holds the points, since the extra length of the points screw may interfere with the working of the advance mechanism within the body of the...
by Michael | Jun 15, 2006 | Maintenance
Regarding the article “Basic Tune Up Procedures Part 1” in Vol. VIII No. 1, it seems you are guilty of committing my favorite error. You stated in the article that new points should be set at the lower limit of the allowable gap range to accommodate wear...
by Michael | Jun 13, 2006 | Maintenance
Hot Weather Tip: At least once a week, after your car is warm, turn the heater control to the HOT position for at least two minutes. Why? So that the water will regularly circulate through the valve, hoses and heater. If you don’t? When a cold day comes, you...
by Michael | Jun 9, 2006 | Maintenance
The Exhaust Gas Analyzer If you already possess and use a dwell/tach, compression tester and a timing light, it indicates that you’re definitely an “intermediate” or perhaps “advanced.” What next? What piece of equipment can you buy that...
by Michael | Jun 7, 2006 | Maintenance
Degree of Difficultly: Intermediate Keeping your BMW “in tune” can mean a big difference in its performance, fuel mileage, and engine life. In this article, we’ll discuss condensers and points, distributors, and timing. In a subsequent column,...
