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  Topic: FS Spring cleaning... many tii and reg 2002 parts
FL02

Replies: 9
Views: 601

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 4-9-08 11:07   Subject: Re: FS Spring cleaning... many tii and reg 2002 parts
Hello, Does the trunk lock have a key? If so I'm interested

+ Exhaust too.

Thanks,
you can email me @

minuteman1 at cfl.rr.com
  Topic: Bad noise shifting lower gears....
FL02

Replies: 3
Views: 147

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-11-08 10:46   Subject: Re: Bad noise shifting lower gears....
I've found if you don't have your carb and timing adjusted right you can get a crunch when shifting into second or putting it in reverse. I've found the stock settings 2 1/2 turns out on the idle mix ...
  Topic: could this actually be JUST my battery?
FL02

Replies: 5
Views: 228

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-10-08 09:06   Subject: Re: could this actually be JUST my battery?
Probably just the battery. They'll do that and when you need one, you need one. I had a similar issue with a battery that turned over but didn't have enough amps to crank it. My last one I got from ...
  Topic: How to remove struts from the strut housing?
FL02

Replies: 5
Views: 273

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-9-08 08:30   Subject: Re: How to remove struts from the strut housing?
Is the cap you are talking about the one with the two holes that threads down over the shock? Do you need a special tool. I tred to use a punch but it wouldn't turn. There is a cap that goes over i ...
  Topic: How to remove struts from the strut housing?
FL02

Replies: 5
Views: 273

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-9-08 07:43   Subject: How to remove struts from the strut housing?
I have my strut houising removed from the car for a suspension upgrade and wonder how to get the strut out of the strut housing? The strut looks to be sleeved in the housing and I'm wondering the bes ...
  Topic: Front suspension install questions #1
FL02

Replies: 6
Views: 271

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-8-08 03:59   Subject: Re: Front suspension install questions #1
OK, got the whole strut housing off... strut, housing, rotor and all. Now, I'm wondering the best way to free the strut from the housing. I guess I have to put it in a vice..Are there any lock rings ...
  Topic: Front suspension install questions #1
FL02

Replies: 6
Views: 271

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-8-08 03:37   Subject: Re: Front suspension install questions #1
OK, I wanted to get the strut out of the housing with out taking off the whole thing, but I guess I have to take it off. So, do I take off the nuts with the wire on them or the ones (3) under the bal ...
  Topic: Front suspension install questions #1
FL02

Replies: 6
Views: 271

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-8-08 02:39   Subject: Re: Front suspension install questions #1
The car is supported correctly and I got the the strut and spring loose by compressing the shock with the floor jack. Anyway got spring out and now am wondering how I pull out the strut. Is the stru ...
  Topic: Front suspension install questions #1
FL02

Replies: 6
Views: 271

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-8-08 01:38   Subject: Front suspension install questions #1
Hello, I'm looking to take off my front shocks and wondered what the sequence or process was. Do I have to take off any other parts other than loosen the top bolt on each strut. It looks like I loos ...
  Topic: Stock Springs w/ New Struts?
FL02

Replies: 1
Views: 175

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-3-08 02:22   Subject: Stock Springs w/ New Struts?
Are my stock springs shot? I'm upgrading my suspension to some Koni sport adjustable struts and wondered if it would be bad to use the stock springs. I like the ride but I just don't have any reboun ...
  Topic: Datsun510 camber plates for 2002
FL02

Replies: 2
Views: 183

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-3-08 10:47   Subject: Datsun510 camber plates for 2002
I'm wondering how standard camber plates and camber plate mounts are. Does it depend on the lug count or the type of strut. I have a stock 2002 that I'd like to get some negative camber on and saw s ...
  Topic: FS: boge front/rear shocks lightly used
FL02

Replies: 3
Views: 226

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 2-26-08 09:23   Subject: Re: FS: boge front/rear shocks lightly used
If you still have the shocks, let me know, I'm interested.

email --->
minuteman1 at cfl.rr.com
  Topic: Stock Shock Rebuild?
FL02

Replies: 5
Views: 136

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 2-24-08 07:47   Subject: Stock Shock Rebuild?
Has anyone rebuilt the stock boge shocks on a 2002? My car is fully stock and in pretty good shape (1969 2002). The problem is, it rides like a pogo stick w/ little dampening from the stock suspensi ...
  Topic: FS: Fixed camber plates and front IE stage 1 springs
FL02

Replies: 3
Views: 367

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 2-6-08 01:47   Subject: Re: FS: Fixed camber plates and front IE stage 1 springs
Hello, if you still have the camber plates and springs let me know as I'd be interested. I have pay pal and live in FL - 32901.

Thanks,
Seth
  Topic: Help Help on adjusting timing...
FL02

Replies: 7
Views: 430

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 11-19-07 08:51   Subject: Re: Help Help on adjusting timing...
You can time it by rotating the distributer. I figure if it was running while loose you should turn it counter clockwise to advance it a little. Then try to start it. There's a sweet spot and if yo ...
  Topic: 20 cfm at 90 psi? What Size Comprssor for painting and Auto
FL02

Replies: 4
Views: 316

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 11-19-07 07:27   Subject: 20 cfm at 90 psi? What Size Comprssor for painting and Auto
Does anyone know the best size compressor to use for a HVLP or similar automotive paint sprayer. I read that it has to have at least 20 cfm at 90 psi. Anyway, I'm wondering what size compressor woul ...
  Topic: what to do with 2 cars
FL02

Replies: 6
Views: 316

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 11-15-07 09:14   Subject: Re: what to do with 2 cars
Looks like you were building an engine/drivetrain setup for car #1 anyway. Car #2 give you a good place to put the original drivetrain and engine from the swap. Then, you'll avoid any spares and put ...
  Topic: lacquer, urethane or enamel paints?
FL02

Replies: 2
Views: 172

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 11-15-07 08:53   Subject: Re: lacquer, urethane or enamel paints?
Thanks for the link. I searched the site and found a couple other threads on this topic:


http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,275174/highlight,urethane ...
  Topic: lacquer, urethane or enamel paints?
FL02

Replies: 2
Views: 172

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 11-14-07 10:32   Subject: lacquer, urethane or enamel paints?
Hello, I have a non-BMW project I'm working on and I'm looking for the cheapest and easiest solution to paint it. I've seen on TV that they are selling some new Urethane/Polyurethane paints that are ...
  Topic: WTB - Drivers Door for Early 2002
FL02

Replies: 1
Views: 106

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 11-9-07 07:51   Subject: WTB - Drivers Door for Early 2002
I'm looking for a drivers door for my 1969 BMW 2002. If you have a spare in good shape or one on a parts car you don't mind pulling I'd be interested. Pay pal is best for me, and I'm in Central Flor ...
  Topic: Does anyone know whos car this is??
FL02

Replies: 11
Views: 623

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 11-2-07 10:07   Subject: Re: Does anyone know whos car this is??
Hello, I saw you are in Melbourne....Are you restoring a 02? Have you seen a white one driving around town?
  Topic: 1975 auto surging issue at 1/2 throttle/50mph+ .....thoughts
FL02

Replies: 4
Views: 176

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-12-07 10:07   Subject: Re: 1975 auto surging issue at 1/2 throttle/50mph+ .....thou
Sounds like a stuck float might be the issue, but I had a similar problem with my car breaking up under load, or up hills and it was an ignition issue, and tunred out to be the spark plug wires were b ...
  Topic: GAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! @#$*&#^ fuel pumps!
FL02

Replies: 5
Views: 337

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-12-07 10:05   Subject: Re: GAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! @#$*&#^ fuel pumps!
That's one thing about electric pumps.. when they go...they go. I'm using an electric pump on my car and am thinking about getting a spare, just in case. Also, my car is using a elecric fuel pump an ...
  Topic: Bosh Blue Coil
FL02

Replies: 3
Views: 274

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-12-07 09:53   Subject: Re: Bosh Blue Coil
I use a bosch blue coil and it works great. I was able to get rid of the external resister and just use the coil and it works great, just bolt on, hook up and go. I also saw that the blue coils can ...
  Topic: Quick weber tuning Q's
FL02

Replies: 7
Views: 315

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-07 07:05   Subject: Re: Quick weber tuning Q's
The mixture screw on Webers allows MIXED gas and air to be entered in greater or lesser quantities. You cannot seperately adjust just the gas or just the air via the mixture screw.

You are not lett ...
  Topic: Door #1 or Door #2 --Let's make a deal...
FL02

Replies: 3
Views: 324

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-07 07:02   Subject: Re: Door #1 or Door #2 --Let's make a deal...
I'll probably get the white door. I just wasn't positive it would fit and match up on my 69 2002. It is in better shape and I can do a trim delete on the bottom, no problem. I hope it bolts up easi ...
  Topic: Rough Idle tip
FL02

Replies: 3
Views: 268

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-07 06:59   Subject: Re: Rough Idle tip
You might want to consider an electronic ignition. They pertronix units are easy to install and will put your car in a better tuning range and make it rev better. Also, rough idle is sometimes becau ...
  Topic: Look what I snagged yesterday!!
FL02

Replies: 6
Views: 543

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-6-07 06:55   Subject: Re: Look what I snagged yesterday!!
Honda CB's are cool. They are easy to work on and run forever. They usually need the carb cleaned and should start right up. Carb kits are cheap too. Get a god Clymer Manual and read how to tune i ...
  Topic: help needed- ran rough then died
FL02

Replies: 5
Views: 176

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-4-07 11:08   Subject: Re: help needed- ran rough then died
Did you check your plugs? You might have fouled a plug. They will also show if it's too lean or rich. Too rich sometimes has cold starting issues...check your plugs.
  Topic: Quick weber tuning Q's
FL02

Replies: 7
Views: 315

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-4-07 11:02   Subject: Re: Quick weber tuning Q's
Out is richer, in is Leaner. You might be too lean if it breaks up on high revs. I've found that if you set it a little rich you can rev to the moon but you might have cold starting issues. Too lea ...
 
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