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Topic: exhaust mounting hardware |
Kidasters
Replies: 7
Views: 75
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-25-08 04:08 Subject: Re: exhaust mounting hardware |
Good point. They give you the gasket, why not the nuts too?
Maybe you should write them? Seriously.
I didn't think of that, since I have an IE header, didn't need the other stuff.
Otherw ... |
Topic: exhaust mounting hardware |
Kidasters
Replies: 7
Views: 75
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-25-08 03:24 Subject: Re: exhaust mounting hardware |
Is this the kit you got?
http://www.bavauto.com//assets/product_images/exhaust/2002_eik.jpg
I used the same kit. I thought the three bolts and copper nuts are for the collector/resonator connec ... |
Topic: God's E21 steering wheel for sale! |
Kidasters
Replies: 8
Views: 345
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-24-08 06:32 Subject: Nah - God wouldn't drive an E21 |
He'd pick a 2002 or an E30 M3.
Or a 507 (drool)..... |
Topic: Road trippin in the A.M.!!! |
Kidasters
Replies: 5
Views: 184
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-24-08 03:47 Subject: Re: Road trippin in the A.M.!!! |
Drive Safe Rob!
Ken |
Topic: Pictures from Hemmings New England Concours |
Kidasters
Replies: 16
Views: 468
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-22-08 07:35 Subject: Thanks for the pics Bill |
Bill,
Great pics. A 4 cam 356 sits in my dream garage, right next to my 507....
Thanks for the post. We missed you.
Ken |
Topic: all it needs is a set of euro turn signals |
Kidasters
Replies: 4
Views: 223
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-21-08 07:41 Subject: Re: all it needs is a set of euro turn signals |
| For some reason - I look at it and think "Barry Bonds" - or whatever the equivalent is in German (Ah-nold?)..... |
Topic: Congratulations Bill W. |
Kidasters
Replies: 21
Views: 625
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-21-08 07:33 Subject: You deserve it Bill! |
Bill,
I know how hard you worked on P2, and I'm sure you worked that hard on the touring as well. Congrats! You and Ruth definitely deserve it.
If you guys ever make it as far south as Houst ... |
Topic: Who has used this carpet kit? |
Kidasters
Replies: 12
Views: 422
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-21-08 07:25 Subject: Re: Who has used this carpet kit? |
Those are authentic BMW mats. I ordered them through my dealer, and I love them. You can barely see it, but the driver's mat has a roundel on it. Here are the part numbers:
schwarz/weiß/black/wh ... |
Topic: Lets have some pics guys |
Kidasters
Replies: 49
Views: 1482
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-21-08 06:43 Subject: Re: Lets have some pics guys (nt) |
Your garage and it's occupants make me drool.......
Ken |
Topic: Question about new brake lines from dealer |
Kidasters
Replies: 5
Views: 138
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-21-08 06:02 Subject: Re: Question about new brake lines from dealer |
Mine came with a kind of dark metallic brown coating.
I would take a picture, but I just dropped the camera and broke it.
Crap.
Ken |
Topic: Question about new brake lines from dealer |
Kidasters
Replies: 5
Views: 138
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-21-08 05:28 Subject: Re: Question about new brake lines from dealer |
They are if you have the part number, but they do not come pre-bent.
I ordered one from BMW mobile tradition a few months ago. The length was right, but it showed up straight. So - I bought a tub ... |
Topic: Who has used this carpet kit? |
Kidasters
Replies: 12
Views: 422
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-21-08 05:12 Subject: Re: Who has used this carpet kit? |
I've used it. The fit is good. Like Esty said, you have to find your own insulation.
I do like the color. Just make sure you copy the picture of the layout, so you know what piece goes where.
... |
Topic: Lets have some pics guys |
Kidasters
Replies: 49
Views: 1482
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-20-08 08:06 Subject: Still working through the carb replacement |
From the stock 2 bbl solex to a Weber 32/36. Changed a bunch of hoses, the fuel pump, and the brake booster check valve as well.
Almost there.
Ken |
Topic: Understanding Differentials |
Kidasters
Replies: 4
Views: 217
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 07:51 Subject: Project Blue Book |
If you just get hold of the BMW 1602 - 2002 Repair Manual
(the BMW publication in 1 or 2 blue binder edition),
all the information about the 02 willbe at yer finger tips.
Can I get an amen ... |
Topic: Follow along if you like |
Kidasters
Replies: 40
Views: 1181
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 04:37 Subject: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! |
What does one wear in the desert in a 30 year old car with no ac?
With blunt... nothing.
We've covered driving in the buff before. It wasn't right then. It's not right now.
Or Ever.
Eww. ... |
Topic: s50/s52 in an 02? |
Kidasters
Replies: 24
Views: 433
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 04:31 Subject: The Texas car |
S52 Possible - yes:
http://www.terrysaytherauto.com/Racing/RacingFrankIntro.htm
Somewhere in their write up, there's a movie I remember watching. If you look close, you'll see the brake fluid r ... |
Topic: Misc extras for sale. all new |
Kidasters
Replies: 5
Views: 388
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 7-17-08 07:42 Subject: Re: Misc extras for sale. all new |
| Steve - I'll take the headlight switch. E-mail sent. |
Topic: Blunt dude ?? for noob |
Kidasters
Replies: 14
Views: 457
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-17-08 06:45 Subject: reformed? |
Steve is reformed? Into what?
HAH! You know we love you Steve. And your badass M2.
Ken |
Topic: Exhaust fitting issue |
Kidasters
Replies: 2
Views: 139
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-16-08 03:03 Subject: Re: Exhaust fitting issue |
Ahh - thanks CD. I appreciate the answer.
Yep - in Engineering school, they have always emphasized KISS, and it's something that I try to emphasize to young engineers now.
I think I'm going to ... |
Topic: Exhaust fitting issue |
Kidasters
Replies: 2
Views: 139
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-08 06:47 Subject: Exhaust fitting issue |
| So - as some of you know, I'm putting a new exhaust into the 02 (Deuce). One day, I was driving along, and Deuce sounded mean. Not in a good way. Sounded like an exhaust leak, and it was. Right at ... |
Topic: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover? |
Kidasters
Replies: 8
Views: 395
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-08 05:30 Subject: Re: is it rare to have this little diagnostic plug cover? |
covered a couple of months ago:
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/p,471948/highlight,/#471948 |
Topic: Are real metric steel brake lines available - SOLVED |
Kidasters
Replies: 6
Views: 188
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-14-08 03:29 Subject: Re: Are real metric steel brake lines available at chainstores ? |
| I've had really bad luck getting metric stuff at the chain stores. You might go in there and specifically ask. My quick converter says that 5/8" is about 15.9 mm - so you probably got that instead o ... |
Topic: Should I be worried? |
Kidasters
Replies: 4
Views: 334
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 05:23 Subject: Yes - you should |
Here's my guess:
At best - you've broken the driver's side motor mount, and/or maybe the transmission mount.
At worst - you've broken the mounting bracket for your motor mount (on the front end) ... |
Topic: my interior gives me a headache... |
Kidasters
Replies: 16
Views: 513
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-13-08 03:07 Subject: Re: my interior gives me a headache... |
| I don't think it looks that bad. Swap the bus wheel to something else, and I think it would be fine. |
Topic: Flywheel plate/Slave orientation ring/dipstick |
Kidasters
Replies: 2
Views: 99
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Forum: Parts Wanted Posted: 7-13-08 06:12 Subject: Re: Flywheel plate/Slave orientation ring/dipstick |
Carl,
The piece of hose on the dipstick is normal. If you don't have luck finding the flywheel cover here, give 2002ad (www.2002ad.com) a shout. That's where I got mine.
Ken |
Topic: Hey CD - DGAV installation question |
Kidasters
Replies: 7
Views: 151
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 07:28 Subject: Re: C'mere Fido |
Tempting - my neighbor with the pool is a SOB, even if he does have a 745i....
Well - even the 745 isn't redeeming - they only come in automatic.....
Ok - it's goin' over the fence.
Ken |
Topic: Air filter help |
Kidasters
Replies: 12
Views: 252
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 07:19 Subject: Re: Air filter help |
I have the same size air filter. Rooting in my spares box says it is a Mann C3260. So - go for the one that is the same as that.
Ken |
Topic: Hey CD - DGAV installation question |
Kidasters
Replies: 7
Views: 151
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 07:14 Subject: C'mere Fido |
Ha ha ha
Here's the actual post:
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/p,321436/highlight,/#321436
It's a great quote:
...remove it and throw it a ... |
Topic: Hey CD - DGAV installation question |
Kidasters
Replies: 7
Views: 151
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 04:08 Subject: Hey CD - DGAV installation question |
CD -
When you installed your DGAV, what did you do with the part titled "valve" (the little deal that is between the carb and the fuel pump). I think we've decided it's an overpressure relief or s ... |
Topic: Hey Jeff Ireland |
Kidasters
Replies: 6
Views: 449
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-11-08 03:00 Subject: Called |
Well - got someone at the shop today. They said "just line it up". But - here's the key. Bolts on the flange go ta 12, 4, and 8. Crap - that one at 12 is a bear.
But - at least now I know.
K ... |
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