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Welcome to BMW 2002 FAQ
BMW 2002 FAQ has been the go-to resource for all your BMW 2002 and Neue Klasse car needs for over 20 years. Founded in 2002, this site quickly became the primary resource for vintage BMW owners. Today, it boasts over one million forum posts, 300 blogs, and 200 articles covering everything from news and events to technical instructions. The site has a gallery with over 6,000 images, a wheel database, a growing video collection, and 17 location-specific clubs. With a full calendar of BMW 2002 and Neue Klass events and an ever-increasing registry, the BMW 2002 FAQ is the place for any BMW enthusiast.
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Upcoming Events
Redwood Escape Rally. NK&K, Drive, Lunch!
09/21/2024, 03:00 PM
This month, to celebrate the end of Summer, in addition to the usual Coffee talk, we will take a three-hour drive through the mountains, see the ocean, see more mountains, and end up at a Brewery for some lunch and a bit more conversation. 8:00 AM We will gather at our usual spot, downtown Los Gatos, in Parking Lot 3 behind Loma Coffee Bar. 8:45 AM We will hold a driver's meeting where you will get a sticker, suggested route, and the final destination for Lunch 9:00 AM We w
Ireland Engineering Open House
10/05/2024, 05:00 PM 08:00 PM
Come join us for a cool car show, tour the facility, free food and drinks!!!
Los Gatos Neue Klasse and Kaffee
10/19/2024, 03:00 PM 06:00 PM
Neue Klasse and Kaffee is a monthly gathering of BMW Neue Klasse andother Vintage Cars in the GreaterSan Francisco Bay Area. Los Gatosevents are on the third Saturday of every month. All fun cars and people are welcome! We will gatherdowntown Los Gatos in Parking Lot3 behind Loma Coffee Bar. We believe the Coffee Bar will be open. If it is not, 2002FAQ will provide coffee and Doughnuts. 2002 FAQ will be on-site from 8am to 11:00am http://neueklasseundkaffee.com https://www.facebook.c
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Latest Discussions
door brake?
i recently broke yet another door brake on my 71 2002. i purchased the modern replacement type brake and installed it. problem is the door stays 50% open!! unable to close door or open further! has anyone else had this issue when replacing the door brake with the modern version? I'm i doing something wrong? could some one maybe post a pic of there installed brake? thx rob
Ignition switch wires?
I'm in ignition switch hell right now. From the beginning of taking over this car the ignition switch has been janky. Well today it went tits up. I just finished installing my new Speedhut GPS Speedo and after crawling out from underneath getting the speedo cable disconnected I wanted to go for a drive. Well the ghosts of Bavaria werent having it. I put the key in and it would turn to start no matter how much I turned the wheel which btw wouldn't lock any longer. I thought I'd be clever and tak
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Technical Articles
The First 2002 Lives On - Resurgence of M10 with VIN 1660001
When the BMW board in August 1967 approved a hot-rod version of the 1600 by installing a 2-liter M10 engine into the 114 models, that decision planted the seed for BMW’s success in North America. After all, BMW was just another foreign car maker without any significant impact on sales in the US car market. We all know what came next. The concept of a 2-liter M10 was not new in 1967; the BMW factory racing team in Germany had already raced the Neu Klasse (type 121) with a competitive 2-lite
Troubleshoot a Tii Cold Start Circuit
Troubleshooting your Cold Start Circuit The Tii cold start circuit consists of several components. If you suspect the system doesn't work, a few basic troubleshooting steps with a voltmeter will help you track down the problem. And don’t be surprised if it isn’t always the cold start relay (CSR) - the biggest “aha moment” I had was realizing that the thermo-time switch (TTS) provided the timing, not the CSR. (Lesson learned - if the system isn’t spraying fuel long enough, check the thermo-t
Fitting new reFittingar quarter window seals
I really struggled installing these seals, they are a real barsteward to fit and there are a few tricks that are not immediately obvious. So, I have decided to share "my" method, it may differ from your method, but it works, so please if you've done it a different way, that's fine, so long as it works for you. Firstly tools I used: Nylon hammer Razor blade Plastic trim tool set (Ebay - less than $2) Sharpie pen Hole punch tool
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Latest From The Hack Mechanic
Freeing Stuck Rear Brake Adjusters
One of my least favorite jobs on a 2002 is adjusting the rear brake shoes in order to lessen the brake pedal travel. In principle, it's easy—you just pull off the rear wheels, take a 17mm open-end wrench, put it on each of the two adjusting nuts on the backing plate behind each brake drum, rotate the drum, turn the adjuster until you can hear and feel the shoe rubbing against the drum, back the adjuster off a tiny bit, do the other adjuster, then move to the other side and do the same on the oth
Front Strut Replacement The Hack Mechanic Way
Front Strut Replacement Overview Okay. It's time to replace your front struts. Maybe you're doing it as part of a shocks-and-struts job. Maybe you're updating the entire suspension—shocks and struts, springs, and sway bars. Maybe you're doing a full front end refresh including ball joints, tie rods, center track link, and idler bushings. Maybe you're doing an undercarriage refresh and are sandblasting and repainting the subframe and strut housings at the same time. W
Chillin' Louie: To Coldly Blow (Part IX: Firing it up, buttoning it up)
Okay, with the compressor and bracket, condenser and fan, evaporator assembly, receiver-drier, hoses, and wiring installed, it was time to fire it up, then button it up. Similarly, with the project itself complete, it's time to button up this series of articles. As such, this is a long piece that touches on a number of topics. Leak detection There's a whole chapter in my a/c book devoted to leak detection, and specifically to the use of nitrogen or other dry inert gas to
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Latest Blogs
Progress at both ends
The rear end (mostly WRX) is almost fully fabricated and fitted, just exploring whether we can use some std trailing arms or need to custom make some. We're also looking at shock options (possibly MCA ProSports from Australia) and then we'll need to make space for them up into the boot, possibly right up to the parcel tray. Up front the engine and gearbox have been approximately placed to check room (adequate) and we can start thinking about steering rack, a/c, intercooler, radiator, and al
I'm Back but my Back Isn't Back Yet
This constant, relentless, unmitigated, 24/7 chronic pain has steadily reduced me to the tortured, contorted, writhing, twisting, scowling, swearing, angry, hair-triggered-screaming-fits of-rage-sleepless-holy-terror-bundle-of F'ing-joy to be round! Waiting for Thoracic Spine MRI Scheduling.
Cylinder head rebuild
My car had been burning oil even before the EFI conversion, so its time to fix that. I pulled the head Saturday and dropped it off with Gustaf at Engine Tec Nw here in Anacortes. Should be done in a week or so!
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