Information on modifications and repairs to Body and Interior of your BMW 2002 and Neue Klasse car. Hoods and bonnets, trunks and boots, fenders and wings. Submit an Article if you have something to share.
I bought one of the first IE pedal box bearing kits several months ago and finally got around to installing it.
here is the pile of parts
tools needed include:
17mm open end wrench
17mm closed end wrench (not the same as above)
19mm wrench
needle nose vice grips
small flat blade screwdriver (to poke the washers when installing pedals
start by :
remove gas pedal
pull carpet out. twist 45 left to get it off pedals. gas pedal arm first.
pop the little cover by the gas pedal so the peda
The heater box of the BMW 2002 is simple, yet also a little challenging to rebuild. You really need to pay attention to how the system works before taking it apart. If the car doesn't have an A/C unit, removing the entire box from the car isn't too hard. There are a few common problems that all of us probably have with this box after 40 something years: 1., the blower fan has probably frozen or has become noisy; 2., the heater valve mount has broken and 3., the control cables are frozen, therefo
So it's time for an update that I've been working on for the past month or so, it's a long one so be prepared! I recently wrapped up this big project and wanted to share it with everyone.
Last year I designed and built a few custom metal/wood roof racks that were compatible on the BMW E10 (1600/2002) and E30 chassis. In total I built three rack systems but eventually decided to pursue other ventures.
I was recently approached by Andrew Adams at Ireland Engineering who was interested in
What you need:
Dry ice: 20-50 lbs. While you can do the job with 10-20 lbs, the more you have the quicker it'll go. It's worth the extra money. I used 40 lbs.
Hammer: ball peen is the way to go. A heavy dead blow hammer was also particularly effective.
Razor knife
Razor scraper
Safety glasses
Shop vac
Pillow case/nylon drawstring bag: 1 for every ten lbs
Thick gloves: dry ice will give you frostbite and a chemical burn if you handle it with unprotected skin. Be careful and don't let it
Written by Richard Stern Saturday, 17 September 2005 Adjusting the Window regulator Adjusting the Window regulator
By Richard Stern
If your front side windows don’t shut fully there may be a cheap easy answer before buying a second-hand window regulator as new ones are NLA
Tools required:
Large flat blade & Phillips screwdrivers
Block of wood
10mm socket or spanner
Old wire coat hanger
Some spare plastic door panel clips
Instru
A while back I found a lot of rust in my drivers side frame rail. It seems that at some point in its life the car had a brake fluid leak around the master cylinder or reservoir area. The fluid entered the frame rail from the top and the rust process began.
The frame rails for our beloved cars are still available, but at around $300 each. Or you can find some solid ones of the cars that were crashed or rusted out in other areas. The other option is making a patch as described in this article
Here they are, unburied from earlier posts. Regarding adjusting door components for new door seals.
If your doors are properly aligned...
Window Height Adjustment
After installing new door seals with the window wound all the way up, had a 1/4 to 1/8th in gap at the rear corner of the window near the B pillar so the window did not reach the seal. Before the new seals, the window was low at the back too.
The fix:
With the window rolled down. Clamp the wheeled carrier wheels to the vent frame,
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on creating a remote trunk release for your BMW 2002 using readily available parts! If you've ever struggled with accessing your trunk in tight spaces or wished for the convenience of opening it from a distance, this step-by-step article is here to make your driving experience even more enjoyable. We'll walk you through the process of setting up a remote trunk release system using off-the-shelf components, ensuring seamless integration with your car's existing
Contributed by dubois Saturday, 07 March 2009
This is intended for those with cracked dashes, that would like something more visually pleasing. It should provide results that although will never compare to a professional restoration, can be much better than having to look at the Mariana trench in front of you. Here is a list of supplies and tools you will need:
Sand paper 180, 240, 320 dry, 600 wet
Red scuff pad (3M or equivalent)
Razor blades
Masking tape and paper