Jump to content

  • When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

  • Help Support FAQ and Upgrade Your Account!

How many holes should there be?

peterman

By peterman
in BMW 2002 and other '02

 Share

Recommended Posts

peterman Rising Star

peterman

Posted
Posted

Im going to fill in every small sheet metal hole in the trans tunnel. There are a few large holes which I assume are supposed to be there. Any other holes I should leave?

7cccc42e07604a25a5ce41568ac6863c.jpg

1eb6edd51de0ecdf6dfde25096a15284.jpg

Also, should these dents be banged out towards the under carraige or towards the cabin? Im assuming they were made during the 5 speed install. If I bang them out will the 5 speed bell housing not fit?

4171105e886e37a59b8865080da4dbe2.jpg

50d4be7ce25bd09f2f9e8211a411ade0.jpg

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Simeon Grand Master

Simeon

Posted
Posted

You need the big one ;)

 

The trick is to think about what is screwed into where. Really shouldn't be that many screw holes in the tunnel.

 

Failing that, weld up all of the holes for self tapping screws and start again. By the time you have rebuilt your console and changed mounting methods etc you are likely to want new mounting holes anyway (like the previous dozen attempts to reinstall the console). 

rtheriaque wrote:

Carbs: They're necessary and barely controlled fuel leaks that sometimes match the air passing through them.

My build blog:http://www.bmw2002faq.com/blog/163-simeons-blog/

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TobyB Grand Master

TobyB

Posted
Posted

I've never had to clearance the top of the tunnel for a 5- speed- I dunno what they were doing there.

 

The 5- speed 'pudge' is in the footwell, pretty close to the accelerator, for the slave cylinder.  And can be

added with an appropriate lever once the transmission is in...

 

t

 

"I learn best through painful, expensive experience, so I feel like I've gotten my money's worth." MattL

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mike Self Grand Master

Mike Self

Posted
Posted

If you have a short console, there's one hole in the tunnel ahead of the shift lever opening that locates the rear portion of the console and keeps it wedged against the dash.  My car has A/C so don't know exactly how the long console is fastened to the tunnel, but you picture seems to show an excessive number of screw holes.  Perhaps your car either has A/C or had at one time; that would explain some of the extra holes--especially if it was a Fridgiking.  You can figure out which ones are legit by test fitting the console in place, and marking the screw holes it needs.

 

mike

'69 Nevada sunroof-Wolfgang-bought new
'73 Sahara sunroof-Ludwig-since '78
'91 Brillantrot 318is sunroof-Georg Friederich 
Fiat Topolini (Benito & Luigi), Renault 4CVs (Anatole, Lucky Pierre, Brigette) & Kermit, the Bugeye Sprite

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Henning Mentor

Henning

Posted
Posted

There should be one big hole for the shifter, one self-tapped in front of it for the console, one cent-sized to the left for the reverse wires and another self-tapped close to the driving pedal for the noise insulation. A/C cars I don't know.

 

You should try to find the guy who perforated your tunnel with his machine gun and force him to repair it.

 

hen

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
peterman Rising Star

peterman

Posted
  • Author
Posted
9 hours ago, TobyB said:

I've never had to clearance the top of the tunnel for a 5- speed- I dunno what they were doing there.

 

The 5- speed 'pudge' is in the footwell, pretty close to the accelerator, for the slave cylinder.  And can be

added with an appropriate lever once the transmission is in...

 

t

 

Thanks.  I'll try to find other pics to see which way it goes.  I can only imagine the dents should be knocked out towards the undercarriage, but better safe than sorry.

6 hours ago, Henning said:

You should try to find the guy who perforated your tunnel with his machine gun and force him to repair it.

 

hen

 

 

I know where the guy is, but if I use that logic he would be paying for the whole rebuild. 

 

Thanks for the help guys,

Link to comment
Share on other sites
KFunk Grand Master

KFunk

Posted
Posted
On 9/20/2016 at 10:52 PM, TobyB said:

I've never had to clearance the top of the tunnel for a 5- speed- I dunno what they were doing there.

 

The 5- speed 'pudge' is in the footwell, pretty close to the accelerator, for the slave cylinder.  And can be

added with an appropriate lever once the transmission is in...

 

t

 

 

What kinda lever we talkin?  I haven't figured out what to use yet.  I suppose I have a giant crowbar I haven't tried yet.  

 

I've just got a a little tapping when the engine is cold I need to remedy.  

Bring a Welder

1974 2002, 1965 Datsun L320 truck, 1981 Yamaha XS400, 1983 Yamaha RX50, 1992 Miata Miata drivetrain waiting on a Locost frame, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TobyB Grand Master

TobyB

Posted
Posted

I used a bodyworking 'spoon', but really, anything with a bit of an angle to it would work.  

Cat's paw, small prybar, etc.  The

tunnel's pretty soft, and responds well to moderate pressure.

 

t

 

"I learn best through painful, expensive experience, so I feel like I've gotten my money's worth." MattL

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • BMW Neue Klasse - a birth of a Sports Sedan

    BMW Neue Klasse - a birth of a Sports Sedan

    Unveiling of the Neue Klasse Unveiled in 1961, BMW 1500 sedan was a revolutionary concept at the outset of the '60s. No tail fins or chrome fountains. Instead, what you got was understated and elegant, in a modern sense, exciting to drive as nearly any sports car, and yet still comfortable for four.   The elegant little sedan was an instant sensation. In the 1500, BMW not only found the long-term solution to its dire business straits but, more importantly, created an entirely new
    History of the BMW 2002 and the 02 Series

    History of the BMW 2002 and the 02 Series

    In 1966, BMW was practically unknown in the US unless you were a touring motorcycle enthusiast or had seen an Isetta given away on a quiz show.  BMW’s sales in the US that year were just 1253 cars.  Then BMW 1600-2 came to America’s shores, tripling US sales to 4564 the following year, boosted by favorable articles in the Buff Books. Car and Driver called it “the best $2500 sedan anywhere.”  Road & Track’s road test was equally enthusiastic.  Then, BMW took a cue from American manufacturers,
    The BMW 2002 Production Run

    The BMW 2002 Production Run

    BMW 02 series are like the original Volkswagen Beetles in one way (besides both being German classic cars)—throughout their long production, they all essentially look alike—at least to the uninitiated:  small, boxy, rear-wheel drive, two-door sedan.  Aficionados know better.   Not only were there three other body styles—none, unfortunately, exported to the US—but there were some significant visual and mechanical changes over their eleven-year production run.   I’ve extracted t

  • I don't like ads!

    I want to support the FAQ!

  • Upcoming Events

  • Supporting Vendors

  • I don't like ads!

    I want to support the FAQ!

×
×
  • Create New...