What did you do to your 2002 today !

[tech71]

38 minutes ago, Leucadian said:

Loctite for the next rotor?  I'm going to keep a spare in the car regardless.  

Sorry but I just can’t stop myself.. maybe you should keep a spare original , non exploding dizzy the in car. ?

Edited July 2, 2022 by tech71

[Leucadian]

6 minutes ago, tech71 said:

Sorry but I have to say it... maybe you should keep a spare original , non exploding dizzy the car. ?

 

I prefer the exploding variety, keeps things interesting.

[Son of Marty]

Check your engine mounts and drivers side subframe mount a soft mount or a broken mounting ear can cause the dist cap to hit the firewall.

['76mintgrün'02]

1 hour ago, Leucadian said:

My dizzy rotor disintegrated, again.  2nd time in about 2 years.

 

Do you by chance have an 002 distributor with Pertronix?

 

EDIT - because sometimes the magnetic ring doesn't let the rotor seat completely with that model.

 

However, I looked at your photo again and noticed that you have the early style rotor in your hand, with the extra skirt around the outside and a step in the bore that makes it narrower at the top.  That style is for the earliest distributors with a step in the center post.  

 

 

The 123 uses a stepped rotor too.

Tom

Edited July 2, 2022 by '76mintgrün'02

[its55]

8 hours ago, tech71 said:

Sorry but I just can’t stop myself.. maybe you should keep a spare original , non exploding dizzy the in car. ?

 

Exploding caps would be too much excitement for me.

[Leucadian]

8 hours ago, '76mintgrün'02 said:

 

Do you by chance have an 002 distributor with Pertronix?

 

EDIT - because sometimes the magnetic ring doesn't let the rotor seat completely with that model.

 

However, I looked at your photo again and noticed that you have the early style rotor in your hand, with the extra skirt around the outside and a step in the bore that makes it narrower at the top.  That style is for the earliest distributors with a step in the center post.  

 

 

The 123 uses a stepped rotor too.

Tom

 

I have a 123 distributor.  The first time this happened I ordered a new rotor direct from 123, because I know people have had issues running oem rotors on that particular dizzy.

 

 

['76mintgrün'02]

Yep.  Issues with the clamps that hold the cap on too.  They're too soft and easily deformed.

 

Was this a 123 ignitions supplied rotor?

 

EDIT- I reread it and it seems it was a 123 part.

 

Distributors have a difficult job.

Edited July 2, 2022 by '76mintgrün'02

[man_mark_7]

On 6/30/2022 at 7:50 AM, Highnote1 said:

 

 

 

 

That is one happy looking garage!! Three cheers for all band / orchestra directors. As someone else mentioned, it gave my daughter her identity & crew throughout high school. 

[Leucadian]

10 hours ago, Son of Marty said:

Check your engine mounts and drivers side subframe mount a soft mount or a broken mounting ear can cause the dist cap to hit the firewall.

 

Mounts are good, very little engine movement and a fair amount of clearance from the dizzy to the firewall.  

 

Plus, the cap was secured still when the rotor blew.  

[JohnS]

20 hours ago, Toga said:

Hi John, would you have a link to Jason P. rebuilt relay? Tks

Here's a link to Jason's blog and you could send him a PM

 

[AceAndrew]

Making and routing the major power wires.  Really tell the difference between the Chinese lugs/heat shrink/wire cable and more quality stuff.  Initially bought a bit hardware at different price points to compare. 
 

 

 

[Mario Falfan]

The 5 speed transmission was jammed, had it opened checked, unjammed. Getting closer to that 5 speed conversion…..

[cda951]

28 minutes ago, AceAndrew said:

Making and routing the major power wires.  Really tell the difference between the Chinese lugs/heat shrink/wire cable and more quality stuff.  Initially bought a bit hardware at different price points to compare. 
 

 

 

Looks great! And yes, there are vast quality differences between the various grades of electrical connectors and hardware.

 

I have been accumulating various factory BMW battery cables from the 1990s/2000s, we used to replace certain body harnesses of E39 5-series (IIRC), and BMW always sent a bunch of extra B+ cables with the factory repair kit that weren't needed. They are good quality, will come in handy when eventually move my 2002tii battery to the rear of the car. I already used some in my beater Alfa GTV6

[kbmb02]

23 hours ago, AceAndrew said:

Making and routing the major power wires.  Really tell the difference between the Chinese lugs/heat shrink/wire cable and more quality stuff.  Initially bought a bit hardware at different price points to compare. 
 

 

 

 

 

Nice work, Andrew.

 

For comparison, how about this battery cut-off switch I found on a recently-purchased 2002…. -KB

 

[Son of Marty]

Maybe you should change it out for one of these baby's