grizzlebar Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 So after a couple of searches using different terminology and coming up empty handed - I figured I'd toss the question out to the crowd: What ready spares would you have on hand in your garage to make life easier owning your 2002? This is partially driven by parts availability, cost, and in my case, not wanting to wait around for parts to arrive after purchasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmw2002 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I have a spare car myself. The Perl (1968-1600) backs up Rhiannon (76-02). Talk about maintenance, no one understands why the Ghost (97-328is) sleeps outside. I have spares of everything, what is needed? Ignition parts go fast, filters too. Light bulbs and fuses are handy. Mechanical parts are a few days away at AutohausAZ free shipping?, or maybe Rock auto (shipping sucks)?. I always have a fuel pump and alternator on hand. The specialty vendors prices are embarrassing?they claim it's because of the increase in value of our cars, ?. Always check the BMW dealer first for high dollar items, they free ship to my local shop and the price can be very compatible. ? If you have a car that breaks down on the road, learn a few choice German profanities and spank her good, threaten her parking spot, it worked for me. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlebar Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 9 hours ago, dbmw2002 said: I have a spare car myself. The Perl (1968-1600) backs up Rhiannon (76-02). Talk about maintenance, no one understands why the Ghost (97-328is) sleeps outside. I have spares of everything, what is needed? Ignition parts go fast, filters too. Light bulbs and fuses are handy. Mechanical parts are a few days away at AutohausAZ free shipping?, or maybe Rock auto (shipping sucks)?. I always have a fuel pump and alternator on hand. The specialty vendors prices are embarrassing?they claim it's because of the increase in value of our cars, ?. Always check the BMW dealer first for high dollar items, they free ship to my local shop and the price can be very compatible. ? If you have a car that breaks down on the road, learn a few choice German profanities and spank her good, threaten her parking spot, it worked for me. ? Sound advice. Especially german profanities and spanking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road trip Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Distributor parts, oil pressure sending unit guibo, belts,hoses, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell74Fjord Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 water pump, couple of spark plug wires, back up pertronix, maybe a couple of spark plugs if your carburation is suspect, fuses, relays, hoses, hose clamps, electrical tape and some wire and connectors, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'76mintgrün'02 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 so you want to plan wAy ahead, to save the hassle of having to plan ahead a little bit? spare oil and filter spark plugs, I suppose. points and condenser, if you're still running those. fresher is better, as far as rubber goes, so I would not suggest storing pieces of hose. an extra alternator belt is good to have on hand though. I wish I had a spare clutch master sitting around. A quart of brake fluid will come in handy in the next couple years. Have you purchased a pressure bleeder? Antifreeze. buy a variable advance timing light, so you can plot your timing curve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlebar Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Just now, '76mintgrun'02 said: so you want to plan wAy ahead, to save the hassle of having to plan ahead a little bit? I'm always planning... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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