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Complete the rear bumper cleanup / refresh project!

Finally installed the 'rescued' stock rear and passenger seat today, long time coming. Stripped seat bottom, back and passenger seat down, cleaned and supported the springs with some vinyl. Added 2" cotton padding to the bottoms and back to create a layer between the horsehair and covers, it will compress to about a 1/2" for a little 'body'. The Gobi tan was faded and unattractive, so all panels were colored using leather and vinyl dye from Rub'N'Restore. I've used their products before with success on furniture and boat interiors. No affiliation, I just like it when I find a product that performs as expected. One coat of walnut as a cover coat on the Gobi, followed by two coats of tobacco, finished with their sealer. What I began with: And the refreshed: Not perfect, but satisfactory. Driver's seat is next, it will require a bit more surgery due to split seams in the perforated sections, and I want to put the seat on some risers. But.... I might just throw a indian blanket over it and go for a drive... or tackle one or two of the many other projects awaiting my fractured adhd focus....

Did a little work yesterday to make the assembly of the Baur this summer a lot better… installed the mini split AC /heat unit in my shop…

Well, some movement forward today on the project I picked at my reupholstered seats for the Baur… checked/ stopped by the painter he’s making progress but it’s a slow road for sure, I’m getting closer to the front of the line all the time.

My car came to me with one key that only worked in the ignition. since I’m close to finishing my door panels I figured it was time to re-key the door locks to match the ignition. The doors were so quick and easy that I decided to do the trunk too, which took easily 2x as long as the doors due to that f’ing ring that should’ve been a snap ring. But, now it’s done and I have one key that does the trunk, doors and ignition. This car is becoming somewhat civilized. Can’t imagine what it’s going to be like to drive around with a mostly complete interior soon!

I worked all weekend, it’s my Friday on a Sunday, enjoying some time in the garage. Cheers!

even tough there's no reply for nearly one year, i think this is the right place to show of my vintage and unsrestored pair of recaros: 1968 Rallye 1 on the drivers and 1968 Ideal Seat on the passenger side... That was just what you got from Alpina in the late 60s!

https://www.motor1.com/news/719652/bmw-2002-hillclimb-car-sound/

I purchased a Bosch sticker from eBay or Amazon to cover the Interstate sticker!

The only thing I'd do different is I like to set the v on top of the front jack stands on the bolt spacer where the front arms go through the subframe, no way for it to slip there, I also stack the wheels under the car on the end I'm working on just in case.

My hood release cable reached the end of its life several days ago. I ordered a new one from Blunt. It arrived today so it’s now fixed. PN 51 23 5 480 164

Except for tii's. The plastic line is the return line, supply line is steel and runs under the car.

When they were €500 for the box, prop shortening and your own work it was a no-brainer. If you have to add a zero to that figure I'd be very happy keeping a 4. Tell yourself the 4 speed box is lighter and is the Colin Chapman choice.

Built an engine stand for my M10 Rebuild Project I used the plan posted by eastsidebimmer on Oct 3, 2011. Superb plans. Sturdy. Solid. Stand works well. If you use 1"x8" instead of 2"x8" for the rear piece, there will be sufficient space to attach a flywheel or accommodate an already attached flywheel. I learned this after assembling the stand and using a 2"x8" for the front piece. The slot is somewhat off center (forward) of the drain plug because I made the slot before I discovered the need to use 1"x8" which moves the engine a little forward. Photo #1: stand with a 2"x8" rear piece. You can see a flywheel cannot be attached. Photo #4: stand with a 1"x8" rear piece. The stand can accommodate a flywheel.

I think is awesome that so many companies are making old/new parts again for 1600/2002 models. Not necessarily a part for these cars, although some folks do have them in their cars....Scheel with a classic line of seats including the model 101. And this, BOSCH making 'classic' batteries - old look, new technology. Not for everyone of course but for those wanting a more original look than the 'DIE HARD' look, you have an option. FWIW, Alpina used them at least in this example of their A4 - one of their magazine cars......Cheers https://www.bosch-classic.com/de/en/products/range-of-spare-parts/batteries

We in the PNW don't worry much about the big one knocking the car off the jack stands on us, the tsunami will wash it off of you shortly😎.

Adjusted my choke properly(at least better than the shop that installed my carb). It now starts immediately from dead cold. After a test drive I verified the butterflies were open. It was embarrassing to need two or three tries to start it.

Another advantage of learning to drive on skinny non-R compound tires. you are not stressing systems well beyond their designed parameters. Pull more G's and you need to address ALL systems that are affected by the increased loads. Learning to feel the car at or near the limit is what you are after, Sticky tires just mean you are going faster when you go too far. As an instructor I always hated when a novice showed up with a new M3 with all of the suspension mods and big tires. Getting them to sneak up on the limit without tossing it into the kitty litter was always the hardest thing to do. The cars are so capable these days that they can turn a very fast lap without ever being even close to the limit. The problem is when you do find the limit there is almost no warning and when it lets go..... you are going REALLY FAST and bad things happen.

A 3.45 behind your engine might be fine, buy I appreciate the grunt of a higher ratio with mine. My '76 has a 3.90 differential (California cars got the 3.64) and the original four speed transmission. Last year, I drove 3k miles round trip on I-90 twice; two days each way, with the tachometer pointing straight up. The speedometer is 10% optimistic, so this is what 80 mph looks like. That was in 90 degree eastern Washington weather, which was the only time I saw the temp needle above horizontal. It dropped back down if I kept the rpms closer to 4k. When I look back at those photos, it looks like fun. I drove 950 miles one day and would have gone 50 more if the alternator hadn't crapped out. Maybe I'll achieve a 1,000 mile day next time. It seems like most of the noise (in my car) comes from wind; not the engine or transmission. Something happens between 3900-4100 rpm that seems to make my engine happier, based on how it sounds. It may have to do with how the exhaust (stock, aside from the Tii manifold) resonates, but it seems to like running above 4k. I made those trips solo though and it would take a durable co-pilot to tolerate the din. I suspect I'll make that drive again this year (visiting my mother) and may install the 3.64 I have in storage before I go. It'll be interesting to see if I want to swap the 3.90 back in when I get home. I'll bet I do, because most of my driving is on back roads and I appreciate the extra pep. Tom

BMW produced this model for ~10years and both gearbox options were direct top gear... Yes, it's a little buzzy up at 90mph, but when you put your foot down the car accelerates smartly... The technology for an OD 5th existed, but BMW never implemented on the 02.... So, unless you spend the majority of your time on the freeway it would be better to invest in tires & brakes to make the car more fun on back lanes & city streets.

Where the OD box shines is long, open highway trips. (Multi state adventures to MidAmerica, or The Vintage…) Hours at 75mph in a 4 speed can feel like a lifetime. If all you do is short trips and your highway time is 55-65 mph.. keep the 4 speed. The 3.91 diff? If you live where the roads are twisty the lower final drive makes the 2002 come alive. By far, the best fun-factor modification I’ve done. You don’t have to have the expensive LSD to accomplish this either. An open 3.90 from the later cars works just fine for 1/3 the cost, or less. (If my memory is correct, the later, automatic cars had that 3.90 diff) Annnnd…it’s a direct bolt-in swap. Ed Z

There are mainly two types of 5-speeds: - a sports version with 1st gear left rear and final ratio 1.0. Called dogleg. 02-era parts with Porrsch synchro (delicate) and slave on the bottom at the front, E21-series era parts with Borg Warner synchro slave at the side. Better sprint but no rpm or noise reduction. Both ex-tre-me-ly expensive and not absolutely a daily driver's thing. - an overdrive version with standard H-scheme and 5th added right forward. Ratio of 5th about 0.8:1. None in the 02 era, only 3-series. Always Borg Warner (more reliable) and slave at the side. Lower noise, less thirst, good for highways. Good parts situation, prices clearly lower than for doglegs. henn

Now that I finished the floorpans, I can get back to mechanicals. Finally installed the rear Bilsteins I had sitting on the shelf for probably 2 years now. Car feels so much more stable. The only corner left to install the driver’s side. I did this in a weird order. I did passenger front about a year ago since it was completely blown and then did the rears. Installation tip: if the lower bushing is getting hung up on the threads of the post, insert a punch and twist the bushing more in line with the post. Maybe this is a terrible idea, but it worked for me. Up next: driver’s side suspension refresh and new rotors, wheel bearings, and Porterfield pads.

Took a spin to Home Depot in Littleton NH, via 93S, 40 mile (or so) round trip. Cruised at 70 and didn't skip a beat...sunroof open of course !

Took the Turkish princess out to a euro car meet up at a local top notch hamburger joint…

Hey there! Through using this forum…I got mine unstuck and have never looked back. Car had sat for 20 years. I assumed I would have to send out..but didn’t! Pop off those top caps and fill with marvel mystery oil and let em soak. I did that for days and then used wooden dowels to get them to move. Even took the head off and put it back together with no skills. Has had no problems since! Don’t be afraid…if I can do it…anyone can.

It was loose coolant hose clamps on the divider. Tightened them up and so far so good; probably due for a refresh soon though. Kinda embarrassed I missed it, thanks for the help everyone 🤦🏻

After driving over 1250 miles since last Thursday, I can now say these CN36 Pirelli’s are fantastic! They were quiet, stable, grippy and didn’t loose traction even driving hard thru the NC mountains (The Rattler). So glad I bought a set.

I pulled the window and frame. It turns out the rivets had both "elongated" over time and were allowing the upper hinge to move aft just enough to create an interference. Per someone else's post, I drilled out the rivets and replaced them. Fished work is below. All is right with the world...

Tried and tested on the roads of the world: Cars developed from experience by BMW The clean lines of elegant, sporty styling. The shape of experience. These cars have a shape to match today's driving conditions. Compact external dimensions. Generous internal dimensions. These cars have a distinct clean shape, which is reflected by factors such as safety and visibility. Not without reason has the shape remained unaltered for years. A functional shape. From the beginning, these models were designed with 2 doors. Because of this deliberate limit­ation to two doors, the car body is lighter, yet more stable. The waist line of the car is deliberately kept low. Carefully thought out, right down to the smallest detail. Edgings on the bonnet and boot assist visibility at the back and front for driving and parking. A better view means more safety. The bumpers extend round the bodywork at the front and back and there are protective mouldings along the sides. The front grille of all models is made of strong, black plastic. The kidney-shaped BMW symbol in the centre gives the car its classic appearance. The headlights are recessed into the radiator grille. The very fast BMW 2002, 2002 tii and 2002 turbo are fitted as standard with high- power halogen (H4) headlights, which provide excellent road visibility. On all models, the windscreen wipers are matt black in colour to prevent dazzle. The long, rectangular 4-section tail lights are large and clear. They make the car easy to see from behind. Inside bigger than outside. These cars are 4230 mm long and 1590 mm wide. (BMW 2002 turbo: width 1620 mm). The wheel base is 2500 mm. The turning circle is 10.4 m. BMW design these cars compactly from the outside, but with plenty of room inside for 4 people in comfort. The smooth-surface boot has a capacity of 450 litres. Despite this, not an inch too much or too little metal. The result: easy to handle and park in town. Roomy for long journeys. A design shaped for today s traffic conditions. The shape of the future. With their experience and technical know-how, BMW have created an avant-garde car. The BMW turbo, a study in style, a moving laboratory for safety research. It is a step on the way towards the model of the future. But it is not a vision, not a dream. It symbolizes an investment of thought, of technical ability and the realistic application of these in the cars of tomorrow. Built to test the safety of bodywork, chassis and brakes, a powerful car for pleasure and heavy traffic. Powerful acceleration, fast overtaking, effortless cruising speeds: BMW technical expertise. Engine design made BMW famous. BMW have experience in the design of power units for aeroplanes, motor cycles and cars. This is a sure basis for technical expertise in the design of engines. The motoring press com­mented on the BMW four-cylinder power units: "They have a power, smoothness and quiet-running normally only expected of six cylinders Engine techniques with experience behind them. The four-cylinder power units have an overhead cam­ shaft. The inclined valves are mounted in an overhead, inverted V-arrangement The crankshaft has five main bearings and is balanced by counter weights. Each individual cylinder is surrounded by a cooling water jacket. The engine is precisely lubricated thanks to the pressure oil circulation provided by the Eaton rotary oil pump, and because the high feed rate heat at the bearings is quickly dissipated. The triple-hemisphere combustion chambers permit an intensive fuel/air mix. Combustion is controlled. This means: Extremely quiet running, high flexibility and reserves of power at all speed ranges. High acceleration capability. Economical consumption. And last but not least: these power units already meet the tomorrow regulations on exhaust fumes. Facts for safety. The two-door BMW range offers five different power units with top speeds of from 160 km/h to 214 km/h The 1.6 litre with 85 BHP. From 0 to 100 km/h in 12.8 sec The 1.8 litre with 90 BHP From 0 to 100 km/h in 11.8 sec The 2.0 litre with 100 BHP From 0 to 100 km/h in 10 9 sec The 2.0 litre, injection version, with 130 BHP From 0 to 100 km/h in 9 4 sec And the 2.0 litre turbo with 170 BHP. Accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in approx. 7.0 sec Because of these high acceleration values, overtaking is shortened by seconds. BMW guarantee high engine staying power. High, long-term staying power of the power units means: .. .that the water cooling must include each individual cylinder. BMW guarantee this ...that not only must there be a generous flow of oil for lubrication, but this must also dissipate heat from points of high stress. BMW guarantee this ...that the valve gear must accept without strain the mechanical forces produced by higher speeds. BMW guarantee this. .... that all necessary measures must be taken to ensure that the strain on components and materials through vibration is kept to a minimum BMW guarantee this Easy gear change. All models have a fully synchromesh, four-speed gearbox. (On request, sports- ratio five-speed gearbox) The gear change mechanism functions lightly and precisely. Movements are short, and exact and consequently safe. On request, the BMW 2002 can be supplied with automatic transmission. The advantages are high economy, higher operating comfort and safer driving. Economical driving. Thanks to the large fuel tank capacity, the mileage range of the cars is extremely high. Consumption (according to DIN 70030) is between 8 8 and 10 0 litres per 100 km BMW engine technology for powerful, flexible and economical driving. A forward-looking design: BMW suspension. Driving pleasure for car connoisseurs. "The quality that BMW have developed in engine design is also matched by the chassis. This is one of the major reasons why owners of a small BMW do not have to sacrifice driving pleasure. For obvious reasons, nothing has been altered to conflict with this: the 02 models with their excellently designed rear axle semi-trailing arms must still be regarded as the best road-holders of their class.. " An extract from a test report by auto motor sport. Track-true and curve-sure. Fast, sporty cars need a safe chassis. The BMW two-door models have just this. Their chassis could accept much higher speeds than the cars travel. Front and rear axle are so carefully co-ordinated that they guarantee maximum lateral guidance on bends under all driving conditions, and the maximum possible independence of the amount of load. This means: large reserves of safety for critical situations. A high degree of forward- looking technology. All BMW cars have inde­pendent suspension. The front axle consists of the front wheels with their control arms and spring struts. Front track width is 1348 mm (2002 turbo 1362 mm), spring travel 180 mm. The rear wheels are mounted on semi-trailing longitudinal control arms and have coil springs with additional rubber springing. The wheels have a slightly negative camber, which can increase within narrow, predetermined limits under loads In all situations, maximum lateral wheel guidance is ensured. Track width is 1348 mm (2002 turbo 1362 mm), spring travel 190 mm. The springs and shock absorbers on the front and rear axles are so well co-ordinated that road surface irregularities are smoothly absorbed. The car remains stable and therefore safe. The BMW2002. BMW2002 tii and the BMW 2002 turbo have additionally, torsion bar stabilizers at front and back. On curves, this ensures that the springs are so well braced that optimum position is maintained. All models have a wheel base of 2500 mm and wide 5 inch wheels. On the BMW 2002 turbo, 5/2 inch wheels and a limited slip differential transfer power to the road. Perfection for sporty driving. The combination of front spring struts and rear semi-trailing arms was pioneered by BMW and is a model example for maximum roadholding ability. This attention to detail, together with light, precise steering, allows high speeds with the optimum of driving safety. High braking safety for sporty driving. Safety even in extreme situations. Sporty, powerful driving needs active safety. Part of this active safety is the dual twin-circuit brake system with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Not only safe braking is important. But also effortless braking. So these models have a brake servo, which makes things easier for your feet. Double safety, thanks to superior technical know-how. As the front, the 2-door models and the touring models have 4-piston fixed caliper disc brakes with auto­matic pad wear compensation. The diameter of the discs is 240 mm. On the BMW 2002 turbo,256 mm. The discs are cooled in motion through air ducts and the perforated wheel rims. On the BMW 2002 turbo, the brake discs have additional internal ventilation. Simplex drum brakes with self-centring shoes are used on the rear wheels. Brake drum diameter is 200 mm on the BMW 1602 and 230 mm on the other models. The BMW 2002 turbo has a rear drum brake with a diameter of 250 mm. On all models, the hand brake acts on the rear wheel drum brakes. Front and rear brakes form the "BMW dual twin-circuit system". Result: the front axle has double brake lines and each line has its own wheel brake cylinder pair. If this double brake circuit fails, the second still acts on all four wheels So braking of the front wheels is always ensured. This braking system is doubly safe. Effortless and yet safe braking. The braking power of thefoot is reinforced by a brake servo, which uses the vacuum in the engine intake manifold The brake servo of the dual twin-circuit brake systems is always carefully co-ordinated to the different models: in accordance with maximum speed and car weight Correct tyres. Tyres are an important chassis component and must meet its special requirements. They can have a considerable effect on driving characterist­ics. It therefore follows that the recommended tyres are an important factor for vehicle safety. BMW were the first German car manufacturers to recommend radial tyres and later fitted them to all models. BMW are then sure of the safety of their cars and tyre manufacturers collaborate closely with BMW. Better visibility, better safety: the BMW cockpit. BMW means individuality. The clean lines of BMW cars are reflected by the design of the instrument panel. A useful amount of storage space and the instrument panel form a harmonious unit. The dials are large and clear and, together with the control instruments for fuel, water temperature, oil, headlights, direction indicators and hand brake, can be read at a glance. All models have finger-tip levers for high and low beam, flasher and indicators and for the automatic windscreen wipers and washers. Naturally, all operating controls are made of flexible material. Glove compartment, a non-slip shelf on the instrument panel and the storage space in the central console provide lots of room for lots of things. Instrument illumination is infinitely adjustable. The cigar lighter also serves as a socket for a pocket lamp. To reinforce engine "feel" the 2002 tii and 2002 turbo models have a rev. counter. A cockpit design which makes functionality a pleasure. Neat, safe steering. The four-spoke steering wheel on these models is both sporty and safe. It has a padded central boss safety disc and the horn is incorp­orated into the spokes. The operating levers, on the left for direction indicators, head­ lights, flasher and on the right for windscreen wipers and washers, are close at hand behind the steering wheel. So the driver has full control over the car. And that means safety. On request, the BMW 2002 can be supplied with auto­matic transmission This makes driving - partic­ularly in town traffic - even more comfortable, even less tiring, even safer. In the BMW cockpit, the driver is in full command of his car: so BMW make driving a pleasure. Restrained power - highest technical standards: BMW 2002 turbo. For connoisseurs and experts. The BMW 2002 turbo represents the creation of a top model for sports drivers, that can also be driven easily in traffic. It is the proof of the technically perfect underlying concept of the 02 model range. It is a car for car lovers. For drivers who understand something of the art of driving, and for whom driving is still something worth experiencing. The high power of a modern engine. The 2002 turbo is fitted with a 4-cylinder, 4-stroke inline engine with fuel injection system It has an overhead camshaft and overhead valves in inverted V-arrangement The triple-hemisphere combustion chamber ensures optimum fuel combustion with maximum power output. The crankshaft has five mam bearings and is balanced by eight counter weights. In order to keep thermal loading of its high performance engine within narrow limits, the BMW 2002 turbo has an oil cooler in the front spoiler, mounted in the air stream. The BMW 2002 turbo achieves its high performance and astonishing torque by means of the exhaust turbo supercharger. This is located behind the exhaust manifold and uses the energy of the exhaust to force a higher fuel/air mixture, at an excess pressure of 0.5 atu,(psi) into the engine than it would normally process. At each stroke, the engine processes more of the energy fed in with the fuel, but without increasing fuel consumption per BHP unit produced. Facts are everything. Capacity: 1 990 cc Stroke: 80 mm Bore: 89 mm Output: 170 BHP at 5800 rpm Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in approx. 7.0 sec. Top speed: 211 km/h. Torque: 24.5 mkp at 4000 rpm Engine compression ratio: 6.9 :1 Supercharger pressure: maximum 0.55 atu(psi) Injection: mechanical, Schafer system. The BMW 2002 turbo has a four-speed gearbox with reinforced gears and a limited-slip differential. On request, it can be fitted with a five-speed gearbox. Power, correctly applied. The BMW 2002 turbo holds the road safely At the front, the wheels are suspended on spring struts. The back wheels are mounted on longitudinal oblique semi-trailmg arms. The 2002 turbo is fitted with enlarged, doubly-effective shock absorbers and torsion stabilizers. To meet higher strains, shock absorbers, sus­pension and all chassis parts are appropriately strength­ened. Superior technology - superior safety. The BMW turbo has 5 1/2 inch wheels, and therefore a wider track. It is fitted with the safe dual twin-circuit brake system with brake servo At the front: 4-piston fixed caliper disc brakes, internally ventilated with automatic pad wear compensation. At the back Simplex drum brakes with self-centring shoes (250 mm dia.) The pressure on the back wheels is controlled by a brake pressure limiter Functional sports comfort. The BMW 2002 turbo has front bucket sports seats with adjustable backs and seat cushions. A 3-spoke sports steering wheel Fast traveling with comfort for leisure: BMW touring, BMW Cabriolet. Flexibility. Flexibility in the design of cars means developing alternatives. We have developed a practical alternative to the standard saloon shape, for long journeys and particularly for families: The BMW touring. Traveling by car. The BMW touring is not only sporty. And not only safe. It is particularly good for families, for holidays and for transporting large loads. It is not an estate car, but offers a great deal of stowage space. Suitable for every purpose. For holidays For business. For the large family. The amount of space available for transporting loads is variable. The back of the rear seats can be folded down individually. In addition, the back of the front passenger seat can be folded down for long loads. Particularly practical: the wide opening tailgate (1023 mm). The BMW touring combines sports flair with practical use. And: all the technical know-how. The BMW touring has the robust 4-cylinder, 4 stroke inline engine, with the safety chassis, the safety brake system and all the other technical details of the 2-door range. There are 3 versions of the BMW touring: The 1802 with 90 BHP The 2002 with 100 BHP And the 2002 tii with an output of 130 BHP They all have high torque over a wide speed range, giving fast and flexible driving characteristics. The BMW 2002 Cabriolet. With the Cabriolet version of the BMW 2002, BMW driving is even more enioyable It combines the sportiness, comfort and safety of the saloons with the particular pleasure of driving an open car. The roll-over bar gives the passenger compartment excellent rigidity. A safety factor that sports car drivers would not wish to be without. The synthetic material central roof section is quickly removed and easily stored in the boot. The interior fittings match the sporty character of this car Technical details are the same as those of the BMW 2002 The BMW 2002 Cabrio is a car for car lovers For people who want even more pleasure from driving. Considered comfort for better driving. Sensible comfort. With the functional comfort of these cars, BMW have attempted not only to cushion the physical and psychological strain on the driver in traffic but to reduce it. Care is obvious in every detail. Detailed consideration. The seats have the comfort of arm chairs. They have an ergonomically designed shape. The special upholstery gives the seat and back rest a good shape and provides excellent support even on bends. It is really hardly necessary to say that the front reclining seats are infinitely adjustable in floor position and that the backrest is additionally secured against tipping The shaped back rest of the rear seat also offers the com­fort of individual seats The covers are of strong velours. These cars have, as a standard fitting, pockets on the backs of the front seats and each side of the rear seat. There is one ashtray in the front and two in the back The floor is covered with a thick carpet. Heating and ventilation are particularly important for comfortable, relaxed driving. They ensure a pleasant atmosphere inside the car Used air is extracted over the rear window and guided to the outside over the rear roof pillars. The ventilating system ensures a constant supply of fresh air In one minute, the air is com­pletely changed up to two times. The water-controlled heating system with fresh air feedover the heat exchanger can be adjusted as required and quickly warms the interior. Front and side windows are kept free of ice and condensation by the demister vents. A heated rear and an electrically or mechanically operated steel sun-roof are available as optional extras. Safety: a basic BMW principle. BMW safety means: think, test, check. BMW build sports cars. And combine with them a hiqh degree of comfort. But both these would be incomplete if maximum attention were not paid to safety. To calculate safety, BMW use computers. The results are then confirmed in crash tests. These led to the development of collapsible zones which transform impact forces into pre-determined deformations. The passenger compartment is designed as a safety cell The all-steel body is welded to the floor assembly Specially designed cross bars achieve an even resistance to torsional strain and de­flection over the whole length of the bodywork. At the same time, this is the basis of the high-standard wheel suspension And creates the right con­ditions for extremely safe road-holding Should an accident occur, the doors remain closed But can still be opened afterwards The bonnet is secured at the front It cannot open when the car is on the move The roof strength of these cars is above the prescribed standard The steering gear linkage is mounted behind the front axle This prevents the steering column from being driven mt the car interior on impact The fuel tank is outside the safety cell, under the floor of the boot. In an accident it is protected by the spare wheel next to it. BMW safety means safety down to the last detail. The instrument panel is padded down to the level of the knee well and is matte black in colour to prevent dazzle. The whole of the interior is padded, with additional upholstery at the door and roof pillars. Narrow pillars and surrounds on the large windows ensure good all-round visibility. All models are fitted, as standard, with 3-point safety belts and adjustable headrests. Connection points for safety belts are fitted at the back. On request, a headlight washing system can be supplied. BMW offers active and passive safety for drivers and pas­sengers. Despite all the sportiness, the technical expertise, and the comfort - the main criter­ion was and always will be: People. View full article

Don't bore the block until you or your machinist have the pistons in hand.

To be clear it's a vapor vent from the gas tank to the engine.

No ... I'm the original owner (48-years) and only had to repaint the outside in 1993 due to the poor quality of the factory clearcoat. All original parts: except steering wheel (from E21) and rear-view mirror (from E12) and Weber 32/36, and PerTronix ignition, and Bilstein shocks/strut inserts, and touring springs w/ 19mm front sway bar, and VDO clock and gauges ... so I guess it's a mutt. John

In hindsight, for US roads and street driving, I would change the diff ratio to 3.45:1. It's so is so much less costly and would get about the same freeway, long distance cruse as the $$ OD trans these days. There is a lot more to installing a OD trans than changing the gear ratio.

It appears that the mounting tabs on the repro grilles are epoxied to the grille itself, rather than being prt of the stamping as on the original. While they should align properly without any massaging from you, it should be possible to unstick 'em (some heat?) and re-glue 'em into the proper location. Or just return 'em along with a template for the correct location and let 'em send you a proper one. Mike

Based on the search function, I am only seven posts away from mentioning the innova 5568 100 times. https://www.bmw2002faq.com/search/?&q=innova 5568&type=forums_topic&quick=1&author=%26%23x27%3B76mintgrün%26%23x27%3B02&nodes=8&search_and_or=and&sortby=newest Make that six!

Finally found the source of an on-going irritating, random rattling noise from the rear of the car. I've had problems with the muffler mounts and my fake rear bumper in the past also making noise. This time it turns out my wheel lug nut wrench was to blame. First I thought it must be vibrating against the spare tire well but on further investigation the rattling was just the socket being too loose in the wrench. One small piece of electrical tape and the wrench is silent and so is the car.

Rattling bonnet might be poor adjustment, missing wheels on the end of the bar, or both. Can you physically move it up and and down when locked shut? I thought I could feel a difference when I installed a strut brace on my touring, but the mind is a powerful trickster when you want something to be better (and it's shiny/looks cool).

I use .006" and .008" feelers as go/no-go. I did it a year ago, before taking a 3K mile road trip at 4K rpm most of the way. I'm tempted to check them again. I made a wooden handled eccentric turning tool out of an Allen wrench. The feelers I've been using are brass. I used the two-valves-at-a-time technique, doing the intake and exhaust valves that are completely closed. The note pad shows which ones pair up, using triangles, circles and squares. It also shows how I found them. I'm glad I found this photo, because I'll pay attention to the number three intake, to see if it's loose again. I'm sure my eccentrics have flattened bottoms. I should have a look at the underside next time. Tom

I like to trim the top of that gasket to match the contours of the head, instead of leaving it standing up tall. It seems like they took a short cut when they made them that way. I'll bet the originals were cut to fit. I cut mine in place using an X-Acto knife, after heating the tip and bending it over ninety degrees. It'd be much easier to do ahead of time. Side note -- Flange nuts look nice on the clamp. I added a head-holder to the back side, so it only takes one wrench to adjust it.

That's the end of the line for the pressured oil and is open to feed the oil pressure sender. PS your distributor cover needs to have the gasket surfaces cleaner than that for a good seal.

Nope, not aloud. 😁 Posting about something mundane that’s tripping you up is a right of passage. One of my first threads was after I broke down and got a tow home. I couldn’t figure out the no-start. It turned out one of my wires to my coil had worked its way out on an uphill and was unhooked. Plugged it back in and I was good to go. I am learning something from this thread, btw. I have yet to do my first valve adjust and there is lots of good knowledge here I’ll be keeping in mind.

Let's start with 'less painful' for $200, Alex- inlet housing gasket. t

I wonder if an inquiry about this sudden change from free to way-too-expensive-for-what-you-get from the largest BMW club worldwide might make a difference--for example, provide the information free to CCA members... mike

Most digital dwell meters will also display RPM's and some are under 40 bucks, or you could keep Tom (mintgrun) as the worlds top Innova salesman and buy one of their fine timing lights he's only 3 away from getting the coveted Golden Timing Light Lifetime Achievement Award.

And if you use bolts vs studs, to make installing wheels easier, take a 3" long 12 x 1.5 bolt, cut off the head and cut a screwdriver slot in the cut end, then temporarily screw it into a lug bolt hole, using it to hang the wheel from while you install the other three lug bolts. mike

This primarily applies to roundies. A US spec square tail light tii is a blank canvas for a restomod. AMHIK!

I started doing track days in my bone stock 1600 in 1973, that car has more than 12,000 track miles over the years. I started off on 165/13 M401 Semprit tires no sway bars, stock springs and Koni shocks and a 1 bbl carb. Learn how to drive a slow car fast and you will be fast in everything you drive. Driving a slow car fast is a lot harder than driving a fast car slow. Make sure your brakes have lots of pad left, bleed them. Make sure the battery is tied down securely. Do a full inspection. Then have fun.

At the Alastaro race circuit with Tommy. Feeling alive again 😊