Pierre

I'm still here.

There are hundreds of engines running around that Jack has built over decades. Things happen especially with used engines. One thing is for sure. The guy did not intentionally sell you a bad engine and then offer to have you bring it in to make it right. That makes no sense. If Jack is known for one thing, it's that he stands behind his work. And no mechanic wants to see a car come back for warranty work. You assumed bad intentions on his part. That's where you messed up. You should have taken the car back to him. When you went to another shop, you lost all possibilities to remedy the situation with that shop. Time to move on.

The SoCal Vintage BMW show is less than a week away on November 5th. I hope you registered. Steve is a sponsor and will be there. It's on the FAQ calendar. All the details are there. And there is a drive the day before in remembrance of Jeff, one of the founders of SoCal Vintage.. It's also on the FAQ calendar. Hope to see you all there. The forecast is 71 and sunny.

IT WORKED!!! Thank you Tony for the info. The o-rings arrived today, I installed one, and NO MORE LEAK. I am stoked. I have 9 more.

I ordered the o-ring you suggested. Bought 10. They still cost less than shipping. When they get in, I will install it and report back on my findings.

I searched and came out empty. Actually, I learned a lot but did not find an answer to my question. The fuel return line fitting on the back of the pump is actually a pressure valve with an O-ring. It used to be available as a set from BMW but that ended a long time ago. (The $78 o-ring) The o-ring does not have a part number. Mine leaks. The o-ring is hard as a rock. I could plop a bunch of silicone and seal it up but I would rather find a suitable replacement o-ring and do it right. I assume there must be a compatible part that would fit. It doesn't have to be BMW. But it does have to be compatible with gasoline. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

May need tires.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/valencia-1972-bmw-2002ti-coupem104-cyl/7186758212.html

74 Polaris 2782900 Dec 1974. One of the last US tii built. Previously owned by Leif Anderberg, founder of the BMW ACA, which eventually became the Los Angeles chapter of the CCA. I bought from John Barlow, the founder of SoCal Vintage back in 2003.

Gas tank cap delete. Belt line trim removed. Stripe painted. Rear Roundel delete. Lower molding and rocker panel molding delete. Rain gutter molding delete. But I kept the molding between the taillights and the 2002tii emblem.

Another shot.

Pumpkin run 2006. OK, not that old. But when do you see 4 tourings in one event?

Mike's post above regarding the right side motor mounts on the early cars reminded me of my 69 when I first bought it. The oil pan was vibrating against the subframe. The mount had collapsed. Easy enough I thought. Get the updated reinforced unit. Yeah. But then, the exhaust was no longer fitting. The previous owner had bent the down-pipe to adapt to the collapsed mount. And the exhaust system was all welded together too. I had to replace the whole exhaust system from the manifold back. That was over 20 years ago. Ah... the memories.

I see that some posts focus on stuff that just disappears, falls off, or is never put back for some odd reason. They may be minor, cosmetic, NLA, or too expensive. And some stuff is removed intentionally. Like trim. (guilty) I have seen a brace that bolts to the starter and the block on some cars. Part # 12411261706. My tii doesn't have it. Never did since I got it 14 years ago.

Welcome to the madness. It's a beautiful experience. The color would be Verano. Very nice. Generally, 2002s are awesome out the box. Replace worn parts with stock items. 2002s are fantastic cars from the factory. The only imreal improvements you can make are in the suspension and tires, and that is due to newer technology. Stick to the tried and true mods that have been used for decades and work well. Suspension: Either stock springs, bilstein HD shocks, stock rubber bushings, stock sway bars. (Comfort) Or: Stage 1 springs (H&R, ST, Eibach) Bilstein sport shocks, urethane bushings, and 22/19 sway bars. (Less comfort, more performance. Still very usable as a daily driver.) Engine: Stock. Replace the carburetor with a 32-36 Weber if it has the stock Solex. 5-speed conversion. If you don't travel long distances, I would not do the conversion. But if you decide to do it, use someone with a reputation of successful installs. If not done right, it can cause all kinds of issues. And if you do the conversion, replace the rear diff from a 3.64 to a 3.91. Otherwise, you won't any performance. No need for a limited slip with a daily driver. Brakes are awesome stock. Stock wheels are 13 inch. You can get 13 inch alloys from an E21, either the turbines or the mesh wheels. Turbines are a dime a dozen and are actually pretty good. They are 1/2 inch wider than the stock steel wheels and can better accomodate a little wider tire. You can get decent tires in 185-70-13. There are a few 14 inch options (mostly from an E30) or you can even go to 15 inch. Just keep in mind that a wider tire increases steering effort especially in parking situation. And the bigger wheel gives you a shorter sidewall: better sterring response but less compliance. Enjoy.

Value is subjective. Market value is another subject. To me, having a tii that does not have a matching number engine does not bother me a bit. Yes, it may be worth more if I sold it because the market does value number matching. But I'm not selling. From a market value perspective, the difference in value is not $7500, not today. ( Assume that selling the old motor would get you enough to ship and install the new one.) To some, matching number is something they value, whether they are selling or not. Bragging rights? Pride? Originality? Rarity? Exclusivity? Those are not tangible but they have value. $7500 worth? That's very subjective. If i found the original engine for my tii (2782900) in rebuilt condition for $7500, I wouldn't buy it since the one in my car runs so well. And my pockets are not that deep. And I am not a purist. But if my current engine was tired and due for a rebuilt, and I was going to spend $5-6K to get it done, I would spend the $7500 to have a number matching tii.

Anyone here recognize it? Does it belong to somone here? https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/d/1976-bmw-2002-sunroof-is/6692822921.html

I will be coming up Saturday for the swap and show. I will bring with me Kamei repro air dams and auxiliary lamp brackets. (And a bunch of other 2002 parts.) I will have a swap spot in the parking lot. Air dams are $250 up until that day. They are going up to $275 after the show. Brackets are still $40 a set for either size. Cheers,

Wow. Way to revive a 5 year old post. It's been 5 years ALREADY??? I am happy to report that the paint is holding well. I am getting some rust bubbling though a couple of sopts which means I did not clean the rust ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I fact, over time, the surface has become smoother and the paint is looking better. Last summer, I painted my purple Z3 with a roller. This time I went with Behr enamel exterior paint which can also be tinted. https://photos.google.com/u/1/photo/AF1QipMyCwGfv85wrWH2wbGeOeWuUILP2csJ3JaJZD1_