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  1. Keep that thing out of the rain. It's raining cats and dogs here.
  2. Mike above took the words out of my mouth. I'd stay away from a tii engine as it involves a lot of detailed juggling and more money. If you go the 2.0L route with a 4 speed, just switch to the 3.64 diff. By the time they made the 1602 the transmission, driveshaft and linkage were identical to the 2002. I'd also have the larger 2002 rear drums installed for better braking. Even if you use the 1600cc motor, the larger 2002 rear drums are a good upgrade. Having more brakes never hurts.
  3. I personally feel that 14" wheels look too big on an 02,especially the E30 steel wheels.That offset sets them in a bit too much. An offset of ET25 is ideal. But, some people even use 15" wheels. But, if you decide to go with those wheels which you state are 5.5" in width, the ideal width tire is 185. You can't use 70 series as that would set your ride tire diameter way over the stock , and your ride height will also dramatically increase. Your effective final drive gearing would also be 3.5% taller over stock. You are already using wheels which are +1" in diameter. So, you got to come down on the profile. An 185/65/14 would be just a hair taller (over the overall stock diameter of the 165/80/13. And the 185/60/14 would decrease your overall diameter by 2.8% compared to stock. I would probably go with this last option.It would reduce your gearing by 2.8% along with the top speed. But, this is negligible.
  4. You certainly provided more thorough information than any one of us. A relatively small # of VWs I came across at the yards had the Petri wheel. So, I don't know if it was a factory option. But, I thought it was since the Petri is pictured in some of the factory brochures. Either way, it's a nice steering wheel. Did Petri sell the hub alone ? I ask because some of those e9 specialty shops who were purchasing the wheels removed from VWs at wrecking yards at a super discount price from us poor kids must have had the BMW hubs at hand to fit them on e9s.
  5. Now, we need a jeweler to ascertain authenticity or "Petri" pedigree. After all, we're talking about big $$ these days. We're no longer picking these things from wrecking yards for $10 each.
  6. I disagree. Many of the VW Petri wheels were not deep dish. Some were, though. I think there were at least 3 different styles used by VW. You can clearly see that the VW Petri wheels in the following photos ares not a deep dish variety. They are as flat as the floor. e9 Propaganda does not hold up to scrutiny. What's really at stake here. Why is it that some of you e9 and BMW folks can't accept the fact that the an identical wheel to that fitted to some e9s was also fitted as stock equipment on some VWs ?
  7. It was easy getting a hold of Jeff or Jeremy when they were the duo over there. But, they are both gone. And, I have no clue who owns and runs the place these days. The good thing about them is that they have reasonable prices on items such as MVP body panels, doors, gas tanks etc. So, a thumbs up to them for that. One thing to keep in mind is that COVID has wreaked havoc on small businesses across the country. We're lucky Ireland Engineering survived and is still around. Maybe they're short staffed like many other places.
  8. On one occasion my car swallowed a brass nozzle from the single barrel Solex. Those things get loose as they are just punched in. The end result was very loud metallic pinging from the head until the valves finally crushed it to pieces and threw it out the exhaust in a matter of scary minutes. And, that was that. When I removed the head a couple of years later the combustion chamber was all pinged up. If that nozzle wasn't brass and made of something harder, I would have been in trouble.
  9. VW Scirocco 1 TS Lenkrad Petri in Niedersachsen - Georgsmarienhütte | Ersatz- & Reparaturteile | eBay Kleinanzeigen WWW.EBAY-KLEINANZEIGEN.DE Hallo, ich biete hier ein Sportlenkrad für einen VW Scirocco 1 an. Das Lenkrad passt auch auf...,VW Scirocco 1 TS Lenkrad Petri in Niedersachsen - Georgsmarienhütte
  10. I stripped my car to bare metal and did my own bodywork because a lot of the shops don't take the time to thoroughly finish the bodywork and paint. I'm slow and methodical, though. I don't like the modern 2 stage paint system as it is a compromise and short cut. It was designed to cut time and achieve a high gloss with the clear coat, instant gratification. The base coat is matte with the two stage system. It is is applied thinner. And, it's easier to apply. The shops love it. But, I feel it doesn't have as much dept. And, the clear coat will eventually peel, usually within 10 years of a factory application and in less time if performed by the average shop. So, I purchased a gallon of high quality German single stage paint. I've used BASF products such as Glasurit and RM. It's about $1,500 - $2,500 for a gallon of paint. The single stage is superior in thickness and dept. And, the high quality lines will last a lifetime without fading. You don't have to worry about peeling as there is no clear coat. In most cases you must color sand the final application, which takes time. But, the end result is well worth it. The problem is that most painters these days don't know how to work with these paints, nor do they have the proper equipment to apply them. It's a lost craft. I entrusted a shop to just paint my car. But, they didn't know what they were doing. Within 5 years most of the paint on the top surfaces cracked and lifted. They didn't use the proper primer and sealer and probably lacked the proper equipment. I thought they knew what they were doing, but that wasn't the case. Now, I have to disassemble my car and start all over again. Some of the high end shops which restore classic Porsches etc. know how to work with these paints, but they start at $25K +. And, that's simply something I can't afford. Furthemore, it doesn't make sense dishing out in excess of $25K for just paint on a car that is worth about the same. 25-30 years ago there were plenty of painters who knew how to work with good single stage paints. One of my cars was painted by a guy for a mere $200. The paint back then cost me $500. I did all the bodywork and prep. And, the results are incredible. The car still looks as good as the day it was painted. And, it spent half its life outside in the elements. To achieve the same results today would cost $$$$$$$. Gone are the days here in California when you can pay a painter $200, rent a booth for $150 and have your car painted, often with exceptional results. There is also no way I would entrust a shop to disassemble and assemble anything on these cars. I know these cars all too well, and I'm also aware at the lack of knowledge, relating to these cars, among the average body shop workers. This even extends to many BMW specialty shop staff.
  11. They also came as stock equipment on some early VW Sciroccos. We used to remove them at the salvage yards during the 90s where they sold for about $10. Many of these wheels were cleaned up and a BMW horn button added before being resold for big $$ over the years. The classifieds on VW sites often list them. Well now, You don't like the "Peoples Car" ? You got to pay more if you're going to use it to drive the Bavarian Hog. Ha Ha Ha Ha ! I too have had my moments of snobbery. I remember attending a luncheon at a conference half way across the country. They served a plate with chicken, but I asked for something else as I've been averse to chicken since childhood when witnessing my grandmother cutting the head off a chicken then throwing the torso to the ground. The torso would then take off running across the yard with blood spewing everywhere. Well, in place of the chicken they brought me this plate with something in the shape of a conical sphere or a woman's breast. I could only surmise what it could be. And, I asked the guy sitting next to me what he though it was. He responded by telling me it was "Reconstituted chicken beaks". A lot of you folks with the BMW Petris got yourselves "Reconstituted" VW Scirocco steering wheels. Ha Ha Ha !
  12. Which specific crank are you looking for ? I see your profile pic is that from an NK. So, are you looking for the early NK 1800 6 bolt crank with 80mm long stroke stroke which is not fully counter-weighed ? Or, are you looking for a 2.0L crank which is fully counter-weighed and can also be used for the early NK 1800 as it also has the 80mm stroke ? The 2.0L crank comes in two variants (6 bolt and 8 bolt). I doubt you're looking for a 71mm short stroke 1500, 1600 or later 1800 crank ? Your crank may not be damaged as it is a lot harder than the soft bearing which took the brunt of the damage. A machinist can ascertain if your crank is usable. However, I wouldn't use a crank which has been reground twice. I don't even use cranks which have been reground just to the first step. But, not everybody has time to look for a factory spec crank. It's got to be factory spec for me, though and surface hardened like new. Nobody can match the factory surface hardening in the US. The specific surface hardening process was outlawed by the EPA. What's going on with the pressure plate. Is that a factory Sachs pressure plate or some after market variety ? . -A
  13. For your information, I have installed the Porsche heater motor into a 72-73 02 with no issues. As far as I know all the 02 heater housings are identical. They only differ in the heater core radiator coolant passage inlet and outlet openings , fan speed selection and heater valve. The plastic housing dimensions are the same. In many of the listings for both, Porsche and BMW the same Bosch part # is listed. Sometimes a slightly different part # is listed, though, and in many cases several similar part #s are listed for the same part, indicating they may have slightly changed part #s over the years. So, neither the Scirocco Petri steering wheel nor the 911 fan motor pass your test, hey ? .
  14. Interesting head, I believe it was also used on the e21 316. Both, the intake and exhaust ports are identical to the earlier "118" head on the 1600-2 and 1802. However, the combustion chambers are different from the "118" and appear larger. So, you probably need to use the specific pistons designed for these combustion chambers.
  15. The 911 fan motor is actually identical and half the price when sold for a 911 compared to a BMW, imagine that, Bosch Part #: 0 130 007 002
  16. I agree. After reading through the comments knowledgeable 02 folks picked apart the car from the pics. It was advertised as a 2.0L, but it is obviously not. The "118" head along with the block #s indicate it's a 1600. Nothing wrong with that, but the seller doesn't even know what he has. One could feel sorry for him, but the car is also listed for $39K on Craiglist and FB. And, it's pictured there in a nice warehouse in the company of a newer model Lamborghini and Ferrari. This may be a "Shark". These 02s now represent a "hot" market, and a lot of sharks and flippers are trying to capitalize on it. I like the car, though. It looks like a fun and simple car. Unless you run the motor or gearbox with no oil what could really break down on this thing ? The clutch linkage is all mechanical with no hydraulics to worry about. The window regulators have been removed with a strap left in place to raise them all the way up or keep them lowered down.
  17. Has anybody here followed the auction of this 1600 track car on BAT ? The guy selling it knows nothing about these cars, but he also has the car listed on FB and Craigslist for $39K. He claims to have acquired it through "Unfortunate Circumstances from a Client". To me it sounds like an attorney who grabbed a car from a client unable to pay for services. But. I may be wrong. I say that because there was this young attorney down the street from me who was acquiring some very expensive and rare cars in this manner. At one point he grabbed a very early Porsche 356 split window, no wonder people hate attorneys. I got pretty pissed off at him after he snagged a car from underneath my nose as I was talking to the seller and making a deal. It's parked in the Northern Bay Area in a garage next to a newer model Lamborghini and Ferrari. The car appears to have many Ireland Engineering parts. It actually looks like an Ireland build. So, does anybody here know anything about this car ? It's a California car. And, it looks familiar to me. The motor runs smooth and sounds healthy. Somebody here must know something about it. Modified 1967 BMW 1600-2 BRINGATRAILER.COM Bid for the chance to own a Modified 1967 BMW 1600-2 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #93,178.
  18. I used to have a number of e21 limited slip diffs. As I recall they also came in a 3.64 ratio with limited slip. I had one on a 1977 320i which was very dangerous to drive in wet conditions. If you weren't ginger on the accelerator in slippery conditions, your tail would spin around to the front. Back in the day these diffs were pretty cheap. I removed a few from cars at salvage yards for $75 each. To be frank, I never really cared for them for the street. They are plain dangerous in wet conditions. I have a 4.11 long neck diff which was converted to limited slip by a very competent builder. I gave him a 3.90 limited slip I sourced from the wrecking yard along with a 4.11 open long neck. And, he did his magic and created my diff from the two for $900. That was about 15 years ago. Was it worth it ? No ! not really, not for the way I use my car. You got to check your oil level in the LSD frequently vs. an open diff because the LSD runs hotter and goes through gear oil faster.
  19. Steve, I agree. Those were fun times. I would run to those yards every other day. They are located a mere 4 miles from my home. Recently I noticed they closed down the best of them. It's probably been 10-15 years since I've seen an 02 out there. I also found plenty of NK cars there, some1800ti and 2000ti. They used a similar air canister, but it was different. I only found one 02ti specific canister. Over the years I either gave away of traded the dozen or so NK ti canisters I had. I had to compete with the late and original owner of 2002AD, Jim Campeau, who was addicted to those Solex PHH 40 carbs and associated air canisters. His operation was located amongst those yards. And, he was also rummaging through them and reselling the parts he collected. Yep, that airbox canister was only $6 with relatively new air filters. And, it has decent rubber bellows. Some are a little stiff, though. I've saturated them with rubber preservative. As far as the 02ti variety, there were two types: One without the bottom recess which was used on the 67 1600ti with the smaller remote T50 brake booster. And, then there is the more familiar one pictured here with the bottom recess for the bigger brake booster used on later 02ti models.
  20. Maybe there is a grommet among those which can be used to fit the 02 specific reservoir. But, the 320i reservoir doesn't bother me. It's just slightly different shape.
  21. Yes, that's correct as far as I can remember. I've been using the 320i brake master and associated reservoir on my early 69 1600-2 with single circuit brakes for the past three decades. I may be on my 2nd or 3 rd one. If you can live with a slightly different shape fluid reservoir, it's a direct fit. And, it has been always priced much lower.
  22. I think every 02 owner should get one, just like every German soldier was issued the gas mask with its distinctive metal canister during WWII. I have one just like it with all the bellows. It sits in my garage. I think I paid $6 for it. It was sitting in the trunk of an 02 I found at a junk yard 30 years ago.I'm not selling it. But I really think its design was influenced by this gas mask canister, especially the clip.
  23. That's right. Not all of us are Recaro lovers. In my opinion they just don't look right in an 02. They appear too tall and bulky up top in the very open 02 greenhouse. And, they are a bit narrow, even for a skinnier frame. I think restoring a set of original BMW seats correctly costs a lot more than restoring Recaros. The original horsehair pads are really expensive. 90% of the upholstery work I've seen over the past 40 years is sub-standard, done with cheap foam pads and incorrect vinyl. I keep an old set of 1967-68 vintage seats with original toasty pads and toasty vinyl as a reminder of what the factory seat should look like. My theory is that these seats were lightly used, but left out in the Southern California sun for years where they toasted in their original shape. If I tried using them, they would probably fall apart quickly. So, I can only look at them. The vinyl was molded, not stitched. And, upholstery shops can't replicate that. They are not motivated to take the time and get the geometry correct either. They just produce vinyl blobs resembling original seats. And, that's it. Well, I imagine there are the very high end upholstery shops who can do it correctly or come close, but for big $$$$$$$. I grabbed these 1600-2 buckets at the salvage yard during the mid-90s for $12 each.They were charging a couple of dollars more for recliners. I couldn't help noticing the impeccable shape of the sheet metal on the Manilla 1600 from which I removed these seats. The salvage yard owner first offered me the car for $500 with the salvage title. I often wonder what happened to that car. It probably met its demise in the crusher which was operating at the yard. It was sad seeing that crusher at work. Good Luck !
  24. That is the case with some other 02 related parts. The jingoism surrounding 02s has gone off the charts. So, the same part is more expensive when sold for the 02 than it is when sold for another marque. 02s are "Hot" now, and so is anything associated with them, unfortunately. A couple sets of Borrani Wheels for an 02 have sold for $4,500 and $6,500 on the BAT auction site last year.
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