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  1. mbaze
    Here is a good reference on transmissions: http://www.bimmers.com/02/faq/transmission.html As regards the differential, to my knowledge the only one with a LSD was the 320is (the "S" stands for "sport"). Here's a good reference for differentials: http://www.bmw2002.com/documents/bmw-2002-differentials.pdf
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    Thanks, guys.
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    I have since cleaned and painted the coil, so that tip won't work for me. On one end, the two end coils are closer together, which is why I thought there would be a difference.
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    I don't know why I let myself get confused about this, but which end of the stock spring goes up? The end on the right (in the pic below), correct?
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    The silver rod itself is 1.25''. The tube is 1.50'' Michael
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    Jerry, can you email me via the above link so we can make arrangements. Thanks. Michael
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    Yes, make sure it's a 320is, as stated. A 320i with a 5-speed has a 3.91 differential, but it's not limited slip.
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    This is for the driver's side of 71 2002. It needs to be in good condition. If you're in the S.F. Bay Area, all the better. Thanks.
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    For a 2002 (not tii or 1600). Prefer pickup in the SF Bay Area. Email me via the link above. Thanks!
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    Any AutoZone will rent the spring clamps for a $50 deposit, which you get back when you return the springs.
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    Apologies if this question seems naive, but... What are the advantages and pitfalls of owning a tii? I currently have a carbed '71 Sahara that I'm sort of restoring while I use it as a semi-daily driver. I like it a lot, and I expect I'll be quite happy with it once I work though my checklist of improvements. But an opportunity to buy a tii at a reasonable price has come up, and I'm interested. If I took it, I couldn't keep the '71. Obviously, tii's are coveted. I really like the idea of fuel injection vs carbed. And the additional horsepower that a tii would bring is welcome. But are there drawbacks to owning a tii that don't exist for a carbed 2002? The fuel injection is rudimentary. Are they harder to tune? Do the tii's offer better fuel economy? Are they really worth the extra cost vs. a regular 2002? Is the driveability better in other ways? All thoughts from the peanut gallery welcome. Note: This question doesn't involve the particulars of the car itself, which I'm still checking out. (Apologies if a thread like this already exists. It's hard to figure out what to search for.)
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    Nevermid, the pipe wrench did the trick.
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    Is there a trick to getting it off? Haynes manual says you need a special tool, or a hammer and a cold chisel? I was thinking pipe wrench (?).
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    Jared, Faith Bumper Service in San Jose was recommended to me by a plating shop in Oakland. I called them about chroming my rear bumper. $180 for the rear center, $140 for each end. That's for the longer, late '71 and up bumpers. They said the job would take 3-4 days. I haven't used them yet, but the guy I talked to on the phone seemed solid. http://www.faithbumperservice.com/
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    Others will give much more informed answers, but I would say this: 1. You can find 2002s that will prove to be very reliable with normal daily driving. My '74 starts up every time and runs like a champ. It has some things that need fixing. But nothing that keeps it from being a reliable daily driver. 2. The cars are old. They need maintenance. But there are plenty of good BMW mechanics around. There's nothing that says you ever need to get your hands dirty if you don't want to. But be aware that parts for these cars are relatively more expensive than those for a Honda or Toyota. And most BMW shops are not cheap. I'd have your car checked out first by a BMW mechanic before buying it so you know what you're getting into. There's a wide spectrum of 2002s out there - from those that will need a lot of work to perform reliably to those that have been very well-cared for over the years and are in great shape. I'm sure there are folks on this board who can steer you to good mechanics in your area for a pre-purchase inspection. Good luck.
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    Ouch is right.
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    Thought I looked in that area also. Thanks. Turns out my neighborhood BMW mechanic has them and will sell them for the same price as Max. So I'm good.
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    Strangely, I'm having a bear of a time finding a parts # for the three bolts that hold the bottom of the strut housing to the pitman arm. They need to be drilled for the safety wire. Dealer couldn't find a number. Can't find it on Max. Anyone?
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    I think Marshall is the owner.
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    I've only had a few experiences with Double02. I found their phone quotes often didn't match what they told me at the counter. I got a phone quote of $85 for a front strut housing, but they only charged me $75 when I got there. They're an odd hybrid of a salvage yard and new parts store, so the customer service is likewise uneven. I think they are just not that organized, and they don't really like to go in the back shop to check out stuff for phone callers. I don't think it's malicious. My walk-in experience with them has been fine.
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    I don't know. You'd think they would work fine. And maybe they will for you. But I distinctly remember hitting big bumps and having one pop off from time-to-time. Plus, if I recall correctly, you couldn't put them right at the bottom or top of the coils, so they had to be somewhere in between, which messed with the normal functioning of the coil. It was an inelegant solution that was fixed by just having a friend with a torch cut off 1 1/2 coils.
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    I used those lowering clamps when I was a teenager on my Datsun 510 -- for about two weeks. They are incredibly stupid (sorry). They slide around and pop off and hit your strut mount and give a horrible ride. I can't believe they still sell them. Just cut the springs.
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    I raised this very question a couple of weeks ago with Allen at H&B motors here in Berkeley, who have been tuning 2002s since the very beginning. He strongly advised against going with the 284, saying that my motor will never run as smooth and be tuned as nice as with a stock cam. Without going into details, he said, adamantly "It's just one of those things you learn after doing this for 35 years and trying out all sorts of different combinations.'' That's just one person's opinion, albeit soomeone who's been under the hood of a lot '02s. You'll need to weigh that against other people's real-world experiences. I personally tend to think it's probably not worth the cost, unless this is something you can do yourself relatively inexpensively. Good luck, Michael
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    Hi, I might be interested in one of the fenders. Can you email me via the link above. Thanks! Michael
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    You can get those pullers at most reputable auto parts stores, such as AutoZone.
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