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  1. im3crazy
    Need (2) 33 33 3 428 125 rear subframe mount to body tie bars. ( 70 '02). In Baltimore, MD 21208 Thanks.
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    Ditto x2 on the good locksmith. two typical approaches: (1) the 4 digit key code "may" still be on a small white label stuck on the inside of the of the padded under-steering column cover. there are key-code books that show the key depths, (2) removing a door lock (yes number is also stamped there) and cylinder and inserting a blank gives a real smith enough info to cut a rough key with a triangular file, then clean it up to fit. It's not as sophisticated as you would like to believe. Also ditto on the chances of other keys working. I bought a set of like new handles about a year back and started to swap out the cylinders. As luck would have it I tried one of my keys in the "new" locks and it worked!
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    I've been posting on this for over a year now due to my multiple losses. I used OEM rubber on a restored 450sl when the line literally melted away spraying gas from the fuel rail onto the engine with a resulting explosion. Prior to this I wondered why my R100rs cycle gas lines were leaking. I had to replace the lines, and totally rebuild all rubber in the carbs. A buddy of mine who has over a dozen BMW cycles has the same rebuild woes- and he notices gas actually leaking through the pot metal carb bowls!! Yes- I have experienced this first hand. I've also mentioned this to a buddy with the NTSB, but I feel it's time to get this on the front burner! - damn- bad choice of words!
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    If you really wanted to know: http://www.wagneralt.com/catalog/books/cat%2011%20alt%20small%20parts%202006.pdf The part itself is not a threat, however, the price may be a national security concern
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    Ok, you have no wiring harness connections?? It's possible to wire this up from scratch - I suggest buying the terminal ends - if available from BLUNT or supplier of your choice to make this easier to connect and troubleshoot - eventually. I've attached a 76 wiring diagram. If you wire up the components as shown, this should work fine. Be real careful when identifying the terminal connections. I would use color coded wiring and labels. You might also want to color code or redraw the circuts between components to make the wire-up easier. All terminals follow DIN standards. Best of luck with the project. Dave 02wiringdiagram-76 w legend.pdf
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    Perhaps the ultimate body jig?? http://www.bmw-grouparchives.com/2/showimage.php?coc=1&src=/view.php?uid=1266973139&t=96465550ec2fbab6cf02aaf1d16f7621&locid=1&bft=1024&org=/data/images/image/375/00008418_m.jpg&wm=1&bestand=BMW
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    Wow, living right in Baltimore and I never heard of them! Thanks. I noticed that their classic vehicle listing don't go back further than 1980. Did you figure a way around that?
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    In northwest Baltimore County we did get drifting. I've got over 6' drifts over my covered 02 and we've got at least 30" on one side of the south facing roof. I pulled off maybe half between storms on that side using a homebrew contraption. Home Depot must sell a snow puller (I saw them using one with about a 20' long handle on their roofs in Lancaster PA today). The Quebecers shovel their very steep roofs routinely, but they tie-off on chimneys, and are adept at it. Ice on the gutters is a real problem here as well. I put heat tapes in the gutters but they're not doing much more than keeping the gutter flowing. I agree with others here, don't climb on the roof and shovel!
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    Just ran across this thread - I'm insured with Hagerty, and they promote DD; very low premium for full coverage at agreed value on my 1970 02- very low mileage.
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    Great idea- I'm in Baltimore and interested. Please keep me posted. im02crazy@yahoo.com
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    Polsterkunstleder exactly means vinyl or leatherette - not leather. Any pictures of the fabric from MT??
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    Nice to see another Marylander getting back on the road! Thanks for the tip on Horsepower. If you're ever looking for a great BMW cycle mechanic there's a small hobby shop in downtown Baltimore that does superb general and restoration work. The guy that runs it is a 30 yr BMW enthusiast with a fine collection of bikes and sidecars.
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    Welcome to a second mania. An R100RS here in Baltimore, Maryland. Tups really nailed it with the links. You may want to check out the Oak Oakalshun "Oak" workbooks you will see mentioned on a number of the sites. They're a really good authority on the bikes. Great riding!
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    You're right about needing to replace the winshield seal, and there are a couple good threads on this here. I'm not going to address any other leak points as these are also well covered in on this site. But, until then, flowable silicone is the next best approach. This is a special silicone formulation that squirts out easily and sets up slowly. I did this last summer and used 3 NAPA tubes to do the exterior permieter of the upper and lower sides of the rubber. ACE also carries this product. It took about 10 mins each run, and I slid a small plastic putty knife around the rubber while squirting a SMALL amount of the flowable silicone behind as I went around. Even with my best techinque it was a little messy, but I wiped excess with clean shop rags. I also did the radio antenna seals, and took special care in the lower corners and lower, outer sides. This did solve my leaks - along with inserting new (PO missing) LOCK strips from Blunt. He quoted very reasonable prices on front and back, (and the lock strips) but since I'm going to replace the windscreen soon, I didnt want to use new seals yet. Hope this helps!
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    ive used both the repair kits and installed the j c whitney aftermarket on other cars. both worked fine. the repair kit was the liquid type and was fine to bridge the small scratches. installing the full grid was tricky in tight spaces but would be easy if u removed the glass first! im installing a 'one shot' timer to auto shut off in 5 minutes. i dont like the idea of having to rely on my memory to shut it off- maybe also a discrete LED to show its on would help.
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    While we're at it, maybe it's worth seeing the crash comparisons of these 3 models. The 2002 did realy well all things considered. Most cars of this period would NOT have faired nearly as well, and I'm certain the driver would have eaten the hood on nost - and maybe the steering wheel.
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    I reviewed your posts but I didnt see where you checked for 12volts at the stalk input and output at the connector. I had a similar experience and was sure it was my relay (which you dont have) and found out it was one failed terminal in the stalk. I like the previous posts suggestion on the white wire junction and corrosion as a good point to check, but I'm a great believer of following the circuit forward/backward to the fault. You're nearly there! Best of luck.
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    - just sharing my similar experience and observations -getting in these lock strips is a really tough job under the best conditions. i purchased mine from Blunt and should have taken his suggestion to replace the seals as well. i didnt and found the job one of the most difficult i ve ever done. i also used the Lisle tool mentioned and it worked as well as it could on aged stiff rubber. part of the secret is new pliable seals, lube - windex silicone glycerine, the right sized tool attachment and strong hands. the method of pre-inserting the lock strip then mounting the windshield using the cordage is the BMW manual directed method. as good as i think my mechanical skills and techniques are, I am constantly humbled by my 02!
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    On my '70 02 I found my key code (4 digit) on a white label on the inside of the foam pad under the steering column.
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    Great and prompt service, helpful advice, and a very professional rebuild and refinishing (better than new) of my REPA seatbelt parts. He also provided a very complete set of NOS installation parts! Thanks Al!
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    Generic blinker relays (NAPA etc) will work as long as you have the correct terminal markings - see DIN terminal markings in search on this site. In most cases the BRN wire is not needed on these relays. Look for a K or terminal marked for use as a dashboard indicator.
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    24-32" here in Pikesville, MD just off the beltway. Leafblower moved a lot of the fluffy stuff, but we've dug out 3 times now and its still coming down!
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    i recently saw a UK site that had a good how to on adapting bike carbs to cars including a jetting change for the 02 IIRC. i also have a set of NOS volvo SUs I kept as aa spare or a P1800 and thought of messing with them.
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    welcome to double madness of BMWs and Airstreams. if ur not already on it check out www.airforums.com in many ways like this BB with great wealth of knowlegable members willing to assist. ive had mine for 10 years and not had to do much except maintenance. now due for upgrades and some attention. the 02 will not like it!
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    You might want to try searching here and Google for a WWGrainger cross-over motor application. I've had very good luck in the past with Grainger for generic replacement motors for lots of weird stuff Airstream etc.
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