OriginalOwner

 give a call to German Import in Simi Valley, Gino might be able to help ...... as best I know, Gino races a 2002 so he is probably familiar with the MS system.

  I've never had any work done there so I can't vouch for the place.

http://germanimportservices.com/

Cheers,

Carl

 FYI on a tii .... there is a bracket which attaches to the back of the starter which goes down to the block, to provide support for the starter .... and the bracket also goes up to attach to the throttle body for support up there.

 Some folks use the bracket, I guess others don't ..... 

Cheers,

Carl

 Stu,

 I spent some time in Santa Monica in 1979, but I never saw that plate .....

Cheers,

Carl

p.s.  ever chug a beer at the old Fox Inn on Wilshire Blvd ??

 that is one great story !!!

Cheers,

Carl

 so, you learn something every day ...... I found a sticker, with both VIN and MFG DATE, affixed to the driver's door ..... sheesh, I haven't noticed that sticker in decades.  (fyi, the sticker is that self-destructive, perforated stock, silver in color).

 MFG DATE  =  7/74

 And I just sent an email to Andreas Harz .... thanks much for that contact info !!

Cheers,

Carl

bnam,

  I made some "logical" assumptions, which is dangerous ..... there's a few pieces and parts stamped with 6-74 ......

  I'll take another look and see if I see anything that says 7-74 ......

Cheers,

Carl

mine is 278 2426, June '74 ..... 

  Model 73   278 0001 to 278 2928 - Sept '73 to Dec '74 - total 2,928

Cheers,

Carl

this afternoon, these two were seen cruising side-by-side at high speed, northbound on the 71 Freeway, in Chino ....

Cheers,

Carl

Thanks Much !!!!

Cheers,

Carl

 WOW, that is some kinda high tech setup !!!!!   never have heard about it.

 obvious question:  what is contact info for williamgruff ??  Google can't find any reference(s) on the 'net.

Cheers and Thanks,

Carl

nuts.

The actual problem is the driver's-side flange hole is nicely elongated, which results in: 

1)  the handbrake handle itself no longer being centered fore-and-aft between the seats, it "leans" toward the driver's side.

2)  the pull on each brake cable is not equal, so there's unequal braking force on each rear wheel.

SO, for a fixit, I'm planning on installing a properly-positioned metal washer on the outside of the driver's side flange, then welding it in place.  The handbrake handle mounting pin will then bear on the washer to maintain proper position.

Cheers,

Carl

This is the parking brake handle mounting location between the seats ...... the driver's side tab needs some repair work.

Can this whole assembly be removed as a unit ??    Or is it permanently attached to the bodywork ??

Not the best of locations for a welding torch ...... 

Cheers,

Carl

 I don't think I've seen that car before ......

Cheers,

Carl

 my '74tii has the sticker you show in the picture.

Cheers,

Carl

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/139038-my-fix-for-fitting-new-brake-shoes/

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/64789-rear-drum-brake-adjustment/

Cheers,

Carl

 hack,

 bloody hell ....... that is one scary story !!  

 I can see a new Semi-Annual Maintenance Task:

1)  grab clutch slave cylinder with big ChannelLocks

2)  rotate while hosing down with something liquid & lube-y.

Cheers,

Carl

 I wouldn't guess it to be anything emissions related.

 the hose is basic off-the-shelf from any auto parts store.  

But the vacuum thingie on the distributor, that's over my head   ..... give Blunt a call for that technical info.

Cheers,

Carl

 schnell,

  yep, there's a vacuum advance .......  here's some pics of my '74tii which show vacuum hose routing.

Cheers,

Carl

 bourkeco, bring some interesting pastry thingies !!

Cheers,

Carl

my first post in the EVENTS Forum ..... previously I've only posted this notice at the '02 General Forum.

For several months, we've had a "first Sunday of the month" gathering for cars and coffee in Chino ..... Sunday May 5th will be the next one.  All are invited !!

bourkeco says he will be bringing some interesting pastry thingies to complement the coffee.

Beemers @ Basco

Centro Basco Restaurant 

13432 S. Central Ave.

Chino

10am-ish 

Cheers,

Carl

 sheesh .... something else I've never known about or replaced for the past 38-1/2 years ......

Cheers,

Carl

bourkeco says it is time to post the notice ..... and he will be bringing some interesting pastry thingies to complement the coffee.

Beemers @ Basco

Centro Basco 

13432 S. Central Ave.

Chino

10am-ish 

Cheers,

Carl

I'll guess vacuum advance system ..... all the hoses hooked up ??  Cracks/air leaks in the hoses ??  Is the mechanism working correctly ??

   --  sounds like the same problem I had on an old truck:  vacuum advance system broke, no power at high rpm's.

Cheers,

Carl

 FINAL REPORT.  Last week I removed the speedometer.  There wasn't anything I could fix so I took it to Speedo Check in Whittier.  Mike called me this morning to let me know repairs were complete ($95).

 Just finished the reinstallation and quick road check, it is working.  I'll head out tomorrow for a canyon drive and a full test drive workout.

 Oh, and the cable seems to be OK.  No noise at all now.  I'm confident the problem was the speedometer.

Cheers,

Carl

 some water at the bottom of the tank due to condensation ??

  a wierd idea, based on personal experience:  point gap too small ??

Cheers,

Carl