D.martijn

Does anyone know how to remove this white plastic tube from the brake servo? I applied epoxy primer on my sandblasted brake booster but would like to remove this white tube before I paint it fully black. I was able to turn it counter clock wise for like 1/8 of a turn and then could not remove it. Do you have to turn even further? or should it already have popped out? Of course I'll replace the old seal with a new one from BMW (34331103314) Thanks

Haven't updated this thread in a while now. It's been pretty busy for my, currently have finals so working time is very very limited. Today I took a short break from studying and decided to tackle the master brake cylinder. I've been hesitant if I should just replace or rebuild my master cylinder for my 02 Touring. Before ordering a new one or a rebuild kit from Walloth Nesch, I decided to disassemble the old one. You first have to remove the circlip at the back of the MC. I also took out the small 10mm bolt. This bolt prevent the second piston to move further (out of the cylinder). By gently wiggling the front piston at the tube that sticks out of the MC I was able to remove it. For removing the second piston I simply tapped the MC on the bench and it slid right out Everything laid out Inside of the MC after cleaning out with some brake cleaner and a rag I though it would be pitted / rusted out but the walls still look great! I'll probably go ahead and order the rebuild kit from W&N. We finally got our own workshop not so far away from our home, the first of February we'll be able to move in. So expect some update from then on!

Oh did not know that. I'm already in the EU, looks like a bargain! hahah

When going through ebay.de I stumbled upon this Not sure if someones interested? http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-NK-1500-1800-2000-TI-TISA-TiLux-TII-groses-Teilelager-Teileposten-NOS-/380376797865?hash=item58903952a9%3Am%3AmQmkyyWSdcCyIvYabVDUwow

Hey, sorry to bother but I'm having the same problem. Pictures don't seem to load from photobucket. Thanks,

Could you share the part no? Can't seem to find these on realoem..

You should be able to pop the arms of each other. Try prying with a flat head screwdriver or some round needle nose pliers. When plating they also did the arms in acid first, not sure it it will survive this step.

Try to get it out with a (center) punch?

You mean the actual glas? If I remember correctly you can still get them from BMW. Or maybe try searching a second hand one, although that's probably a bit harder to do in the US than the EU...

You mean the actual glas? If I remember correctly you can still get them from BMW. Or maybe try searching a second hand one, although that's probably a bit harder to do in the US than the EU...

So I've been contacting a few people here in Europe. Turns out there is a German guy that's going to start his own production of these rear side window seals. They'll be made out of the original type foam rubber too! It's going to take 4-6 weeks until they are available I'll keep you guys updated

Oke, looks like I'll also have to go this route.. unless I somehow can get a hold on them. Thanks for the info

Hey guys, I've been slowly ordering parts for my BMW 2002 touring that I'm restoring and noticed when ordering seals, that the rear left side window seal isn't available anymore for the touring. I was wondering if the sedan seal would fir the touring as I've read a few time you have to cut the seal to lenght for the sedan? Anyone that has tried this or could measure the seal so I can compare with my old worn window seal? Thanks, Martijn

Haven't updated this post in a while.. That's because I started school (Industrial Engineering -Electromechanics) again this year and it's taking up most of my time.. Also, I got myself a new daily to get to school with, a BMW E30 325iX Touring Haven't had a chance to weld some more fresh metal onto the touring. I did however send in the engine to get it measured up. It's possible that we'll have to get it rebored as there is quite a bit of wear. Crankshaft seemed to look good.

Ok, thanks for the replies. I'll see if I'll go further with this or if I'll search for an oil pump.

Hey guys, I'm in need of an oil pump for my 2002 engine. (The outside casing of mine is heavily pitted) As I can't seem to find one here localy (in Belgium). I found a guy that has a 1602 engine that's been sitting for 7years. He is willing to let it go for 100€ (110$). As far as I know the oil pumps are the same between the 2002 and 1602 engine? Also what other parts of an 1602 engine fit the 2002? Thank you

Same here

Got a call today that I could pick up the parts that I sent in for powdercoat. Looking nice if I say so myself Rear subframe Rear trailing arms Front subframe Box full of other stuff, struts, brake shields, pedals, motor mounts etc etc... Swaybars We might have to go back from some other parts too because when we blasted the front control arms, the tube where the rubber bush sits in was rotted. So we'll have to buy some new or used ones. Also the front springs were different so we'll need to sort that out. As of now only the rear springs got powdercoated.

This week we got all our parts back from our sandblaster. Before taking most of them to our local powder coater, I first welded a plate on the engine mount of the front subframe. I also welded a few holes shut on the pedal box. I painted the other parts with primer. Also the front nose got a coat of epoxy primer. Some parts that got painted with heat resistant paint I also got started on the C pillar at the right side of our 02. I first made 2 90deg bended pieces All welded in and ground back There was some rot on the inner reinforcement piece of the C pillar, I decided to cut this out. New piece fitted And welded in I also decided to replace the little flange with some new metal Piece welded into the car That's how far I got with this side. I did manage to finish the other side by welding in the new flange.

Finally received the pneumatic tools I've ordered Feels great in the hand and has some nice weight to it for only 30-40€. I also bought several sanding discs etc. Angle die grinder and powerfile Tested out the powerfile by sanding down the welds on the C pillar I replaced and cleaned it up some further with the angle die grinder. I also started disassembling the replacement C pillar for the other side. This one had some more rust and might need a bit of patching.

Today I finished the C pillar, well almost. Only thing that I have to do is welding a new lip to the flange of the quarter panel. But before that I'll have to sand the welds flush with the powerfile I ordered that still hasn't arrived yet.. :dry: I started with welding the smaller reinforcement piece. I also plug welded it on one spot to make sure I wouldn't shift. Normally it's only spot welded against the metal sheet I'll install next. By making a template of the c pillar before taking it all apart, I was able to easily form the metal sheet that goes over the small reinforcement piece I just welded in. This time my plug welds were pretty good, got some good penetration on the other side too. This piece is plug welded to the piece I just welded in. I then welded some beads at the sides (like factory) and gave it a final coat of zinc spray. I also welded everything to the 90deg bended piece I installed yesterday. The welds still need to be ground flat. Also coated this in zinc primer Quite the difference!

This time I got started with the left C pillar. A few posts ago I showed some pictures of the rotted bits I removed. Time for some fresh metal! I started with carefully taking the replacement pillar apart. I was able to save the reinforcement pieces I sandblasted both pieces and gave them a coat of zinc primer To repair the C pillar, I have to repair the panel where the trim rivets onto. This was a simple 90deg bend. Great having a crude sheet metal brake on each corner of our car thanks to the tilting jig :thumbs: Next was making another 90deg piece, this one needed a stepdown on one side. Bended stepdown piece in place, both pieces will be plug welded together After making sure the 2 smaller pieces would fit, I tried fitting the reinforcement piece of the pillar. Luckily it was easy to line it up thanks to the hole for the rear seat belts and another hole. When I was sure it would fit, I welded the little pieces in place and grounded the welds carefully smooth, making sure that I didn't touch the edge. I then cleaned up the epoxy primer off of the sheet metal for the reinforcement piece. As I was grinding, a screwdriver fell from the roof right on to my can of zinc primer. What a coincidence that the point hit the rim of the can. The can lost all it's pressure.. As it was an almost full can, I took an old jar and poured the zinc primer into it. I'll apply the primer from now on with a brush.. Gave both the top and underside a coat of zinc primer. The brush actually made applying the primer on the underside very easy. It took some time but also the reinforcement piece fitted nicely. it too got a coat of zinc primer. Welded in, had a hard time welding the plug welds, not sure why. Everything got grounded flat. And finally a good coat of zinc primer. Tomorrow I'll finish the pillar by welding in the smaller reinforcement piece and then the top plate.

Any idea on the quality/brand?

Another day, another A pillar! Today I got started with the left A pillar. I first had to patch the backside of the pillar since it was rotted pretty bad. I gave the whole inner section a liberal amount of Brunox too. Pretty hard to bend such a patch from a single sheet of 1.2 thick metal so I decided to make it from 2 smaller pieces. Fully welded Ground smooth, still have to clean it up some more. I think this will be pretty easy when I receive my pneumatic angle die grinder and power file. Cleaned up the epoxy on the side and coated the inside with zinc spray Here you can see the upper patch panel. I also welded it from the inside (like it came from the factory) Replacement panel welded in. I had to make a small patch panel too because my replacement panel was just too short. Welds ground flat. It looks pretty good, although I had a hard time fitting the panel on this side. Also coated the backside with some zinc primer.