Roverguy

OK, so now the fun begins.

Who is the best supplier for parts?

I have been using Pelican for my 911 and although they list '02 parts seems somewhat limited.

Is the bearing in the flywheel, like most cars that have a bronze bushing?

Supposedly they did some bearing in the trans, but I don't have the slip

I assume it's not a huge job?

May have to let it go for this summer till winter put away.

Looking to connect with some local 02 owners North of Boston Seacoast area.

To share knowledge, lend a hand, tool, shoot the s$#^t about cars.

Maybe even take a drive!

Hello all.

Left a deposit on the 74 2002 I have been talking to the group about.

Went up Saturday and ran it through it's paces.

They put it on the lift, and they were right, there is essentially no rust.

Car has on older repaint from when it was in Cali. Nice 10'.  This will be a driver, so I'm good with that.

They also had a bunch of service invoices from 10-15 years ago, including a bottom end, and valve job about 20k ago.

Estimated mileage on chassis is 130k, as speedo not working.

I'll have to paste the records together, but with old cars, it is what it is.

Car has Bilsteins, a header and Ansa.

New calipers and hoses.

Has an Allison elect ignition

Reupholstered Recaros, very nice interior. But the horse hair in the rear seat is gone, to the point of the springs show under the vinyl.

Car drove decent; it's been sitting for a few months, so the gas seems a little stale. A fresh top up, filter and someTechtron will hopefully clear that up.

Has a Weber 32/36, but it stumbles a little on the transition between the primary and secondary. Adjustment; or see above?.

Comp was 150-152 across the board and radiator held 12 psi for 15 minutes, so motor seems healthy.

Noisy throw out bearing, I hope..

Minor vibration in wheel at 40.

Has new tie rod ends and some new bushings.

Hopefully by end of week I'll have the paperwork in place to pick up and drive it the 90 miles home.

FYI, did not pay near ask, so I have some coin to sort the issues.

Looking forward to the new adventure and becoming an active member.

More questions and pics to follow.

Going up Saturday to view; quick question; what's a good psi on compression test; assuming no more than 10% between high and low?

I'm guessing on a low CR motor like this we are talking 125-140 for a healthy motor?

I agree, this is not a historically significant Alfa or Ferrarri.

You are right; mileage is insignificant, unless someone is purporting 20,000.

The car should present itself.

Sounds like they have a ton of records, and my thought is are a good visual on the lift and road test will pass the "sniff test".

This isn't the first vintage car I've bought, armed with some specifics from the group I should be able to make a sound judgement.

Tnx, for mfg info or carfax?

13 hours ago, Conserv said:

 

For 1974, there was only one 2002 version for the United States. The VIN won’t reveal the delivering dealer, unless you have access to the super top secret BMW database that tracks the delivering dealer and interior color for BMW NA-imported cars. BMW Archives doesn’t even have access to this super top secret database. (But Bob Mueller probably does. ?) You’d need an original window sticker or delivery documents to determine whether it was delivered to California. The seller claims to have a stack of receipts so perhaps he’s got something to back up that claim of a California pedigree.

 

Even in 1976, where there was a separate version for California, the VIN won’t tell you whether an ‘02 was a California or 49-state version. You’d need to examine the equipment and underhood stickers to determine if a ‘76 was a California or 49-state version.

 

I believe I’m reading a VIN of 4223642 on the Used Vehicle Buyer’s Guide in one of my photos. Per RealOEM, that would make it a March 1974 production car.

 

The guy who approached me was likely the father. He wasn’t overly slick, but was eager to discuss the car. Their shop/lot is just off Route 302, on River Road (probably 10-12 miles west of Portland, just as you are about to enter North Windham).

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

Hi Steve:

Any chance you could confirm that VIn?

I was thinking about running a Car Fax, even though we all know it's not a sure thing it does shed some history.

Just talked to one of the owners, told me he had it about a year, so that story holds true.

He says he has a folder 2" thick of work that has been done to the car.

Asked him if he was somewhat flexible on price.

He said "Oh yea; we can go up from there!"  Typical Maine sarcasm.. Ha!

Other than my normal used car knowledge; other than rust anything specific I can check?

He'll put it on the lift for me.

If I get the VIN can someone run it and see if it's actually a Cali car?

Oh, my bad it's a '74.

Maybe I'll go see it this weekend.  Hoping they'll do a compression test while I'm there.

What's the place look like?

What's the consensus on a '76 Cali Car as far as the emissions stuff and engine?

Thanks men.

Andrew:

Did you see the 76 in Sebago on CL? Not crazy about red..

https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/1974-bmw-2002-cream-puff-from/6632358202.html

How far is that from you?

Talked to the guys, father and son used car dealership.

Usually stay away from those kind of shops.

Hi gang:

New to the world of BMW; well as soon as I find one!

Anyway, a bit about me.

Been into cars for about 40 years, started out in foreign auto parts in NY in HS and through college where I got the bug.

Have owned a bunch of Euro cars, a number of Triumphs (TR250s) and a 70 TR6 I am currently restoring. Had an 88 Alfa Spider for a while.

Had a number of SAABS and on our 7th or 8th Volvo wagon.  Wife currently drives a 11 T6 Cross Country.

Just sold my fantastic 82 911SC after 6 years of ownership.  With the strong market ($) I couldn't pass on the price I got.

So; now I'm looking for a nice driver 2002 that I can add my personality to.  Not planning anything outrageous, just a nice car for the twisties I can take anytime I want. Maybe suspension upgrade, wheels/tires and exhaust.

I do 90% of all my own work and they look pretty straight forward, so no worries there.

So; here are my few newbie questions.  I have a budget of $15-$20,  Do not want to have to do paint or any significant body work.  I can deal with the mechanicals, but rust/paint is a deal breaker.

I live North of Boston, so am keenly aware of the tin worm.

There is a 76 Cali car listed; but my understanding is they were choked with thermal reactors and smaller valve head and lower CR.  Should I steer away from the 75-76s? It appears to be really clean and in my budget. Motor was supposedly redone, thinking maybe they removed the smog stuff.  It is located in Maine right now.

I's prefer a roundie, but I know there is a premium on $ for them. 

Looking forward to the journey, appreciate any advice you may have.

Pic of my recently departed 911

Cheers