Took the car to the Mt. Baldy Vintage BMW drive. This is a very cool drive through the local mountains. It was a nice sunny day, not too hot, in the 80’s. It was nice to see some cool 2002s. Some stock and completely restored, … Continue readingMt Baldy Vintage BMW Car Drive!
For 2 years or so I have been enduring this exhaust smell in my car. I tried to adjust the trunk latch so it would seal better. I was at the most extreme setting and still I was seeing light get into the trunk. It … Continue readingThe Smell is Gone!!!
Today was a day that has even 3 years in the making! Today I installed the carpet kit I bought from Esty. It you are unfamiliar with Esty, let me tell you a but about her. She has many 02s and has designed carpet … Continue readingCarpet!
Part 1 of the trip was a dream. About 8pm I set off from Sacramento and headed south on interstate 5. Keeping the car under 80 the whole way was the plan. When I stopped for gas I topped off the oil level. Gotta make … Continue readingBreak In Trip Part 2. Uh oh.
Doing a drive from Newport Beach to Sacramento to visit family. It’s about 450 miles each way. If you are not familiar with the drive its all flat and straight interstate highway except for the Grapevine which is a steep and windy grade of road … Continue readingBreak In Road Trip!
Just picked up the car from Ken at Vintage BMW Racing and I am more than pleased! The car has been freshened up and is a BEAST! The power comes on almost from idle. (I thought a 292 cam wasn’t supposed to have alot of … Continue readingShe’s Baaaack!!!!!!!
The car is getting close! The bottom end and front cover are put back together. The head is back on the block and it’s getting close to being fired up! If all works out well maybe I can get the car back this weekend.
So the new head is complete! New valves, guides, rockers, springs, and 292 cam! Here are the pics.
Bad news. The head is bad. Since I have had some carb issues and probably bonehead mechanic issues (me) the car was running lean. Heated up the exhaust valves and that did damage to the head. A few cracks and the valve seats got pounded … Continue readingCar Update – Head Case
It’s time to get this oil leak fixed. I have been talking to Ken Blasko at Vintage BMW Racing and it’s now come to me dropping the 02 off for him to go through the engine. He drove it and was impressed with the power … Continue readingSeparation Anxiety