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
Jumped in the car today and it was cranking slow. Then nothing. Hmm. Wow. This was happening a bunch and then stopped. Now again. So I decided to replace my old battery. It’s been in the car since I bought it so its now time. … Continue reading2002 gets a Red Top!
A While back I installed the Volvo calipers and 320 hubs and rotors on the front of the car. Now is the time to balance the brakes out. The increased braking power is nice in the front, but I can feel the rears being … Continue readingBig Brakes Pt. 2
It’s been 3 years since I have owned Blue. Its been a dream to own such an amazing car! The honeymoon is not over by far. The updates have been slow coming because I have not done anything1 I have just been driving it. Thats … Continue reading3 Year Anniversary!
I have ALWAYS loved the look of the 2002 with chrome bumpers and the big round chrome driving lights. I have been planning this since I bought the car. The problem was there are not any NEW round chrome driving lights any more! 1 place … Continue readingLet There Be Light…DRIVING LIGHTS!!!!
So I just realized today that I have a very definite pattern to doing upgrades and repairs on the car. I do them twice. I usually will spend lots of time researching the upgrade, then I will get all the parts I THINK I … Continue readingGetting things done TWICE and for all! Electric Fan Wiring take 2