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!
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
Happy Holidays! The 02 is doing just fine. Have a bit of an oil leak but what old cars don’t leak a bit of oil here and there? It’s character right? This is the first year we have no SUV so the 02 got Christmas … Continue readingMerry Xmas!
While testing out my new flash I decided to take some pics at night….the flash will probably go..but the 02 is a keeper!!! Here is a link to the pics! http://www.project2002.com/Project_2002/Gallery_11.html
The car is running very good…Did a carb adjustment and timing adjustment last week and its running very smooth. So whats next? 1. Front Suspension Rubber The front end is making some noise and its probably all original so refreshing the front end should do … Continue readingWhats next?
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
I have been putting this kit together for a few months and it has sat in my garage just waiting for install. I decided that I have been hoarding too many parts and it was time to get off my lazy a** and start installing … Continue readingBig Brakes!!!
Its been an interesting few months….The car was running really poorly. The engine was running very rich. The car was vibrating from the rear end when pulling from a stop and the steering and front end felt VERY loose and unstable. Driving the car was … Continue readingIt’s the Little things……