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.
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!
Just did my Bay Area one day trip. It’s about 400 miles each way. I was a little worried as I have a pretty good oil leak I can’t track down. So I made sure I had a few quarts of oil and checked the … Continue reading800 mile round trip in a day!
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!