Last Week was kinda busy and this one is no exception. Its picking up right where tings left off. So thanks to my buddy Le, I now have a strong motor to put in Ol’ Blue. 283 Cam, 9.5:1 pistons, Tii Mechanical Advance Distributor and … Continue readingNew Engine….
This week was a busy one….I have been setting up the purchase of a long block for a few weeks and it looks like its just about ready to happen. Also I picked up a set of FIVE BMW E30 BBS 14” rims. They have … Continue readingRims!!!!!!!
Not much going on in 2002 land for me this week. I did find out that the engine needs a timing chain, the clutch is slipping far more regularly and will need replacing VERY soon, and the rings are bad causing smoking on downshifts and … Continue readingNew Seats
Took the car to a good shop…Black Forest BMW….they know 2002’s. I tell the guy my problem about revving past 4k RPM. He says…hmm…lets look at the carb, and instantly realizes the 2nd stage of the carb is not fully opening…..Which means I have been … Continue readingCarb & Compression Test
Today I fixed those high beams! While examining the wiring under the hood, I ran across a VERY old and crusty relay…..when I hit the high beams, it made a LOUD noise…..hmm….maybe the relay isnt working…..tapped it a few times and BAM! High bieams started … Continue readingHigh Beams
Nearly 20 years ago my first car that I bought with my own saved money was a Fjord Blue 1976 BMW…it had dents in both doors, primer spots, and rust in a few key places, including the drivers side floorboards which were actually gone and … Continue readingI Found It!!!!!!