2002tii Alternator Testing Tips
After removing my alternator for bushing replacement, I took it to (2) places before I was able to have it tested. The newest computerized charging system tester stations do not list this car in their...
View Article2002tii Replacement Battery
My “new” 1973 2002tii needs a new battery. Any suggestions for a good, maintenance free battery? I remember the “Varta” brand as the OEM battery when I had my original 2002 as well as a few later BMW’s...
View ArticleHow To Start a Flooded Tii
This may be obvious, but It took me 10 years to figure it out. Occasionally my tii will not start the first time when hot. This is usually because of inattention on my part. Some of these times, the...
View ArticleEngine Noises at 3000-4000 RPM when cold
Question: My 73tii has recently developed a noise that sounds like something vibrating, and happens between 3000 and 4000 rpm’s when cold. From the driver’s seat, the sounds seems to come from just...
View ArticleTroubleshooting the Smell of Gas Fumes
Question: My 73 trunk smells like gas – not overpowering but enough to be noticed when the lid is opened. Is the small plastic vent line that penetrates the filler tube routed outside the car? All hose...
View ArticleThe ’02 Guy’s Bookshelf
After 30 years it’s not surprising to find out that only a handful of books exist for 2002 owners outside the BMW camp of knowledge. As they say, ” knowledge is a power” — so tune up your brain first,...
View Article’02 Factory Diagnostic Plug – What’s that for?
Pinouts for the factory diagnostic plug.
View ArticleBMW ’02 Series Production Statistics
The following list was compiled by BMW as part of the original founding data for Mobile Tradition (now BMW Classic). It is the definitive list on what was produced for each vehicle type. A BIG “Thank...
View ArticleBMW Alpinas Documentary
The cool video posted on Vimeo is a great flick. In the beginning, the interviewed BMW enthusiast mentions BMW 2002s and also contains some video of quite a few A4s Alpina parts.
View ArticleRemoving a Tii alternator
Easy removal of the Tii alternator When removing the tii alternator from the bottom, disconnect the sway bar end links and remove the (4) hold down bolts to move the bar forward enough to allow the...
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