2/16/2013
Well we have just weathered the Blizzard of 2013 which totally knocked us out for a couple of days last week, but we are slowly getting back up to normal. I finally had a chance to go back out to the garage for a little while Saturday afternoon to fiddle with the '02.
I had a great time, btw. Temp was about 33 degrees and a light snow was falling, which is just fine as far as I am concerned. After sitting undisturbed for about a week or so, the '02 started up with no problem, although it is running a little rough. I am very pleased with that, nevertheless. I have not been able to find any leakage---- yet---- from the brake system, and the brakes do seem to working fine. I am not sure why they needed so much fluid when I checked them last. I need to keep an eye on that.
Anyway, I ran the engine for a little while.... it doesn't want to stay idling at around 950 rpms like it did last week. Nothing to worry about, but I am curious.
The windshield wipers have been stuck frozen in the middle of the windshield for weeks. Personally, I am on a big learning curve here, so I didn't want to mess with it too much just yet. However, I did chase the wires through the firewall, and I did find a plug connector. I took a little sandpaper to the connector plug, which wasn't very effective. I pulled out a couple of wire brushes and tried to clean up both male and female sides of the connector. Lots of corrosion evident. I plugged it in again, and got in the car. As soon as I turned the key, the wipers, which had been stuck halfway up on the windshield, moved back into their resting position. I hit the lever again, and sure sure enough the wipers are working! YES! A little corrosion cleanup did the trick!
The interior and the trunk are in the same condition they were in when I brought the car home last November..... which is to say they are loaded with tires, rims, and miscellaneous parts that were included in the deal. I haven't even looked at the stuff, frankly, so I had no idea what was in there until now. So here is what I found: a set of 6 E21 turbine rims, four with decent tires mounted on them; a spare tire mounted on a steel rim that matches the rims presently on the car; two sunroof windscreens; a plastic milk carton full of miscellaneous tune up parts, e.g., several sets of NIB distributor caps, rotors, and points, along with a set of spark plugs (some old some new). Another box full of used rubber window seals, and more Several used spark plug wires.
Well we have just weathered the Blizzard of 2013 which totally knocked us out for a couple of days last week, but we are slowly getting back up to normal. I finally had a chance to go back out to the garage for a little while Saturday afternoon to fiddle with the '02.
I had a great time, btw. Temp was about 33 degrees and a light snow was falling, which is just fine as far as I am concerned. After sitting undisturbed for about a week or so, the '02 started up with no problem, although it is running a little rough. I am very pleased with that, nevertheless. I have not been able to find any leakage---- yet---- from the brake system, and the brakes do seem to working fine. I am not sure why they needed so much fluid when I checked them last. I need to keep an eye on that.
Anyway, I ran the engine for a little while.... it doesn't want to stay idling at around 950 rpms like it did last week. Nothing to worry about, but I am curious.
The windshield wipers have been stuck frozen in the middle of the windshield for weeks. Personally, I am on a big learning curve here, so I didn't want to mess with it too much just yet. However, I did chase the wires through the firewall, and I did find a plug connector. I took a little sandpaper to the connector plug, which wasn't very effective. I pulled out a couple of wire brushes and tried to clean up both male and female sides of the connector. Lots of corrosion evident. I plugged it in again, and got in the car. As soon as I turned the key, the wipers, which had been stuck halfway up on the windshield, moved back into their resting position. I hit the lever again, and sure sure enough the wipers are working! YES! A little corrosion cleanup did the trick!
The interior and the trunk are in the same condition they were in when I brought the car home last November..... which is to say they are loaded with tires, rims, and miscellaneous parts that were included in the deal. I haven't even looked at the stuff, frankly, so I had no idea what was in there until now. So here is what I found: a set of 6 E21 turbine rims, four with decent tires mounted on them; a spare tire mounted on a steel rim that matches the rims presently on the car; two sunroof windscreens; a plastic milk carton full of miscellaneous tune up parts, e.g., several sets of NIB distributor caps, rotors, and points, along with a set of spark plugs (some old some new). Another box full of used rubber window seals, and more Several used spark plug wires.
Terrible pic, but there is a tire under there on an E21 Turbine rim.
Contents of the cardboard box in the trunk, with most of the used seals removed.
Miscellaneous window seals, jumper cables and a large funnel.
Front passenger seat with two loose turbine rims and another turbine with a tire.
Lousy pic of the rear seat area which now contains another turbine wheel, the spare steelie and a door card from the rear seat. The rear seat is completely missing. I have an E21 parts car, and I am told that the rear seat is a pretty direct fit. I also plan to use the the two front seats from the E21 in this '02. The current seats, a threadbare E30 recaro in the driver's postition and an E30 comfort seat for the front passenger are ok, but they really are not a good fit.
I want to give a nod at this point to one of my favorite E21 stickers,which is aimed directly at 2002 owners: "E21s; Friends, not food." Apparently paraphrased from that Nemo animated movie. I own 4 E21s. My two favorite cars are my E21 Baur and my 1977 320i. I also own this 1973 2002 and 3 E30s. OK, so the '73 '02 and the 91 325 5 speed ix are right up there with the E21s! I love them all!
So I make no apologies whatsoever for using my 1978 320i as a parts car for what ever I deem I need. In this case, I need the interior of that E21 for this 2002. I originally bought this 1978 parts car for its interior to be used in my 1979 E21 323i Euro. At this point a lot of these former plans are in a state of flux.... and I consider myself amazingly fortunate to have so many great options available.
The bottom line is that I have so many options, so many potential projects, that I clearly need several more lifetimes to complete them. Who do I talk to about that? ;)
Here is a pic of the plastic milk carton containing a heat shield for the exhaust manifold, and several sets of tune-up gear: points, plugs, condenser, rotor and distributor caps.I assume, but can't yet confirm, that they are for this engine. It is kinda funny because, with the engine running a little rough, I was just about to order a complete tune up kit! I will need a new set of wires and plugs, but it looks like everything else is here. Nice!
BTW, VIN 2587821. Malaga.
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