1976 BMW 2002 - BY MR. DEW

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Worked on rebuilding the one caliper. I do not have money for a rebuild kit yet, so that is why it is not together.

One out of four of the pistons were working. Three were frozen. 

10/21/2010

11/3/2010

So I played with the transmission today. I wanted to make sure that I had everything to put it back into the car. I refinished the throwout bearing arm and rebuilt the steering rag joint. I could not find one bracket for the transmission so I made one up really quick, and it holds the shifters bottom half nice and firm.

Anyway picspicspics:

(yes they are from a cell phone)

11/29/2010

This is what I have been putting off because of the rust. . . i mean rot. I am in a pinch right now and I will probably get it working properly and repair the rust later. I will treat it for the time being, but I do not have access to a welder to repair it. : / I know that I am going to get harassed about this and there will be mixed feelings, but for the time being to get her up and running, I have to half a** it for the time being. : /

it is although pretty structurally sound.

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12/7/2010


my clutch return spring is broken : /

12/8/2010

I currently am waiting on a title for a car I am trying to flip so I can get money to purchase a welder. The rust in the pedal box was treated and did not do any structural harm. Once I have a welder I will pull it out and repair it. The goal for the time being is to get the car up and running. Over winter break starting friday I do not have the money to take the car back to Jersey, so I will only be bringing home a select few parts to work on, and then the 2002 has to be up and running shortly after I get back to make a run on the Dyno for my automotive management class.

12/13/2010

Started work on the rear end tonight.







12/14/2010



12/15/2010

Still working on the rear end haha. It is coated in truck bed liner spary. I have used it on the bumper of my Silverado and it holds up very well.



now on to the drive shaft : D




the bearing was on the way out. Time to replace and paint : p



12/18/2010

I got the drive shaft assembled. It at first appeared to me that it was held in by a 12 point nut, but It all came off with a punch and a hammer to loosen and tighten it all back up, along with a little red loctite (sp?). I took all of the coating off of te driveshaft and put a coating on spray on truck bed lining to the drive shaft as well as the bearings metal housing. If you ask why I am not under coating some parts it is because I like to "solidness" the texture, and the color of the bed coating, it it not rubbery and it does not have a likelyness of "tearing" off in my opinion.



12/25/2010

So I am short on parts with a deadline approaching rapidly. I have put together a list of parts and was looking for opinions on them. If you know a company that has a better deal on these or if you would like to make an suggestion otherwise it would be great!!!!!

Here is the list. Generalized overall. I am planning to make this order within the upcoming week or so.

Ireland
-Cannon 2 Barrel Manifold for Weber carb
-Electric Fan Kit - 12"

Bav Auto
-Thermostat - 71 Degree Celsius (for my 1976 2002)
-Radiator Cap - Tab Type (for my 1976 2002)

Jegs
-DIAMONDBACK 9 4 GA. TOP POST
-# 3/8" diameter Universal Fuel Hose25 feet long
-3/4" diameter, 8' roll Wire Wrap
-Fuel Pump Harness With 40 Amp Relay
-10-Gauge, 25', Red
-14-Gauge, 50', Orange
-14-Gauge, 50', Black
-12-Gauge, 50', Purple wire
-Rubber Grommet Assortment Kit, 125-piece
-# Heat Seal Crimp Connector Kit 105 Pieces
# Made In USA
-61 Piece Heat Shrink Tubing Kit with Storage Case

Snow Performance
-Stage 1 Boost Cooler N/Aâ„¢ - Stage 1 Boost Cooler N/Aâ„¢

Tire Rack
-195/60R14 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec Blackwall

Braille Battery
-Braille B14115 No-Weight Lightweight Daily Use Battery
-Braille Battery Aluminum Mount Kit for B14115 & B14115C Battery - Vertical and Horizontal Mounting (1418)