1973 BMW 2002- One The Road

[bmstew]

Hi All

Been on here for a while, set up an account a few years back and lost the log in details, however did not really have much to post at the time.

So the 2002 has been off the road since 1992, been in my ownership since I was 16- so 16 years and kept warm and dry in various garages for all this time. My mother purchased this car as a stop gap car for £51 back in 1989, my dad got it running- she liked it so much she used it daily until 1992. For various reasons she could not keep the car so I claimed it as mine and have kept it since.

Th car is very original, and rough and ready, my idea is to get the car running, upgrade wheels (deep steels) and suspension (GAZ Coilovers), couple of nice e30 M Sport seats, half cage and run it with bodywork as is for a year before sinking big money into it.

The idea is to go down the track car route as I have  90  Pre-facelift e30 325i Cabby as my immaculate weekend car and 96 e36 328 Cabby as my general car- all 3 are matching black.

Works so far have been limited to a full engine rebuild by Thanet Engine Centre and various ancillary parts sourced through Jaymic, being done by my local Mechanic as a side project so progress is slow, but when you have someone you trust its best to stick with them.

Engine re-build was pretty inclusive as pistons were completely seized from 24 years of doing nothing! Works included
Valve seats re-cut
Valves re-faced
4 New inlet valves
Cylinder head pressure tested
Head re-face
New stem seals
New cam seal
2 New rocker shafts
Rockers re-faced
New camshaft (high lift)
New timing chain
New oil pump
New oil pump chain
New oil pump sprocket
Block rebored
New pistons
Crank polished
New main bearings
New big-end bearings
Everything sonic cleaned
Built with all new gaskets and seals

Anyone know where I can source a reasonably priced twim weber set up?

How do I add pictures?? Asks for a web address?

[bmstew]

[bmstew]

[fr€$h&m1nt¥]

I'm going to be following this one, always like the 2002 - mainly for the rear lights.

That was good planning and determination to keep it just sitting waiting for 16 years.

[bmstew]

Not really planning- just took over my nan's garage and left it there until she moved!!, luckily her garage was heated which has done the car well, unlike my farther Daimler Coupe that sat outside under tarp's and is now in pieces ready for a lot of welding! I'll knock up a thread for that too!

[HARDCORE]

Nice. Looking forward to seeing this progress then you can bring it to our local meet!

[dubbelduwwel]

BOOKMARKED!
One of my favourite cars of all times! They are getting so scarce and sought after that, in my humble opinion, deserves to be restored to original.
Your other BeeEm also impressive!

[bmstew]

Cheers for both above...

Is the E30 not retro enough for local meets Hardcore?

The 2002 will be kind of original- anything removed will be kept for it. But really want it to be usable as opposed to perfect for now.

[HoTWire]

E30 would be cool.. I think he just wants to see a 2002

Also surely you missed a trick with your name BMDoubleStew ... surely!!

Looking forward to seeing more 2002 and E30 (and even E36)

[bmstew]

Ha ha- great name idea!
Was wondering if e36 was considered retro enough yet, it is 20 years old so pretty retro
Will knock up a quick thread for these- e30 finished for now!

[bmstew]

2002 is booked to have engine installed Friday, along with various other parts I have brought over the past few months,

My issue is the carb is not looking good, have brought a gasket kit but ideally want to upgrade to twin 40's 45's- any advise on a good swap, reasonable cost option would be greatly appreciated.

[HARDCORE]

Jun 20, 2016 14:59:28 GMT bmstew said:

Is the E30 not retro enough for local meets Hardcore?

Of course it is pal bring it along next month

[SeanOB]

bookmarked! the more ole bimmers the better

[bmstew]

Jul 7, 2016 13:37:56 GMT HARDCORE said:

Jun 20, 2016 14:59:28 GMT bmstew said:

Is the E30 not retro enough for local meets Hardcore?

Of course it is pal bring it along next month

Will do...

First Wed of Month But Where & What Time???

[bazzateer]

Oooh! I do like the look of the E36

[bmstew]

Jul 8, 2016 23:08:42 GMT bazzateer said:

Oooh! I do like the look of the E36

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My e36 run around seems to get more love than my e30 pride and joy! Theres a little tread of it on here too mate.

2002 engine is in, just sorting carb's etc, once that is done e36 will be getting a few pounds spent on it ready for use in winter, brakes, suspension- thinking of Aplina front rarther than M Sport

[luckygti]

E30 does it for me got any better pictures though? For the carbs I bought a second hand set and refurbed them for my Escort, but it all adds up when you need the manifold, unions and throttle cable. If you can find a set that are right for your car, it'll save you a lot of time and money! Love the 02 and back story. Bookmarked as I do love a bit of old BMW!

[bmstew]

Thanks- yeah i should have spent the money on the 2002 a long time ago really!!

Theres a thread on here for my e30 too mate, click on my name and will be in recent threads/ posts bits titled 1990 e30 325 cabby.

Put a wanted add on this group and someone responded with twin 40's so as soon as they respond I'm on it, spotted a manifold on ebay so fingers crossed il have the parts soon.

[bmstew]

Small Update

Engine in as of last Friday- runs but carb is the issue as expected, so i've bitten the bullet and ordered Weber Twin 45 DCOE's, manifold, linkage ect ect- 890 quid's worth but was a mod I wanted to to do long term anyway.

All should arrive built up in the next 10 days, so having callipers refurbished and a couple of small patch welds then it will be MOT time- all being well it will be on the road soon, but looking very ratty until I save a few more pennies up.

[bmstew]

Quick update

Carb's are here, and on ish.... Upgraded the fuel pump in the end and filter, total came in at £1,008.94 from Fast Road Cars Newport, the guy there has great knowledge and advise would really recommend them, all came build up and in 5 days, along with a few notes/ tips on fitting etc.
Pics below