Old Blue 2002 (1974 BMW 2002 Content)

[deutschman]

Thanks man.

[Pandaman]

I just spent two hours reading through this thread and it's inspiring and depressing at the same time. Your attention to detail and the time you have poured into this project, well if I said it was impressive that would be an understatement. I have a 2002 that I have been SLOWLY bringing back to life and I have dreams of an M20 swap someday, but I don't have near the mechanical ability that you possess. Fantastic project and keep up the great work!!!

[knuklehead92]

any updates on this thing?

[tinkwithanr]

No worries, I'll let you know how the 288 sounds....

[frankenbeemer]

272 doesn't lope, Motronic is a wuss and gets its panties in a bunch at first whiff of overlap.

Thanks for destroying my fantasy.

[SkiFree]

Yeah. I am going to put a cover on the car as said before. Save some money and change a few things including a MS set up.
I just need a brake from it for a while. I still love this car and I think it will be great, but it is important to know when to step away and take a breath. ;)

Sounds reasonable, hoping you'll still be around at Bimmerfest?

[deutschman]

Don't get sad. We all see the same issue. My
Henna project is on hold for the same reason. I don't want to take shortcuts. So I'm waiting to do it right. The mtech2 sedan we worked so hard on the last 2 weeks just blew a head gasket yesterday. So yeah. It's one of those things. Still love em. Just need to unwind.

After bimerfest we will be working on the henna and on the mtech2 car let me know if you want to take a few days off and work over at the shop

That would be super! Ill let you know.

[catuned]

Don't get sad. We all see the same issue. My
Henna project is on hold for the same reason. I don't want to take shortcuts. So I'm waiting to do it right. The mtech2 sedan we worked so hard on the last 2 weeks just blew a head gasket yesterday. So yeah. It's one of those things. Still love em. Just need to unwind.

After bimerfest we will be working on the henna and on the mtech2 car let me know if you want to take a few days off and work over at the shop

[deutschman]

272 doesn't lope, Motronic is a wuss and gets its panties in a bunch at first whiff of overlap.

Yeah. I am going to put a cover on the car as said before. Save some money and change a few things including a MS set up.
I just need a brake from it for a while. I still love this car and I think it will be great, but it is important to know when to step away and take a breath. ;)

[LJ851]

I love the sound of that 272 lope.

272 doesn't lope, Motronic is a wuss and gets its panties in a bunch at first whiff of overlap.

[TrentW]

I think you've got the right mindset. It's real easy to get "sucked into the vortex" with projects like this. Perfect time to break away and get your finances in shape now. The car will always be there.

Oh, and that sound is mmmm mmmm good!

[frankenbeemer]

Just kidding. I love the sound of that 272 lope.

[frankenbeemer]

Part it out?

[deutschman]

Well the 2002 is not going to make it to Bimmerfest like I had hoped. I have run out of money, have no job, and just like everyone knows every time you think you are done with a part of the project you find another problem you have to fix.
-Wheels do not clear shortened pitman arms. Need larger wheels = $1000
-Need drive shaft professionally shortened and balanced = $200-300
I think the car is going to get towed back to my place and is going to sit for a while so I can get a job, save up some cash, and pay off my credit card. BUMMER
It might be good though. I have been working on this thing so hard and so fast I think I have lost perspective on it. It will be good to take a brake.

[deutschman]

I called OK Injectors yesterday to talk to them about why my 19#ers were failing so badly and what they could do about it. Turns out that when the ship the injectors out the cover the inside of them with some sort of lubricant to keep them from rusting during shipping and before installation. How ever, if you do not install them with in a certain time period, the lubricant which is paraffin based will harden and cause the injectors to fail like mine did.
The gentleman I talked to on the phone had no problems with taking the injectors back and cleaning them out for me again. After I mentioned What car they were going into he asked me what forums I was on and even knew about my 2002 build which was a nice surprise.
All is well that ends well. Ill have them back in a few days.