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On the underside of the ignition switch should be a little white sticker with the key number; it will be W + 4 numbers (ie W1234). Take that to your Dealer and they can get a key for you. This is assuming your ignition switch is still original.

Maybe you shouldn't! he he. There were/are two different spacers (thickness?) 31 33 1 106 059 31 33 1 113 721 If you check Max's w/site, they are shown fitted to every '02 except the Turbo. Part 31331106059 (Flat washer) was found on the following vehicles: 114: Details on 114 114 1602 Sedan, U.S. 114 2002 Sedan, U.S. 114 2002tii Sedan, U.S. 114 1502 Sedan, Euro 114 1600 Sedan, Euro 114 1600 Convertible, Euro 114 1600ti Sedan, Euro 114 1602 Sedan, Euro 114 1602 Touring, Euro 114 1802 Sedan, Euro 114 1802 Touring, Euro 114 2000 Touring, Euro 114 2000tii Touring, Euro 114 2002 Convertible, Euro 114 2002 Sedan, Euro 114 2002 Touring, Euro 114 2002ti Sedan, Euro 114 2002tii Sedan, Euro 114 2002tii Touring, Euro 114 2002turbo Sedan, Euro E3: Details on E3 E3 2500 Sedan, U.S. E3 2800 Sedan, U.S. E3 2800Bav Sedan, U.S. E3 3.0S Sedan, U.S. E3 3.0SBav Sedan, U.S. E3 3.0Si Sedan, U.S. E3 2500 Sedan, Euro E3 2800 Sedan, Euro E3 3.0L Sedan, Euro E3 3.0S Sedan, Euro E3 3.0Si Sedan, Euro E3 3.3L Sedan, Euro E9: Details on E9 E9 3.0CS Coupe, Euro E9 3.0CSi Coupe, Euro E9 3.0CSL Coupe, Euro Part 31331113721 (Flat washer) was found on the following vehicles: 114: Details on 114 114 1602 Sedan, U.S. 114 2002 Sedan, U.S. 114 2002tii Sedan, U.S. 114 1502 Sedan, Euro 114 1600 Sedan, Euro 114 1600 Convertible, Euro 114 1600ti Sedan, Euro 114 1602 Touring, Euro 114 1602 Sedan, Euro 114 1802 Sedan, Euro 114 1802 Touring, Euro 114 2000 Touring, Euro 114 2000tii Touring, Euro 114 2002 Sedan, Euro 114 2002 Touring, Euro 114 2002 Convertible, Euro 114 2002ti Sedan, Euro 114 2002tii Touring, Euro 114 2002tii Sedan, Euro 114 2002turbo Sedan, Euro E3: Details on E3 E3 3.0SBav Sedan, U.S. However, if you check the parts book, there were several '02s that did not have them fitted...one being your 2000tii Touring. Go figure!

Bill, trust me, all '02s had them (Euro & USA), and E9s and (I think) E3s. I call them mystery spacers as I have no clue what their actual purpose was.

According to my parts book it is part# 51 47 1 822 072 Item 8 in the pic. edit: I seem to remember on my first '02 ('70), there was a seal attached to the bottom lip of the door. Maybe to stop water getting up inside? Perhaps that's whay you have?

Yours looks pretty good. Here's a before and after pic of mine. I had new springs & struts (all stock) put on and removed the mysterious spacers from the front.

Wow! I bought one from goliners a few years back. It was right around $100 with shipping. I guess most '02 parts have doubled in price over the last 2~3 years (including dodgy used parts).

Your '73 was for sale in the Roundel mag in Jan '2002 out of Orange County, CA. It was stated as Red (probably Verona) with a Black interior. Edit: Just re-read your post. Thought you were saying the car was black. FYI, according to the Jan '02 Seller, the car had a "ground up restoration" in 1993. So the colour could well have been changed then.

In the late '70s I had an Atlantik '73 520i. It replaced my '71 Touring 2000tii that got re-ended. Drove it all over Europe for work and much more comfortable than the '02, but way slower. The real early ones did not have the raised "bump" on the hood like the one you have there. Wish I'd kept more pictures of mine.

*Purchase price (in USD please)= £750 (~$1500) *Purchase date= September 1986 *Mileage= 70,000 *State of purchase= Dorset, UK *Model year= 1974 *2002 or 2002tii= 2002 Touring *Color= Amazonasgrün (didn’t know that at the time0 *Auto or manual= manual *Factory options= 140mph speedo *Any aftermarket accessories that came with the car (including but not limited to wheels, suspension, exhaust, seats, stereo, mirrors, pedals, steering wheel, etc.)= none *Did the vehicle come with tool kit= yes *Your assessment of the vehicle history in terms of paperwork/receipts (1-10, 10 being highest)= 5 *Your assessment of the interior quality (1-10, 10 being highest)= 9 *Your assessment of the exterior quality (1-10, 10 being highest)= 6 *Your assessment of the mechanical condition of the vehicle (1-10, 10 being highest)= 8

Back in China until Xmas. Great that some of you guys met up with John. He's a great guy, and should be in the Guiness Book of Records for the longest 2002 refurb!! Only sorry I missed him when he was in SAT when I was home. RealOEM calls it a pushrod...see attached pic 12 PUSH ROD 2 33333428125 $35.45 I do not see where it is called a link/tension strap as you stated. Is that the correct name for this part? Thanks Les for the correct nomenclature of that part. I had my Thrust Rod welded this AM. Are you back in the US? A bunch of us got together with John (AKA HARV on FAQ) and we talked about where you may be now

Factory Parts Book translates it as a Thrust Rod. FWIW RealOEM calls it a pushrod...see attached pic 12 PUSH ROD 2 33333428125 $35.45 I do not see where it is called a link/tension strap as you stated. Is that the correct name for this part?

Hello David, In case you hadn't noticed, this is a forum for elderly BMWs. Why would anyone want a Japanese car? Let the fun begin!

Marco Luiten had it for sale back in 2003. Assume it has sold by now. http://home.planet.nl/~luite011/frameset/homepage.html

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Red oil light?? Mine's orange; or do you mean the red battery/alternator light?

I guess we can consider this event cancelled. Hopefully, everyone who was thinking of coming will see/get the message and know.

Car doesn't have to be running, but the ignition (key) needs to be on. Saves you from leaving the headlights on and draining the battery.

If tomorrow is anything like the rain that's coming down over our house right now, I guess it would be sensible to call it off. I can sit in a bar all day long, but it's supposed to be about the cars too!