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Genuine BMW 2002 Distributor
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BMW 2002 Distributor
BMW 2002 Distributor sends sparks to each cylinder at just the right moment for smooth power to make it the heartbeat in the classic coupe's ignition system. The device mounts a rotor on a shaft that is driven by the camshaft. As the rotor turns within the cap, the BMW Distributor wires high voltage current from the coil into each plug in the correct firing order. Mechanical advance weights and a vacuum unit inside the Distributor change timing automatically with engine speed and load to sharpen throttle response while protecting fuel economy. Early 2002 models use breaker points that open and close with each rotation, but later 2002 editions use electronic triggers such as Hall effect or optical sensors, allowing the Distributor to maintain precise timing without requiring constant tune-ups. All across the board of BMW heritage, the major distinction is that point-style units will need gap adjustment from time to time while sensor-based versions pretty much eliminate wear. Although the newer engines in BMWs tend to use coil-on-plug systems that eliminate the need for a Distributor altogether, enthusiasts love the original design for its simplicity and rebuildability.
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BMW 2002 Distributor Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q:How to dismantle a worn or faulty distributor on BMW 2002?Posted by German A.A:Before dismantling a worn or faulty distributor, ensure that the individual components are available as spares. If the unit is severely worn, it may be more cost-effective to obtain a new, reconditioned, or good secondhand assembly. Begin by removing the distributor and then withdraw the cap, rotor arm, and contact breaker set. Extract the circlip from the top of the pivot post where the vacuum capsule link rod is attached. Proceed to remove the vacuum capsule securing screws, tilt the capsule slightly to disengage the link rod from the pivot, and withdraw the capsule. Next, remove the securing screws and lift the contact breaker plate out of the distributor body. Using two screwdrivers as levers, pry the distributor shaft upwards until the spring retaining ring disengages, taking care not to lose the felt lubrication pad or the retaining ring. Secure the distributor in a vice with jaw protectors and drill out the pin that secures the driven gear to the shaft. Extract the distributor shaft along with the centrifugal advance assembly. If the advance assembly needs to be dismantled, mark the components for proper reassembly. If new counter.weight springs are installed, have the advance curve checked by a dealer or auto-electrician after reassembly. Reassembling the distributor is a reversal of the dismantling process, ensuring that the two washers are placed under the baseplate before installing the shaft to the body and that the thrust washer is the one furthest from the baseplate. Use a new drive pin in the shaft and check that the shaft top retaining ring is not distorted; if it is, use a new one. Finally, install the distributor.Answered by BMW Parts Specialist Koleman / May 01, 2023
