My “new” 1973 2002tii needs a new battery. Any suggestions for a good, maintenance free battery? I remember the “Varta” brand as the OEM battery when I had my original 2002 as well as a few later BMW’s but I don’t think that Varta is sold in the US anymore. Anyone have a battery that could suggest?
Jim Gerock writes: When I bought my 73tii, the previous owner had installed an Interstate brand MT-42 60 Month battery. It’s a tight fit, but it works. Keith Kreeger writes: The original VARTA type battery is still available from any BMW dealer. The BMW part number is 61 21 1 362 314, which is a 55 amp hour battery according to the most recent parts CD we have. Last update: 2007-06-10 19:27 Author: Jim Gerock, Keith Kreeger
Easy removal of the Tii alternator
When removing the tii alternator from the bottom, disconnect the sway bar end links and remove the (4) hold down bolts to move the bar forward enough to allow the alternator (with pulley) to drop out of the engine compartment. Also, if you remove the (4) bolts that hold the radiator to the bulkhead – then shift it over about 1″ toward the passenger side, the long pivot bolt can be removed from the upper alternator mount (without draining the coolant!). I must admit, replacing the v-belt is tough; it is VERY tight between the fan and radiator.
Last update: 2007-04-13 18:52
Author: Jim Gerock
Question:
My ’72 tii temp time switch electrical connection (plastic plug end) has snapped off from wire fatigue. Are there any pigtails that I can splice into the wiring harness? Any there other solutions to make the connections down in the cup of the switch?
Answer:
Other than carefully stripping each wire and mounting individual female spade connectors, we’re not aware of anything available that retrofits that connector unfortunately. BMW did use that same connector for Tii and later model cars fuel injection systems using a similar Bosch thermo time relay box. The entire cable setup including the connector you have which failed, and the other wires which reach a ground, the sender on the water tube and cold start valve on the throttle body is still available new from BMW. The part number is 61 12 1 354 671 and the current list price is $62.00. It is shown as item 13 below.
The protective rubber boot for the 2-prong connector is # 61-13 1 352 793 from BMW (Mobile Tradition). For some strange reason, it’s not listed for the tii, but under the 3.0 series cars. My thanks to Bill Williams for this tip.
My ’72 tii temp time switch electrical connection (plastic plug end) has snapped off from wire fatigue. Are there any pigtails that I can splice into the wiring harness? Any other solutions to make the connections down in the cup of the switch?
Other than carefully stripping each wire and mounting individual female spade connectors, we’re not aware of anything available that retrofits that connector unfortunately. BMW did use that same connector for Tii and later model cars fuel injection systems using a similar Bosch thermo time relay box. The entire cable setup including the connector you have which failed, and the other wires which reach a ground, the sender on the water tube and cold start valve on the throttle body is still available new from BMW.
The part number is 61 12 1 354 671 and the current list price is $62.00. It is shown as item 13 below
Comment of Jim Gerock (2008-06-29 16:23:25): The protective rubber boot for the 2-prong connector is # 61-13 1 352 793 from BMW (Mobile Tradition). For some strange reason, it’s not listed for the tii, but under the 3.0 series cars. My thanks to Bill Williams for this tip.