Road trip story & Project thread: 2001 Titanium Silver e39 M5

[Sreten]

Nice! I can’t wait to have one again...

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Thank you! Have a garage is a huge privilege.


I watched your video. It's really good, I enjoyed it. I'm fluent in Spanish, that made it more interesting to watch ... Great job, sir !

Thank you, Fredo! I'm really glad you liked it. Btw, how do you say mold or mildew in Spanish? Google translate said molde but the guy still didn't understand me. :biggrin

I usually take my girlfriend with me as she's a walking translator being fluent in English, German, Spanish, Serbian and good French, but she couldn't get away from work this time.


Great video! Thanks for bringing us along for the trip. Looking forward to the updates.

Thanks, Will! Makes me happy to hear that.

[fredo]

Mold = moho. "Molde" usually refers to a container.

Amazing, your girlfriend speaks 5 languages. She's a keeper for sure.

[Sreten]

Gracias :) So I was a proper dumbass.
Yeah, she's a keeper for sure. She's pushing me to learn German but it's a slow process.


I had some luck with 8er today. Decided to remove the timing chain tensioner to replace it as the chain was making noise.

I found this:

The old spring was more compressed and shorter than the new one.

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Scoring on the piston. Still scratching my head as to how this happened.

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New stuff installed, it fired up drama-free and no noise from the engine! It's working beautifully. What a relief.

https://youtu.be/p-zS8lOxiOM

And here's how the garage looks with a car in it. Shelves and tables to come. 4-post lift will go where the E38 is. It'll be tight but not bad and a lot better than what I had before.

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[Sreten]

Making more progress with the garage. Made shelves and arranged tools. The biggest annoyance and waste of time I had in past was looking for tools, well not anymore.

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It's no its final shape but looking good.

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My wardrobe.

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vs my tools.

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Priorities done right.

Anywho, I'm editing part 2 of the E38 restoration. It's taking a tremendous amount of time to finish it and I just went over 20 minutes. It'll be 100% mechanical repairs and so far I included fixing some oil leaks and complete front/rear suspension overhaul. I was planning to include spark plugs, distributor caps, belts & pulleys, fuel filter, PS pump and oil pan gasket replacement but I'm afraid the video will go over 30 minutes so I still haven't decided if I should make it longer or leave it for part 3.

In other news, guess who's up for sale.

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[RUS_ZHP]

Must be nice to have functional tools rack and shelves. It is looking very good!
I wish my garage will be tall and wide enough, so I can have some shelves for storage.

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[704sw]

I know by modern standards it‘s modestly powered, but surely it’s a blast to be at the helm of a V12 mated with a manual gearbox.

Also the garage is looking great.

[Sreten]

Must be nice to have functional tools rack and shelves. It is looking very good!
I wish my garage will be tall and wide enough, so I can have some shelves for storage.

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It's the small things that make the biggest difference, crap piles up quickly and shelves help out a lot. I'm planning to put 2 more rows above.


I know by modern standards it‘s modestly powered, but surely it’s a blast to be at the helm of a V12 mated with a manual gearbox.

Also the garage is looking great.

Agreed, the whole E31 cockpit and long hood give that complete experience. Wish I had space and means to keep this one along the E38.

Danke, I am very excited about the garage.

[Sreten]

Well, boys, part 2 of the E38 restoration is here!

I spent a tremendous amount of time on this one and decided on a certain format for which I'm very keen to hear the feedback. It is a long video, but I thought showing complete repairs with details while listening to ratchets, spanners, torque wrench clicking away and my heavy breathing would make for a more watchable video than to talk senselessly, time-lapse it and play some stupid music. Overall, I'm happy how it turned but there's always room for improvement.

I wedged complete suspension overhaul and sorting out oil leaks into this part.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kQ0gZBaw88&feature=youtu.be

[Vas]

Watched the complete video. Thanks for sharing.

[Sreten]

Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you liked it.

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[Sreten]

Guess what I'm doing today.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191121/cef676cc3a889fa644e22c9c5cf0c606.jpg

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[fredo]

Back to Spain ! I wonder why.

[Sreten]

To butcher beautiful Spanish language again.

I'll write more details when I get back, but another garage find, slicktop E31 850i 6-speed. Comes with a very cool story.

Bought it from a gentleman who's a relative or something of Picasso, I'm still trying to piece it together - https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Repullo

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[704sw]

Bought it from a gentleman who's a relative or something of Picasso, I'm still trying to piece it together - https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Repullo

Sounds...surreal.

Okay I’ll see myself out.

[fredo]

That sounds really cool. Per the wiki link, his mother is Picasso's niece.

[Sreten]

That's what he told me as well. This is one of her pictures hanging in his amazing house situated on a hill overlooking the see.

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[BMWCurves]

To butcher beautiful Spanish language again.

I'll write more details when I get back, but another garage find, slicktop E31 850i 6-speed. Comes with a very cool story.

Bought it from a gentleman who's a relative or something of Picasso, I'm still trying to piece it together - https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Repullo

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[Sreten]

Detailed post and pictures will follow once I get ahold of my laptop. For now here's the gist of it on my stupid Instagram account.

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[Will]

Thanks for putting that video for us, very cool. I like the new editing format, too. Congrats on the new acquisition. Looking forward to further updates, keep up the good work!

[Sreten]

Thank you, Will! I'm happy that you liked it. :)


Update time, starting with the green E31. The 8er was successfully brought back to life, I did a pretty big service on it and got it to running and driving condition. Part 2 of that will be the next video.
Last week it left my custody and went to a very nice guy from Czech republic who has a mint 850i 6-speed that was involved in a front end accident so he'll be able to salvage some parts from it and put it on this car since it still needs a lot of work.

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This proves my point that these cars sell much better and quicker as project cars at a cheaper price than fully sorted at a higher price. The black 850i that I fully restored took me 6 months to sell and this one was gone in 2 days and I received a ton of interest. The black E31 was a much better deal than this money pit but it seems that everyone wants a project car that they can restore on their own.

Anywho, I continued my merry way with usual browsing of European car listings and the very next day I stumbled upon another neglected beauty in Spain. It made all of the right noises: garage find, parked for 15 years, doesn't start, oil leaks all over the place, clutch pedal stays on the floor... stuff that would make normal buyers run for the hills but not this idiot. This idiot was buying tickets for Malaga later that evening.

I landed in Malaga and took the cab directly to the garage where the car was rotting for the last 15 years.

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The owner of the car sadly passed away in August due to a long time illness and his wife with the help of the owners brother was selling the car. The estate where 850i was sitting is fairly large, in the high-end area of Malaga and they were selling it so the car needed to go. They were the 2nd owners since the early 2000s and I was told that the owner was very attached to the car but just didn't drive it as much as he should have and couldn't let it go so this E31 ended up slowly disintegrating in the garage.

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The condition, as you can imagine, is rather poor. They put new batteries and fuel in it and tried to start it with no success. The oil was clean and the level was good, the engine is turning over nicely but we'll know more once the car is back in Germany.

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The intake manifolds were removed at some point and powder coated but other than that, the car was in original condition. Here are some findings after inspection: brake fluid turned into black disgusting coffee, oil leaks front bottom of the engine, diff is leaking, rear mufflers rusted out from sitting, tires 20 or so years old, it was completely repainted... but the biggest disappointment and something that will devalue the car the most is an accident in the rear left corner that was rather poorly repaired.

The good side.

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The bad side.

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The bad news, as I said, is that it was poorly repaired and body gaps don't line up. The good news is that it wasn't structural, the battery tray, floor and spare tire wheel well are straight. From underneath, around the exhaust and under the fender it all looks fine.

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Normally, finding an accident is where I walk away but I was already there so I moved past it and onto the positive sides of this BMW.

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It's a slicktop! Pretty rare on E31 and something that I love very much. Original headliner still in perfect shape.

The interior is in great shape too, no missing or broken trim. It has the coveted sport seats which just need a good cleaning, the support in them is amazing compared to standard seats. I already wrote this on my Instacrap account, but the interior is a time capsule that smells like a brand new car from the '90s with that refined rich leather scent. One of the biggest things I liked about this car.

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The build date of the car is 12/1990 but first registration in the papers was on 09/1992.
114.000 kilometers (70k miles) verified as the original service book is accounted for.

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The last road safety inspection was done in 2004.

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I made a cool discovery later at the airport when I was going through the papers -- the car was sold new in the BMW branch in Frankfurt, the same one where I buy parts now. She's definitely coming back home!

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Finding that botched up repair was surely a turn-off but the car had an interesting story behind it, great spec and I felt it needed to be rescued. So I struck a deal with the sellers and bought the car.

We headed to his fascinating house, on a top of the hill overlooking the sea to do the paperwork and that's when he told they are family of artists and they are related to Pablo Picasso. His mother, MarÃ*a Luisa Repullo Picasso, was his niece.

He's a sculptor and overall a really nice gentleman - https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Repullo

I received a short tour around his house and he showed me the art he had on display.

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Picture painted by his mother.

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After that, he took me to a nearby restaurant where he had his sculptures showcased for a quick cerveza and tapas.

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Paperwork finished and I had few hours to kill in the city before my return flight. I honestly wish I had more time to properly explore this lovely city, the beaches look amazing and the whole city is beautiful. Spain is probably one of the rare countries where I could see myself living one day. Hopefully, I'll plan a vacation in Malaga in the near future.

[Sreten]

Here are some photos I managed to take in the short timeframe that I had. Full road trip video will follow.

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More updates once the car is in Germany which will hopefully happen this weekend.

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[fredo]

Very nice. I was in Malaga 12 years ago. It’s a beautiful place to visit.

[Sreten]

Nice, Fredo. Can't go wrong with south Spain.

Two things were delivered in the last few days. :biggrin

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[az3579]

About time you got a lift!

[Sreten]

I know! I'm stoked!

I went with 4-post in the end - https://www.twinbusch.de/product_info.php?products_id=82&MODsid=d240f9fa44e7e88af96ffb17a15c5902

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Two reasons for that -- main one being the garage floor which is 10 to 15 cm thick, 2-post needs minimum 20 cm for safe installation. I considered redoing the floor and put fresh concrete but that would take a lot of money and time. 4-post doesn't even need to be bolted down and I bought an optional mobile kit so it can easily be moved around.
2nd one is space, the garage is a bit over 4 meters wide: 4-post is 2.6 m in width while 2-post is 3.6 m so it would be really crammed.

4-post will get most of the jobs done nicely and frankly I'm so sick of working on the floor that I can't wait to assemble it.

Next month I'll buy the axle jack which will make lifting the car a breeze. For now, I have a cheap bottle jack. It was an expensive month. 🙉

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[704sw]

I thought you had bought one of those Land Rovers and got strangely excited.

[Sreten]

I'm yet to feat British engineering. The pink/brownish one is actually pretty solid and next to be restored by the landlords of my garage. They just finished an E-type. Beautiful car.

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[Will]

Amazing! :applause2 Congrats on the 4-post. I wasn't aware 4-post lifts had the caster / mobility option, pretty awesome.

I love how the lift manufacturer has the disclaimer: "Car not included" :)

[Sreten]

Thank you, Will! The lift is almost finished, the heavy lifting part is done -- took 6 people to lift the tracks, those bastards are heavy!

https://i.postimg.cc/yd9YD4QV/Whats-App-Image-2019-12-08-at-15-58-16.jpg (https://postimg.cc/njFtW5f5)

https://i.postimg.cc/8CYjFbTb/Whats-App-Image-2019-12-08-at-15-58-16-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/R3cMyK63)

https://i.postimg.cc/Wb7zmV2z/Whats-App-Image-2019-12-08-at-15-58-16-2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jLLRKGnY)

https://i.postimg.cc/W1b3Xy3n/Whats-App-Image-2019-12-08-at-15-58-16-3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qzS47j2h)

https://i.postimg.cc/zfyf1RTH/Whats-App-Image-2019-12-08-at-15-58-16-4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gwPpVjSG)

https://i.postimg.cc/q7WvBMGb/Whats-App-Image-2019-12-08-at-15-58-16-5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xky2tQhM)

[704sw]

Looks good. Maybe I missed you saying it somewhere already, but will you have enough height in that garage to store one car in the raised position and still be able to park a second one underneath?

[Sreten]

Yes, that was the plan all along so I don't pay for another space in the yard. The max lifting height of the lift is 1.9 meters and the garage ceiling is pretty high so there should be enough space. Although to be honest, I never bothered to take measurement of the ceiling height, I was always eyeballing it and went with it'll fit.

I hope it doesn't bite me in the ass now that you mentioned it but they also have a lift in one of the smaller garages with a lower ceiling and it fits.

[Sreten]

We have lift-off!

https://i.postimg.cc/4NMJxB3j/20191211-200221.jpg (https://postimg.cc/56BcP5Lm)

https://i.postimg.cc/6qqX9vx9/20191211-203348.jpg (https://postimg.cc/HcqKzjLK)

https://i.postimg.cc/mrWBQkCw/20191211-203104.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dh6bFqWk)

https://i.postimg.cc/Ssy4vPZY/20191211-203109.jpg (https://postimg.cc/GBS6BXnb)

https://i.postimg.cc/FHLhd3dz/20191211-203120.jpg (https://postimg.cc/YvM5T4xB)

https://i.postimg.cc/262YRxJc/20191211-203128.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qhhS22py)

https://i.postimg.cc/43vZwG1T/20191211-203135.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Lqsr6r7y)

https://i.postimg.cc/J7H8djxq/20191211-203723.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Sj4Hn2w2)

So much space for activities underneath! This is the highest position with the biggest vehicle I have and the clearance is great.

I was deliberately delaying oil change on the M5 until the lift was done. This is going to be so easy.

[704sw]

Super jealous.

[fredo]

Well done, sir. Congrats.

[Sreten]

Thank you, guys!

I worked in parking lots, driveways where HOA had a thing for me, on the street where people walking by laughed and pointed fingers at a broken BMW, poisoned myself in shitty underground car parks... To have a small garage and a proper lift has been a long-time dream of mine. I can't tell you how excited I am. :biggrin

[johnrando]

So cool!

:roundel

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[Sreten]

Thanks, John!

I started to get a very violent steering wheel shake under braking and I was suspecting the rotors might be bad but nein, thrust arm bushings are toast!

https://i.postimg.cc/G20fRg6D/20191217-213939.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jWXcQcxq)

https://i.postimg.cc/264KSFfK/20191217-214555.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dkVBWC32)

https://i.postimg.cc/T1fHLLdY/20191217-214018.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G8gj6pTZ)

Lemforder thrust arms that I installed when I bought the car in May of 2018 as part of complete suspension overhaul. 12k miles later and both of them leaked.
I've never had issues with Lemforder other than with a pair of sway bar links that went after 11k miles but I expected a lot from control arms. So disappointing and frustrating. I ordered TRW arms and will try to send these back under warranty.

[Sreten]

I think I remember your post about it. It sucks. It's been happening for too long to be a bad batch at this point.

I didn't have time this month to finish part 2 of project Bilbao but I made a quick video of the oil change and oil level sensor replacement on the M5. That's when I learned the bushings are shot.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgIDBw8ELTQ&feature=emb_title

I mainly wanted to test the new camera which I'm yet to master and play with the lift. Still can't believe I have a damn lift!

[Vas]

Disappointing there was no German Made Torque Wrench used in the video.

Car sounds great btw

[Sreten]

Thanks, Vas! Actually I did use a torque wrench on the oil level sensor set to 9 Nm but it just wouldn't click for some reason and it felt like it would snap if I kept pushing so I decided to proceed by hand. It would suck big time if one of those studs were to break off.

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[Vas]

Thanks, Vas! Actually I did use a torque wrench on the oil level sensor set to 9 Nm but it just wouldn't click for some reason and it felt like it would snap if I kept pushing so I decided to proceed by hand. It would suck big time if one of those studs were to break off.

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Looking forward to more content

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[Sreten]

Going on a 10-day vacation so I stacked up the toys.

https://i.postimg.cc/QMfWkQRz/20191228-164550.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bG2JqtY0)

https://i.postimg.cc/25kZZcXv/20191228-155220.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FY6ztZvs)

https://i.postimg.cc/85sfyFGz/20191228-164350.jpg (https://postimg.cc/r0XpswzB)

https://i.postimg.cc/vTVgspcR/20191228-164635.jpg (https://postimg.cc/1Vy507GM)

https://i.postimg.cc/rz2dFQrD/20191228-164652.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZvjYwPjm)

Happy holidays, folks!

[fredo]

Looks good, Sreten. Enjoy your vacation ! :roundel

[johnrando]

Very cool, happy holidays!

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[Sreten]

Thank you, fellas! Hope everyone is having a great start of the New Year!

I certainly couldn't have expected better and more interesting kick-off. YouTube picked up out of nowhere in the last few days and the video with the rusty 750iL has 129k views! Part 2 of Dubai 750iL is nearly at 55k views.

https://i.postimg.cc/mZmN6PZR/thumbnail-Screenshot-20200101-224748-You-Tube.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bd2tZN2F)

I'm bewildered and amazed that this many people would watch my videos.

[holyc0w]

I'm bewildered and amazed that this many people would watch my videos.

Me too ;)

Congrats on the much deserved views and subscribers. Any idea on where they're coming from? youtube recommendations?

[Sreten]

Thank you! All because of YouTube recommendations. The video had like 2k views and within 4 days over 100k. Crazy how that thing works.

Biggest audience is coming from the US (thank you, guys), then Germany, UK and other EU countries.

Some Germans have already expressed their displeasure with me and commented why am I making videos in English and not German, and called me "you bird" which is supposedly offensive in German. Hilarious. [emoji28]
But pretty much everyone has been supportive and saying nice things which is amazing to see and big motivation to keep going.

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[DeathTrap]

YouTube and Instagram are weird like that. The things you don't expect to take off just do.

I'm not subscribed to you yet. Now I am. Keep it up!

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[Sreten]

Thank you!

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[Sreten]

Part 2 of project Bilbao E31 850i revival is finally done and posted on the channel! I was planning to get this done a lot sooner but I got sick in the midst of it and it took me ages to finish it. I took my sweet time with this one and tried something new in the last part of the video. :biggrin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z32I5Hylo0E

[Hornung418]

Amazing job, Sreten! Looking forward to the next revival!

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[Sreten]

Thanks, Hornung! Makes me happy to hear positive feedback all around.

[johnrando]

Congrats! what a project.

[Sreten]

Thanks, John!

Where are @ZHPizza and @704sw, miss ya dudes.

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[ZHPizza]

Thanks, John!

Where are @ZHPizza and @704sw, miss ya dudes.

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkDon't @ me bro

[Sreten]

About time you surfaced!

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[Will]

Great work on resurrecting the green monster! I thoroughly enjoyed the video, fantastic.

I'm looking forward to future updates and your next videos.

[Sreten]

Thank you, Will! It's great to hear that!

[704sw]

Lol @‘ing me and the Pizzaman, “you bird!� As impressive as everything you’re doing is, I’m almost *more* impressed that you’re willing to read YouTube comments—they’re pure cancer, and make Reddit seem tame.

That color is awesome though. And seeing all these cars in such excellent condition really makes me feel nostalgic for simpler times I greatly miss.

I don’t subscribe to any YT channels (because I refuse to log in and give Google that much more information about me) but I have your channel bookmarked and check periodically for new videos to watch. You’re doing great work and making good content, keep it up bud.

[Sreten]

Hah, the comments can really be a dark hole but honestly, pretty much all of it is positive stuff and it's just great to see that. Super happy about it.

Though, there was one guy calling me a fuc*king idiot for putting distilled water in the cooling system, lol and another one calling me a butcher for clicking twice with the torque wrench. :biggrin but, you know, internet. Can't please everyone.

Much appreciated! As long as it's entertaining to watch!

[BMWCurves]

Hah, the comments can really be a dark hole but honestly, pretty much all of it is positive stuff and it's just great to see that. Super happy about it.

Though, there was one guy calling me a fuc*king idiot for putting distilled water in the cooling system, lol and another one calling me a butcher for clicking twice with the torque wrench. :biggrin but, you know, internet. Can't please everyone.

Much appreciated! As long as it's entertaining to watch!

I think that's diagnostic criteria for clinical psychosis, honestly.

[RUS_ZHP]

I am surprised I just noticed that. I am all about video like that for restorations. I will watch them during the weekend.
Did I say that your cars and projects are rad??!!!

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[Will]

Distilled water? Craziness. Gatorade is best.

[704sw]

Distilled water? Craziness. Gatorade is best.

Propel, duh! Best of both worlds

[Sreten]

The revival of the black E31 from Malaga is underway! Already found few hack-jobs from the previous incompetent mechanic and 2 main reasons that would stop the car from starting.

https://i.postimg.cc/v81sJjdk/20200118-105033.jpg (https://postimg.cc/t7HwPBJN)

https://i.postimg.cc/J7FFj4vd/20200118-104944.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CdjJgYFj)

https://i.postimg.cc/WpQvTnN3/20200118-104948.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0rd3C7JR)

[holyc0w]

Looks like you got another influx on the last video.

[Sreten]

Yeah, 250k views and 6k+ subs in 6 days.. Insane! I'm speechless. Never thought it'd get this far, most of the time I don't know what I'm doing, lol.

[John in VA]

Yeah, 250k views and 6k+ subs in 6 days.. Insane! I'm speechless. Never thought it'd get this far, most of the time I don't know what I'm doing, lol.
Just being nosy - do these views/followers translate into $$? I don't understand the monetization of the internet.

[Sreten]

They do, yes. I got approved for monetization on January 1st. I don't fully understand how it works either but I read that it mostly depends on where your views are coming from. Most of mine are coming from the US, then the UK, Germany... The ads from the US are the ones that will get you the most money is what everyone says.

The latest video has made $361 in estimated revenue which depends on how you look at it can be good or low. I'm not complaining at all since I spent an enormous amount of time to make it so getting anything back is more than welcomed. I'm certainly not expecting to make living out of this.

I love working on these neglected BMWs and making videos proved to be a lot of work but I also found it fun and enjoyable. We'll see what the future brings but reading all of the positive comments and messages has been great and big motivation to continue.

[Chaplian]

Great work as always, Sreten! Loving the videos, and you definitely deserve the views and subscribers. Compared 99% of car channels out there (with "project" cars, click-bait, etc), your videos are incredibly refreshing to watch.

Keep going! Loving the V12 BMW love, there's so many neglected and abused ones here in the US.

[Will]

That's awesome Sreten, glad you're getting some $ for your efforts! Keep em coming!

[BMWCurves]

Yeah, 250k views and 6k+ subs in 6 days.. Insane! I'm speechless. Never thought it'd get this far, most of the time I don't know what I'm doing, lol.

Don't be so bashful. Own it like Henry Winkler - your videos are engaging, humorous, and informative.

https://i.imgur.com/6WV6JyB.gif

[RUS_ZHP]

Sreten,
Over the weekend I watched all videos starting from the first introduction of silver 750li and up the most recent episode. You're doing a fantastic job! I love restoration videos and your format is excellent.
Keep up a great job and I am looking forward for more episodes!
P.S. it is great to see that such as amazing machines are returning back to life.

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[holyc0w]

Everybody has to start somewhere. Just remember us plebs when you make it big.

[Sreten]

Great work as always, Sreten! Loving the videos, and you definitely deserve the views and subscribers. Compared 99% of car channels out there (with "project" cars, click-bait, etc), your videos are incredibly refreshing to watch.

Keep going! Loving the V12 BMW love, there's so many neglected and abused ones here in the US.

Thank you, Chaplian! I'm planning to keep the content relevant and to be all about the car in the spotlight, close up shots of repairs and so on.

The E31 has fallen off the map and so many have been neglected over the years so it feels good to bring attention to it.


That's awesome Sreten, glad you're getting some $ for your efforts! Keep em coming!

Thanks, Will! Def feels great to get something back.


Don't be so bashful. Own it like Henry Winkler - your videos are engaging, humorous, and informative.


Hah, I appreciate it, Will! My girlfriend claims I'm not funny and if she met me now and saw the videos, she wouldn't date me, lol.


Sreten,
Over the weekend I watched all videos starting from the first introduction of silver 750li and up the most recent episode. You're doing a fantastic job! I love restoration videos and your format is excellent.
Keep up a great job and I am looking forward for more episodes!
P.S. it is great to see that such as amazing machines are returning back to life.

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That's so great to hear! I had a vision in my head how I wanted to go about the videos and I wasn't sure how it would turn out but really makes me happy when I read positive comments like this.

Engineering that went into the 8 series back in the day is mind-boggling, the green one was sitting for 10 years and after service and some repairs, it's back in business.


Everybody has to start somewhere. Just remember us plebs when you make it big.

Never, ZHPfamilia is still my favorite place to hang out and share my adventures. : )

[Sreten]

I'm making some slow progress on the E31 from Malaga.

Previous incapable mechanic, if we can call it a mechanic, used electrical tape on the wires inside the fuel pump assembly and glue to patch up a 30-year-old strainer.

https://i.postimg.cc/xTRRMG7Z/20200116-185657.jpg (https://postimg.cc/HVrXCMT0)

https://i.postimg.cc/4y1zvZ8c/20200116-185712.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PvPpTGnf)

Rebuilt and sorted.

https://i.postimg.cc/mgpy6LTN/20200120-214351.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dhdChKkL)

https://i.postimg.cc/q79X41hN/20200120-214355.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Z9xyLFLm)

https://i.postimg.cc/PqLzggxG/20200120-214439.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2qDZvXhT)

https://i.postimg.cc/3RmjR2mn/20200120-214442.jpg (https://postimg.cc/R6CJp6PH)

New wires as a good portion of old ones were bad.

https://i.postimg.cc/Vvwqb5F1/20200127-184316.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9RxR6mSN)

https://i.postimg.cc/9FWPmRMY/20200127-194236.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mh51Vr7P)

https://i.postimg.cc/gcyqbqY0/20200127-194840.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3WRDgG0M)

https://i.postimg.cc/ZKV8Cbvt/20200127-202926.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8jfJYVbt)

Almost ready for the first start!

https://i.postimg.cc/fRyxdGY3/20200127-203509.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MnkM2rPx)

[Sreten]

Part 1 of project Malaga, E31 850i is finished and live on the channel. I had a great time on this road trip!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgbekhoYcfs

[RUS_ZHP]

That is going to be my Saturday breakfast video and my weekend will start right. Thanks Sreten.

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[Sreten]

Thanks, man!

My Saturday went well and I got the turd running!

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[RUS_ZHP]

Sreten, as always, excellent video!
I was very surprised by how rusted both mufflers are. Engine bay looks very clean thought.
You are hunting in Spain only or it is just happening randomly? Southern France should have clean cars as well, right?

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[Sreten]

Thank you!

It's actually very typical to see that because of condensation, every E31 I owned that was sitting for a long time had this issue. The rest of the exhaust system is perfect but mufflers are the weak link.

I'm hunting all over Europe but lately Spain has been lucky for me. Anywhere in Southern Europe should be fine, Italy, Spain... I always wanted to go to Southern France, would be cool if something pops up over there.

Btw, I got it running over the weekend! - https://www.instagram.com/p/B8WPyNcikKf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

[Sreten]

Mini update.

The reason why E31 wouldn't start: bad fuel pumps, ignition wires and ultimately clogged fuel injectors that looked like this when I pulled them out.

https://i.postimg.cc/KY5Xf7sK/20200202-113903.jpg (https://postimg.cc/f3kgTdsZ)

https://i.postimg.cc/BbkRbmtz/20200202-115927.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SYLgt76L)

After cleaning and servicing them.

https://i.postimg.cc/2yVPCsjv/20200208-113654.jpg (https://postimg.cc/D43CgYXy)

https://i.postimg.cc/wxGCwjFk/20200208-113659.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8sLX5D2F)

I also threw a new radiator at it. Based on the previous E31 experience where the original one started leaking shortly after it was brought back to life this seemed like a smart move.

https://i.postimg.cc/sDGtqCNC/20200209-110835.jpg (https://postimg.cc/KRFq3wb0)

https://i.postimg.cc/K8Xdyp6k/20200209-110845.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Yh3X6RqM)

It's running but really rough upon a cold start so that's next to sort out.

I finally ponied up for a smoke machine as it's a useful tool to how around and confirmed my suspicion that the intake manifold gaskets are leaking on one side.

https://i.postimg.cc/N0GypDfS/20200212-193058.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Sn5NKW9f)

https://i.postimg.cc/TYmWwh47/20200212-193102.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w7qB4xHL)

https://i.postimg.cc/zD4g8T0H/20200212-192900.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8sB5bf8T)

https://i.postimg.cc/mgyzYJR7/20200212-192903.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CRdxYvRK)

So intake manifolds need to come out and gaskets resealed. On top of that, I can't bleed the brakes as the ABS pump is 100% clogged and brake fluid won't flow through it. So still lots to do.

I always wanted to get Milwaukee cordless ratchet but they are around $250 in Europe and I didn't feel like spending the money so I got the Chinese copy instead. It actually feels heavy and sturdy and gets the job done well. I'll be using for the next 30 days and decide if I want to keep it but so far for $55 not bad at all.

https://i.postimg.cc/CMCgxg4C/20200212-193750.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gr05g1Qr)

Since 8er can finally move under its own power, I drove it off the lift to attend the M5 and replace thrust arms.

https://i.postimg.cc/2jt4ys86/20200213-135659.jpg (https://postimg.cc/234qXXWR)

As I mentioned earlier, Lemforder bushings spilled their guts after just 12k miles, probably even earlier and it was just getting progressively worse.

https://i.postimg.cc/Fzcrpkt7/20200213-152204.jpg (https://postimg.cc/BPSfQ6n0)

https://i.postimg.cc/htKD8G2t/20200213-180236.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ykrCs7qM)

https://i.postimg.cc/TYV2Wbqs/20200213-180238.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VdNPxdh9)

Ball joints are still good but bushings are very toasty. I actually wrote an email to ZF in Germany and asked if they are aware of this as I've heard and read so many cases of these bushings failing prematurely on E39. They said they had issues with these bushings but resolved them from 2018 onwards. My thrust arms are from 2016 according to the date stamp.

Whether they actually resolved it I have no idea but I ended up going with TRW this time. Hopefully they last longer than Lemforder did. The rest of the suspension I changed back in May of 2018 with Lemforder parts and all of that it holding up fine.

https://i.postimg.cc/qqfLSSFj/20200213-140406.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xJRMbxnz)

https://i.postimg.cc/NF14cbqY/20200213-175328.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Wq1rmG1f)

I still have to drive on the Autobahn to see if steering wheel shake under braking is gone, but just on the way home last night the difference is so noticeable. I can't believe how long I drove with busted thrust arm bushings.

Next stuff that needs fixing on the M5 before TUV inspection in May: rear brakes, diff leak, shifter linkage and likely new tires.
Also, out of 4 power steering lines that this car has, I replaced 3 and yesterday I noticed that the 4th is leaking as well. The one that goes from the PS pump to the steering box. Looks like great fun to replace it and a pretty good hit on the wallet at a whopping $185 price tag.

https://i.postimg.cc/1t4D7hZV/20200213-175336.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PpsLN7Jd)

I'm back on E31 now which I'll hopefully finish soon so I can move it. I really want to get back on E38 and get it ready for TUV, it should've been ready a long time ago but I'm really struggling for free time to attend all of these cars. The rusty black 750iL I haven't touched since I bought it in September. I'm currently trying to cut my working hours to 4 days in a week so that way I get 1 full day to break and fix stuff in the garage.

Cheers for now.

https://i.postimg.cc/t4RZ5bkp/20200213-195715.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hfwtDHN5)

[Sreten]

Got my first business inquiry, a company called Litcarlight wanted to sponsor one of the videos.

https://i.postimg.cc/bYnNKP04/Capture.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NLgcHWzx)

I politely told them Nein. I wouldn't be caught dead with one of these in my car so I don't see how I could advertise a product like this.

I'm holding off for Koni, ZF, Liqui Moly... 😅

[704sw]

Man those are hideous, good job turning them down.

That’s crazy about the thrust arm bushings leaking that fast. I replaced both of the ones on my X3 within a 6 month window, one with a Lemforder and one with a Meyle HD (Lemmy was backordered the second time and I was in a rush). Hopefully the Lemforder doesn’t leak on me, that was about 12k miles ago.

The E60’s starting to get a little wobble at highway speeds. I need to inspect the thrust arms (almost identical mileage as the X3) but I just have zero motivation to go lay down on the cold concrete garage floor.

[holyc0w]

But it benefits everyone from the track day addict to the daily commuter...

[Sreten]

Man those are hideous, good job turning them down.

That’s crazy about the thrust arm bushings leaking that fast. I replaced both of the ones on my X3 within a 6 month window, one with a Lemforder and one with a Meyle HD (Lemmy was backordered the second time and I was in a rush). Hopefully the Lemforder doesn’t leak on me, that was about 12k miles ago.

The E60’s starting to get a little wobble at highway speeds. I need to inspect the thrust arms (almost identical mileage as the X3) but I just have zero motivation to go lay down on the cold concrete garage floor.

I think this was the problem specifically on E39 only, X3 should be fine.

I still have wobble under braking at around 50-60 mph, less than before but still there. I think my rotors are toast and since I have D2Racing BBK, new rotors and pads are $615. That's the cheapest I found them from a supplier in the UK, if I approach D2Racing directly it's $1.150.

[Sreten]

I finished working on the 8er and it has been successfully revived!

Since getting the car running, it was running good once fully warmed up but cold start was hot garbage. Shaking and working pretty rough courtesy of leaking intake manifold gaskets.

So the disassembly begins.

Wiring harness lifted out of the way.

https://i.postimg.cc/cJpZRpQG/20200216-163538.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VSW31HGK)

https://i.postimg.cc/fbtD0zSv/20200216-170310.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gwWfCPDw)

Out with the fuel injectors.

https://i.postimg.cc/FHK9Ng98/20200216-172238.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nC681m9G)

First, the manifold on the passenger sides is removed.

https://i.postimg.cc/Z5DJRBnR/20200217-202533.jpg (https://postimg.cc/21vs954R)

https://i.postimg.cc/zDnDjGtt/20200217-203741.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K48ycxyB)

The culprit gaskets.

https://i.postimg.cc/wMdqpCvQ/20200217-204728.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tZ2QdmFs)

https://i.postimg.cc/T2m149wc/20200217-211014.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Dmv7W11W)

https://i.postimg.cc/W43tYcFD/20200217-211614.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XrRVXhg3)

Since the intakes were removed, I popped the valve covers off to check and lockdown camshaft banjo bolts, which are well known for becoming loose and starving camshafts of oil and wearing them out.

I was greeted with a very clean engine and perfect camshafts.

https://i.postimg.cc/j2ptXGV7/20200220-193049.jpg (https://postimg.cc/n9GyVShF)

https://i.postimg.cc/2jZ6qwNZ/20200220-193044.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0r9xF7Qk)

https://i.postimg.cc/tJWCLXN5/20200220-193053.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Lg4pPF7Y)

https://i.postimg.cc/HxfkZJXn/20200220-194247.jpg (https://postimg.cc/R6LmqZPx)

https://i.postimg.cc/76CLn1Cj/20200220-194250.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XGb3VCkg)

https://i.postimg.cc/xdpCmpdK/20200220-195602.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CZDSTNk1)

I used high strength thread locker and locking tabs to make sure there never come out on their own.

https://i.postimg.cc/t457q4Qv/20200220-195606.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Xrrnx3v9)

Bolts torqued down and tabs bent.

https://i.postimg.cc/7YzBbbVV/20200220-202207.jpg (https://postimg.cc/6y9VmWF2)

https://i.postimg.cc/pVpcbs53/20200220-202211.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4nRQpb51)

https://i.postimg.cc/SjbjsXx3/20200220-202223.jpg (https://postimg.cc/wRF94jJQ)

https://i.postimg.cc/jqmgsyz2/20200220-202236.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Wtm68FYc)

https://i.postimg.cc/4dnYFk0L/20200220-204514.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Q9GNHPh1)

https://i.postimg.cc/Jhpyq4pH/20200220-204516.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5HFN91df)

https://i.postimg.cc/QdrWNzBC/20200220-211529.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XpQvQQk6)

https://i.postimg.cc/JzcHsQJq/20200220-211547.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mPkgqCmz)

https://i.postimg.cc/N0s9mrkw/20200220-211615.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NKnjwFnN)

New valve cover gaskets.
I finished working on the 8er and it has been successfully revived!

Since getting the car running, it was running good once fully warmed up but cold start was hot garbage. Shaking and working pretty rough courtesy of leaking intake manifold gaskets.

So the disassembly begins.

Wiring harness lifted out of the way.

https://i.postimg.cc/cJpZRpQG/20200216-163538.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VSW31HGK)

https://i.postimg.cc/fbtD0zSv/20200216-170310.jpg (https://postimg.cc/gwWfCPDw)

Out with the fuel injectors.

https://i.postimg.cc/FHK9Ng98/20200216-172238.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nC681m9G)

First, the manifold on the passenger sides is removed.

https://i.postimg.cc/Z5DJRBnR/20200217-202533.jpg (https://postimg.cc/21vs954R)

https://i.postimg.cc/zDnDjGtt/20200217-203741.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K48ycxyB)

The culprit gaskets.

https://i.postimg.cc/wMdqpCvQ/20200217-204728.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tZ2QdmFs)

https://i.postimg.cc/T2m149wc/20200217-211014.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Dmv7W11W)

https://i.postimg.cc/W43tYcFD/20200217-211614.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XrRVXhg3)

Since the intakes were removed, I popped the valve covers off to check and lockdown camshaft banjo bolts, which are well known for becoming loose and starving camshafts of oil and wearing them out.

I was greeted with a very clean engine and perfect camshafts.

https://i.postimg.cc/j2ptXGV7/20200220-193049.jpg (https://postimg.cc/n9GyVShF)

https://i.postimg.cc/2jZ6qwNZ/20200220-193044.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0r9xF7Qk)

https://i.postimg.cc/tJWCLXN5/20200220-193053.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Lg4pPF7Y)

https://i.postimg.cc/HxfkZJXn/20200220-194247.jpg (https://postimg.cc/R6LmqZPx)

https://i.postimg.cc/76CLn1Cj/20200220-194250.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XGb3VCkg)

https://i.postimg.cc/xdpCmpdK/20200220-195602.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CZDSTNk1)

I used high strength thread locker and locking tabs to make sure there never come out on their own.

https://i.postimg.cc/t457q4Qv/20200220-195606.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Xrrnx3v9)

Bolts torqued down and tabs bent.

https://i.postimg.cc/7YzBbbVV/20200220-202207.jpg (https://postimg.cc/6y9VmWF2)

https://i.postimg.cc/pVpcbs53/20200220-202211.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4nRQpb51)

https://i.postimg.cc/SjbjsXx3/20200220-202223.jpg (https://postimg.cc/wRF94jJQ)

https://i.postimg.cc/jqmgsyz2/20200220-202236.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Wtm68FYc)

https://i.postimg.cc/4dnYFk0L/20200220-204514.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Q9GNHPh1)

https://i.postimg.cc/Jhpyq4pH/20200220-204516.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5HFN91df)

https://i.postimg.cc/QdrWNzBC/20200220-211529.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XpQvQQk6)

https://i.postimg.cc/JzcHsQJq/20200220-211547.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mPkgqCmz)

https://i.postimg.cc/N0s9mrkw/20200220-211615.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NKnjwFnN)

New valve cover gaskets.

https://i.postimg.cc/xjhzh8nK/20200221-103633.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WtmzJ2D3)

A bead of sealant where covers meet the head.

https://i.postimg.cc/LXsPKZJV/20200221-104551.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Y4J0Q0f4)

https://i.postimg.cc/VLtC8wk2/20200220-221125.jpg (https://postimg.cc/D82Zrtsc)

I also found a treacherous coolant leak from the valley pan gasket.

https://i.postimg.cc/xjhzh8nK/20200221-103633.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WtmzJ2D3)

A bead of sealant where covers meet the head.

https://i.postimg.cc/LXsPKZJV/20200221-104551.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Y4J0Q0f4)

https://i.postimg.cc/VLtC8wk2/20200220-221125.jpg (https://postimg.cc/D82Zrtsc)

I also found a treacherous coolant leak from the valley pan gasket.

https://i.postimg.cc/mrjpRqwW/20200218-221013.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5HHSSsTs)

Which meant crank pulley and water pump needed to come out.

https://i.postimg.cc/PqVcY98z/20200221-135443.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mcM8Gdjt)

https://i.postimg.cc/8Cz9FNsz/20200221-142318.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VJ2Dpyjx)

https://i.postimg.cc/SxrHNJSP/20200221-152021.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bZZmmY20)

Ugly looking valley pan. Loosened up the dirt and then vacuumed everything.

https://i.postimg.cc/ncV4fzWr/20200221-152024.jpg (https://postimg.cc/s18QpVsC)

https://i.postimg.cc/9XYdkTJs/20200221-155921.jpg (https://postimg.cc/144VngxK)

These bolts are known to be really stuck and like to snap. I was hitting them with penetrating fluid and then smacked them with a hammer before undoing them. Worked a treat and got all of them out easily.

https://i.postimg.cc/Mp5K26h6/20200221-163206.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G4B1vCLV)

https://i.postimg.cc/gcLJXP6s/20200221-163934.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MXxxNN5f)

https://i.postimg.cc/5tt9xcVw/20200221-170409.jpg (https://postimg.cc/k2kPcpD4)

New gasket and zinc plates bolts.

https://i.postimg.cc/RVcZdQdn/20200222-101928.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bswPNnKz)

Cleaned the mating surface and for extra measure, I added Reinzosil as the surface wasn't 100% perfect.

https://i.postimg.cc/CxSLQBrr/20200222-104105.jpg (https://postimg.cc/6ybX73XC)

https://i.postimg.cc/wTKBDbXp/20200222-104330.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4n5ZgP2L)

Torqued down to 10 Nm.

https://i.postimg.cc/C58LWjVX/20200222-110508.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QKX37KCJ)

Cleaned the front of the engine.

https://i.postimg.cc/R03F7rDv/20200222-110959.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DWTnhNhN)

https://i.postimg.cc/JzY0H7KT/20200222-120453.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TKmfZ6zm)

New water pump.

https://i.postimg.cc/c4mrZB3G/20200223-094857.jpg (https://postimg.cc/F7Y9VcGT)

Pump installed.

https://i.postimg.cc/BQ8VfMkX/20200223-103932.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Vd8RjBY8)

And the pulley.

https://i.postimg.cc/v82NKpPJ/20200223-110455.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4ntP7FRP)

Cleaned the manifolds a bit.

https://i.postimg.cc/nzDGwPCJ/20200223-135214.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sQ3WMKY6)

https://i.postimg.cc/5tj380Jj/20200223-142947.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kV3Km7Bd)

https://i.postimg.cc/QMPqm3Nm/20200223-143130.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JyNJ7SkH)

https://i.postimg.cc/pTwqWtgr/20200223-145011.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jwhzcBqY)

Cleaned all of the nuts and degreased the gaskets as I'm resuing them.

https://i.postimg.cc/zvTp3crj/20200223-154125.jpg (https://postimg.cc/645CmzT2)

https://i.postimg.cc/Xvv2xLfj/20200223-154413.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zy9SGn26)

The tricky bit with reinstalling the intakes is not to drop any nuts. To prevent that, I stuffed magnets in my 10 mil socket. Worked beautifully.

https://i.postimg.cc/mDzmWrpK/20200223-154922.jpg (https://postimg.cc/S246WmhG)

https://i.postimg.cc/sgm6pqZH/20200223-155451.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Mncmws51)

https://i.postimg.cc/N0PdnXD1/20200223-155813.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7C01Gfp6)

New IM gaskets are around 300€ ($340) each and there are 4 of them. Since these didn't have any cracks, I went with the tried and tested method of using Reinzosil sealant on them. Something that pretty much everyone in V12 community is doing.

https://i.postimg.cc/yYFrNk6H/20200223-161613.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3dxZSrDS)

https://i.postimg.cc/fWSr686k/20200223-161615.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xqY5m3jS)

https://i.postimg.cc/HxRPrM7p/20200223-163710.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Hc0tKV2K)

https://i.postimg.cc/G2H53Kt7/20200223-170348.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9RHpJGGZ)

Manifolds reinstalled and torqued to 10 Nm. The next day I used the smoke machine to test for leaks and it was sealed 100%.

https://i.postimg.cc/rF7TWdxY/20200223-180711.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8jdxgzyh)

https://i.postimg.cc/65KYH6cM/20200226-132804.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fkHcyN6d)

I also took apart and cleaned throttle bodies.

https://i.postimg.cc/7hZMkhR4/20200228-111027.jpg (https://postimg.cc/62FGVWwb)

https://i.postimg.cc/PfSQMbL5/20200228-111030.jpg (https://postimg.cc/t7V6qxtK)

https://i.postimg.cc/Bb75QsWK/20200228-111032.jpg (https://postimg.cc/q6n6jPvJ)

https://i.postimg.cc/dVk637Vt/20200228-113141.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9D2ZNQ9v)

https://i.postimg.cc/0jkZycbL/20200228-113159.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G8fvMPPQ)

https://i.postimg.cc/76Mm4pY3/20200228-115944.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9R0Gtg90)

I started the car and immediately the cold start was so much better. Perfect from the turn of the key, stays smooth and running beautifully.

https://i.postimg.cc/h4QtCcvQ/20200226-152551.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Bts3bWxJ)

Then I reassembled everything else.

https://i.postimg.cc/QMSvk9cG/20200226-181015.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Ny9NQ0Np)

https://i.postimg.cc/QMjRTk9J/20200226-181036.jpg (https://postimg.cc/pm1GNjBm)

[Sreten]

Next was to remove the seats and fix the twisting bottom. Also, clean the interior.

https://i.postimg.cc/BvQPwkPL/20200301-102933.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rD3pDhJM)

https://i.postimg.cc/L8VZD25F/20200301-103017.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TKpwY8nt)

https://i.postimg.cc/3xhv2dKZ/20200301-115305.jpg (https://postimg.cc/pp0rHV59)

https://i.postimg.cc/XvG4JkT1/20200301-115351.jpg (https://postimg.cc/d7YzNrQG)

https://i.postimg.cc/vB5y7H8W/20200301-130627.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jwqBtT75)

https://i.postimg.cc/sg03sN0Z/20200301-132649.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JsJfQP81)

https://i.postimg.cc/ncpFk7DM/20200301-134413.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fkqQWV5h)

To clean the leather I used leatherique. Before:

https://i.postimg.cc/xj4GvYC4/20200301-121101.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jCyJTpyH)

https://i.postimg.cc/bwv2m4tG/20200301-121055.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PPBxx3Kh)

https://i.postimg.cc/vHhVLGcF/20200301-121144.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0b6j9RYc)

https://i.postimg.cc/SQW8R64K/20200301-121148.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Btntw1XW)

https://i.postimg.cc/C5Hf2g78/20200301-121154.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vxTB1Cp8)

During:

https://i.postimg.cc/J0nq1zhb/20200301-124640.jpg (https://postimg.cc/62kRcwn3)

After:

https://i.postimg.cc/dtkbGVWD/20200301-161906.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QHDY3hZr)

https://i.postimg.cc/1Xgj0vrb/20200301-161911.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sGrms98J)

https://i.postimg.cc/kGkhTWjG/20200301-161915.jpg (https://postimg.cc/q6xLR6HH)

https://i.postimg.cc/PxV78gYm/20200301-161919.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tZPkKmrT)

It's evident that the leather would benefit from some dye to make them perfect but overall I'm happy with the results. I have to say I love Sport seats compared to the standard ones, very comfortable and lots of support.

https://i.postimg.cc/66nWNzXM/20200301-172626.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fkWncckd)

https://i.postimg.cc/KvbZcLcx/20200301-172630.jpg (https://postimg.cc/V57yDJbV)

https://i.postimg.cc/x10T5mBt/20200301-172637.jpg (https://postimg.cc/vcNsH4YV)

https://i.postimg.cc/9QJXnMhV/20200301-172659.jpg (https://postimg.cc/YvLw4t0y)

https://i.postimg.cc/FR2HVBQL/20200301-172709.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VrWwY4vf)

https://i.postimg.cc/MG3TvGPt/20200301-172739.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PLZh7dk8)

https://i.postimg.cc/VNkvftRd/20200301-172758.jpg (https://postimg.cc/68FtzyFX)

https://i.postimg.cc/HxJL5CFm/20200301-172815.jpg (https://postimg.cc/47gZkjJ2)

https://i.postimg.cc/przXGJ21/20200301-172826.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZvYS03vr)

https://i.postimg.cc/9QpzHby6/20200301-172854.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PCCdmm3y)

https://i.postimg.cc/Vk15hp09/20200301-172909.jpg (https://postimg.cc/KRqZk9N4)

https://i.postimg.cc/wTD70gMT/20200301-173013.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RNVS0rwj)

https://i.postimg.cc/dQk7Z8KC/20200301-173102.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NLtGW2FG)

Few exterior shots.

https://i.postimg.cc/FHB5SJvf/20200228-183435.jpg (https://postimg.cc/21hKRyVm)

https://i.postimg.cc/8PZq8rjy/20200228-155347.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8jryMcdW)

https://i.postimg.cc/YCVZ0KNY/20200228-155723.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0zYcX4By)

https://i.postimg.cc/52jDfNzf/20200228-161812.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DSkxgh5N)

https://i.postimg.cc/HLqqZDVd/20200228-164359.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xkPp8Zv4)

That's as far as I go with this one. There's still suspensions to be sorted out, steering box leak and bodywork but the new owner will be taking care of that.

I started editing the video and it's going to be well over 30 minutes. No idea how to fit all of this in one video but I don't want to chop it up several parts either. Should be interesting.

[fredo]

Berry nice. Great work bringing this back to its former glory. I can tell you spent a lot of time on cleaning duties.

[Will]

Fantastic updates, great job!! So what will be the next project after this 8er goes to new owner?

[704sw]

I still can’t get over how ridiculously bolstered the E31’s back seats are.

Hell of an update as always.

[Sreten]

Berry nice. Great work bringing this back to its former glory. I can tell you spent a lot of time on cleaning duties.

Definitely, I really wish I had space to add parts washer. It would speed up the process and be much easier to clean the parts.


Fantastic updates, great job!! So what will be the next project after this 8er goes to new owner?

Thanks, Will!

Actually, it already is with the new owner. It left my possession last night, went to the same guy that bought the green one, they are restoring them for customers or something.

https://i.postimg.cc/DzSpMLPt/20200306-194133.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2qfxqqJw)

I'm on the hunt and I just stumbled upon ZHP in Europe! At least at first glance, it looks like it.

https://i.postimg.cc/fbYqsZ1K/b5d6659b-cd42-8036-e053-e250040a7370-aed0b643-da9e-4699-8195-ac6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/v1HtLRYg)

https://i.postimg.cc/sXy6DqrR/b5d6659b-cd42-8036-e053-e250040a7370-d39c34ce-94b4-4d77-a67b-d54.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rdnCfhsh)

https://i.postimg.cc/bJT6GgyS/b5d6659b-cd42-8036-e053-e250040a7370-de9e1cc7-8d75-47db-840e-f72.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jwD6mzJR)

https://i.postimg.cc/NFFxKwCZ/b5d6659b-cd42-8036-e053-e250040a7370-aa5fd898-4f8d-4f37-bafa-a36.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5QczrDVm)

I'm trying to get more details but Mystic blue coupe. Exactly what I want. Waiting for VIN to see if it ever went through Copart.

Also, trying to close the deal on this one. I'm in love with it, pre-facelift E38 750iL with Sport contour seats that's in original condition, but don't think it will happen as it's priced too high.

https://i.postimg.cc/vTKCBhhL/Whats-App-Image-2019-07-29-at-11-55-39.jpg (https://postimg.cc/V0jKZj3d)

https://i.postimg.cc/6pnFWdvn/Whats-App-Image-2019-07-29-at-11-55-43.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hX42MQMt)

https://i.postimg.cc/vTx3Ps7f/Whats-App-Image-2019-07-29-at-11-55-37.jpg (https://postimg.cc/D4FrZRMw)

https://i.postimg.cc/6QBbBFwx/Whats-App-Image-2019-07-29-at-11-55-37-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w1bQVf7w)


I still can’t get over how ridiculously bolstered the E31’s back seats are.

Hell of an update as always.

Thanks, Spenser! They look cool but are useless. Don't think anyone could sit in the back. The front Sport seats are very impressive though.

[Hornung418]

Mysticblau! Good find! Grey interior sucks tho. Swap for black M3 seats!

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[Sreten]

Here's he VIN of that 330Ci - PD98609

It is a ZHP - S767 Performance Package
But it also has - S863 Dealer List Europe - so maybe it never went to the US? I need to check Carfax.

[704sw]

Thanks, Spenser! They look cool but are useless. Don't think anyone could sit in the back.

Lol I’m a wee lad, I bet I’d fit.


Grey interior sucks tho. Swap for black M3 seats!

I’ve seen some pictures where people have kept their grey seats but swapped in the black consoles and carpet and it looks infinitely better. The inverse would be very interesting.



Here's he VIN of that 330Ci - PD98609

It is a ZHP - S767 Performance Package
But it also has - S863Dealer List Europe - so maybe it never went to the US? I need to check Carfax.

Damn, where and how did you find that?! That has to have an interesting story...

[Will]

Ahh, the e38 sport contours.... are those the ones with the articulating back rest?!

[RUS_ZHP]

Sreten,
1. Updates are high quality as always.
2. Those seats from e31 are very cool
3. Waiting to hear about your next project
4. Do you have any interest on e32 V12 or e38 is where your heart is going? Just curious.

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[Sreten]

Lol I’m a wee lad, I bet I’d fit.

I’ve seen some pictures where people have kept their grey seats but swapped in the black consoles and carpet and it looks infinitely better. The inverse would be very interesting.

Damn, where and how did you find that?! That has to have an interesting story...

I wouldn't mind grey seats that much and M3 seats would a must in the end.

It's for sale in Austria, 10.800 eur ($12.3k) which is too rich for me and the seller is a complete clueless moron. Whatever I ask about the car his answer is I don't know. He says he bought it 8 months ago, doesn't know the story behind it nor if it has any service history. According to him it's perfect, but it's missing a battery or something like that, I couldn't make sense of it. He said he'll look in the car if there is any service history...

I hate sellers like this so I've given up for now.


Ahh, the e38 sport contours.... are those the ones with the articulating back rest?!

Yeah, my silver E38 also has titling upper part of the seat but doesn't have these sport seats that have bigger bolsters and thigh support. Anyway, it didn't work out with that car. We couldn't agree on the price.



Sreten,
1. Updates are high quality as always.
2. Those seats from e31 are very cool
3. Waiting to hear about your next project
4. Do you have any interest on e32 V12 or e38 is where your heart is going? Just curious.

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Thanks, Sergey!

My heart is with E38 but I wouldn't mind E32 too. It's just they are hard to come by in decent shape but I'm keeping my eye out. We'll see about the next project, I'm open to anything with or above 6 cylinders.

[Sreten]

Do we have any members in Raleigh, NC?

[Galapolis]

Do we have any members in Raleigh, NC?

I'm over in Burlington which is about an hour away.

[Sreten]

Thanks, man! I found someone.

I'm about to make a really bad decision so I wanted someone to see that decision for me. It has 10 cylinders, two-tone paint, ventilation in the front bumper, every single light on the dash is glowing but it also has a proper transmission in the middle. I've officially lost it if I do this.

https://i.postimg.cc/sXwLN6HR/IMG-20200310-115647323.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JDHKyqWT)

https://i.postimg.cc/x8Z40kSx/IMG-20200310-115705374-HDR.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZvrcH5np)

[704sw]

Do we have any members in Raleigh, NC?

I’ll very likely be in Raleigh next Thursday.

Edit: you just posted at the same time as I did.

Is...is that thing the most neglected M5 ever?

[Sreten]

Well, you might see it then. Someone is going to see it tonight for me and if it checks out, I'm wiring money to the seller and someone is going to store it there for me until it heads back to Deutschland.

While yes, about the stupidest thing I'll do if I do it. 142k miles and apparently original rod bearings, in other words explosion waiting to happen.

[fredo]

Oh, boy ! I hope the price is right.

[Will]

This thread keeps getting better and better!

[Sreten]

Oh, boy ! I hope the price is right.

I sent my final offer, to say the condition is bad would be an understatement.


This thread keeps getting dumber and dumber!

I fixed it for you.

[cakM3]

Well... if anyone can properly sort out this neglected M5 out is it you. Bringing her back to Deutschland is a good start and I'm sure there are many tuner shops that can help you get everything you need to get this car back in proper shape... good luck! :thumbsup

[Sreten]

Thanks for believing in me!

If it was a smart or dumbest move ever, we'll find out in few months. I just sent a deposit for it and tomorrow I'm wiring the rest, but here the gist:

Silver grey 2007 E60 M5 with a 6-speed manual, 1 of 1.366 produced only for the US market. 1 of 155 in that color combo. 4 owners, clean title but accident on Carfax in 2014 (fender bender) in the front, 142k miles, no service history other than what's on Carfax, every single light on the dash is shining like a bright star, misfires and runs poorly but no knocking noise.

In other words, the very definition of a basket case. Pics.

https://i.postimg.cc/c4jmFM5g/00505-d-H5b85c-MRV4-1200x900.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/NFKXXZtN/IMG-20200310-115647323.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PvkNs3PZ)

https://i.postimg.cc/MpVydkQN/IMG-20200310-115657319-HDR.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rDy0wPgN)

https://i.postimg.cc/yNK0Gfhd/IMG-20200310-115705374-HDR.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mPdczy5f)

https://i.postimg.cc/fLTmzJrQ/IMG-20200310-115713549-HDR.jpg (https://postimg.cc/67gyz5KM)

https://i.postimg.cc/wvfJ7gCy/IMG-20200310-115719474-HDR.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DJGmNkyn)

https://i.postimg.cc/3wQZTrh3/Whats-App-Image-2020-03-10-at-21-15-22.jpg (https://postimg.cc/pmkjQHyS)

https://i.postimg.cc/bJzHZ6dM/Whats-App-Image-2020-03-10-at-21-15-23.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5HRFGSBq)

https://i.postimg.cc/1z0r5xRw/Whats-App-Image-2020-03-10-at-21-15-23-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/f3L9Br9R)

https://i.postimg.cc/kGGQcBQv/Whats-App-Image-2020-03-10-at-21-15-24.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dZMZQQSh)

https://i.postimg.cc/qqF8Z4QV/Whats-App-Image-2020-03-10-at-21-15-24-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZvrBWk1V)

But, I bought it for $6k which should make it the cheapest of its kind in the USA so it'll be one of those videos. Gonna Hoovie it up.
Of course, by the time it lands in my yard and shipping, customs, tax... and other fun stuff are added, the final price will be much higher but it will be a rarity in Europe.

[Sreten]

Part 2 of project Malaga is up on the channel!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DSuc2a_Y_M

It's the longest video I made to date but I'm pretty happy how it turned!

[Vas]

Loved the video.

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[704sw]

Lol I just saw this posted on the BMW subreddit

[28firefighter]

Awesome video!

[Sreten]

Loved the video.

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Thank you! Love hearing that.



Lol I just saw this posted on the BMW subreddit

Lol, that's funny. I don't hang out there but it's nice when people share it.

I'm risking with a 45 min long video but I wanted to make like a short movie that's easy and quick to watch instead of cutting this into a few smaller parts. So far the comments only phenomenal!


Awesome video!

Thank you!

[holyc0w]

I fixed it for you.

Definitely in for more :)

[Sreten]

Rod bearing eating monster is officially on the way! Heading to New York right now.

https://i.postimg.cc/Bnmfmw1K/91030250-205268374083949-2758619062853435392-n.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mP1nDjjL)

[wstr75]

Surprised the seller did not remove the license plate. In NC it can be a problem going forward for the seller.

[Will]

Another awesome video, Sreten. Looking forward to updates and then the video for the rod bearing eater.

[704sw]

Surprised the seller did not remove the license plate. In NC it can be a problem going forward for the seller.

Really? I‘ve kept every license plate I’ve ever had.

[Sreten]

Another awesome video, Sreten. Looking forward to updates and then the video for the rod bearing eater.

Danke, danke! Me too, already have plans for it.


Regarding the plates, I have no idea but I'm glad they are there. Looking forward to bolting them to the wall in my garage.

[Sreten]

Yours truly made it to Road and Track and MSN pages! Pretty cool!

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a31902143/8-series-restoration-video/

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/enthusiasts/weekendwatch-a-v-12-bmw-8-series-come-back-to-life-after-sitting-for-16-years/ar-BB11Sf1p?li=AAggFp0

[Will]

Yours truly made it to Road and Track and MSN pages! Pretty cool!

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a31902143/8-series-restoration-video/

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/enthusiasts/weekendwatch-a-v-12-bmw-8-series-come-back-to-life-after-sitting-for-16-years/ar-BB11Sf1p?li=AAggFp0

Way to go, Congrats!!

[DeathTrap]

Keep it up! That's awesome!

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[JPMo]

Part 2 of project Malaga is up on the channel!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DSuc2a_Y_M

It's the longest video I made to date but I'm pretty happy how it turned!

I just watched this video yesterday! I didn't know you were here! Thats awesome! I truly enjoyed your video and look forward to more, especially on the M5, theres nothing better than a good transformation.

[johnrando]

So cool!

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[fredo]

Excellent news ! How did that happen ... did you contact them ? Or they contacted you ?

[704sw]

Way to go, man!

[Pilot05]

Hello Sreten - Old Santa Barbara friend....

- Great job on the YT videos and posts here...I love the details, camera work and heck, the workshop you have set up there in Frankfurt...

- The M5 will make a hell of story.. I assume you saw YT's Nathan's DIY's is currently struggling with an E60 M5?...flooded DME, Conn-rod bearings, many other issues. I am not a big fan of Nathan's, as I think he cuts too many corners, uses cheap parts, and is really not an enthusiast. Just bringing it to your attention.
-

[Vas]

Hello Sreten - Old Santa Barbara friend....

- Great job on the YT videos and posts here...I love the details, camera work and heck, the workshop you have set up there in Frankfurt...

- The M5 will make a hell of story.. I assume you saw YT's Nathan's DIY's is currently struggling with an E60 M5?...flooded DME, Conn-rod bearings, many other issues. I am not a big fan of Nathan's, as I think he cuts too many corners, uses cheap parts, and is really not an enthusiast. Just bringing it to your attention.
-I can't stand him either. The battery video he released was the final straw for me.

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[Sreten]

Thank you, all!!!


Excellent news ! How did that happen ... did you contact them ? Or they contacted you ?

Totally random, I wasn't even aware of it until someone pointed it out to me. It's YouTube so it's free to be shared I guess.


Hello Sreten - Old Santa Barbara friend....

- Great job on the YT videos and posts here...I love the details, camera work and heck, the workshop you have set up there in Frankfurt...

- The M5 will make a hell of story.. I assume you saw YT's Nathan's DIY's is currently struggling with an E60 M5?...flooded DME, Conn-rod bearings, many other issues. I am not a big fan of Nathan's, as I think he cuts too many corners, uses cheap parts, and is really not an enthusiast. Just bringing it to your attention.
-

Thanks, man! I saw that but I haven't watched the video yet. To be honest, I don't follow his channel, I find videos to be slow with a lot of talking so I quickly lose attention... and as someone mentioned, he can skip over some bits.


The new video is up with the M5. Did the thrust arms and rear brakes with Euro floating rotors.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isfi5XxCJ34

I was planning to max it out but only later it came to me that when I flashed the DME last year to make the newer Vanos accumulator work, it brought back the stupid limiter. Will be removing that soon.

[Will]

Great video, I love the addition of autobahn runs. Can't wait for the next videos.

[Sreten]

Thanks, Will!

Just got an E46!

https://i.postimg.cc/d1n5zvXR/Whats-App-Image-2020-04-17-at-18-59-20.jpg (https://postimg.cc/R661trvq)

I've been sporadically looking for one, wanted 325i or 330i touring with a manual. This one popped up yesterday. 2002, Turquoise gray (didn't even know that color existed) on gray leather, 325i 5-speed, pretty standard equipment and supposedly without rust. 124k miles but service book is fake so I'm not sure if those are original.

I didn't see it yet, a friend of mine bought it for me in Cologne as I didn't have time to go myself. Paid $1.200, should make for a great winter beater as I planning to put the M5 in hibernation during wintertime. I just can't expose it to salt anymore.

[Sreten]

Btw, thoughts?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200417/84e7943f59c11241f35227241a66f4dd.jpg

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[PdZHP]

Thanks, Will!

Just got an E46!

https://i.postimg.cc/d1n5zvXR/Whats-App-Image-2020-04-17-at-18-59-20.jpg (https://postimg.cc/R661trvq)

I've been sporadically looking for one, wanted 325i or 330i touring with a manual. This one popped up yesterday. 2002, Turquoise gray (didn't even know that color existed) on gray leather, 325i 5-speed, pretty standard equipment and supposedly without rust. 124k miles but service book is fake so I'm not sure if those are original.

I didn't see it yet, a friend of mine bought it for me in Cologne as I didn't have time to go myself. Paid $1.200, should make for a great winter beater as I planning to put the M5 in hibernation during wintertime. I just can't expose it to salt anymore.

Welcome wagon, nice!

[fredo]

I like e46 tourings. But never owned one. What do you mean the service book is fake … maybe it's for another car ?

That's a good logo BTW. For your youtube channel, I assume ?

Edit: it took me a couple of min, but I found the meaning for "M539".

[ZHPizza]

Well, boys, part 2 of the E38 restoration is here!

I spent a tremendous amount of time on this one and decided on a certain format for which I'm very keen to hear the feedback. It is a long video, but I thought showing complete repairs with details while listening to ratchets, spanners, torque wrench clicking away and my heavy breathing would make for a more watchable video than to talk senselessly, time-lapse it and play some stupid music. Overall, I'm happy how it turned but there's always room for improvement.

I wedged complete suspension overhaul and sorting out oil leaks into this part.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kQ0gZBaw88&feature=youtu.be

Hey bud I am drinking bourbon and decided it was a good time to get caught up on your shit but knew I was way too far behind to actually get through it all so I started here and I just gotta say:

1. Your editing has created a video that is genuinely captivating. I saw a 30min runtime and was like lol good luck bitch but I found that I couldn't skip through it. I watched the entire thing and loved every grunt.

2. I'm 5 months behind so I hope you've gotten a decent spring compressor by now. The ones you used in this video will find a way to kill you.

3. I'm so glad you got a new bolt to match the rest on the oil pan. I mean it was stupid, but I appreciate it.

3. Let me know if there's a good place in your recent work to skip ahead to so I can actually get caught up with this thread and get back to contributing snarky remarks that make references to current pop culture. aNyBoDy eLsE iN qUaRaNtInE??

[Sreten]

I like e46 tourings. But never owned one. What do you mean the service book is fake … maybe it's for another car ?

That's a good logo BTW. For your youtube channel, I assume ?

Edit: it took me a couple of min, but I found the meaning for "M539".In Europe this is a bit different, every car from new has a service book and when you take it in for service, they note the kilometers, what's been done and stamp it. And this stays with the car so you know how it was serviced and to verify the kilometers are original. First few stamps are always from BMW dealer while the car has warranty and after independent shops continue to stamp it.

This also means it's very easy to make a fake one like with this car. Stamps are missing, someone just took few different pens and filled it out. First few stamps should've been from BMW but they are supposedly some independent shop which doesn't make sense.

Yeah, the codename in German registration system for E39 M5 is M539, even says so in registration papers. :)

Hey bud I am drinking bourbon and decided it was a good time to get caught up on your shit but knew I was way too far behind to actually get through it all so I started here and I just gotta say:

1. Your editing has created a video that is genuinely captivating. I saw a 30min runtime and was like lol good luck bitch but I found that I couldn't skip through it. I watched the entire thing and loved every grunt.

2. I'm 5 months behind so I hope you've gotten a decent spring compressor by now. The ones you used in this video will find a way to kill you.

3. I'm so glad you got a new bolt to match the rest on the oil pan. I mean it was stupid, but I appreciate it.

3. Let me know if there's a good place in your recent work to skip ahead to so I can actually get caught up with this thread and get back to contributing snarky remarks that make references to current pop culture. aNyBoDy eLsE iN qUaRaNtInE??Dude! Dankeschön!

You still have a lot of catching up to do but start with part 2 of project Malaga, butttt it's 45 min long though I've been told it's pretty good, it has nearly 700k views. :)

That's my favorite video that I made so far.

If you missed it, I also bought an E60 M5 6-speed in you neck of the woods.

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[704sw]

I’ve always liked Turquoise Grey, and the deleted roof rails are a really good look.

[az3579]

I'm jealous y'all had the 330i Tourings available to you.
That color is grey-green metallic (graugruen), just like the rust bucket that I mistakenly purchased last year
Stunning color, got lots of compliments on it.





https://i.imgur.com/qJD2izA.jpg

[Sreten]

I’ve always liked Turquoise Grey, and the deleted roof rails are a really good look.

You've actually heard of this color? Didn't even know Turquoise was a color on itself, I'm that oblivious, lol.


I'm jealous y'all had the 330i Tourings available to you.
That color is grey-green metallic (graugruen), just like the rust bucket that I mistakenly purchased last year
Stunning color, got lots of compliments on it.

https://i.imgur.com/qJD2izA.jpg

330i touring would be ideal but I couldn't find a cheap one for the life of me.

I'm happy about the color, definitely not something you see often.

I absolutely hate rust so buying this without seeing it underneath is a gamble, so far I know that it has a bit of bubbling on the rear right wheel arch. If it turns out to be a rust bucket, I'm dumping it immediately.

More pics.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/2797b6a5ebe82614d07a1b5a3140d026.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/b238379d404550a77b2fb1a3207d0197.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/b443ab5ccc45c156bd7da1f62562db84.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/d877b3f9de46efc77938dd30c10d8ef9.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/9f40ec721a906461c87943f9be88691a.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/fc0b081591e36d416e5d2a1d2cd641ea.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/3aec5c5cca049977894fbd3284a30e71.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/fddaa96269dd302023c394f81ce61f75.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/fcf8ad314a7d087d51fa28b87fad1f0c.jpg

I hate these seats though. I had them in one E46 before and I find them uncomfortable. Like sitting on a wooden bench. And the rims are stupid.





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[704sw]

That color is grey-green metallic (graugruen), just like the rust bucket that I mistakenly purchased last year
Stunning color, got lots of compliments on it.


Thank you, I knew Turquoise Grey didn’t sound right but I was blanking on the real color name. It really is quite pretty.


You've actually heard of this color? Didn't even know Turquoise was a color on itself, I'm that oblivious, lol.

Yep, I used to have a neighbor with a 5MT facelift 325i sedan, Graugruen over beige. It looked really sharp.


Like sitting on a wooden bench.

Funny, I’ve always called non-sport seats “church pews.�

[Sreten]

If I could find cheap gray Sport seats, I'd swap them out.

The actual name of the color is Türkis grau.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/e2bf6172928d3c917e038293f9e89862.jpg

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[Galapolis]

Replacing my grey standard seats with the sport ones was probably one of the best things I've ever done. Near impossible to find sedan grey sports seats in good condition, so I had to settle on torn junkers, but still worth it.

[az3579]

If I could find cheap gray Sport seats, I'd swap them out.

The actual name of the color is Türkis grau.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200418/e2bf6172928d3c917e038293f9e89862.jpg

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Then that is a different color. It looks exactly the same to me in the picture, but mine was definitely Graugruen.

[Sreten]

To me this looks like Green/gray but VIN says Türkis grau and even when I google it, I'm not coming up with much.

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[Will]

That's a good looking wagon. I have to stop looking at all the e46 wagon threads or I risk buying one too!

I saw a youtube post that your m5 was about halfway across the Atlantic, has it arrived yet and what are your initial impressions of its condition?

[Sreten]

Hey, Will! It's coming tomorrow supposedly, I was told to expect the call from the driver so almost there!


Part 3 of project Dubai is live! Fixed a few things in this one and smashed a pair of hateful cheap taillights, I hate seeing these on E38's as much as I do seeing Depo headlights on E39.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMRHIxARINQ

[Sreten]

Winnie d turd has landed in Frankfurt!

https://i.postimg.cc/7YSMmhFd/20200504-150755.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jLd7jxd4)

https://i.postimg.cc/SRJ1n4jq/20200504-151041.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fSQfP6xg)

It's pretty much what I expected. The bumper needs to be replaced, some dings here and there, the doors on the left side are a different color, the interior is disgustingly filthy...
Bunch of lights on the dash but it runs and drives, the engine is misfiring and idling high but sounds healthy. No crazy noises. Clutch feels really good.

https://i.postimg.cc/xd56g8zn/20200504-152644.jpg (https://postimg.cc/B885nqpV)

https://i.postimg.cc/Qdp490NB/20200504-152657.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FYHgwbLm)

https://i.postimg.cc/ZYGXW9PM/20200504-152720.jpg (https://postimg.cc/grKg52TV)

https://i.postimg.cc/8Cp2Tqdk/20200504-152730.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XrPH81Dt)

https://i.postimg.cc/85ynkcpt/20200504-153637.jpg (https://postimg.cc/S2MGDyzM)

https://i.postimg.cc/tRsYXcDz/20200504-153641.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bdjzg37G)

https://i.postimg.cc/HLTgVJmg/20200504-153649.jpg (https://postimg.cc/k2YZHgD1)

https://i.postimg.cc/wxrg0TXX/20200504-153658.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G9vWpRSt)

https://i.postimg.cc/pTY5K5hJ/20200504-153708.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mzkrsDSP)

https://i.postimg.cc/L8KRFC0h/20200504-153714.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jLXBzXTr)

https://i.postimg.cc/pr5NgzfD/20200504-154431.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5QJkzHk0)

https://i.postimg.cc/jdJK90cG/20200504-163446.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Xp3TGPT8)

I didn't have time for a thorough inspection, just quickly pulled the codes from DME: coolant temp sensor, thermostat and misfires...

https://i.postimg.cc/pLbw99vd/20200504-162352.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ykjQt8kq)

Overall clean from underneath. Rear sway bar link is not stock, oil leak that's coming from the oil drain plug and a leak from one of the power steering lines. That's it, I expected far more leaks to he honest. Tires are good but older, front and rear rotors have a lip and there's a clunk coming from the front suspension.

https://i.postimg.cc/XvKJpZzK/20200504-165642.jpg (https://postimg.cc/VS61hN15)

https://i.postimg.cc/k4rphGJH/20200504-165646.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LqTDJHZk)

https://i.postimg.cc/wM24vkXK/20200504-165658.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rRdNZxZg)

https://i.postimg.cc/L5pGhXGP/20200504-165751.jpg (https://postimg.cc/34ttcK8r)

https://i.postimg.cc/sf4Nw3tn/20200504-165753.jpg (https://postimg.cc/G99Kpn3Y)

https://i.postimg.cc/mkB6BnFN/20200504-165758.jpg (https://postimg.cc/R6pTTXdN)

https://i.postimg.cc/28CPD1QR/20200504-165817.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MXrs0K3d)

I got really excited when I saw Superpsrint on the exhaust thinking it might have SS headers but nien, just SS decat pipes. The welding was done very well and the car sounds amazing, not too loud but you can hear that V10 singing properly.

https://i.postimg.cc/HxF2ShT9/20200504-165721.jpg (https://postimg.cc/KkrBjQk1)

https://i.postimg.cc/1X6Kbrth/20200504-165724.jpg (https://postimg.cc/n9F7D7B0)

I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to go back to stock and reinstate primary cats as it won't be able to pass German emission inspection like this. I already found headers with stock cats that have low miles so I can just swap them out but then I'll need to go back to the factory tune.

I definitely have work cut out with this M5 but all in all, I think I did pretty well considering how much I paid. It'll clean up nicely once I'm done with it.

https://i.postimg.cc/TPprWvbY/20200504-172251.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nsfs65T6)

[Will]

:applause2


I saw a youtube post last night / this morning showing Winnie D Turd has arrived (and another post saying Project Dubai passed TUV) and sure enough you've posted an update! Looking forward to the WDT video series.

I feel like a crackhead looking for my next hit - thanks for hooking it up.

[johnrando]

Nice!!!

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[BMWCurves]

Wow, I missed the memo on getting an E60 M5. I've heard so many horror stories, so fingers crossed you've got one with a good bones that I know you'll treat right.

[DeathTrap]

No SMG. 70% of problems have been avoided. Good choice sir.

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[PdZHP]

Gutentight!

Great video as usual!

[Will]

Looks like you have fans at Road and Track!

Posted 5/8/20:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a32368495/v-12-bmw-7-series-750il-restoration-videos/

[fredo]

Good find. That's very cool !

[BMWCurves]

Looks like you have fans at Road and Track!

Posted 5/8/20:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a32368495/v-12-bmw-7-series-750il-restoration-videos/

That's awesome!

[Sreten]

Thanks for the link, Will! Didn't see it until you posted it here. That's really awesome and makes me proud. :)


In other news, I am so ready to set the E38 on fire.

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Found 2 old original fuel injectors that are falling apart and 10 replacement ones that are actually longer! So the 2 old ones were not sealing properly. Now I have to figure out what to do here as new injectors are over $1.000. They are specific to facelift 750iL with M73N engine.

Valve cover gasket appears to have been glued to the head. I have no other way of explaining this.

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It took me an hour of insane prying to remove the cover. I've never seen anything like this in my life.
Stupidity of the person who did this is remarkable, it took me few hours just to clean all of this after.
Based on that, I decide to leave the other side alone as the idiot basically permanently sealed it and there's no chance of it leaking, just a nightmare to take off.

I hate previous owners and mechanics of this car so so much. It's absolutely incredible how mistreated this car was.

On the bright side, the engine is clean on the inside and received regular oil changes at least.

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[28firefighter]

Watching you smash those lights was very satisfying in the last video. Just imagine how many views you’d get lighting a car on fire...

Seriously though, I have really enjoyed all of your videos and eagerly await the next!

[Sreten]

Watching you smash those lights was very satisfying in the last video. Just imagine how many views you’d get lighting a car on fire...

Seriously though, I have really enjoyed all of your videos and eagerly await the next!

Thank you!


Got some cool and exciting news! Been getting sponsorship inquiries for future videos here and there, for smart wallets, some software I've never heard of... but nothing that really exists me.

So I decided to reach out to Liqui Moly. I've been emailing with the same support person for years now whenever I had questions about their products and he put me in touch with their marketing team and they agreed to support the E46 325i Touring project!

They are sending me a full care package to replace absolutely all of the fluids plus some other goodies like additives and their merch.

https://i.postimg.cc/ZnMjsBLc/sdfds.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

I love their products and have been using their oil for years so I'm super stoked! If it all goes well and they like the video, they would continue supporting other projects which would be awesome!

[johnrando]

Awesome, congrats!!

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[t.er]

That's very cool... now only if one was able to get sponsorship for project threads ;)

[johnrando]

That's very cool... now only if one was able to get sponsorship for project threads ;)Lol

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[704sw]

Very cool about LiquiMoly.

Very uncool about the M73’s previous owner.

[Will]

Congrats on the LM sponsorship! Looking forward to your next videos.

[Sreten]

Thanks a lot everyone!

A lot of goodies arrived!

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[PdZHP]

Score!

[fredo]

Yes !

[704sw]

I didn’t realize until just now how much I want a LiquiMoly wall clock for my garage.

[Sreten]

Thanks, fellas!

E46 Touring content is live on the channel! I talk way more than I would like to in this one but part 2 will be wrenching all day long. I must admit I'm very pleased with my purchase.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyDCvMJSnkM&feature=youtu.be

[az3579]

Already chuckled at only 2 minute in...
And of course another meeting gets in the way of watching more of it. :facepalm

I'm dying to see the rest of this video...

[t.er]

That's a pretty good deal! Parts can be replaced, but good to see the rocker panels and the quarters (aside from that one spot) are solid. I had a similar rust spot on my car, though I caught it very early before it spread to the outside surface, so I was able to repair that with some POR15 and not having to worry so much about the looks.

https://i.imgur.com/bVhX8qgl.jpg

[holyc0w]

Oh boy, the M5 has come home.

[28firefighter]

The low blinker fluid caught me so off guard that I nearly choked on my coffee.

I subscribe to exactly 3 channels on YouTube and yours is quickly becoming my favorite.

[fredo]

Congrats, the touring is in very decent shape. Rear manual windows … never seen that before on a BMW.

[Sreten]

Already chuckled at only 2 minute in...
And of course another meeting gets in the way of watching more of it. :facepalm

I'm dying to see the rest of this video...

Danke! Hopefully you managed to see the rest!


That's a pretty good deal! Parts can be replaced, but good to see the rocker panels and the quarters (aside from that one spot) are solid. I had a similar rust spot on my car, though I caught it very early before it spread to the outside surface, so I was able to repair that with some POR15 and not having to worry so much about the looks.

https://i.imgur.com/bVhX8qgl.jpg

Thank you! That's really nothing compared to mine. Good thing you caught it in time.


Oh boy, the M5 has come home.

Oh, yes!


The low blinker fluid caught me so off guard that I nearly choked on my coffee.

I subscribe to exactly 3 channels on YouTube and yours is quickly becoming my favorite.

Lol, thank you!


Congrats, the touring is in very decent shape. Rear manual windows … never seen that before on a BMW.

Thanks, Fredo! Yeah, Europe thing. The worst thing they did here is manual A/C controls, like operating a stove.


Part 4 of project Dubai is out. Got a lot done in this one and lost my patience more than once working on this thing.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWhCyfqxc6M&feature=youtu.be

But finally it's running properly and I'm pretty much done with the mechanical side of this car.

[Will]

I saw a couple of your videos surpassed 1 million views; congrats!!!

Great videos as always, looking forward to the next ones.

[Sreten]

Much appreciated it, Will!

Yeah, both E31 videos went over 1 million each. Pretty amazing!

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[28firefighter]

Big congrats on the milestone! Can’t wait to see more content.

You know, it’s a shame. You maybe could have rescued Hoovie’s now departed Alpina B7.

[johnrando]

Over 1 mil!!?? WOW!

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[Sreten]

Big congrats on the milestone! Can’t wait to see more content.

You know, it’s a shame. You maybe could have rescued Hoovie’s now departed Alpina B7.

Thank you! The Alpina was far too gone but the 760Li just needed a fuel pump for which you can get a rebuild service on eBay for $400. Sad is junked the car because of it.


Over 1 mil!!?? WOW!

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Thank you!



Carly just approached me regarding sponsorship. What the general opinion on them? I never used it and I heard some good and not so good things about them.

[28firefighter]

I've been planning to order one just for the convenience factor - just have not gotten around to it yet.

[704sw]

I was under the impression that Carly didn’t do very much for older models like E46s, but a quick glance at the website suggests they’ve really built out the compatibility.

I had an old coworker who used it with his F30 and spoke highly of it. But that’s the extent of my product knowledge/insight.

[t.er]

I was under the impression that Carly didn’t do very much for older models like E46s, but a quick glance at the website suggests they’ve really built out the compatibility.

I had an old coworker who used it with his F30 and spoke highly of it. But that’s the extent of my product knowledge/insight.

Yeah, I've never had a good impression of Carly just because for the older cars, NCS Expert & INPA are more than capable enough, and you don't have to pay insane subscription fees. But guys with newer cars seems to like it

[az3579]

Solution: Ask for a sample to see if you can use the product and if it's something you can get behind.

[Sreten]

Thank you all for the input! Think I'll do that, ask for one for testing and see how it works.

[Sreten]

I went last Saturday to the tire shop to fit new rear tires. Before I actually drove in, I cleaned the lip on the rims so their condition can be seen and grabbed the guy and told him that the rims were freshly refinished last year and don't have a single scratch on them. I asked if he can replace the tires without scratching them and he answered " Of course, no problem. I've been doing this for 30 years..."

Welp.

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He successfully butchered the rear right rim. I wasn't even angry at first as much as I was heartbroken. I just couldn't believe it...

Year of research to find a place that can refinish them to original Chrome Shadow, sending them to Poland, I ceramic coated them and took great care of them not to scratch them and then this idiot comes along and f*cks them up.

Best of all, he's instant reaction was that it wasn't done by him! No way! It was obvious he was lying but then the boss showed up and started accusing me of how I came here on purpose to ask for money and for them to refinish my wheels. Just incredible. After much arguing, they still wouldn't admit it was their mistake but said to leave the rim with them and they would refinish it. I told them it's not normal paint, not everyone can repaint them but pointless... I left sad and angry and don't plan to ever go back there. Now I just want to snap that dumbass in half.

Now I need to send both rims from that side of the car to Poland and they'll try to repaint the rear one to the same shade of Chrome Shadow to match the front one. If they can't match it, they'll need to repaint both rims.

This is the main reason why I try to do whatever I can on my own, over the years I learned you just can't trust anyone.

[Sreten]

Back to the E38. I lowered the front with Eibach springs. I think as far as the ride height goes, this is perfect.

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Most importantly, the ride is still nice and comfy which was my biggest concern.

I wrapped the headliner in Alcantara. Turned out fantastic! Anyone who's followed this thread knows I've done this on the M5 last year and I did get wrinkles and creases in the finish, especially around the handle pockets. That was a big learning experience and this time I went with the same glue but sprayable so it went much easier and quicker. Technicoll 9145 Plus.

I gave it my best shot and managed to do it without any wrinkles or creases in Alcantara! I did get few small lines in front of the dome light but that's pretty much unavoidable and it goes up against the windshield so it can't be seen in the car.

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Wrapped the sunroof lid as well.

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Small ultrasonic cover.

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This one I just painted with fabric spray. It's too thin for Alcantara.

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Replacement black sunvisor and plastic painted to black.

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Replaced the steering wheel. I went with a smaller and modern looking steering wheel from Facelift E39. This one is from a 60k mile car and the leather is mint.
The old one was so big it felt like driving a bus. I think this one suits it really well.

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Oh, it's also finally registered and can be driven on the streets of Germany! It's been 11 months since I imported it from Dubai and just now I bagged the first drive on the Autobahn and first grocery shopping. It drives so smooth and comfortable.

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[t.er]

I'm so sorry to hear about your rims, I totally understand where you are coming from. I just got 2 new tires installed on my street set and I care about them as much as you do - they are 99% mint and I apply a couple coats of Poorboy's wheel sealant every year so it's easy to clean. I took it to a shop that is well-known in the local grassroots motorsports community and was a bit worried, but low and behold the only marks left on the rim were some residue that easily wiped off. And it's not like their machines were the latest Hunter touchless, just a couple young guys in their 20s that knew what they were doing. I'd recommend next time taking a bunch of closeups pics of the rim before getting the tires installed as proof that they are truly mint prior to replacement.

Also out of curiousity approximately how much was the alcantara needed to redo your entire headliner? I did my A & C pillars with some stuff that cost about $40 CAD/ 1 m2.

[Will]

Great work! That black headliner conversion looks fantastic. Bummer to hear about the wheel, how aggravating.

I think the e38 with m-parallels is one of the sleekest and best looking car ever.

[704sw]

Sorry about the wheels, I would’ve gone berserk given all the headaches involved last year to get them done correctly.

Awesome job on the E38’s headliner.

That ride height is perfect.

Was the E38 wheel really that bus-like? Do you know the diameter? I still think about doing the E38 heated steering wheel retrofit into our X3 but I can’t imagine I’d be happy having a bigger wheel than what’s already in that car.




I think the e38 with m-parallels is one of the sleekest and best looking car ever.

+1, E38 with M-Pars is my favorite full-size sedan of all time.

[holyc0w]

Like the new steering wheels. Looks minty fresh.

I'm not a big fan of those old four spoke wheels.

[Sreten]

I'm so sorry to hear about your rims, I totally understand where you are coming from. I just got 2 new tires installed on my street set and I care about them as much as you do - they are 99% mint and I apply a couple coats of Poorboy's wheel sealant every year so it's easy to clean. I took it to a shop that is well-known in the local grassroots motorsports community and was a bit worried, but low and behold the only marks left on the rim were some residue that easily wiped off. And it's not like their machines were the latest Hunter touchless, just a couple young guys in their 20s that knew what they were doing. I'd recommend next time taking a bunch of closeups pics of the rim before getting the tires installed as proof that they are truly mint prior to replacement.

Also out of curiousity approximately how much was the alcantara needed to redo your entire headliner? I did my A & C pillars with some stuff that cost about $40 CAD/ 1 m2.

Thank you! I'll need to find a trustworthy shop as well.

I bought 4m x 1.5m material and it was plenty enough for E38 iL, I even have leftovers. For my E39 M5 without a sunroof, I needed exactly 3m.



Great work! That black headliner conversion looks fantastic. Bummer to hear about the wheel, how aggravating.

I think the e38 with m-parallels is one of the sleekest and best looking car ever.

Thank you! Love M-pars too, I couldn't imagine it with different rims.


Sorry about the wheels, I would’ve gone berserk given all the headaches involved last year to get them done correctly.

Awesome job on the E38’s headliner.

That ride height is perfect.

Was the E38 wheel really that bus-like? Do you know the diameter? I still think about doing the E38 heated steering wheel retrofit into our X3 but I can’t imagine I’d be happy having a bigger wheel than what’s already in that car.

+1, E38 with M-Pars is my favorite full-size sedan of all time.

It sucks but I'll fix them again.

It really was bus-like, I didn't measure it but I found online that the diameter is 393mm. Think that would definitely be too big for X3. Maybe you can find E53 heated steering wheel? I had one of them with that option and the steering wheel size/type was the same as in E46.


Like the new steering wheels. Looks minty fresh.

I'm not a big fan of those old four spoke wheels.

Me neither, they really look outdated.

[Sreten]

Meet the rod bearing lover.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0X5_gr66JE&feature=youtu.be

[t.er]

Cosmetically it looks rough but wow, the underside of that thing is so clean :eyetwitch

If you happen to get a TUV inspector familiar with BMWs I would love to see the look on his face when he realizes its a 6-speed!

[Hornung418]

Shame you can't keep the anti roll bars. Looks like it's going to be a great car! Love that wee10 sound!

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[Galapolis]

Awesome video. You should bring it to a Stammtisch or M5 meetup and record their faces when they see it's a manual! The one time America got the good stuff and Europe didn't. What shipping service did you use and what port in America did it leave from? I'm in NC/Raleigh too and will eventually have to get my car back to Germany as well.

[fredo]

Excellent video, I enjoyed it. I'm surprised the suspension seems to be ok with those miles and age. Good for you !

[28firefighter]

“Oh, Jesus Christ� - exactly the reaction you want to have when you get into your new car. Hahaha.

[Sreten]

Cosmetically it looks rough but wow, the underside of that thing is so clean :eyetwitch

If you happen to get a TUV inspector familiar with BMWs I would love to see the look on his face when he realizes its a 6-speed!

My go-to TUV guy has an appreciation for cars that I bring so this should make him smile. :)


Shame you can't keep the anti roll bars. Looks like it's going to be a great car! Love that wee10 sound!

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Maybe I can get away with it but I'll see. The biggest thing is I don't want to put the primary cats (it still has secondary ones), it sounds absolutely amazing now and with stock system it'll be quiet.



Awesome video. You should bring it to a Stammtisch or M5 meetup and record their faces when they see it's a manual! The one time America got the good stuff and Europe didn't. What shipping service did you use and what port in America did it leave from? I'm in NC/Raleigh too and will eventually have to get my car back to Germany as well.

True. The US was lucky with this example. Berlin Motors USC, the same one that shipped my E38 from Dubai, 2nd great experience with them. I believe New Jersey and then to Bremerhaven.



Excellent video, I enjoyed it. I'm surprised the suspension seems to be ok with those miles and age. Good for you !


Thanks, Fredo! Me too, pretty okay for the most part but I bet shocks aren't that optimal with this many miles.


“Oh, Jesus Christ� - exactly the reaction you want to have when you get into your new car. Hahaha.

Lol.

[704sw]

“This sounds like a piece of agricultural equipment.� Exactly what you want to say when describing a high revving, high maintenance V10 lol.

Are you considering a CIC iDrive retrofit? The CCC system in my dad’s E60 is absolutely useless at this point, and I ejected the disc so I didn’t have to listen to the optical drive spinning anymore.

Will you have to replace the trunk lid to fit a German plate? I always found it odd that the M5’s is shaped for a specific market’s plates, whereas the non-M E60’s trunk lid isn’t market-specific.


As always, great video. Entertaining, informative, and the 30 minutes flew right by.

[Sreten]

Lol, with those misfires it really did.

I haven't considered it yet and if I do, it'll probably be the last thing I do since it needs so many other things, but yeah that system is really outdated.

The bottom part of the trunk lid is a separate plastic piece and I actually already sourced Euro one in the same color that I'll swap out. It's actually pretty easy.

Thanks, really glad to hear that!

[Sreten]

Just went over 100k subs, fellas! I just can't believe it happened so fast. E60 M5 video brought in like 20k subs!

https://i.postimg.cc/529cbZyS/thumbnail-Screenshot-20200722-133559-You-Tubedd.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Gonna try towards the end of the year to dump my s**tty job and do what I love full-time. Going to be a big and risky step, but I'm still young and feels like a good moment to make such move.

Also, apparently I'm sorta "famous" in China now.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It0vILQn4As

[28firefighter]

Congrats! Well deserved - your videos are some of the highest quality build videos on YouTube.

You want to know why everyone is watching the E60 video? Because they're expecting it all to go horribly wrong at some point a la Hoovie or WatchJRGo. I hope for your sake it doesn't!

Good luck with your transition to professional YouTuber, though I don't think you're going to need any luck.

[t.er]

Congrats Sreten! Your videos make 30 minutes feel like 5 minutes, and I never find myself needing to skip forwards to see what's next. Looking forward to seeing what's next with the E60.

Also haha pretty crazy how someone took one of your videos and translated the whole thing. Reminds me of that crazy Russian guy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2mbL4QyZQ) who always answers those questions people come up with at 2am in the morning, though after investigating more, it seems like that's actually his channel, and he may have just hired someone to translate for him.

[holyc0w]

Also, apparently I'm sorta "famous" in China now.

You did pretty well with that translation.

[Sreten]

Congrats! Well deserved - your videos are some of the highest quality build videos on YouTube.

You want to know why everyone is watching the E60 video? Because they're expecting it all to go horribly wrong at some point a la Hoovie or WatchJRGo. I hope for your sake it doesn't!

Good luck with your transition to professional YouTuber, though I don't think you're going to need any luck.

Thank you!

True. I like watching Hoovie, been following him since 10k subs, he can be a bit drama but stuff like that brings in the views and he knows that.

Thing with WatchJR M6 I didn't get is that from the looks of it they never looked into the Vanos codes or misfires, just replaced rod bearings which won't cause any of the aforementioned issues. Vanos oil pump is a known weak spot and they never showed if they took it apart for inspection when doing the bearings. Sad in any case.




Congrats Sreten! Your videos make 30 minutes feel like 5 minutes, and I never find myself needing to skip forwards to see what's next. Looking forward to seeing what's next with the E60.

Also haha pretty crazy how someone took one of your videos and translated the whole thing. Reminds me of that crazy Russian guy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2mbL4QyZQ) who always answers those questions people come up with at 2am in the morning, though after investigating more, it seems like that's actually his channel, and he may have just hired someone to translate for him.

Thank you! Really glad to hear that.


You did pretty well with that translation.

Lol, yes.

[BMWCurves]

Congrats on the 100k subs! There's a reason so many people find your content entertaining.

[fredo]

Congrats, sir. That's a big milestone. :thumbup

[az3579]

Can't believe it blew up so quick. Congrats dude!

[PdZHP]

Videos in German, Spanish and Chinese.... the trifecta!

[Will]

Amazing, congrats on the milestone! The quality of your videos speak for themselves.

Thanks for letting us watch over your shoulder and live vicariously.

[t.er]

Youtube recommendations coming in right on time :thumbup

https://i.imgur.com/IftkHlIl.jpg

[Will]

Youtube recommendations coming in right on time :thumbup

https://i.imgur.com/IftkHlIl.jpg

Haha, I came here to post the same. Perfect timing.


...about to take another hit of the M539 crack-pipe...

[Sreten]

Congrats on the 100k subs! There's a reason so many people find your content entertaining.

Thank you, Will!


Congrats, sir. That's a big milestone. :thumbup

Cheers, Fredo!


Can't believe it blew up so quick. Congrats dude!

Me neither! Thanks man!


Videos in German, Spanish and Chinese.... the trifecta!

lol.


Amazing, congrats on the milestone! The quality of your videos speak for themselves.

Thanks for letting us watch over your shoulder and live vicariously.

Thanks, Will. Appreciate it!


Youtube recommendations coming in right on time :thumbup


Good stuff. :D


Did a thing on the Touring. Installed high gloss shadowline window trim.

https://i.postimg.cc/c4jnJjbj/1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3dXRSL7C)

https://i.postimg.cc/qMtNWwvG/2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/N5cGH1Ty)

https://i.postimg.cc/vB31wSn0/3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/S2YQWdD9)

https://i.postimg.cc/pdQhqdLb/4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qtRv74Kj)

https://i.postimg.cc/8CgfRvDm/5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K1QYFR11)

https://i.postimg.cc/xC0k7SXk/6.jpg (https://postimg.cc/CZQLBXHY)

https://i.postimg.cc/gctwMQmJ/7.jpg (https://postimg.cc/grRkjMwF)

https://i.postimg.cc/wMr77y0J/8.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hQ9SYjFP)

https://i.postimg.cc/mkkPLNNB/9.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zHmzphcc)

https://i.postimg.cc/x1Mc1dHJ/10.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Yv2pXMdM)

https://i.postimg.cc/zX9yNhLY/11.jpg (https://postimg.cc/zVFzSVSx)

https://i.postimg.cc/TPxhLXqk/12.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NKNQSSnT)

I love it! This to me is the biggest visual improvement on the car, looks so much more elegant and up to date.

I ordered first batch of parts so I'll start working on it soon.

[704sw]

That looks so much better. Chrome window trim, in my opinion, always looks lost on lighter colored cars.

[az3579]

How did you replace the B pillar trim? I couldn't find a DIY when I last looked.
Mine is all gouged. I have a feeling someone tried prying the door open or something (potential theft) as the glass on that door is also non-OE BMW. /shrug

I'm going to be painting my trim on my touring, which I realize is practically the same thing. The chrome is just terrible!

[PdZHP]

Agreed, chrome must go. I was thinking of just vinyl wrapping the chrome matte black on my touring as well.

[Sreten]

How did you replace the B pillar trim? I couldn't find a DIY when I last looked.
Mine is all gouged. I have a feeling someone tried prying the door open or something (potential theft) as the glass on that door is also non-OE BMW. /shrug

I'm going to be painting my trim on my touring, which I realize is practically the same thing. The chrome is just terrible!

Lower the windows and pull out the rubber seal, there are 3 screws behind it. Once those are removed, the whole thing slides upwards.



Got the spark plugs replaced on the touring. Been a while since I've seen them this bad.

https://i.postimg.cc/jjTNfr7Q/20200803-165734.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fVHJ4p5J)

https://i.postimg.cc/Y0TLCc7F/20200803-165738.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dZmV5xLQ)

https://i.postimg.cc/xdsvV4Xv/20200803-165741.jpg (https://postimg.cc/B8KLxNcb)

https://i.postimg.cc/tJ6WPR2k/20200803-165745.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8f17gG8f)

https://i.postimg.cc/Y2L1T8MF/20200803-171624.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kD96bQVM)

It's clearly burning oil and I can see some smoke when I rev it now. I'm thinking the CCV is shot so I'm replacing that next, also valve cover gasket is leaking in the spark plug well so new gasket and Vanos rebuild comes after CCV.
Later, I'll put Liqui Moly engine flush as the oil that I drained was pitch black and filter sludgy. Lots to do but it's nice being remined how much I love working on M54.

[704sw]

I know you’ve been sponsored and are more motivated to say answer the following question “yes,� but does the LiquiMoly Engine Flush work well?

[Sreten]

Well, nothing to do with sponsorship in this case. I've used their engine flush once before on the first 850i from Spain and what I learned there is that you need to determine if you actually need to use it or not.

On this E46 the engine is sludgy (judging by the oil filter and smoky exhaust) so it's needed. On that 850i the engine wasn't sludgy but I thought it would benefit from it since it was sitting for so long and this stuff cleans so well that wherever the gaskets are old and weak and built-up sludge was stopping it from leaking, it will develop an oil leak there as it will remove that sludge. After that, I got an oil leak from the timing cover, so in that case it wasn't a good idea to use it.

Any engine flush will work similar so just need to understand when to use it. Friend of mine had low compression on one cylinder on his 850i, put LM engine flush and actually got good compression results after.

I'll likely check compression on this engine before and after I run the cleaner in case we have bigger problems.



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[RUS_ZHP]

Awesome update! Gloss trim makes a day and night difference.
I also like that your touring, like most of them in Europe, has a roof rack deleted. Car looks much cleaner in my opinion.
That is what I am planning to do on my car, but finding those covers for the roof is hard in US. I think the only option is a dealer.

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[ZHPizza]

Awesome update! Gloss trim makes a day and night difference.
I also like that your touring, like most of them in Europe, has a roof rack deleted. Car looks much cleaner in my opinion.
That is what I am planning to do on my car, but finding those covers for the roof is hard in US. I think the only option is a dealer.

Sent from my SM-G960U using TapatalkI used a strip of electrical tape to cover the holes and it's still holding up just fine after a year in the elements

[704sw]

Awesome update! Gloss trim makes a day and night difference.
I also like that your touring, like most of them in Europe, has a roof rack deleted. Car looks much cleaner in my opinion.
That is what I am planning to do on my car, but finding those covers for the roof is hard in US. I think the only option is a dealer.

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I used a strip of electrical tape to cover the holes and it's still holding up just fine after a year in the elements

Not to threadjack, but this guy filled in the holes with epoxy putty, sanded, and vinyl wrapped the rails. Looks pretty great, and definitely low cost.

https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/diy-touring-roof-rack-delete.1278852/

[az3579]

Lower the windows and pull out the rubber seal, there are 3 screws behind it. Once those are removed, the whole thing slides upwards.



Thanks!

[RUS_ZHP]

Not to threadjack, but this guy filled in the holes with epoxy putty, sanded, and vinyl wrapped the rails. Looks pretty great, and definitely low cost.

https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/diy-touring-roof-rack-delete.1278852/Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts. I need to take a look at it closer.
Sorry Sreten for the threadjack.

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[BMWCurves]

Awesome update! Gloss trim makes a day and night difference.
I also like that your touring, like most of them in Europe, has a roof rack deleted. Car looks much cleaner in my opinion.
That is what I am planning to do on my car, but finding those covers for the roof is hard in US. I think the only option is a dealer.

I respect your right to be wrong.

[RUS_ZHP]

I respect your right to be wrong.My reaction-:)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200805/d5ae06333cfaf6b869176d94c24513c9.gif

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[Sreten]

Awesome update! Gloss trim makes a day and night difference.
I also like that your touring, like most of them in Europe, has a roof rack deleted. Car looks much cleaner in my opinion.
That is what I am planning to do on my car, but finding those covers for the roof is hard in US. I think the only option is a dealer.


I really like the fact it has a roof rack and sunroof delete. Looks really sleek.


New parts!

https://i.postimg.cc/dV2KcKrY/20200805-140150.jpg (https://postimg.cc/3kxq2VtS)

https://i.postimg.cc/bwcj5vGg/20200805-140137.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8jH3JNmf)

https://i.postimg.cc/bvqfzF92/20200805-140144.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0zXBnn38)

Continuing from gummed up plugs and smokey exhaust, I attacked the CCV.

https://i.postimg.cc/cLh08SHc/20200804-181225.jpg (https://postimg.cc/877qqxLF)

Removed with destruction without removing the manifold.

https://i.postimg.cc/Sxkmssys/20200804-181110.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bsC7VqSc)

New.

https://i.postimg.cc/63kXN6jB/20200805-143802.jpg (https://postimg.cc/5YSGBJWr)

Found that the return line on the oildipshit was completely clogged! That means CCV wasn't working at all and would explain why it was burning oil.

https://i.postimg.cc/7Yyks6JV/20200805-153854.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Hj3RjT2c)

Some chemicals and compressed air and it finally let go.

https://i.postimg.cc/2SkfYKwL/20200805-154506.jpg (https://postimg.cc/4mS0bwjX)

Overall pretty easy job. While I was there, decided to do oil filter housing gasket.

https://i.postimg.cc/QxjzKWWR/20200806-133146.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hh3sHvsr)

Lighting charger removed.

https://i.postimg.cc/QxjzKWWR/20200806-133146.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hh3sHvsr)

And that escalated to me wanting to knock out the cooling system in one go as well.

https://i.postimg.cc/65zmr5rT/20200806-134319-001.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kB6s9Chd)

Someone before me used sealant there. Cleaned up and put a new gasket in.

https://i.postimg.cc/RVbTC311/20200806-145713.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZCpNV5M0)

The radiator was busted so out it went.

https://i.postimg.cc/vZJL9pNc/20200806-152111.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TKcDvHG6)

https://i.postimg.cc/K8kD1ZQ6/20200806-152425.jpg (https://postimg.cc/cvWnjGph)

Old cooling system parts.

https://i.postimg.cc/0NGmSrSB/20200806-154010.jpg (https://postimg.cc/8F5jQptR)

New pump and tstat.

https://i.postimg.cc/wv6NQHcT/20200806-154015.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7CWbqFWp)

New Mahle/Behr radiator.

https://i.postimg.cc/NFFrZ4z3/20200806-162437.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZvkRdrZH)

Bolted on the engine.

https://i.postimg.cc/B6MKhyM5/20200806-162441.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7GJhhBvb)

New pulleys.

https://i.postimg.cc/5yrFJzc6/20200806-163308.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2L45FVSD)

Expansion tank.

https://i.postimg.cc/tRv6WK1p/20200806-170703.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9zTzjNtn)

Coolant hoses.

https://i.postimg.cc/8PF6HZWW/20200806-171752.jpg (https://postimg.cc/F74zFgTs)

PS tank and lines.

https://i.postimg.cc/m20F67Nn/20200806-172621.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bs9JZD50)

Reassembled.

https://i.postimg.cc/MGwfzxLb/20200806-175204.jpg (https://postimg.cc/k2jgcrqB)

Next is to flush the engine and then pop the valve cover off and overhaul Vanos.

I can't tell you how much I missed working on M54. After working on all of those V12s where there isn't space for anything in the engine bay, this just so feels nice and breeze in comparison.

[704sw]

I really want to get myself a 90° ratchet like that, but can’t bring myself to buy into another brand’s battery system.

Also nice work all around. Your updates are always so detailed yet so concise.

[pedro2u]

I really want to get myself a 90° ratchet like that, but can’t bring myself to buy into another brand’s battery system.


+1 on the ratchet. 2 years ago I bought the Milwaukee version after watching 50sKid E46 DIY videos and it has become the most used tool I own. You'll find that every job that needs a socket is faster and easier with that tool

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2457-20-Cordless-Sub-Compact-Variable/dp/B006CSRBTC/ref=sxin_7_sn-rev-1-na_9cc158f0bdbb2c2fb00fec8c3864d5ce4760ca13?cv_ct_ cx=milwaukee&dchild=1&keywords=milwaukee&pd_rd_i=B006CSRBTC&pd_rd_r=87db11a5-f6ba-4f63-8c7d-bc0d42cf2eb7&pd_rd_w=KQsld&pd_rd_wg=fOs6d&pf_rd_p=2f905be3-bf11-4075-9edc-74dc6b15713f&pf_rd_r=VFVMAFW0JT9TQH37ZPHG&qid=1596810485&sr=1-2-c6d1e124-78d4-46de-a286-0e075d587cf2

[t.er]

Wow, I've never seen a water pump with a blue impeller before!


I really want to get myself a 90° ratchet like that, but can’t bring myself to buy into another brand’s battery system.

Also nice work all around. Your updates are always so detailed yet so concise.

LOL this is something I definitely need to work on...

[Will]

Great updates! It's always so satisfying to see the before and after.

[Sreten]

I really want to get myself a 90° ratchet like that, but can’t bring myself to buy into another brand’s battery system.

Also nice work all around. Your updates are always so detailed yet so concise.Fun fuct - it's not Milwaukee. I wanted one for a while but with all expenses that I have, couldn't bring myself to pony up for Milwaukee yet so I bought a cheap one from eBay.
50€ -
https://www.ebay.de/itm/143435529696

Found it on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Anesty-Cordless-Electric-Ratchet-Lithium-Ion/dp/B07QP5R4RM?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_marketplace

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200807/d592645d83921cb5ce12bf81feac90f4.jpg

I really had low expectations but man it's unbelievable how much tool you get for the money. Nice case, battery, charger, sockets... overall quailty is really good, feels nicely built and heavy in hand. Been using it since February and I love it. Battery life is great, I rarely charger it and no problem breaking loose and undoing bolts. Makes working a lot quicker.

I also have a cheap impact wrench from Trotec and it's good for undoing wheel lug nuts and compressing shock springs but hopeless for really stuck bolts. So I'm planning to upgrade to Milwaukee M18 impact wrench next there.



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[johnrando]

Wow, that's a list.

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[pedro2u]

Fun fuct - it's not Milwaukee. I wanted one for a while but with all expenses that I have, couldn't bring myself to pony up for Milwaukee yet so I bought a cheap one from eBay.
50€ -
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wow, it's almost identical to my Milwaukee - Milwaukee is either yours rebranded, or China again creates a viable knock off. Even the battery is the identical shape! Good score!

[Sreten]

Part 2 of project Cologne E46 325i is live!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGkTkImVSxg

Longest video I made to date but it should be near and dear to every E46 owner. I tried to keep it to the point, with a lot of wrenching action and entertainment.

This car did throw me a lot of curveballs but I made a lot of progress on it.

Do let me know if you managed to sit through it!

[t.er]

Yep, definitely more relatable, as I've never worked on anything except E36s and E46s before. Had it on my 2nd screen while I worked on my thesis.

2 main comments I had:
- Wow, that's a heck of a lot of sludge, I wonder what the oil change intervals were, and
- Geez that impact wrench really isn't great if it struggles with FCAB and reinforcement shield bolts. A few weeks ago I splurged on a 450 ft-lbs 1/2" Milwaukee gun, and boy it's such a treat to use coming from a 10+ year old corded impact driver barely pushing 50 ft-lbs.

[holyc0w]

Do let me know if you managed to sit through it!

I managed somehow. :biggrin That was filthy.

Great work as usual. Hope your getting some fall breeze now.

You probably could've split this one in two.

[fredo]

I enjoyed this one. I watched 20 min, had dinner, then came back for the rest. Very informative, thanks for sharing. :thumbsup

[Will]

Part 2 of project Cologne E46 325i is live!
...
Do let me know if you managed to sit through it!

Another great video! It's very satisfying to see the progression, especially the de-sludging.

I had no problem watching the whole thing in one go. It seemed like there was sufficient material for two slightly shorter videos, which would have been fine too.

I grew up watching the show New Yankee Workshop featuring master carpenter Norm Abrams (link (https://www.newyankee.com)). Not that I was doing any carpentry as a kid (or even now, for that matter), but it was educational, entertaining, and satisfying to watch experts do their thing. No phony dramas or manufactured crisis. Your channel reminds me of New Yankee Workshop shows, but with cars and humor. :thumbsup

[Mpower04]

After already being caught up on all your videos and then stumbling across your thread here I couldn't help but read all your updates with an accent. :biggrin Absolutely love the videos!

[Sreten]

Yep, definitely more relatable, as I've never worked on anything except E36s and E46s before. Had it on my 2nd screen while I worked on my thesis.

2 main comments I had:
- Wow, that's a heck of a lot of sludge, I wonder what the oil change intervals were, and
- Geez that impact wrench really isn't great if it struggles with FCAB and reinforcement shield bolts. A few weeks ago I splurged on a 450 ft-lbs 1/2" Milwaukee gun, and boy it's such a treat to use coming from a 10+ year old corded impact driver barely pushing 50 ft-lbs.

Nice! Milwaukee is on my shopping list, hopefully I'll get it soon, well worth to spend the money there.


I managed somehow. :biggrin That was filthy.

Great work as usual. Hope your getting some fall breeze now.

You probably could've split this one in two.

Thanks! Finally, it's back to normal weather-wise, every summer there are like 2 weeks when it's hot as hell and I had to work on the car exactly then.


I enjoyed this one. I watched 20 min, had dinner, then came back for the rest. Very informative, thanks for sharing. :thumbsup

Awesome to hear, Fredo! Thanks!


Another great video! It's very satisfying to see the progression, especially the de-sludging.

I had no problem watching the whole thing in one go. It seemed like there was sufficient material for two slightly shorter videos, which would have been fine too.

I grew up watching the show New Yankee Workshop featuring master carpenter Norm Abrams (link (https://www.newyankee.com)). Not that I was doing any carpentry as a kid (or even now, for that matter), but it was educational, entertaining, and satisfying to watch experts do their thing. No phony dramas or manufactured crisis. Your channel reminds me of New Yankee Workshop shows, but with cars and humor. :thumbsup

Thanks, Will! I could've but I'm still experimenting and the storyline was flowing better as one video.


After already being caught up on all your videos and then stumbling across your thread here I couldn't help but read all your updates with an accent. :biggrin Absolutely love the videos!

Thank you!

[Will]

...the storyline was flowing better as one video.



I agree; I think the storylines are important and makes it interesting to ride along for 30mins to an hour at a time.

Really enjoyed the new video, too (link for those that need it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efr5rlqLUBE)). Your narration clues me in on what you're looking at (and what I'm being shown in the video / what I'm supposed to focus on).

Congrats on the Youtube milestone! :applause2 Looking forward to your next videos.

[holyc0w]

I see we have more V12 goodness.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efr5rlqLUBE

[Sreten]

I agree; I think the storylines are important and makes it interesting to ride along for 30mins to an hour at a time.

Really enjoyed the new video, too (link for those that need it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efr5rlqLUBE)). Your narration clues me in on what you're looking at (and what I'm being shown in the video / what I'm supposed to focus on).

Congrats on the Youtube milestone! :applause2 Looking forward to your next videos.

Danke! That's great to hear. :)


I see we have more V12 goodness.


Yess, sadly couldn't save this one. It would take too much money to bring up to life and I can't risk loosing money on it.

[BMWCurves]

Narrator: Coming up...I don't like spiders

In scene: Oooh that's a big spider. Nope.

Effin' modern day Shakespeare. Brilliant.

[fredo]

Sorry you could not agree on the price. Just curious ... how big was the difference between your offer and his asking price ? :dunno

[holyc0w]

Just finished watching the video. Project Dubai is looking pristine.

[Sreten]

Effin' modern day Shakespeare. Brilliant.

Lol.


Sorry you could not agree on the price. Just curious ... how big was the difference between your offer and his asking price ? :dunno

Actually, not a lot, we were apart by 1k and he didn't overprice the car, I forgot to mention that in the video. But in order to do what I need to do with this car, I'd need to buy it for the price I offered otherwise, I'll be losing money on it 100%. They simply don't have the value like E31 does, at least in Germany. The guy invested a lot of money in it back in 2015 but it never ran right so he parked it. He won't come down more since he'll be losing too much money so we couldn't make it happen.

Though, the car will just degrade more as it sits. I would go for his asking price if the car had service history, no rust and I didn't have to repaint the hood. Just to sort out that hood is 1k cost here.


Just finished watching the video. Project Dubai is looking pristine.

That thing is awesome now in comparison to what it was when I got it. I'll do a price breakdown for it and think a lot of people will be shocked how much dinero I dumped into it.

[Sreten]

Part 3 of project Cologne, E46 Touring is up!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQyzcomasIE

It's roadworthy again and I already put about 280 miles on it when I went to pick up the rear bumper for the E38.
There's still a lot to do as I want to do some upgrades so there will be more videos!

I'm trying to get to work with Koni to upgrade the suspension but so far no luck.

[fredo]

Looking good ! Can't wait for part 4.