Back in Service After 16 Years - V12 BMW E31 850i Revival - Project Malaga: Part 2
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- Опубликовано: 21 мар 2020
- Fast-paced, wrench action-packed revival of a 1991 BMW E31 850i that was left to rot in a garage for the last 16 years before I acquired it. In this video, we bring this mighty V12 back to life.
Towards the end of the video, I made a breakdown of parts and their cost. Also, in the end I give a hint of what the next M project car is!
P.S. I upgraded the camera so the video quality should be much better!
Part 1 - • Forgotten For 16 Years...
Repairs/work done in this video:
Replacement of all fluids (engine, coolant, brake fluid, gearbox, differential...)
All filters (engine, cabin, fuel...)
Fuel pumps & fuel sender unit
Spark plugs
Ignition wires
Distributor caps & rotors
Belts & pulleys
Oil pan gasket
Expansion tank & radiator
Water pump & thermostat
Valley pan gasket
Fuel injector service
Clutch slave cylinder
Camshaft banjo bolts with locking tabs
Valve cover gasket
Intake manifold gaskets
ABS pump & brake lines
Seat twist repair
Detailing of the interior
T-shirts - teespring.com/stores/m539-restorations
Instagram: / m539_restorations
Email: M539restorations@gmail.com
Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com) 
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Me starting this video: I’m not going to watch 45 minutes of some guy repairing and old BMW. Me 45 minutes later: Time well spent.
Enjoyed it, bit dissapointed he didn't swear in any language lol.
Hey, that's exactly what I thought too, here I am 45 minutes later! Loved it.
exactly - amazing video!
Totally agree… This guy has serious skills and is seeming able to cover all bases - like significant engine work, electrical repairs, even cleaning capabilities which are probably better outsourced. He seems to be far more knowledgeable on this V12 engine than could be reasonably expected of a private mechanic - I suspect he did some time with BMW to get this kind of experience. I, too, said 45 minutes, you got to be kidding but I was totally absorbed once I started. Great video, Thank you. I have subscribed and liked the video. As if this writing, there 586,851 views and 18K likes. And, I am astounded to say, there are 284 dislikes - although only 0.048% . What possible complaint could anyone have with this video for someone to make the effort to dislike it?
Just read the profile... Not a professional mechanic but a normal IT guy instead. That actually explains a lot. This means he knows how to absorb and understand new information quickly and is definitely far more skilled at conducting research than almost any professional mechanic.
Who would ever dislike this mans masterpeace of work!!??
Great job!!!! Everything got fixed, instead of one video at the time, this guy fixed a car in ONE video!!👌🏼
You're right. His channel is pure quality.
Yep, any other channel this would be dragged out over multiple videos
Love your projects, esp having BMW affliction myself. I also turn my own wrenches and like to do everything that makes sense while working on certain areas of the car. like your videography, sense of humour and snappy set of tools!! glad I came across you on the tube...
BMW is a shit car man. Real people drives Subaru that is normal car!!
@@peter1001pp haahaha!! Lets see... Scandinavian? Bad grammar when you write English... One video on your channel of a clip from a video game? You're about 16-17 years old, unemployed with a poster of a Subaru Imp on your bedroom wall at home at your mums house? Am I wrong?
I never comment on anything, but wanted to comment here. I was explaining to my wife its like watching Bob Ross... the explanation, its so easy, but i would never be able to pull this off... this man is an artist! Bravo
He's a professional and an exceptional one.
Calling this a mere video is an understatement. This is a masterclass and a joy to watch.
My God, this guy knows his mechanics.
Every car service would wish to have such a perfect mechanic working for them. A quality mechanic like him is unpayable.
Greetings from the Čech Republic 🇨🇿
For a bloke, there is something soothing about these videos!!!
That is only what a mechanic is like, the others are fake crooks.
Every owner would wish to have a mechanic like this working on their car. Too many car service places just tell them "Just patch it and move on. You've got eight more to do today." Which is why this car was in this condition at the start of the video.
45 minutes of sheer automotive genius. Or, as you would say: Absolutely mint !
Yeah I wish I could take a class with him as our instructor.
I really enjoy watching his restoration projects although I am not a mechanic but loves BMWs. Dude, your videos are super interesting, informative and funny. Kudos!
wow, i just realised it was 45 mins, i thought it was 5-10 :P
N@@lockupl
Can't believe it was 45m long!
Such a great sense of humour ☺️❤️
You are the best mechanic i've ever seen on youtube. I have worked on cars on and off for 20 years, and i'm amazed by your knowledge and abilities.
This was artistry of mechanics, at it's finest...BRAVO!!!!
complete with "Fogging Oil"..............sacre bleu
55ppop
You re just great
I just watched full length of this video even though I'm not a mechanic, I never owned BMW but apparently, I'm interested in fuel pumps now
"I'm interested in fuel pumps now" this one got me :D
You must have got a good Scotch, Lagavulin 16 or something like that...
Same here 😃
@NaGreta TaTunberg-BiohazardЧе, реально работает хочешь сказать?
@NaGreta TaTunberg-Biohazard Ну вообще этот вопрос нужно изучать прежде чем "смело идти в магазин", довольно часто на машинах придумывают хитрожопые насосы и вместо них ты ВАЗ поставишь конечно но работать после этого машина нормально не будет. И вообще в моей стране будет дешевле купить запчасть здешнего производства т.к. ВАЗовских магазинов здесь скорее всего тупо нет. Но это уже дело местоположения:)
Fantastic video my friend ❤
It's great to see these lovely 850i still going, the purr of that silky smooth V12. It takes way back when I worked for BMW in the early nineties and driving these understated cars.
This is not a simple mechanical repair. This is art. This is craftsmanship. This is Car Porn. Beautiful work. Congratulations
You know it’s the pinnacle of RUclips car restoration videos when you keep checking the time line hoping your not nearing the end. The combination of workmanship, attention to detail, humour and excellent video editing make this addictive viewing. It’s why I became a Patreon of Sretens channel
Thank you, Steve!
The level of craftsmanship in the restoration is rivaled by the video editing - both thoroughly thought out and meticulously executed! One of the highest quality videos I've watched in the car realm on RUclips in a very long time! Kudos to you, keep up the amazing work! You've earned a subscriber!
I really like your choice of words
This guy is the type of person that you want to support and work alongside. As he knows his stuff!
And three years on, I fully agree and earnt another subscriber.
I don't usually comment on videos but your content is awesome. I love how you get to the point. You don't waste a second with BS. Zero fat. Also, you're really funny. You're my favorite new mechanic youtuber!
Yep, he is hilarious and never wastes time talking about nonsense. Just straight to the point.
Finally! Been waiting like a kid on christmas
I feel like a total hack mechanic after watching this. Extremely thorough and professional work for what you call yourself, a “hobbyist”.
I completely agree. I loved this video.
I wish my mechanic would be a "hobbyist".
Self taught ???? Incredible !
Satan's Earlobe b
Hobbyist is BS. He's a highly trained and exceptionally professional BMW technician.
I miss the days when cars had little gasketed ports for door vents. They're just the best feature when it's hot or cold, aside from maybe a heated steering wheel and ventilated seats. Hopefully you'll eventually find the time and funding to deal with the exhaust, get the suspension refurbished, and get new wheels and tires on this beauty. Getting the leather on the seats professionally reconditioned or color-matched and recovered would also do wonders for how lovely the interior can be. It's such a wonderful looking car that doesn't get nearly as much love as it deserves. I wonder what the top speed of that thing is when it isn't being hampered by the automatic transmission that so many of them were fitted with.
on of the best thing about your videos ..... you show your mistakes .... makes you even more human
Oh yeah, this is just what's needed in the current climate. Can't wait to watch....
Thanks for the upload and take care of yourself!
Paolo
This dude was incredible. Very well narrated and edited video, and an immaculate work, from the most accurate mechanics to the car general cleaning, all done by a single man. This guy is awesome!
hear hear!!
this was a "feast for the eyes" . your work, the editting , everything
How can one guy know so much? Respect from the UK.
Big thanks for the 45 min video, slowly going crazy in quaranten. Stay safe my friend
ikr ! what did we do b4 YT ?
@@cut-- bang rocks together. We've come a long way.
45 min??? I even didn’t realize that was 45min..:))
This is one mechanic/ technician I would pay with a smile everytime. Thanks for this video. Excellent job.
Very impressed on the serviceability of these BMW cars. Transverse engines are a nightmare to work on. This is definitely the best Motörhead channel ever
Serviceability of BMW cars?
A car worked on or purchased from you will be a first class car,, someone with a great sense of brand loyalty and knowledge,, don't own a BMW,, but watched with interest,, from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated thank you ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Not only the dude is highly skilled, but his attention to detail is amazing. Beautiful work!
This is the first video bar none, that not only my eyes really enjoyed the almost perfect editing, but my ears loved to hear , the clicking and turning of the wrenches. Well done , my senses were in paradise.
Oh yeah, really makes a difference not having some shit electrocrap over the video, right?
@@sgtpluck8344 Would be even better to see him using some torque wrench, at least for the oil pan screws !
@@bubbamcgullicutty8966 He did
Beautiful film. Italian detail on a German masterpiece. This Englishman’s dream… and the food too. Bellissimo.
My mental health isnt great at the moment. But i want to thank you for 45 minutes of unadulterated happiness.❤❤❤
Why is this in my recommendations..... Why did I sit for 45 minutes watching a dude rattle around a car engine. I don't really know but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Me too! And he did all this work in 45 minutes unbelievable!
Same here hahahh
This video has been in my recommended for ages. I gave up and watched it. Time well spent!
Why did you sit for 45 minutes? If like me you see a German guy working on a German top of the range car, you KNOW it's going to be done right. Very satisfying. Good call.
It's the accent
If Tyler Hoover and the car wizard had a BMW loving son, this would be it.
This made me laugh properly! Thank you!
All I was thinking during this video was - Imagine taking this car to the Wizard. Imagine the bill he would have for her ... You kind sir (or should I say 'her'?) are an awesome dude. Last time you uploaded a video I even checked the prices of the V12 BMWs in my country. I loved the content. I watch all car videos on youtube and this channel is the most underrated one! I am sad that you had to let the car go, but on the other hand this should provide you with money for new projects! I hope you give us more of the same good content.
cenariusbg (Psst! You should say “Herr”, not “her”. Embarrassing misunderstandings could otherwise happen. 😉)
Back when i watched Tylers vids I remember he said his BMW 8 series was irreparable. He should ship it here.
Blackbird Tyler is not a mechanic... don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy some of his videos, but this content is in a totally different league altogether. It is so good I can’t believe he hasn’t got ten times the subscribers he has! 🙂
Four hrs of watching this guy makes me feel completely worthless but also very knowledgeable. Nice work my man
Dude you're not worthless I bet he's been working on BMW all his life 30 years plus I'm sure you good at something
Because you chose to repair ,and not just calling a replacement ,that's why you have my subscription. I salute you SIr!
Thats some really intense 80s carpet cleaning music, love it!
This video pulled me in and did not let me go. Fascinating and well done. Now I want an E31...
U want a E31?
So U can do the same work as him?
Same here mate
No you don’t, one of the crappiest cars they ever built. They are uncomfortable to drive and everything on them disintigrates
While I don't agree they are uncomfortable, the first drive in mine was from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Dallas for 10 hours, they are a maintenance headache to keep working.
Do it! Awesome cars. Im 2 years in on ownership of mine, and just started a light restoration on it. Cutting out rust - we all know how much Sretan doesnt like rust!
This Wizard man has come so far in 4 years....Top Guy 😊😊😊!
At the start, it looked like a "piece of cake" (easy) repair. Fuel pump, filters, fluids, plugs and wires, vacuum hoses. Twenty minutes in and it's looking more like "don't try this at home". Excellent work on a beautiful car. Thanks for the video.
A 45 min video from M539. Today is a good day.
This guy is a genius came upon him yesterday wish he was located here in the states you can tell he takes pride in fixing BMW’s and knows his craft
Yeah such skilled mans are very hard to find.. so for sure it worth more than his overall weight in platinum.. ;0)
over 20 years I work for BMW dealerships all across the Southland parts departments I loved your approach to repair-work very very well done you knocked this out of the park to say the least
Such a pleasure watching someone with knowledge. I had my own experience with an 850 and a "professional BMW mechanic" lmao. After 3 months in the repair shop, they called saying car is ready. It ran for 3 hours and they said not to bring it back as he confirmed this car was beyond his experience/knowledge. Unfortunately, at that time I was young and didn't have any knowledge myself so the car ended up being picked up by the NYC sanitation as it was parked for months on the streets. Sad to know such a beautiful rare car was forever gone as the city crushed it :(. Really wish I had it now.
Masterfully done! Back in the early 1960s I rebuilt a 3 Litre Ferrari (Colombo) V12 and thinking back on that I had to smile at how simple it was compared to this modern engine. Enjoyed the way you went at this and didn't settle for compromises. Thanks for an excellent video, too.
Refreshing , finally a technician who knows his stuff. Pride and diligence is a wonderful thing so very well done mate.
ruclips.net/video/sMG1nlQi5bg/видео.html ,,... ,
I have an E39 330i and will only change if I could drive the E31 850i. These are both timeless and beautiful cars.
E31 is already a collector's item and so will E39.
I'm actually getting emotional at the sheer genius of this video and it's content I love these cars even more now . A manual 850 is a proper muscle car I want one great video ! OK the detail section ? now you're just rubbing it in ! Damn Germans always showing off!
I was just thinking about this channel yesterday wondering when we will get a new video! Thanks for delivering!
This is highest quality of content. Top job like always!
It's such beautiful, painful, yet rewarding thing to fix such a complex wonderful machine.
The best patience on the planet to take parts off and on again 3 times.
Damn. I cant stop watching! This is like therapy for me lol
Agreed! I find Sretans content mesmerising. And mechanical stuff scares me. He inspires me to try fixing things myself
Bro, you have missed your calling. RUclips stardom awaits. You must be Tavarish and Hoovie's European cousin. Keep producing the videos, you're a natural.
As a big fan of both them, thank you!
Except he actually knows his shit...
You’re an incredible mechanic and car restoration man !! Wow !!!! My husband and I do a little bit of car restoration. My husband is a genius at fixing and restoration. He was so impressed with your work. You’re are probably the best we have ever seen. Thank you for your excellence! 👍😄
Dude your videos are just so good that i lost sense of time while watching this
Best v12 clip on RUclips, love it.
"These are complete Kaputt!" xD
"but NEIN" :D
"Das ist gut". wirklich sehr gut.
This is one one most complex Mechanical car ever built and this guys knows it like the back of his hand. What a skill to have.
Love the content along with the car. I reside in California , USA and these cars are so rare to find. Love the energy along with the humor.
WHAT A GENIUS
Love watching someone who thinks, understands, and has the technical training and patience to work miracles. Fantastic
Hope to see many more restorations from you, stay safe!
literally the funniest mechanic on RUclips. a very good one as well.
This guy is good and he speaks better English than my local Bank's customer service people here in Florida.
Now this was a first... A RUclips mechanic who actually knows what he's doing! Would definitely buy a second hand car off of you, which is of course an honor comparable to winning the Nobel price ;)
I absolutely agree - I would definitely buy a car off this guy(s). He is meticulous and I would feel assured of his workmanship!!! GREAT VIDEO!!!
Cost of having all this work done at BMW main dealer: USD 780,000,000
Der Typ ist wirklich genial, kann schrauben und kann Videos. Weiß nicht worüber ich mich mehr freue.
Man you need to start doing test drives of these cars. Would love to see.
I agree. @m539 restorations i think i must drive my E31 to germany and we should do a collaboration video roadtesting the 8 series 😂😃
Just finished watching the video and I have to congratulate you, the car turned out beautifully, and it was a hell of a project. This was one of the most captivating and well-made videos I've ever seen, the editing was brilliant and you had me hooked from start to finish. Keep doing what you're doing, I admire your passion and thank you for saving another E31. One day I'll buy one, maybe from you. Cue the music.
I thought he was just a really good mechanic, then he started to detail the interior later on. Just wow, what an excellent job.
you are truly incredible your attention to detail is unsurpassed. I watched a number of your videos, you are the type of individual all of us would pay to have work on our BMWs. I have a 2006 750li Individual I've yet to find someone like you to take care of my pride possession. Revenue is one thing. Quality is a must. I live in Vancouver BC
So happy the YT algorithm found me a cool channel
As a longtime owner of many different BMW's, and the current owner of a mint all-original 1998 M3 convertible (which my soon-to-be-new wife has fallen madly in love with and has claimed as her own) I have to say that all the praise I read below is well deserved. These cars are masterpieces and working on them at this level requires more discipline and time than most can muster.
Where has this guy received his training from? Pure genius, he needs to open a BMW school of knowledge, brilliant! This is my second time watching.
germany.
Since this is his hobby he can take his time and do things by the book.
@@riskinhos Sreten is not german, his german is actually quite shitty :) Easy to notice in several unloading scenes where he speaks german to the truck drivers.
@@jonasduell9953 He is from Serbia, but he lived in states for some time then moved to Germany, that's why his german sucks :D
@@markc4098 Love for cars is universal and I dig his skills and dedication alot. No clue where he was from but a big fan anyways. I just wanted to reply to someone that he's obvsly not german.
I loved every single second of your video , you are a master mechanic and im glad that i found this channel . WE WANT MORE . Thank you
I Watch his Channel now for 2 year and I loved his technical skills and humor and filming all his work on these Classic beautiful BMW Cars 👍
Top quality video! Traditional German attention to detail, no idle time and good sense of humour. This guy looks smart and honest.
Wish you good luck and bring us similar video soon.
Greetings from Prague. Tschüss..
I've just watched a 45 minute video , every minute passes i go woooow on that man's capability,, creativity, on fixing each problem,, perfectionist..
Keep up the work man.
This beautiful 850 was lucky to fall into your hands, excellent work!
@M539 watching this video fills me with memories. Memories of working on jaguar v12 XJS during my years as an apprentice. Thank you Sreten for walking me back down memory lane ❤
The first time i ever watch a 45 min on RUclips.. Time well spent ❤️
me 2:) great job, weel done !!!
I can't believe I watched the whole 45 minutes. The thing I liked about him is he delves straight into work and shows the real thing, without waisting time on presentations. Grt work buddy, keep it up.
My favourite channel on RUclips by a country mile!
i'm the owner of E36, E89. I fully respect your passion. thanks
One of the few restoration videos I viewed that I fully watched. Brilliant!!
I love your editing style so much. This is perfect quarantine material - 45 minutes of pure car love on gorgeous old Bimmers. Thank you.
One of the most beautiful cars ever build ... Congratulations !!!
That's what I call a professional service 👍
Truly fascinating! For anyone that ever questions why a good mechanic costs what they do; remember the amount of knowledge and hard work that goes into repairing an engine properly. Superb video - subscribed!
"Ow my finger" This is probably the only thing I have in common with this genius technician. Happens every time to me too, before I give up and have to do the walk of shame to the garage for them to fix my car! Love your work.
This is my dream car, just in right hand drive. Beautiful.
Excellent video! Always wanted to see the 8 Series in depth.
You can see right inside my 8 series right now if you check out my channel, i had to take the roof off 😂
Didn't even played the start button yet, but I'm sure I will love it. This is a true passion and impatient for you to upload more often. I salute you from Romania.
It's a rebirth of that wonderful car. This guy made a masterpiece of mechanical work.
That did not feel like 45 min. Brilliant. I am just plain inspired to re-fresh my own car. It’s the highly professional attention to detail, & spec, that blew my mind. Thank you!
This guy, altho phenomenal mechanic, can't be German. His humor is bit dry, but impeccable. I love it. And his mechanics.
Hats off to you. I admire your level of skill and knowledge, every twist of the bolt is care and dedication, attention to detail is admirable. Bravo.
45 minutes of greatness
Your knowledge in the old BMW is totally brilliant. Mechanical, electrical, electronic and even cleaning and interior!!!. I myself gain a lot of knowledge watching you. Thanks mate.
The 850i V12 is just beautiful, A friend of the family had one of the first 850i In the UK , his novelty piece was going on a local road and showing how amazing the auto feature was where at 100mph the windows auto closes, but on the driveway that car looked it was doing 100mph parked , a beautiful car that when was shiny new really was a inspiration amongst its peers. Even now its has a poise that few cars match. (only my opinion we all have our own, these just created by been very young when this car arrived)