Bruh, I am a diy mechanic who’s been working on cars for about 25 years now. I just learned so much from this video my mind is blown. This dude just filled in so many blanks I’ve had over the years. Crazy.
@@ThePipeiper Always a cynic and hater who has nothing better to do than criticize. That's what happens when you grow up without ever getting a hug and someone telling you 'I Love You' and having a sh*tty life...!!!
SO as a crazy BMW E46 (I own 2001 330 CI which was on my lifter for 6 months restoring) and also E39 enthusiast myself, I have to say that the way you film and cut this video and explain stuff is just very amazing. This is extremely high quality content. I just got this video suggested. I 100% waiting for more content and I hope you blow up - you deserve it. Good times friend!
Seeing somebody who talks about leakdown and compressions tests, then jumps to making a homebrew smoke machine earns a subscription. I absolutely love seeing somebody take the time to explain an easyto-consume diagnostic process. I've been wrenching on cars for close to 40 years and this video is absolute pure gold for newcomers to troubleshooting fundamentals. All around a superb video.
This is something that almost no one from my close friends understand. When I tell them that I want to buy old car, such as 90s bmw, I get responses like "but do you know, that you will end up paying three times as much as you bought it for because it will sit in service every week?" or "do you know that you can use this money to buy something reliable". But that's not the way I see things, they all expect me to think that I buy an old cheap car and be surprised when it breaks down, but that's opposite I think of. I can't wait to spend my time under the car and learn how to work on it and spend time with people who share the same passion as me! This type of videos are really informative and I love that I learnt something new from them. Thank you!
Incredible level of details in this video. Most people would skip putting everything back and calling out what part costs what. You're going above and beyond and couldn't be more clear. It was an absolute pleasure watching it. There's nothing like the feeling when you have new parts put in a car that fixed the problems. Congrats on a revived BMW!
I couldn't figure out what you meant till I went to the video's page too see some more of his vids, and whoa! 1st video in 5 years? What the heck? Well I'd really like to see the follow up to this, install of all the additional parts, and cleanup. With new and even used cars so unafforable, it's imperative to maintain your older car. I drive a 2002 Mercedes with 256K miles on it, and a head gasket leak on #4 out the side of the head. What else can I do? And yeah, I could do with a whole lot of the parts he mentions in restoration.
My goodness--do you teach class anywhere? NEVER have I been subject to a more informative self repair channel! What’s higher than a master mechanic? This is God-level!
Excellent video. No guessing. No throwing parts at it. Just the facts. Just the right tools. Just the right knowledge. This could be the most comprehensive M54 repair video I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing. BTW, I made a smoke machine from an old coffee pot. It uses mineral oil and a low pressure regulated air inlet from my air compressor.
I was expecting this to be someone buying a junker, doing some minor diagnosis, and slapping parts on it until it worked. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong, this video taught me so much, thank you, and keep up the good work man
The level of knowledge from this channel is off the charts! But the most amazing part is his ability to educate the view while doing the repairs is amazing. Ive seen lots of DIY car channels that are more flash and entertainment based, but that gets boring. I was stuck to this video like a kid watching cartoons. very motivating. Seriously should have 3 million subs instead of 375k. PLEASE COME BACK AND MAKE MORE VIDEOS!!!!!
This is the greatest channel on RUclips. I've been a mechanic for 32 years. It's nice to see useful information from an experienced mechanic as well. Thank you for putting this out here for the younger generation. They need to be more independent than just spending money wildly. Keep up the good work. 😃👍
I used do the same but the work goes unnoticed and unappreciated. And you still get low balled nonstop by potential buyers, so I stopped doing it. It's really only worth it if its your vehicle.
Dude I know!! Makes me wanna do this sorta thing just so I can restore cars that were once like 100k and now I can pick up for 1k... 99% of the value lost and I could restore to like new for 2k
@@socksonfeet8125 Yeah, a lot of these people don’t think it’s weigh out the risk to reward ratio of these used car sales. It’s always gonna be a used car. Remember that!
Wow... I'm 68 years old. Been maintaining my cars since I was 15. Super impressed. Best over all diagnostic video I've seen. Scotty Kilmer has nothing over you!!!!
SCOTTY be like "money pit this, money pit that, bmw legendary inline 6 they are good but is just the cheap plastic they use that caused their downfall,, bmw used it to save money, plastic is crap🤣" and complain a bit more and would not explain things like he this man did
The very best, most concise and easy to listen to advice/ instructions of working on a BMW I have ever seen. The guy is so confident and tells us amateurs EXACTLY how to carry out each stage of the work. Please keep the videos coming You are a top,top mechanic. Watching this gives me confidence that I can do these jobs. Very well done sir.
As a BMW technician and automotive engineer for 30 years, I came across this channel when he started. I knew immediately he knows what’s he’s doing and expected him to grow. I have no doubt he will hit over 1 million followers at some point in the near future. Well explained and excellent editing to deliver a meaningful and easy to follow and understand videos. Well done and good job 👏.
BMW engineer nowadays sounds like a joke. Do they have anyone left in Bavaria? To me it seems there are only marketing and designers kids, all engineers have been fired.
This video may be hands down the best automotive DiY I’ve ever seen on RUclips. Starting from the editing,explanation and the patience used setting up the props for demonstration purposes - very detailed and concise- subscription earned within first 5min of watching. ACE ! 👍
After watching many videos on restoring old cars to perfect condition, this is the first video that is very well done. You have a thorough understanding of the car's operating system and have learned how to test it with special tools. I would like to commend you for being a top-notch professional mechanic.
Brilliant. What a joy to see someone who can speak clearly, hold a camera in position, focus, edit and just really plan and deliver a classy and informative product. A little poignant for me as I had a lovely E39 528i - a couple of years older than this one but maybe cleaner. Started overheating. Had a bit of work done in one garage which cured it for a while. Overheated again and I left it at another place but he could never seem to get to it. Took it back home and went through some of the steps in the video. No oil in water, no combustion gas in water. Between first garage and home the radiator, water pump, thermostat etc. were replaced. Ultimately to no avail. Suspect some (many?) head studs were pulling from the block even though no detectable intermixing of gas/fluids. Diagnosis based on fact that it would run OK until warmed up then all hell would break loose. Now, the big problem was that I had sold the house and was working in a different city. So, the dear old thing went away on the back of a truck to who knows what fate. I can still smell the leather interior and hear that straight six twin-cam growl in my mind. Wouldn't it have been wonderful to have time, tools and space aplenty to keep her on the road.
I think the cooling system was not correctly bled in your car. Early E39 with M52 engines are quite difficult to bleed all the air out of the cooling system..
French guy here. This video is extremely pleasant to watch as it is both informative and without any idle chat. The video montage is well made so that any described operation is very clear. Impressive stuff and very professional work done here. I will certainly come back. Congratulations!
I usually don't comment videos, but i have to now. I take my hat off to this guy, for being so knowledgeable but also willing to spend his time explaingin carefully his reasoning. It makes everything look so simple. Pure class. Congrats, sir!
This is legitimately one of the best car videos I've ever watched. The diagnostic process was so clearly laid out, especially the part about diagnosing head gasket leaks (I LOVE IT when people are able to break down a complex problem into individual troubleshooting components)
I just found you a few months ago to help me start detailing headlights, thought I had missed out on the last 5 hears. Lo and behold… RETURN OF THE KING!
Wow. What a contrast to other car restorer RUclipsrs. No drama. No whining about the work that needs to be done. Excellent production values, and very economical video editing. Nice!
the level of professionality with which you operate and cut your videos together is beyond anything i have ever experienced before. never seen the channel before, instant sub.
As a previous owner of a 525i (2001) I just loved this video. The greatest car I ever owned, but had to sell when I emigrated. Mine still had original battery, but perished hoses to the oil vapor recycling unit, crankcase oil seal was leaking and a pin hole leak in the radiator - not the metal part but the plastic-. Like seeing an old friend being revived.
i had a 98' 528i, those cars feel solid. even a small thing like the turning signal on felt very heavy and gave you a nice feeling of strong long lasting quality.
Genuinely the most informative video I’ve seen on RUclips about fixing a car. Particularly liked the part where you were talking about the various levels required on your scan tool. No one does that, so thank you.
As a bimmer enthusiast (as an owner at various times an E36, E46, E90, G20 sorry about the last one), I was attracted to your channel by the "$100k-$725" caption, simply to see what you found, for the next 30:40, I never blinked. I agree with my fellow viewers that this is simply the most informative, most technically-brilliant and well-presented car restoration channel I've come across, nevermind the bs they have on network channels which disguise/rip off car "beautification" with "restoration". I know you don't even need to advertise it, but I'll defo CLS your channel. Oh, only one tiny suggestion, if you add "E39 530i" to your caption, you might increase your viewing figures substantially. Hats off to you, bro.
Can't believe I watched from start to finish. No crappy music and was very hands on. I learned a lot just off this video alone. It was very easy to digest. Thanks for taking your time putting this together.
THIS IS THE BEST DIY CHANNEL I HAVE SEEN IN MY WHOLE LIFE….(and yes I am subscribed to M539) like I feel like shedding a tear as to how good this is! Doesn’t care about chasing clout or popularity! JUST THE BUSINESS OF FIXING CARS and EDUCATING US ABOUT HOW CARS WORK! I am an INSTANT FAN FOR EVER!
As I'm retired now " 86" I pass my days on my iPad looking at anything that catches my fancy . Your video on the BMW 5. Is without doubt the best I've ever seen . There is nothing left out as to how to repair the engine . It's too late for me to make use of the information but I will share it with my friends on u tube . It really is a missed opportunity for me . ( where were you when I needed you ) . I wish you all the very best with this venture . I'm Irish , born & bred & living in Dublin .
You Sir are a gem. Forget DIY and start a Bavarian high mileage maintenance service and keep happy owners as myself happy. you rock and give us hope that quality and reliability and longevity go hand in hand. You could not do the same on a similar mileage civic …or Hyundai
Wow, I have never seen your channel before. I am so impressed with your skills, and no bs, everything clearly shown, video quality is top. I hope you never quit doing this, its the passion holding everything alive.
This was one of - if not the - most instructive car DIY videos I have ever seen. It's very satisfying to see someone restore this aging, but still great, BMW.
This the first video of yours that I've seen and wow. Just wow. The level of quality of the explanations, the patience and the ease in how you repaired that car blew me away. I didn't even hesitate to subscribe and i hope you keep these videos going.
Dude, that's the best DIY video I've ever seen! I'm a huge fan of Streten, but your video has something special that I can't quite put into words. It's like you have a way of making the video so engaging that I don't want it to end. And your teaching style is so calming and easy to follow. Please keep making these videos!
I've watched a few handfuls of car restoration videos, but by far, you are the best. Not only did you diagnose step-by-step, but also shared the total price. Totally out of this realm. First time watching your video, but I'm going to watch all of your past videos waiting for the next one!
i’ve never seen a video so cleanly and clearly demonstrated with no hiccups like this. this is amazing stuff. i just learned so much from this video. thank you for existing
The misfire diagnostic and the way you found that it was a vacuum leak is mind blowing. I wish one day I develop knowledge like this and apply it to my cars. Awesome job.
A half an hour ago I was nodding off. Now here I am sitting up straight, eyes wide open and eager to give credit where credit is due. You've got a great way of explaining things - and a brand new subscriber.
This is the 1st video of yours that I've seen and let me say that you are a GREAT troubleshooter! An art that is fading away with "scanners" and people that are "parts changer". You got yourself another Subscriber.
This has got to be the best, most informative, most well explained automotive video I have ever seen. Been DIY-ing my cars for 25 years and I really learned a lot from this video. Thank you for posting this.
This car is so easy to work on, you just need to disassemble the international space station every time you want to change something. It did make up for a good warch and we learned a lot from the video, so thanks a bunch.
Best car restoration and repair video ever!!!!! Use this video to sell this car at way higher than blue book price... When has anyone been able to see what has been done to a car to bring it up to an extremely excellent level of operation.... This is better than buying a certified car...
we always hear to stay away from the german brands due to expense of maintaining after warranty but you made it look so easy. The cost of water pump is practically nothing!
German brands can still be esoteric to mechanics, at least here in the US. Different yes, hence the reputation. Bad engineering, no. Too much plastic under the hood, yes, as is the case with every contemporary car.
@@ProjectFairmont The amount of plastic on that engine in a car with a 100k price tag is a crazy. I am afraid to look the amount they would charge to swap out the plastic for metal parts.
The level of quality of this video regarding diagnosis, presentation, knowledge, troubleshooting, video editing, and extreme attention to detail is beyond impresive and absoultely amazing. As another commenter stated, this is automotive repair at a whole different level. Thank you for sharing!
I have the same car but diesel, 525 tds. it falls to pieces. I bought it with great enthusiasm, here in Uruguay any piece costs a lot to get. The mechanics don't put much effort into it. I wish there was someone around these parts with such knowledge. So professional. With that natural talent. Totally surprised with your work. The best educational video. My God, how nice to see it. Greetings and best wishes.
This video was awesome. Very well edited, with tons of insights and tips like the smoke test, leak tests, calculating air flow, pulling the fuel pump fuse, etc. Really appreciated the extra mile of including the pulled engine to show the head gasket, and the editing to speed up certain portions while still keeping them to make sure you show every step is appreciated (removing & replacing all 6 ignition coils). Thanks for the great content!
When you start diagnosing the head gasket, you get the new subscriber. Dude, I wish you had opened a shop around me. This kind of mechanic is exactly what I would rely for my cars.
This is a really well made video : Great filming, lighting, editing and voiceover commentary. You covered so many issues typical of old BMWs. Excellent overall ! I have a 2002 525i e39 and had a misfiring problem. I did everything you did. Replaced so many parts only to eventually find that the cause of the misfire was clogged catalytic converters. Replaced them and it's running like new now ! Wish I had seen your video before.
I absolutely loved this. I'm in the UK and watch a lot of UK based DIY guys. Your video really hit the spot. A good find, followed by the story of it's restoration. Just what is needed. No bull - just great work. Thank you.
Videos like this give me so much motivation to move to the next step. I have around 2k in an envelope from selling / flipping junk over the last year that my wife said I'm free to use to flip my first car after we move later this year. The way you explained the block contamination helped me tremendously. I do have a 2005 car that I'm at least going to start with the code reader like you did here and try to understand the interrelations between the items; maybe I'll get lucky and have a simple repair with which to start.
Last few years was very hectic, This videos was shot in 2019 but due to work commitments and minor health issues, it got delayed and took me some time to get back on track.
I'm experiencing some major 2nd hand satisfaction watching you expertly diagnose and restore one of the prettiest BMW sedans. Your animations and editing are really great too. If I were trying to show someone the ropes in fixing cars, I'd show them this video first. You cover an immense amount of automotive theory without being boring or long-winded. That DIY smoke tester blew my mind. I'll add that vapes can also be used to do a ghetto smoke test, just don't bother unless you're already addicted to it it like I was.
Came here not expecting much but really enjoyed this video. 30 mins felt long at first but I can appreciate all the work that came behind and after watching the full video I feel that I need more of this and I'm already looking forward to the next one. Subscribed
But how many hours of work did you put in? How do you account for tools, utility cost etc? 2000$ sounds nice, but it's not a lot if you want to make a living of it.
It is wonderful to watch someone so systematically and intelligently approach restoring this beautiful car to original condition, I am guessing that this is not the first BMW you have worked on. I was amazed to see how easy BMW designers made removing and replacing parts. I guess a quality car is expected to be maintained and kept running for a long time.
@@noahbrunell9507 This car platform e39 was released way before 1999, albeit it with a slightly smaller engine and called 528i. Not even the 400hp GOAT e39 M5 was 100k.
I have never ever Watched full 30 min auto repair video , this was incredible . I will assume that it's the last Tier in Car Mechanics , You deserve every like !
This I great for somebody wanting a cheap reliable car for themselves but lucking out on not having a blown head gasket was a huge win but it also takes someone with the ability to do their own work and not everyone can do that but if you need a cheap reliable transportation this is a great way to get into a car
I can picture it now. Wife: "Whatcha doin' wastin' time on that garbage RUclips channel anyway? You're not 18 ya know." DIY Guy Retires from RUclips. 5 Years Later... 17M views on a DIY headlight restore video. Buys a $750 BMW and fixes it for 2 grand. Nice. Let this be a lesson boys. Never listen to the wife. If he had kept going at these videos for the last 5 years he'd have 5M subscribers and be able to quit his job and pay his mortgage f'in around in his driveway with old cars. Keep going mate, we'll keep watching.
Best video so far about restoring an E39! New king on another continent! E39 was the last reliable BMW ever made. Good to see you're using quality parts that a BMW needs. Only one remark, BMW factory coolant is blue (G11). Waiting for more...
Wow, it's the first video I've seen from your channel, and it is insane! The amount of small details you do, like using 2nd video to show that both mirrors are functioning, or that you completely break down diagnostics to smallest pieces and even show how to make a diy smoke machine - is showing how much u care about ur videos. I'm definitely gonna watch all you other ones at least on this car, cause I love old BMWs. Just wanted to tell you thanks for such quality videos, it really is amazing.
Like others have said; Your breakdown and explanation of things was eye-opening. I have a 2014 Subaru Impreza, and from this video I do in fact think I have a misfire going on. While I don't have all the tools needed to properly diagnose my issues, I've gained so much knowledge from this one video; you've definitely earned this sub.
Hugely (and gratefully) impressed with fine camera work and top-notch lighting, editing on this tutorial. Detailed work and knowledge of topic kept this viewer attention. Best wrenching video seen yet. Aloha…
holy mother of underrated mechanics... your diagnosis skills are beyond impressive good work man seriously. you make it seem like owning a bmw is nothing
Ja servus! Bavarian resident here. When I was still an Apprentice in the early 2000s, we worked daily on several E39. It was a very, very common model. We noted days when only one model came in and E39 had the most markings on the list, followed by E46 and E36. Both latter you still can spot daily on the streets. But E39 are very rare. I see maybe one a week and I commute to work six days a week 65 km each (around 41 miles). Thank you for saving this one ☺☺
Just watched this video. I barely know anything about cars, I'm not a mechanic or a DIY for cars myself. But this is presented was very satisfying to watch.
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I watch a lot of these DIY car repair vids but the way this guy breaks down complex diagnosis and fixes is on a whole other level
100% true
agreed! love how he shows all these tools & even how you could create some at home!
I just really subscribed to him because of the way he explained the component of the car.
Agree totally. Well done!
I just came across this guy now and I was thinking the exact same thing 😄 This is definitely next level. Just subscribed 👍
Bruh, I am a diy mechanic who’s been working on cars for about 25 years now. I just learned so much from this video my mind is blown. This dude just filled in so many blanks I’ve had over the years. Crazy.
You must be a sorry mech
This common since teaching
Don't work on noone cars but your on, please
I’m sure you meant “This IS common ‘sense’. “😂 And relax Manny Mechanic. Some of the trouble shooting shortcuts here are far from common sense.
@@ThePipeiper Don't worry about him, dude has millionaire in his name and can't spell. He's never touched a wrench in his life lmao
@@mikeyfoulkeyou ain’t wrong. lol.
@@ThePipeiper Always a cynic and hater who has nothing better to do than criticize. That's what happens when you grow up without ever getting a hug and someone telling you 'I Love You' and having a sh*tty life...!!!
This guy is an inspiration, but this is dangerous inspiration. 99.9% of us would have broken down crying after the first ten mins of this.
This is nothing. Like a baby toy.
Great to see you back! As a retired former mechanic with 28+ years in the trade, this is the most informative automotive channel I've seen.
M539 Restorations is another good one...from Germany
M539 is pretty meticulous, but props to this guy the edit is clean, and the video very well put together.
Yep totally agree, a great channel.
Indeed mate@@38skippers
@@38skippersWhy the « …. from Germany » ?
The man is not even German he comes from the states
SO as a crazy BMW E46 (I own 2001 330 CI which was on my lifter for 6 months restoring) and also E39 enthusiast myself, I have to say that the way you film and cut this video and explain stuff is just very amazing. This is extremely high quality content. I just got this video suggested. I 100% waiting for more content and I hope you blow up - you deserve it. Good times friend!
Seeing somebody who talks about leakdown and compressions tests, then jumps to making a homebrew smoke machine earns a subscription. I absolutely love seeing somebody take the time to explain an easyto-consume diagnostic process. I've been wrenching on cars for close to 40 years and this video is absolute pure gold for newcomers to troubleshooting fundamentals.
All around a superb video.
This dude diagnosing and fixing his car as easy as watering his garden. And the brand is bmw.
21:41 Also included sorcery.
What a legend.
Oh You Americans.... BMW is not that super-duper hard to work with.
you learn something new every day
Actually it’s the easiest brand to work on
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I love working on BMW's, everything (well almost everything) is so well thought out. One of the easiest brands to work on
This is something that almost no one from my close friends understand. When I tell them that I want to buy old car, such as 90s bmw, I get responses like "but do you know, that you will end up paying three times as much as you bought it for because it will sit in service every week?" or "do you know that you can use this money to buy something reliable". But that's not the way I see things, they all expect me to think that I buy an old cheap car and be surprised when it breaks down, but that's opposite I think of. I can't wait to spend my time under the car and learn how to work on it and spend time with people who share the same passion as me!
This type of videos are really informative and I love that I learnt something new from them. Thank you!
If you were a dad ,this would be such a fantastic activity with your kids every weekend fixing the car /cars
Its not cool if you need a car to go to work but its broke down
Your smart
you're*@@wandameadows5736
@@qmh355 which is why you need another car
Incredible level of details in this video. Most people would skip putting everything back and calling out what part costs what. You're going above and beyond and couldn't be more clear. It was an absolute pleasure watching it. There's nothing like the feeling when you have new parts put in a car that fixed the problems. Congrats on a revived BMW!
bro respawned after 5 years!!!
Why you paused all this time?
Whoa you are right!
I couldn't figure out what you meant till I went to the video's page too see some more of his vids, and whoa! 1st video in 5 years? What the heck? Well I'd really like to see the follow up to this, install of all the additional parts, and cleanup.
With new and even used cars so unafforable, it's imperative to maintain your older car. I drive a 2002 Mercedes with 256K miles on it, and a head gasket leak on #4 out the side of the head. What else can I do? And yeah, I could do with a whole lot of the parts he mentions in restoration.
maybe it took 5 years to make this video?! ;)
@@savatagedude "you cant rush art!" xD
My goodness--do you teach class anywhere? NEVER have I been subject to a more informative self repair channel! What’s higher than a master mechanic? This is God-level!
Excellent video. No guessing. No throwing parts at it. Just the facts. Just the right tools. Just the right knowledge. This could be the most comprehensive M54 repair video I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing. BTW, I made a smoke machine from an old coffee pot. It uses mineral oil and a low pressure regulated air inlet from my air compressor.
M54 repair video? please explain...
I was expecting this to be someone buying a junker, doing some minor diagnosis, and slapping parts on it until it worked. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong, this video taught me so much, thank you, and keep up the good work man
Jesus. I learned more about cars in 30 mins than I have from any other youtube video... ever... Remarkable teacher.
what else dio you watch?
@@marvin2678 lots of other stuff. Wood working, car fixing etc.
I was about to say the same thing!!
+1
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The level of knowledge from this channel is off the charts! But the most amazing part is his ability to educate the view while doing the repairs is amazing. Ive seen lots of DIY car channels that are more flash and entertainment based, but that gets boring. I was stuck to this video like a kid watching cartoons. very motivating. Seriously should have 3 million subs instead of 375k. PLEASE COME BACK AND MAKE MORE VIDEOS!!!!!
This is the greatest channel on RUclips. I've been a mechanic for 32 years. It's nice to see useful information from an experienced mechanic as well. Thank you for putting this out here for the younger generation. They need to be more independent than just spending money wildly. Keep up the good work. 😃👍
Bro...I can't decide if I'm more impressed with your mechanical skills, or your video and editing skills. 👍👍
I'm impressed with both )))
I am constantly checking your channel for a continuation of this BMW's progress. Keep us posted bro.
I wish all car flippers were like you. You literally fixed everything! Props to you and excellent video
I used do the same but the work goes unnoticed and unappreciated. And you still get low balled nonstop by potential buyers, so I stopped doing it. It's really only worth it if its your vehicle.
Dude I know!! Makes me wanna do this sorta thing just so I can restore cars that were once like 100k and now I can pick up for 1k... 99% of the value lost and I could restore to like new for 2k
@@socksonfeet8125same man
@@socksonfeet8125 Yeah, a lot of these people don’t think it’s weigh out the risk to reward ratio of these used car sales. It’s always gonna be a used car. Remember that!
Wow... I'm 68 years old. Been maintaining my cars since I was 15. Super impressed. Best over all diagnostic video I've seen. Scotty Kilmer has nothing over you!!!!
Scotty doesn’t disappear for five years though? I was worried the ma had gone to jail (just worried 😟)
I thought Scotty is complaining all the time.
Scotty is using the same tools and the same methods. But hey, he does not do modern editing.
SCOTTY be like "money pit this, money pit that, bmw legendary inline 6 they are good but is just the cheap plastic they use that caused their downfall,, bmw used it to save money, plastic is crap🤣" and complain a bit more and would not explain things like he this man did
Scotty is always dropping click bait.
The very best, most concise and easy to listen to advice/ instructions of
working on a BMW I have ever seen. The guy is so confident and tells us amateurs
EXACTLY how to carry out each stage of the work. Please keep the videos coming
You are a top,top mechanic. Watching this gives me confidence that I can do these
jobs. Very well done sir.
As a BMW technician and automotive engineer for 30 years, I came across this channel when he started. I knew immediately he knows what’s he’s doing and expected him to grow. I have no doubt he will hit over 1 million followers at some point in the near future. Well explained and excellent editing to deliver a meaningful and easy to follow and understand videos. Well done and good job 👏.
BMW engineer nowadays sounds like a joke. Do they have anyone left in Bavaria? To me it seems there are only marketing and designers kids, all engineers have been fired.
Hello sorry to bother you. I am in the market for an e39 530i. What is the average maintenance look like on a vehicle like that ?
@@aakolovprobably EU reglementations are forcing any manufacturer to make the cars less and less reliable
This video may be hands down the best automotive DiY I’ve ever seen on RUclips. Starting from the editing,explanation and the patience used setting up the props for demonstration purposes - very detailed and concise- subscription earned within first 5min of watching. ACE ! 👍
Your flag caught my eye ... then I had to totally agree with your comment
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After watching many videos on restoring old cars to perfect condition, this is the first video that is very well done. You have a thorough understanding of the car's operating system and have learned how to test it with special tools. I would like to commend you for being a top-notch professional mechanic.
Brilliant. What a joy to see someone who can speak clearly, hold a camera in position, focus, edit and just really plan and deliver a classy and informative product. A little poignant for me as I had a lovely E39 528i - a couple of years older than this one but maybe cleaner. Started overheating. Had a bit of work done in one garage which cured it for a while. Overheated again and I left it at another place but he could never seem to get to it. Took it back home and went through some of the steps in the video. No oil in water, no combustion gas in water. Between first garage and home the radiator, water pump, thermostat etc. were replaced. Ultimately to no avail. Suspect some (many?) head studs were pulling from the block even though no detectable intermixing of gas/fluids. Diagnosis based on fact that it would run OK until warmed up then all hell would break loose. Now, the big problem was that I had sold the house and was working in a different city. So, the dear old thing went away on the back of a truck to who knows what fate. I can still smell the leather interior and hear that straight six twin-cam growl in my mind. Wouldn't it have been wonderful to have time, tools and space aplenty to keep her on the road.
I think the cooling system was not correctly bled in your car. Early E39 with M52 engines are quite difficult to bleed all the air out of the cooling system..
French guy here. This video is extremely pleasant to watch as it is both informative and without any idle chat. The video montage is well made so that any described operation is very clear. Impressive stuff and very professional work done here. I will certainly come back. Congratulations!
A 2003 BMW is probably worth $1150 especially if it’s not working and running!
Hi french guy!
I usually don't comment videos, but i have to now. I take my hat off to this guy, for being so knowledgeable but also willing to spend his time explaingin carefully his reasoning. It makes everything look so simple. Pure class. Congrats, sir!
This is legitimately one of the best car videos I've ever watched. The diagnostic process was so clearly laid out, especially the part about diagnosing head gasket leaks (I LOVE IT when people are able to break down a complex problem into individual troubleshooting components)
Totally agree
@@kevinisawake I wholeheartedly agree...!!
smoke adicts stay away from the smoke test...
I just found you a few months ago to help me start detailing headlights, thought I had missed out on the last 5 hears. Lo and behold… RETURN OF THE KING!
Wow. What a contrast to other car restorer RUclipsrs. No drama. No whining about the work that needs to be done. Excellent production values, and very economical video editing. Nice!
the level of professionality with which you operate and cut your videos together is beyond anything i have ever experienced before. never seen the channel before, instant sub.
As a previous owner of a 525i (2001) I just loved this video. The greatest car I ever owned, but had to sell when I emigrated. Mine still had original battery, but perished hoses to the oil vapor recycling unit, crankcase oil seal was leaking and a pin hole leak in the radiator - not the metal part but the plastic-.
Like seeing an old friend being revived.
i had a 98' 528i, those cars feel solid. even a small thing like the turning signal on felt very heavy and gave you a nice feeling of strong long lasting quality.
overpriced plastic nice
Genuinely the most informative video I’ve seen on RUclips about fixing a car. Particularly liked the part where you were talking about the various levels required on your scan tool. No one does that, so thank you.
As a bimmer enthusiast (as an owner at various times an E36, E46, E90, G20 sorry about the last one), I was attracted to your channel by the "$100k-$725" caption, simply to see what you found, for the next 30:40, I never blinked. I agree with my fellow viewers that this is simply the most informative, most technically-brilliant and well-presented car restoration channel I've come across, nevermind the bs they have on network channels which disguise/rip off car "beautification" with "restoration". I know you don't even need to advertise it, but I'll defo CLS your channel. Oh, only one tiny suggestion, if you add "E39 530i" to your caption, you might increase your viewing figures substantially. Hats off to you, bro.
as an e39 owner, I cringed when he noted the blue coolant residue on the engine bay... then fills green coolant 😮
I love the way you explain things…
Not just how to, but precisely how the parts should work in a car.
This guy has to be a BMW expert mechanic, No way he can just execute all this with such perfection. Amazing stuff bro, please upload more.
Can't believe I watched from start to finish. No crappy music and was very hands on. I learned a lot just off this video alone. It was very easy to digest. Thanks for taking your time putting this together.
No crappy music, not trying to be funny, yelling... Just straight to the point.
THIS IS THE BEST DIY CHANNEL I HAVE SEEN IN MY WHOLE LIFE….(and yes I am subscribed to M539) like I feel like shedding a tear as to how good this is! Doesn’t care about chasing clout or popularity! JUST THE BUSINESS OF FIXING CARS and EDUCATING US ABOUT HOW CARS WORK! I am an INSTANT FAN FOR EVER!
As I'm retired now " 86" I pass my days on my iPad looking at anything that catches my fancy .
Your video on the BMW 5. Is without doubt the best I've ever seen . There is nothing left out as to how to repair the engine .
It's too late for me to make use of the information but I will share it with my friends on u tube .
It really is a missed opportunity for me . ( where were you when I needed you ) .
I wish you all the very best with this venture .
I'm Irish , born & bred & living in Dublin .
You Sir are a gem. Forget DIY and start a Bavarian high mileage maintenance service and keep happy owners as myself happy. you rock and give us hope that quality and reliability and longevity go hand in hand. You could not do the same on a similar mileage civic …or Hyundai
Wow, I have never seen your channel before.
I am so impressed with your skills, and no bs, everything clearly shown, video quality is top.
I hope you never quit doing this, its the passion holding everything alive.
Professional production values. Clear and concise repair filming--and sped up to keep viewer interest. Great job--you earned a subscription.
But running it--or even cranking--with 3-year-old gas is questionable. But I assumed you smelled it first.
This was one of - if not the - most instructive car DIY videos I have ever seen. It's very satisfying to see someone restore this aging, but still great, BMW.
This probably has to be the most informative and well put together mechanical/car video I’ve ever seen. Extremely impressive, following the journey!
This the first video of yours that I've seen and wow. Just wow. The level of quality of the explanations, the patience and the ease in how you repaired that car blew me away. I didn't even hesitate to subscribe and i hope you keep these videos going.
5 years later and junky is still pumping out high quality videos! can't wait for the rest of the restoration series to drop 😎
Dude, that's the best DIY video I've ever seen! I'm a huge fan of Streten, but your video has something special that I can't quite put into words. It's like you have a way of making the video so engaging that I don't want it to end. And your teaching style is so calming and easy to follow. Please keep making these videos!
Deal of the century! Well done. I have been working on BMWs for 30+ years as a DIYer and I learned things. Thank you.
I've watched a few handfuls of car restoration videos, but by far, you are the best. Not only did you diagnose step-by-step, but also shared the total price. Totally out of this realm. First time watching your video, but I'm going to watch all of your past videos waiting for the next one!
What a way to return to RUclips. If only every mechanic was as in depth and efficient as this legend
This channel is superb for a home mechanic in training ;) Thanks for your logical problem solving and great teaching!
i’ve never seen a video so cleanly and clearly demonstrated with no hiccups like this. this is amazing stuff. i just learned so much from this video. thank you for existing
The misfire diagnostic and the way you found that it was a vacuum leak is mind blowing. I wish one day I develop knowledge like this and apply it to my cars. Awesome job.
That tow truck was the real star of the show to me! That thing was sweet!
A half an hour ago I was nodding off. Now here I am sitting up straight, eyes wide open and eager to give credit where credit is due. You've got a great way of explaining things - and a brand new subscriber.
This is the 1st video of yours that I've seen and let me say that you are a GREAT troubleshooter! An art that is fading away with "scanners" and people that are "parts changer". You got yourself another Subscriber.
This has got to be the best, most informative, most well explained automotive video I have ever seen. Been DIY-ing my cars for 25 years and I really learned a lot from this video. Thank you for posting this.
Excellent, no-nonsense information-centered video! No idiotic intro video. No annoying background music. No goofy commentary. Subscribed.
This car is so easy to work on, you just need to disassemble the international space station every time you want to change something. It did make up for a good warch and we learned a lot from the video, so thanks a bunch.
International space station,, 🤣🤣🤣
Easily the BEST video I've ever seen on car recovery. So much knowledge in this video. I wish I had a dad like you when I was young!
Best car restoration and repair video ever!!!!! Use this video to sell this car at way higher than blue book price... When has anyone been able to see what has been done to a car to bring it up to an extremely excellent level of operation.... This is better than buying a certified car...
we always hear to stay away from the german brands due to expense of maintaining after warranty but you made it look so easy. The cost of water pump is practically nothing!
German brands can still be esoteric to mechanics, at least here in the US. Different yes, hence the reputation. Bad engineering, no. Too much plastic under the hood, yes, as is the case with every contemporary car.
@@ProjectFairmont The amount of plastic on that engine in a car with a 100k price tag is a crazy. I am afraid to look the amount they would charge to swap out the plastic for metal parts.
Finally, after more than four years you are back, Glad to see you again.
More than 4 less than 6. Some people call it 5.
lol
The level of quality of this video regarding diagnosis, presentation, knowledge, troubleshooting, video editing, and extreme attention to detail is beyond impresive and absoultely amazing. As another commenter stated, this is automotive repair at a whole different level. Thank you for sharing!
He is just like M539 restorations
I have the same car but diesel, 525 tds. it falls to pieces. I bought it with great enthusiasm, here in Uruguay any piece costs a lot to get. The mechanics don't put much effort into it. I wish there was someone around these parts with such knowledge. So professional. With that natural talent. Totally surprised with your work. The best educational video. My God, how nice to see it. Greetings and best wishes.
With love to Uruguay from the United States.
This video was awesome. Very well edited, with tons of insights and tips like the smoke test, leak tests, calculating air flow, pulling the fuel pump fuse, etc. Really appreciated the extra mile of including the pulled engine to show the head gasket, and the editing to speed up certain portions while still keeping them to make sure you show every step is appreciated (removing & replacing all 6 ignition coils). Thanks for the great content!
When you start diagnosing the head gasket, you get the new subscriber.
Dude, I wish you had opened a shop around me. This kind of mechanic is exactly what I would rely for my cars.
This is a really well made video : Great filming, lighting, editing and voiceover commentary. You covered so many issues typical of old BMWs. Excellent overall ! I have a 2002 525i e39 and had a misfiring problem. I did everything you did. Replaced so many parts only to eventually find that the cause of the misfire was clogged catalytic converters. Replaced them and it's running like new now ! Wish I had seen your video before.
BROOO... YOU'RE BACK! it's been years! Welcome back. We've missed you!
I absolutely loved this. I'm in the UK and watch a lot of UK based DIY guys. Your video really hit the spot. A good find, followed by the story of it's restoration. Just what is needed. No bull - just great work. Thank you.
He's back. Finally
That was some great diagnostic work. You deserve more subscribers.
Videos like this give me so much motivation to move to the next step. I have around 2k in an envelope from selling / flipping junk over the last year that my wife said I'm free to use to flip my first car after we move later this year. The way you explained the block contamination helped me tremendously. I do have a 2005 car that I'm at least going to start with the code reader like you did here and try to understand the interrelations between the items; maybe I'll get lucky and have a simple repair with which to start.
wishing you all the best
@@JunkyDIYguy When will u be posting the next part hehe?😅
12:02 that aux belt was routed incorrectly. That belt is going to snap or walk off the pulleys sooner or later!
Where were you brother for so many years ? I hope all is good with you. Now keep making fantastic videos ❤
Best diagnostics and repair video I have watched in decades! This is a masterpiece
This is one of the best car DIY videos that I've ever seen.
I agree, do you know of any more channels like this?
@@kevdawg9000chrisfix
Amazing video. keep up the good work!
Where have you been?????
Last few years was very hectic, This videos was shot in 2019 but due to work commitments and minor health issues, it got delayed and took me some time to get back on track.
Never seen your channel before, but you got a new subscriber now!
On point, explanatory, just superb.
I'm experiencing some major 2nd hand satisfaction watching you expertly diagnose and restore one of the prettiest BMW sedans. Your animations and editing are really great too. If I were trying to show someone the ropes in fixing cars, I'd show them this video first. You cover an immense amount of automotive theory without being boring or long-winded. That DIY smoke tester blew my mind. I'll add that vapes can also be used to do a ghetto smoke test, just don't bother unless you're already addicted to it it like I was.
The steering wheel is on the wrong side that why it’s so cheap
Average American comment
@@M23GALA i’m Costa Rican
@@aguythatworkstoomuch4624still a dumbass tho
Briish car
Tunisian here, same we drive left@@M23GALA
$100k in 2003? Australian? It was around $41k in US.
Edit: $725 was an absolute bargain though 😊
Came here not expecting much but really enjoyed this video. 30 mins felt long at first but I can appreciate all the work that came behind and after watching the full video I feel that I need more of this and I'm already looking forward to the next one.
Subscribed
But how many hours of work did you put in? How do you account for tools, utility cost etc? 2000$ sounds nice, but it's not a lot if you want to make a living of it.
8:44 bro drive in Heaven
It is wonderful to watch someone so systematically and intelligently approach restoring this beautiful car to original condition, I am guessing that this is not the first BMW you have worked on. I was amazed to see how easy BMW designers made removing and replacing parts. I guess a quality car is expected to be maintained and kept running for a long time.
Not one single BMW from the 1990s had a value of $100,000, none. What a way to get subscribers.
It's not even a 90s BMW, 100k does seem like too much but still
@@noahbrunell9507 This car platform e39 was released way before 1999, albeit it with a slightly smaller engine and called 528i. Not even the 400hp GOAT e39 M5 was 100k.
It’s not US dollars.
Somebody will pay 12K for this?! WOW! Good for you!
not with over 190k miles, you are crazy if you think that, at best 4k he will get
No not a base package 525 maybe 2k
I have never ever Watched full 30 min auto repair video , this was incredible . I will assume that it's the last Tier in Car Mechanics , You deserve every like !
still waiting the second part of this video
You either buy a BMW 725 or a $725 BMW
This I great for somebody wanting a cheap reliable car for themselves but lucking out on not having a blown head gasket was a huge win but it also takes someone with the ability to do their own work and not everyone can do that but if you need a cheap reliable transportation this is a great way to get into a car
I can picture it now.
Wife: "Whatcha doin' wastin' time on that garbage RUclips channel anyway? You're not 18 ya know."
DIY Guy Retires from RUclips.
5 Years Later...
17M views on a DIY headlight restore video.
Buys a $750 BMW and fixes it for 2 grand. Nice.
Let this be a lesson boys. Never listen to the wife. If he had kept going at these videos for the last 5 years he'd have 5M subscribers and be able to quit his job and pay his mortgage f'in around in his driveway with old cars.
Keep going mate, we'll keep watching.
Best video so far about restoring an E39! New king on another continent! E39 was the last reliable BMW ever made. Good to see you're using quality parts that a BMW needs. Only one remark, BMW factory coolant is blue (G11). Waiting for more...
Wow, it's the first video I've seen from your channel, and it is insane! The amount of small details you do, like using 2nd video to show that both mirrors are functioning, or that you completely break down diagnostics to smallest pieces and even show how to make a diy smoke machine - is showing how much u care about ur videos. I'm definitely gonna watch all you other ones at least on this car, cause I love old BMWs. Just wanted to tell you thanks for such quality videos, it really is amazing.
You are back!!! I was wondering what happened to you you didn't show up in 5 years! I hope you are doing good. Top notch content!
Wow. Never seen anyone diagnose a car like this in any way, shape or form on RUclips. This video is amazing, can't wait to see your other videos.
Like others have said; Your breakdown and explanation of things was eye-opening. I have a 2014 Subaru Impreza, and from this video I do in fact think I have a misfire going on. While I don't have all the tools needed to properly diagnose my issues, I've gained so much knowledge from this one video; you've definitely earned this sub.
Hugely (and gratefully) impressed with fine camera work and top-notch lighting, editing on this tutorial. Detailed work and knowledge of topic kept this viewer attention. Best wrenching video seen yet. Aloha…
holy mother of underrated mechanics... your diagnosis skills are beyond impressive good work man seriously. you make it seem like owning a bmw is nothing
Ja servus! Bavarian resident here. When I was still an Apprentice in the early 2000s, we worked daily on several E39. It was a very, very common model. We noted days when only one model came in and E39 had the most markings on the list, followed by E46 and E36. Both latter you still can spot daily on the streets. But E39 are very rare. I see maybe one a week and I commute to work six days a week 65 km each (around 41 miles).
Thank you for saving this one ☺☺
Just watched this video. I barely know anything about cars, I'm not a mechanic or a DIY for cars myself.
But this is presented was very satisfying to watch.