Long Overdue Service - Neglected BMW E30 320i 5-speed - Project Marbais: Part 3
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- In this episode, it's all about wrenching and giving the E30 much-needed TLC. We do a thorough service of the engine, replace the timing belt, adjust the valves, replace the oil pan gasket... We also hun down a wild animal in the shop.
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"ABA' clamps are made in Sweden, who could have guessed, could have also called them the "clamping queen"
Personally, I don’t like the blue color of those clamps. Stand out a little too much
I was just about to post the same…;-)
@@powerpeugeot335 buy the stainless ones, theyre just metal
If they don't put "clamping queen" on the box at some point this will go down in history as one of the biggest wasted opportunities ever.
You can clamp, you can hold, all that fuel and vaccum
Turn that bolt, seal that hose, diggin' the clamping queen
Mate, your ethical mouse catch and release is much appreciated (and not just by the mouse!) Very kind. Gestures like this mark you out as decent human being.
I agree 100%. Just take it easier on roll-back drivers who rev the engine immediately after starting.
This video is almost 40 minutes long and yet I feel like I've watched 10 minutes. It goes so quickly and also is very addictive!
I know...I could watch him "wrench" for hours...he has so many good tips!
I felt the same way, love these videos and Astral Auto Repair, hes good too. Oh I cannot forget Ivan either!!!
@@bruces12 y you
Goes by fast, really educational.
I have been watching his channel since last night and can not stop. He is proffesional thorough and clean.
Instead of welding a bolt to the broken bolt, weld a nut to it (if the thread is OK use one the same thread size.
Fill the hole with weld, the heat should break the rust grip. You can also put a larger nut over the smaller nut and weld it together, this is method I've used to remove sheared suspension unit bolts on Tanks which are torqued to 750nm with high strength locktite.
Trust me it works a charm.
Yup, done exactly that and it's out.
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RESPECT....
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Glad to hear it.
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the torque wrench "snap" montage on the oil pan is so satisfying... just like cracking your knuckles
Loved the rat hunter segment, with the safari music and all. Very kind of you to free the little bastard out in the forest so it can get eaten by a bigger animal!
For example by a duck, rofl!
Another totally absorbing episode - thank you - it’s a delight seeing you bring these engines and cars back to life.
If I only was allowed 1 channel on RUclips to watch, this would be it 😎
110%
Thank you 🙏
Agreed!
Problably...
Agreed👍
This is by far THE best auto renovation channel I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot!
The satisfaction of your haha when the mouse trap closed was one of the funniest things I've watched in a long time. Farewell my friend lol. Top class.
I really hope this E30 is a keeper. Such a beauty!
It is most definitely.
Reminds me of my E30 M-3 which I miss horribly.
Such a pleasure to see an old school engine bay, i.e., fuel filter and battery in the engine compartment. An actual cable connecting the accelerator pedal to the newly introduced L Jetronic, the first electronic fuel injection for BMW.
Seeing 28 minutes ago post of the video. Then 15 hours ago comment. What on earth. 😳😳😳
@@JuanLima05 Patreons can see these before others
Next time on M539, collab with Shawn Woods. Also #tetanus
I love these old school BMWs. BMW's fell off the map for me with the introduction of the i-drive knob.
Sorry, but the first electronic fuel injection used by BMW was the Bosch D-Jetronic, used in E3 and E9.
One of the few channels I watch from start to finish, and don't skip any.
Best start of the day. Breakfast and Mr 539 40min of pure entertainment. High five!
Edit: loved humane mouse hunting bit :)
And what if she has children waiting for her to come home with dinner ???????
And she's a city mouse; lost (and homeless) in the country !!!!!!!
Should have kept her as a mascot. But still love these videos; better then "the car wizard"
And when you come to sell it; try Hoovies Garage; he's looking for top quality BMW's.
@@robertselkirk674 yep- the car wizard is talking too much about nothing IMHO
And video editing- the difference is like earth and heaven
Still- I watch both of them- and from time to time even the goofy Hoovie 🤓
Incredible detail. Cant imagine the extra time it will have taken you to dictate and film each stage and step for us. Mega effort. Not sure if its just me, but feels like the fact that are now doing this full time has ramped up the production. Not that there was a problem before, just a vibe i am getting.
Awesome effort mate!
The way you work is so impressive. I’d trust you with all the cars I’ve ever had. It’s crazy how much you know about these cars
This channel is second to none, the very best by far.
Sreten, we are glad to know you were visiting your parents; we missed you though....keep the videos coming, we"ll always make time to watch them no matter what!!
Nice video on fixing up the E30. Since you working around the alternator you should probably replace the voltage regulator on the back. They are cheap and will leave you sitting on the side of the road on a rainy day. I always replaced them on all the old Mercedes I fixed up and kept the old one in the trunk as a back up.
That mouse's family will be back for revenge and chew up the wiring in all the cars parked in the shop. :-)
Aside from your passion for the cars and your obvious mechanical expertise, the production of your content is very professional.
No shaking handheld footage, good lighting and use of time lapse for repetitive jobs make the content really enjoyable, as commented on below.
Being very friendly and down to earth helps too 😉
Thankyou and greetings from Oz.
I have my own 4 door ‘Marbais’ that I want to refresh as you are! +-75000kms. I am the second owner. Also Dolphin Grey metallic. I just did the cambelt, it was from 97 and in GREAT shape. Watching this makes me want to redo mine now exactly as you’ve done when I have cash again! 🙌🏻 Also used OEM parts. Awesome vid again! 👍🏻 Thank you!
It's nice to see an e30 tech video that doesn't start out with a dope 90 second music montage and some bro introducing himself as "yo boi"
When I was a kid, working with Dad on cars was a lot of fun and a real learning experience. Especially when a bolt snapped, 'cause then I learned LOTS of new words.
The mus musculus mini-drama had me snorting my morning coffee! Thanks for the comic relief 😊 BTW, peanut butter works better than cheese and put the trap along the wall. They don't like open spaces. If you're going to reuse the trap, wash it with soap and water. The mice can smell the fear pheromones of the previous victim... eerrrr... guest. I always know I'm going to get great content when I hear, "coming up..."
As someone who has stripped a subframe bolt before, really felt the “gonna go home and cry” statement lol
That feeling when you're torquing the subframe back up to the frame rail and the bolt just keeps spinning.....ugh. Your stomach turns around in knots, and it isn't just because you're upside down.
Fortunately in my case, four new bolts coated with blue threadlocker made the problem go away. I would have tapped the hole out except that I couldn't find a tap that would go deep enough. Seriously.
It's always a pleasure watching people work on E30's, and this was a very satisfying video, with the exception of the subframe bolt snapping! I remember doing the timing belt on mine a couple of years ago and encountering many rusty and rounded off bolts, but I guess that's part of the fun eh. Great video Sreten!
Is it only me or did the video quality (perspective of view, picture quality, cutting etc) got better?
This looks so professional and enjoyable to watch! Keep it up Sreten!
It definitely has always enjoyed his videos but the quality now is top notch
i own a 325i 1986 coupe myself, it was the last project my dad and i made together. its the greatest memory i have and i will never sell the car. i love it.
I've had some luck with stuck side air valves by thoroughly cleaning them in an ultrasonic cleaner. Use penetrating oil and then heat cycle it a number of times in a pan of boiling water and the freezer. The cold/hot shock will free up the sliding valve. Sometimes it requires repeated ultrasonic cleaning as well. That way you can free up the sliding valve that is currently stuck in oxidized aluminium and other debris. So far I've managed to revive 4 out of 5 of these valves. After you've succeeded coat the valve with a thin spray of PTFE lubricant (and preferably repeat this every now and then).
M539 Restorations on the slide valve heat up some WD40 let it soak overnight in a stainless cup let it chill overnight, it probably rusted inside and needs to be freed up, if not try an electrolysis metal cleaner process with water with baking soda.
Sreten,
This video is simply awesome! Like someone here has already said, the 40 minutes seemed like just 10 minutes. It was engrossing and informative.
I have an E30 that has sat for 12 years and I plan to resurrect it.
I kindly request you if you could list the parts you purchased for the ASTOUNDING engine service and preventive maintenance job you have done and shared with us.
This is exactly what my E30 needs.
Thank you!
Being a German, he speaks very fluent English and even can cracked jokes along the way in his briefing.....what a good narrator.....!
This video recall my old horse a BMW328 way back in the 90s......Yes it is a good horse provided we maintain it periodically to keep it fit......! I enjoyed watching this video as he went on to brief us how he tackle the engineering part of the story. Well done my friend......! Greetings from the Far East..... Danke.....
"ABA" clamps. Made in SWEDEN. Volvo guy here. Love this channel.
That was nice! Never having had an e30 I was surprised to see that the front suspension is almost identical to e36/e46
Haute-Savoie représente !!!
Mice hate mint, so a quick and easy solution is to get pepper mint essential oil, and add a couple capfuls to about 500ml of water in a spray bottle. Just spray the solution across doorways, room corners etc, even engine bays. It'll keep them away completely, rather than having them still gaining access/sticking around, and having to catch them
I thing BMW is dealing with discontinued parts way better then other companies. 5 years ago i had to help my old neighbor rebuild his old r50 from 1963 and because at some point someone swaped original carburettors with Dnepr's ones i ordered new from BMW and they had it on stock. So good job on that BMW!
I have an E30 323i which has the same vacuum setup as yours, the only différance is your distributor. The air slide valve can be cleaned. Take it out and clean it the best you can, spray penetrating fluid in the hole where the 2 air hoses attach to let it soak in. After that put it in the freezer and after 5 min put it in hot/boiling water, repeat til you see the little valve close fully only the little square should be open. If you got any questions let me know I have my car for 2 years now and have learned a lot, sometimes the hard way.
Lovely to see such a legendary classic slowly coming back to life!!
That enrichment valve could be made today with an electric valve and a resistor, so when the water it's cold it's totally open and then close by itself when the temperature rise. It could be also be controlled by a microcontroller or an arduino to a more accurate closing.
My brother replaced the cold air intake valve on his '81 520i with a air slide valve used when installing LPG installations. He had the exact same problem with same engine and same part. That alternator tension bar and bolt is always knackered and is $$$ from the dealer but still available. Nice to see all this maintenance done in an easy to follow steps and format. Keep up the good work!
I just did this job on my 1990, its interesting to see all the subtle differences between early and late!
Sreten, I've had a long, painful, exhausting week. Hearing you say "Coooming up" just washed away all of that burden and gave me a smile. Because at the end of the day, it's all about wrenching on classic BMWs.
For your next furry invader, you can make it a bit easier for them if you place those traps right against the walls. They get really skiddish out there in the open like that. Walking along walls how they like to get around. Nice and safe.
Exactly what I was going to say , I have sent many mice to the great beyond using this set up.Also they love peanut butter and chocolate.
Kockica je jedan od najlepsih i najskladnijih bmw-a ikad napravljenih. Apsolutno prelep automobil.
Thanks for the video. I would recommend welding a nut to the broken suframe bolt, not a bolt. That way you'll get more heat in to it and better penetration of the weld.. Weld with the welder on very high current to get the bolt and nut red-hot. Immediately after try to remove the bolt while its still hot, should come out like dream. So far this trick has always worked for me in cases like this. Good luck!
thumbs up for not killing animal ^^. Love the content as usual!
This little E30 just made my Monday so much better!!! 👍 Thank you all the hard work dude, at this stage I feel I could start dismantling old beemers too 🤣
I even started doing that :D
Thank you for this video. This is just what I’ve been looking for. I’m working on a 1982 323i so it also has the early timing gears in it and your video helped ease my mind about upgrading the gears. RealOEM is a bit confusing about what is required and you’ve shown me it’s a simple upgrade. Happy to now report my car has a timing belt again with upgraded gears. Now time to move on to all the other neglected maintenance.
I had one of those 83 e30 320i. Got it in a trade didn’t have a title and was pretty much impossible since I live in the US and that’s a gray market car here. It was neat ended up selling it to someone that made a track car out of it. Fun fact that ground strap on the hood is to help with radio interference. Before I learn that I was always wondered why the hell there was a ground strap going to the hood. Good video. Been working on BMWs since 1991. E30s I can do in my sleep.
I love these videos, such a master at the work you do. When you hit a hurdle you just get on with it and work your way through the problem ☺️. Wish I had a inch of the knowledge you have, can’t wait wait for the next video
LegitStreetCars used water to clean the carbon buildup on his E30, looked awesome and cheap! Great vid as always!
I was thinking the same thing. He cleaned those pistons really good!
This channel, has it all, BMW's, timing belts, animals, nature, oil, true adventure!
You dont fix or restore cars!!! You heal them , you know almost everything about them also straight to the point and very organized you never have extra bolts or screws !!! Your great experience is a great reward. Wish you the best.
Animal Planet bit was awesome
If you ever stop working on old BMW's you could have a career as a comedian. The mouse hunting was hilarious.
My father had a 1982 323i alpina equipped , all my fathers friends always wanted to go for a drive because of how the car felt , first gear was at the left low instead of being at the top. As far I can remember that cold idler thing never worked and he use to use the gas pedal on mornings until reach temp , really awesome content cheers !!!
The subframe and the suspension also deserves a treat, don't you think
"If it doesnt have your dna is it your project car?" -Sreten
For the parts that are no longer available, check with those who work with 3D printers. I follow Jay Leno, and he sends parts for 90 or 100 year old cars to be printed, which of course there is no replacement. Un saludo desde Melbourne, Australia
A broken sub-frame bolt is obviously a large blot to remove and I like the idea of welding a nut on. For smaller bolts, I've seen left hand drill bits used with great success. Sometimes the drill bit itself removes the bolt without any need to use a screw extractor. I recently bought a set of high quality USA left hand drill bits just in case I needed them one day. One month later I had a broken bolt and they saved the day!
My friend’s dad used to have this BMW. We used to borrow it when we were 18. I love this car. You’re a lucky guy to find one in this state. 👍👍
The fact that the ABA clamps are made in Sweden is just perfect😂
Diggin the clamping queen
@@alexveldhuis6004 legit spat my coffee at the screen xDDDDD
Oh man, I miss screw and locknut valve adjusters. Happy days when you could care for your vehicle without a laptop.
Now you dont even have to adjust valves
Being a bimmer owner and do my own servicing because I have no faith in the dealer I just love your work. Very thorough and quality work. 🇨🇦
It is always satisfying to watch you replace those with new parts, Delightful episode!
Btw, I fix my Air slide valve by cleaning the cylinder with WD40, putting it in boiling water, so the thermostat expands and closes the valve, then let it cool, sprayed the cylinder again with WD40.
I did this repeatedly, until it reacts quicker, it works for me.
A working air slide valve should gradually close as the coolant warms up, Hope this helps.
Really enjoying all of the work done on this channel. Have you considered doing a 635 restoration?
I guess I'm not going to sleep 🤣
You, sir, are a saint, for bringing this old beauty back to life.
So glad RUclips recommended this guy. Love his commentary.
By far, the best moment in this episode: 20:30. We've got supper, boyz!
Lol ended on a cliffhanger! Now I can't wait for the next episode even more than usual )))
My only criticism is the videos should be longer and there should be more of them. Fantastic content and delivery. Very well done. Thank you!!!!
I also am restoring old cars such as a 72 VW Beetle (super easy to find ALL the parts for) and an 82 Merc 240D (more difficult to find). I would recommend getting a resin 3D printer and a standard FDM (melty plastic) printer to make some of these rarer plastic parts. You might find them online to download for free. Many of the newer resins are extremely hard wearing and they even have rubberized resins and filaments. Good Luck!
21:00 I've had mice in my house before, so I know they're a friggin nuisance (and a health hazard when they poop everywhere), but that little guy (or girl?) was just adorable. Good on you for using a non lethal solution to that problem... :)
Good work, good skills, good editing and all in all great content!
I'll keep on to comment and like and share your videos, because you deserve more recognition and appreciation. You'll have half a million, one million subs in no time. When that happens, I'll miss the days I still have to help promoting this channel.
There are quite few channels who's content I watch no matter how long they are without skipping a single second on it, yours is one of em brother. Well done!
BMW thought of everything, especially the ease of oil pan removal! Thankfully it needs to be redone only as often as Herr Maus shows up…. Nice to get both taken care of 👍
Wow, the episode of bringing engines to life, equal to sparing another living rodent. What a principle, save the engine, spare the life!
Mutual coexistence! Classic car on the road and not pieces in the junk yard. Similarly, rat 🐀 in its biosphere and not dead by chemical or trap.Well done Sreten👏!
"I can see, NOTHING!" that just reminds me of well, me.
Saw the posting of this new episode...and immediate starting to watch all the 39 minutes. Just p-e-r-f-e-c-t-l-y done! Thanx for making this video! A good friend of mine has the same 320i with the same colour and seats. Very rare...and most beautiful.
Watching this way past my bedtime... great video
Amazing but that car definitely needs some period correct wheels ( BBS?) Besides it's no longer stock, the steering wheel and the seats was changed. That nice E30 deserve it, it's a straight 6 after all
It's a part of the car's originality but you can buy some and give them to Sreten. 😉
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I liked this guy before he broke tradition, catching all the coolant fluid was a deal breaker for me😂
But he did draw blood! Surely he's redeemed?
@@habsom1406 I have to admit you’re right!
My dad taught me a trick for rounded or snapped bolts with a bit of metal left: put a vise grip on and turn them by gently hammering the handle. Was very helpful when i ronded a drain plug and the mechanics wanted to charge me for a new oil pan.
"I'm not sure what's happening, but most of the coolant is going into the pan." LOL! Thank God for miracles, eh?
1:13 Look at that beautiful tool chest , l would swap my wife for that , oh wait maybe not , l can't cook : D Your a lucky man Streten !!
Being a past 6 series owner I know how technical BMW’s can be. Something refreshing watching you work on this car using hand wrenches. That is such a sweet ride and I can’t wait to see her on the autobahn.
This brings back soooooo many great memories. My first (new) car was a 1988 325is black on tan. What an experience that was! I still remember the very first day I drove it off the lot and back home. Nothing ever feels like your first ;-)
That E30 you have is so sweet. I don't think I will sell mine even after I finish fixing it up,but it is a project on hold for a while now. The last time I got it out of storage it had a rough and uneven idle too, so maybe that valve is the problem that you have an issue with on yours. The next time I get the car out I will check that first after putting some fresh fuel in it. E30s are just such wonderful cars to drive and work on.
It's a national holiday here. You made it more pleasurable.
This is legit the only show I watch every minute of. And I don’t even own a BMW anymore.
I absolutely LOVE Sreten and his repairs, but add in his hunt for the mouse and his Bear Grills adventure and instant classic is born.
Watching this is nearly just as much relaxing as doing the work myself. I have an Alfa 156 in the garage as my 2ndary car and you've inspired me to pick up the work where I left it.
Nice!
Atta boy Sreten, man the E30 looks like so much more of a pain to work on than the E46 or E39 but then again those cars also have their pain points for work like the E46 CCV or E46 oil pan gasket (much of the same thing going on as in this vid). Bet it makes you have smiles for miles when you change the oil pan gasket on the E39!
Wow! Look at you maaaaan!!! New toolbox, protection on fenders!! Updates - updates 👍👍👍😃 congratulations 🎈
I’ve learned a lot about Bmw and it’s many engines watching you, your videos are entertaining, inspirational, comedic and overall 10/10 quality content!
The massive v12 engines are mind boggling but this little e30 fellow made it to one of my favorite videos so far! The everyday in the shop… Thank you so much.
I recommend spring clamps for all cooling system hoses. They can expand and contract with the hose and prevent cracking. Those screw clamps have no give.
Appreciate your humane practices !
If you want to clean the coolant system,use a dishwasher tablet,put it in hose,let the engine idle for a while,empty the system and then wash the system clean with fresh water until the outcoming water is clear and clean.
So relieved that the ‘killer mouse’ did not get you - you would have been sadly missed. Yet another great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧