Reviving an E36 328i that was Abandoned at a Shop for Over Half a Decade!

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
  • I managed to get a lead on a 5 speed 328i BMW E36 sitting at a local shop, and sitting for quite a long time it seemed based off the flat tires and the coating of grime atop the paint. A talk with the mechanic shop owner informed me that this car came in for $2,100 of work 5+ years ago and once the owner refused to pay the bill, the car was abandoned. And there she sat up until I got my hands on it! So let's see if we can revive this thing and get it running for the first time in many years!

Комментарии • 88

  • @benpersinger149
    @benpersinger149 Год назад +27

    Jesse Pinkman of e36s

  • @Oscar-tn7fn
    @Oscar-tn7fn Год назад +2

    yeah definitely learned some tips thanks josh !

  • @rapgamestevejobs
    @rapgamestevejobs Год назад

    Love the shoutout to old peg! A little cosby sauce will bring it right around

  • @tun1034
    @tun1034 Год назад

    Another one for the books!! Nice that you're bringing them back to life, sad that they can't stay. All in all, awesome job bro!!!

  • @moeyt1820
    @moeyt1820 Год назад +6

    Love the E36 content lol keep it up bro🔥

  • @blue_lancer_es
    @blue_lancer_es Год назад +3

    This..... This is the spec I need. 🥰

  • @henrymeer9640
    @henrymeer9640 Год назад +9

    Nice find.. The engine and transmission is probably worth what you payed for it.. Wish I could find stuff like that overhere..

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад +8

      Engine and transmission worth about 3x what I paid😅

    • @henrymeer9640
      @henrymeer9640 Год назад

      Even better.. Interior must be worth some too.. Nice going

  • @habsom1406
    @habsom1406 Год назад +1

    I WANT that jump suit!!!
    Great informative video with BMW technical terminology: "Certified sh#t box"!
    Haaahaaa😂

  • @Heyimmabot
    @Heyimmabot Год назад +1

    what a vid "Keep the classics" on the Road engine sounds decent too

  • @viperocco
    @viperocco Год назад +3

    Nice video yo. Lucky ass finds you keep getting

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад

      Sometimes the luck is good sometimes its dry for months!

    • @viperocco
      @viperocco Год назад

      @@m3nameisjosh464 word. I need a trailer for those non-runners

  • @ItsLaniBro
    @ItsLaniBro 6 месяцев назад

    Gotta love the e36 content !

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  6 месяцев назад +1

      🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

    • @ItsLaniBro
      @ItsLaniBro 6 месяцев назад

      @@m3nameisjosh464 bro please do more e36 content if possible 🙏🏾

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  6 месяцев назад +1

      @@ItsLaniBro need to get my hands on another e36!

  • @Moocow444
    @Moocow444 Год назад +1

    Sheesh good find fam!!

  • @drewdavis239
    @drewdavis239 Год назад +1

    You dont have to pull the grill and bust clips to pop the hood. You can lay on the ground. Reach up under the bumper, behind the front driver headlight, grab the whole cable and housing for the hood pull. Yank down hard, hood pops . (Pullin down on black cable housing )

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад +2

      We tried! Dude you’ve never felt a hood this seized ever! It took a lot of work to open LOL

  • @GalvanizedGreatness
    @GalvanizedGreatness Год назад +2

    That’s a nicely done revival 😂

  • @drewdavis239
    @drewdavis239 Год назад +1

    Second jump pins you tried is power like you said. Hot tip, Pulling that pump relay and cranking will let you start a flooded car too. ( in cold weather or a.i.c. issues when you smell gas after cranking and it wont start )

    • @drewdavis239
      @drewdavis239 Год назад +1

      Heated seats is winterpackage. Might have a lsd. (Easy to check )

    • @drewdavis239
      @drewdavis239 Год назад

      You can regester that car in vermont. From chicago, then use that regestration to get a title in racine (or whever you are)

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад +1

      @@drewdavis239 if it was a half decent car i would but id rather profit the parts and move on! Thanks for all the tips though!

    • @TechTokOffical
      @TechTokOffical 8 месяцев назад

      ​ "winter packages" ended prior to 97 I thought

  • @randeepdhillon9607
    @randeepdhillon9607 Год назад

    Ended up buying 15 odelfi lights after watching your video for all our shop staff. Great headlight

  • @lordjafar8528
    @lordjafar8528 Год назад +1

    I respect it!

  • @naterichard171
    @naterichard171 Год назад

    Manual 328 black on black is dope spec with the sport heated seats… too bad it’s not in a dry state. Tune that ecu and throw an m50 manifold on it and save the drivetrain for a clean 318 or a 325 with a blown HG

  • @Moshforthekill91
    @Moshforthekill91 Год назад +2

    lol I had my brakes disappear during a hellish rain storm in Portland, OR. Shits crazy

  • @jonenpelit857
    @jonenpelit857 Год назад +2

    At least you gave her all the way like old peg does

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад +1

      Warms my heart to have a fellow peg fan in here!!

    • @jonenpelit857
      @jonenpelit857 Год назад

      @@m3nameisjosh464 yeah never in a million years would i thouhgt about you also being a fan of him

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад

      @@jonenpelit857 man hes the only automotive youtuber i actually enjoy

    • @jonenpelit857
      @jonenpelit857 Год назад

      @@m3nameisjosh464 Yeah you and him are pretty much my favorites. Theres just nobody else like him on youtube

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад

      @@jonenpelit857 appreciate that bro! But yeah he is special For sure hahah

  • @ズーム
    @ズーム Год назад

    great content as always bro

  • @myfavuncledwayne
    @myfavuncledwayne Год назад +2

    You can drive man...

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад

      I do in fact practice driving from time to time😇

  • @Just_e36
    @Just_e36 Год назад

    Engine sounds healthy

  • @robi6713
    @robi6713 Год назад

    This would be a great daily driver

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад

      I really would be if if had some decent wheels and tires!

  • @franciscopaniagua9962
    @franciscopaniagua9962 Год назад +1

    Man that is awesome! Great video and awesome troubleshooting skills. You’re a natural. I feel your passion brother! 💪🏼💙🖤🏁

  • @JoJo-se9hy
    @JoJo-se9hy Год назад

    I love your content ❤

  • @GalvanizedGreatness
    @GalvanizedGreatness Год назад

    Quick question I’ve had I’ve been researching manual transmission’s for my non vanos e34 and I’ve not had much luck finding anything in forums about an e36 transmission being used on an e34 i ask because I’m stuck with the crappy gm auto and it bugs be having to cycle the key just to get the car out of limp mode and other problems also thanks for answering my previous comments I do appreciate the help

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад +1

      I run an e36 zf in my e34. Identical trans as e34 zf just has a slightly different shift selector

    • @GalvanizedGreatness
      @GalvanizedGreatness Год назад

      @@m3nameisjosh464 thanks 🙏

    • @drewdavis239
      @drewdavis239 Год назад

      Cycling key to get the trans out of limp... your battery positive post is probablly dirty. Any manual trans fits e34. E34 /e36 use the same 6cyl drive train. (Non vanos motor is the same as vanos)

  • @Ty-bm6hg
    @Ty-bm6hg Год назад +1

    My gf wants an e36 vert, any common issues to look for/be aware of?

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад +1

      Typical e36 stuff, rust, subframe, cooling system!

    • @imnota
      @imnota Год назад

      Don't forget about vert specific things, verify it latches and unlatches well, if the seals look like they'd seal, obviously check for holes, crack and gaps in the tops and in the rear window, check for smooth opening and closing of the top, etc etc
      Honestly if you can find a manual top, as much as it can seem like a hassle it's worth it for the peace of mind.

  • @amariodom4858
    @amariodom4858 Год назад

    hey i got 3 e34 540 sedan 530 sedan 540/5 touring… looking to sell them soon they all have some problems but running & driving what are a good selling price for them

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад

      Lots of factors that determine price. If bodys are clean and rust free and they just need minor mechanical work id say 540 autos like 5kish, 540/5 7k-9k

  • @revovelleco63
    @revovelleco63 Год назад

    What do you do for a living if you don’t mind me asking?

  • @theanonymousones4007
    @theanonymousones4007 24 дня назад

    Don’t swap the fuel pump relay with the one beside it the car will catch fire learn from my stupidity had by a hole new engine harness

  • @wickedhorror01
    @wickedhorror01 Год назад

    please help me find why mu windshield wipers dont work only the fast one works it doesnt spray water nor its working in the forst step that goes slow only the fast one 😢

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад

      My e32 does the same thing, I believe its the relay module that causes this.

  • @iisskkoo1770
    @iisskkoo1770 Год назад

    I NEED THAT CENTER CONSOLE. PLEASEEE😭😭 i’ll dm you if you’re gonna part it out

  • @inthewoods7092
    @inthewoods7092 Год назад

    Hey man any chance you know anyone selling a transmission for a m30b35?Want to start my swap on my e34 535i soon lol

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад +1

      I do not, had a hard time finding myself one lol

  • @Moocow444
    @Moocow444 Год назад

    Got a hard top for convertible or know anyone who does?

  • @TechTokOffical
    @TechTokOffical 8 месяцев назад

    Zf is overrated. Well not over rated just the getrag is under rated. It's gonna be pretty tough for me to ever switch from the getrag I used for my swap on my 328. If u keep it NA there isn't anything the getrag hasn't been able to handle, plus when u add in the "zf tax" and the EASE at finding a getrag over a zf...not only that the chances of u finding a zf that DOESN'T need the detents done are almost zero, and if u do it urself and mess up ur paying another zf tax. I bought and sold 2 zf's I intened to swap in eventually, but after I picked up 4 getrags for the price of 1 zf I figured I could swap them out easier than changing my entire set up AGAIN and now have trans for days.

  • @imnota
    @imnota Год назад

    Too bad that quarter is fucked, otherwise it seems OK mechanical wise, but that shits just too far gone.

    • @m3nameisjosh464
      @m3nameisjosh464  Год назад

      Exactly. Horrendous body work left this car worthless as a whole

  • @s.m.o.g2237
    @s.m.o.g2237 Год назад +2

    Censores the word « shit » but says shitbox multiple times😂