The dream sequence got me. If you guys think something will be funny, don't hesitate to put it in a video. Your senses of humour are always spot on. And I liked being walked through the troubleshooting. It helps develop my own critical thinking skills, as opposed to being told what the answer is.
It's pretty entertaining.😊 Not just a build series which you slap on parts which most automotive youtubers are doing. Camera rolls and editing magic are fun but you personal humor is funny.
Sorry guys, I'm really enjoying watching you work through the problems! A project car is literally nothing but challenges and hassles and it's been super interesting seeing how you approach fixing them. I hope you have plenty of car trouble in the future!
I really enjoy seeing the troubleshooting aspect of building this (or any) car, as it’s a very realistic part of the process. Hoping this solves any of the last minor issues so you can enjoy it now for various purposes! Also, the daydream sequence was hilarious! These elements are great additions to your fantastic videos!
When I had my fuel gauge issue on my touring i used the secret menu in the gauge cluster which came in real handy because it shows fuel on either sides of the tank
More of this! There's too much stuff on RUclips making people think all you have to do is drop a new engine into another chassis without problems. This is real life & makes me not feel like an idiot when I encounter all this crap
Same but also sad to see the cars finished. This series has gotten me through this whole covid thing. Really appreciate this channel, it got pretty hard for my family and my partner and I bonded over this and have started a project car of our own because of this. She was not! A car person before pandemic and this series’s! Good job you created another car girl SA!
I have a 2003 Sport Touring , here in Europe we got some sweet inline 6 diesels single turbo M57 engine e39s, mine is a 3 liter manual, I absolutely love it, almost 200hp the torque is almost 400 (m5 has 400nm),. You get incredible gas mileage, its really torquey, it does not sound like a diesel, you can easily make good power if you mod it . I feel like you guys missed on them over there, in may 2021 its going to be 3 years since it last broke (self leveling air bag), I can vouch that the m57 engine e39 are extremely reliable, but I also had e30, e36, e34, e38, e46, e39 with gasoline engines I6/v8 you do get more problems with them, but I still love them and I consider that many of the problems come from lack of proper maintenance .
1. E39s have a left and a right tank. The engine only draws from the right tank. There is a leveling pump that is likely dying and so there could be gas in the left tank and tha gauge is correct (as it sums up both tanks) but the engine is starved. 2. The steering angle sensor can be cleaned 99,9% of the time.
Recommendation for Fluid extractor: Mityvac - I use a manual 1.9 gal and have an electric one I use as a sump for larger quantities. Makes bleeding brakes, clutch slaves, and removing fluids easy.
Idk about everyone here but I love it when they go into detail on doing stuff. Gives me confidence that sometimes they don’t even know how to do it but they still tackle it. Love the videos and keep it going.
You could unlock the factory cluster and check the left and the right side fuel level of the tank, it will show you if the left side drains over to the right side. With 13 Liters left the left side should have been empty already. As for your seatbelts for the kids seat you have a later model year interior put into the car at some point
Great episode. After spending 8 hours swapping downpipes on my 135 yesterday I’m glad I’m not the only one that has bmw problems....and yes I need an oil pan gasket because who can go under a bmw with out finding oil leaks🤷🏻♂️
Loving the longer videos, please keep posting about this build/you living with the car! I just got a Touring myself these videos make ownership feel not as scary! Thanks for the great content keep up the great work
Definitely enjoyed that you went into more detail than usual! I'd be happy to have longer videos, or like, a longer one on Saturday and a shorter one during the week if that's more manageable for you guys!
Loved seeing the whole process. Loved working on my BMW so watching you go through the everything (including the struggles) reminds me I wasn’t the only one. Love the car, love these episodes.
From years of racing, the absolute best transfer pump is the brass jiggler. Cheap, reliable and never broke down even with the nasty VP U4.4 oxygenated leader fuel
I really appreciate the real time diagnosis, and the explanations that accompany them. Big fan of you guys. BIG fan of the M5 wagon. Was always the wish to perform this with my 2000 540iT- one of THE best cars I ever owned. Bought at 107K miles, sold it in very nice running condition to another enthusiast (who is doing the swap) at 245K miles. All of my 3 kids learned how to drive in it, and they took their driving test in it. Always keeping my eyes open for a nice E39 V8 wagon. My problem is too many vehicles....
For the Baby seat hooks; it looks like you’ve got a pinch weld to work with. You could use u-bolts, type that is commonly used on leaf springs. Drill holes to match and bolt them in with fender washers.
@@leonardnose5695 Could be the Evap system, or a myriad of other things, I'm not an expert by any means, I'd recommend having it looked at by a mechanic
@@leonardnose5695 My old lexus es300 did that back in the day, it was the fuel dampener (or damper? I forget). Like a $30 part but required a large crow foot wrench that wasn't in any standard sets locally. Had to order it off Amazon. It started as a small leak, faint smell of fuel at shutdown. Then idle. Then it got HUGE. As in a tank of fuel was gone in 70 miles instead of 300. I thought the car might ignite lol. So maybe that's it.
For seatbelt anchors. Find a lug nut with the same thread as required and get that welded to a plate that will fit the location required. Glue and pop rivet or bolt it in place.
At work, when we need to empty a tank, we tend to use old noisy carburetor electric pumps because, while slower than your AEM pump, it is much easier to control and not over flow the jug.
I'm doing restorations on my VERY neglected DINAN S1 M5 and you guys inspire me to keep going when I all I want to do is rage quit! I had the steering angle sensor go out on my old 540i and its the same as in the M5. To remove and replace it will be "fun", lol! But for you guys it should be easier than for me out on the street. The little "donut" is near where the steering column linkage is found and will need to be disconnected. It doesn't look hard to install but there is a point where its held in the base of the steering column with these 2 screws that the head gets removed so it looks like a rivet top. Making a notch on that "rivet" made it a lot easier to remove (literally unscrew) and install the new unit. Once you install the new unit (I replaced the old screw with new screws that have heads BTW), you may want to NOT install everything back together and 1st go on a test drive to test out the angle sensor with live software telling you real time data. Once you get it all dialed in, the light on the dash can even be cleared with a handheld scanner. Best of luck guys!
This happened to me in my car too! Gotta make sure everything is all seated properly, and check the fuel pump too! Man, as a BMW e39 M5 owner, I'm really rooting for this build to become good and reliable! Keep up the good work and great videos!
Regarding the baby seat question: The mounting ports for them were options on all touring models (at least here in germany), so I think they did the same on US models. Here the system is called Isofix. Regarding the gas pump system: The inline pump has enough power to suck the fuel out of the right half of the tank. The excess and heated return ends up in the left tank. The in-tank pump pumps the fuel from left to right with the help of the suction jet pump, among other things. If the in-tank pump is out of order, around 15-20 liters remain in the left half of the tank, while the inline pump empties the right half of the tank. Most of the time the cart stops after a right turn. If the in-tank pump is out of order and there is a shortage of fuel in the right half of the tank, centrifugal force can cause fuel to move from left to right in a quick left turn or in a roundabout.
Fuel gauge issue most likely the intermittent sending unit. When the wiper does not make good contact, the gauge reads high. Friend of mine had the same issue with his E39 which got fixed after replacing both sending units. I do not mind the longer episodes, we can all learn from it. Really like the humor additions lately, PTs petrol induced nightmare was super funny!!
Hey guys in your Merch link you have the written twice causing the link not to work! Just a heads up! Loving this series guys. As a fan of both the Japanese and the German vehicles I cannot pick a favorite
Loved the nitty gritty full length content...PT..going to the mat with the huffing “dream sequence “😂. You and Dave’s “secret sauce” is your great working relationship and sense of humour...Kudos to both of you!
Totally enjoyed the length and the content, I'm a bmw tech and have absolutely loved the videos and have also been yelling at the screen lol keep it up guys!
I almost missed this episode, because it's not on the playlist. The Algorithm found it for me though. Now I'm subscribed, so that won't happen again. Keep making great videos!
We had the same exact fuel problems with a 2004 Lincoln LS v8. The gauge showed about 1/4 tank and then the car ran out of gas. After trying everything we figured out it was a bad transfer (jet pump). It’s a passive system that sends fuel to the primary side. The car actually did have a 1/4 tank but it was in the secondary side that it couldn’t get to. We finally got a used jet pump from a totaled vehicle and it works perfectly. Good luck!
Loved the episode! Really like how your minds solve issues I would never have thought to do that fuel test that way. It’s great how much you enjoy this, it’s very apparent and infectious. Really gonna miss this series
For the fuel pump I'd suggest a diesel transfer pump the mechanic shop I used to work at had just a harbor freight branded one, I used it on diesel tanks that were contaminated and for pumping out the oil and mixed fuels from the shop containers never once had an issue. Hope this helps
i liked the video, it's a realistic view on what car gremlins are like and how to search for solutions, this is basicly what mechanics do every day at their job.So great to see, not that great that the bmw had some issues, but thats to be expected with a swapped older car thats just been done.Love the fact you guys are doing a road trip, i always enjoy the gears and gasoline road trips, so for me it would be a joy to watch.👍
I like the format you guys are doing. The troubleshooting is really good. I think real world scenarios are the most interesting! Sorry about the trouble with the BMW but it makes for interesting viewing!
The steering angle sensor is definitely to blame for those errors on your BMW Pete! Mine went out on my e60 and it caused the AWD system, traction control, and stability control systems to malfunction. I’m not sure what the e39 one looks like but I was able to clean the contacts on mine with some rubbing alcohol. After putting it back together everything worked!! Good luck, and keep the the detailed episodes on the BMW coming!
Episode didn't seem that long when watching... then you mentioned at the end if we liked the length, and I took a look... almost 30 minutes?! I had no idea... didn't feel like 30 minutes. Time flies as they say!
Even with my car that is probably more reliable I still feel obligated to replace sensors, bolts, trim pieces, etc. so that everything is factory fresh. It’s such a satisfying feeling knowing exactly the condition of the components in your car and how it relates to a fantastic driving experience. 😄🙌🏼
is there such a thing as too long of a speed academy episode? this channel is superb. The dream sequence was hilarious, but i enjoyed how u showed how to troubleshoot issues. Excited to watch the roadtrip through canada. Keep up the great content!
I have a 540iT that I'm converting to 6 speed manual. This isn't my first dive into the BMW arena, having already converted my 525iT to manual transmission; had to learn coding to get everything to work. When you talk about chasing problems and fixing things to raise the reliability to standards more easily achieved in Japanese imports I can totally relate. Having built a couple of Accord's and Civic's, I was in for an education once I fell hard for e39's. But my 525iT with a manual transmission is so much more rewarding than all of those Honda's. I totally understand why BMW can claim that they produce "The Ultimate Driving Machine". Even though your project if far more involved, this video's have been extremely helpful, thank you.
Also I had the same issue w my e46 m3. Had to redo the whole fuel system with the same steps you did. Both sender units, the crossover pump, and fuel filter/pump. It did take a few drive cycles to go from max full to max empty to get accurate readings.
Not sure if you put an M5 fuel pump in there but those are known to leave you stranded... also could be the fuel pump relay. I’ve owned an M5 and scoured the forums since 2008. Holler at me if you have any questions 👍
it was short :-) .......we love everything you offer .........everything you guys offer is great,,,, much love from Saudi to you guys and thank you for teaching us so much
Ultragauge is a great obdII plug in interface to use as a temporary gas gauge among many other gauges. I use it in my ML55 because the sending units are notoriously inaccurate...
For the fuel sender and pump, you have to go OEM with BMW. Even if you have to buy a used one. Might as well change the fuel filter while you’re at it.
Did you know that you can display digital fuel level readings on the instrument cluster? It can show left and right readings separately, and you can drive around with them displayed to see how they change.
The baby seat anker's where only there when you bought the option and they are welded! You're rear seat has the option cause you swapped the interior out of a car that had this option. Also you're front seat head rest is electrical and goes up and down when you push the rest Button up and down, just a little tip 😅✌️
Those fuel level sender units are notorious for doing that crap when they're 15+ years old. They mostly show correct, until the tank gets close to the empty. Replacing them typically solves the problem.
I quite LITERALLY have this exact same fuel problem in my E39 wagon! Can run out of fuel with a quarter of a tank. I've lived with it for years because I couldn't be bothered diagnosing it once I knew I just had to keep enough fuel in it. Looks like I'll just jump on FCPEuro and grab some sender units! Cheers
i got an 02 325ix Manual in October. its been fine for a $2200 bimmer. passed good ol' ontario safety with nothing wrong. its cost me a caliper. last week. thats about it
I couldn't help but remember the jugs problem in Die Hard 3 when you were pumping the gas out of the tank 🤣🤣🤣 And the dream scene... pure gold. I don't only learn super interesting and useful stuff with you guys, but also laugh a lot, and that's the way to do it. Keep up the good work guys, love it.
You can try cluster TEST 6...the first screen shows the data being sent by the left & right level sensors + the approx amount of fuel left in the tank (in liters). And the 2nd screen of TEST 6 will show the total amount of fuel iin tank + Phase 1, 2, or 3...where PHASE 1= all ok, PHASE 2 & 3 mean something is wrong:
The driver side of your car has a sending unit and transfer pump, other side of the tank is the main fuel pump and another sending unit. The ecu gets an average of both sides before displaying it. If one side is out it will display wrong sometimes not far off but definitely off.
Perfect video dude. I for one am very interested exactly in the trials and tribulations of the process. I end up in similar situations and plan similar jobs to some of what ye are doing on all of the cars. Ye have great attention to detail in explaining problems, solutions and tools/products. I know there is some sponsorship but it is all very relevant so I don't care or feel like it's hindering the content. Great job again, keep it up. 👍
It might be worthwhile changing the ignition switch, it's a fairly common problem on e39, 46 and 53. Had it happen myself, same thing it, died all of a sudden, it cranked but died. Let it cool for 10 minutes and was back on the road and it happened again, waited this time around 20 minutes and made it home 30kms back. Very much like when fuel pumps or coils start to heat up, you let them cool for a bit and they run for a little while again.
The dream sequence got me. If you guys think something will be funny, don't hesitate to put it in a video. Your senses of humour are always spot on. And I liked being walked through the troubleshooting. It helps develop my own critical thinking skills, as opposed to being told what the answer is.
Yeah, I really like the humor they've been adding to the videos lately. Shows another side of their personalities.
It's pretty entertaining.😊 Not just a build series which you slap on parts which most automotive youtubers are doing. Camera rolls and editing magic are fun but you personal humor is funny.
I like when they explore their creative side.
Same , i laugh till i cried
The Lexus dream/nightmare scene killed me, love watching these videos every Saturday morning.Keep it up guys !
Sorry guys, I'm really enjoying watching you work through the problems! A project car is literally nothing but challenges and hassles and it's been super interesting seeing how you approach fixing them. I hope you have plenty of car trouble in the future!
Fun episode, all the troubleshooting was like seeing myself dealing with my project.
"The BMW is... forget it! You guys know already!" lmaooo
Man I am loving these intros
I really enjoy seeing the troubleshooting aspect of building this (or any) car, as it’s a very realistic part of the process. Hoping this solves any of the last minor issues so you can enjoy it now for various purposes! Also, the daydream sequence was hilarious! These elements are great additions to your fantastic videos!
When I had my fuel gauge issue on my touring i used the secret menu in the gauge cluster which came in real handy because it shows fuel on either sides of the tank
More of this! There's too much stuff on RUclips making people think all you have to do is drop a new engine into another chassis without problems. This is real life & makes me not feel like an idiot when I encounter all this crap
I really enjoyed the episode. I particularly enjoyed the PT fantasy segment, he just looked so happy and free of worry from the car breaking down.
Super excited for the roadtrip series!!!
This is by far my favourite channel on RUclips 🔥🔥🔥
Same but also sad to see the cars finished. This series has gotten me through this whole covid thing. Really appreciate this channel, it got pretty hard for my family and my partner and I bonded over this and have started a project car of our own because of this. She was not! A car person before pandemic and this series’s! Good job you created another car girl SA!
I have a 2003 Sport Touring , here in Europe we got some sweet inline 6 diesels single turbo M57 engine e39s, mine is a 3 liter manual, I absolutely love it, almost 200hp the torque is almost 400 (m5 has 400nm),. You get incredible gas mileage, its really torquey, it does not sound like a diesel, you can easily make good power if you mod it . I feel like you guys missed on them over there, in may 2021 its going to be 3 years since it last broke (self leveling air bag), I can vouch that the m57 engine e39 are extremely reliable, but I also had e30, e36, e34, e38, e46, e39 with gasoline engines I6/v8 you do get more problems with them, but I still love them and I consider that many of the problems come from lack of proper maintenance .
I'll say it one last time cause I loved what you did.
PUT THE OEM RIMS BAAAAAAAAACK!!!!
Keep the nitty gritty details coming! I really like your guys' style of content
Perfect length, got to see most of the important parts, had some fun, did some work. It's all good.
1. E39s have a left and a right tank. The engine only draws from the right tank. There is a leveling pump that is likely dying and so there could be gas in the left tank and tha gauge is correct (as it sums up both tanks) but the engine is starved.
2. The steering angle sensor can be cleaned 99,9% of the time.
Definitely like the longer “nitty gritty” episodes!
I love the longer more detailed videos. this is one of the few channels that i almost always watch the whole way through without skipping.
Recommendation for Fluid extractor: Mityvac - I use a manual 1.9 gal and have an electric one I use as a sump for larger quantities. Makes bleeding brakes, clutch slaves, and removing fluids easy.
I guess they wanted to reuse the fuel
Idk about everyone here but I love it when they go into detail on doing stuff. Gives me confidence that sometimes they don’t even know how to do it but they still tackle it. Love the videos and keep it going.
You could unlock the factory cluster and check the left and the right side fuel level of the tank, it will show you if the left side drains over to the right side. With 13 Liters left the left side should have been empty already.
As for your seatbelts for the kids seat you have a later model year interior put into the car at some point
What people dont realize is with a project car it takes time to work out the kinks. Patience is key!!
Bravo on the hazy edit. I cracked up! 🤣
Great episode. After spending 8 hours swapping downpipes on my 135 yesterday I’m glad I’m not the only one that has bmw problems....and yes I need an oil pan gasket because who can go under a bmw with out finding oil leaks🤷🏻♂️
Loving the longer videos, please keep posting about this build/you living with the car! I just got a Touring myself these videos make ownership feel not as scary! Thanks for the great content keep up the great work
Definitely enjoyed that you went into more detail than usual! I'd be happy to have longer videos, or like, a longer one on Saturday and a shorter one during the week if that's more manageable for you guys!
I enjoyed the more in depth video, I love how honest you both are with sharing the ups and downs
Loved seeing the whole process. Loved working on my BMW so watching you go through the everything (including the struggles) reminds me I wasn’t the only one. Love the car, love these episodes.
From years of racing, the absolute best transfer pump is the brass jiggler. Cheap, reliable and never broke down even with the nasty VP U4.4 oxygenated leader fuel
I really appreciate the real time diagnosis, and the explanations that accompany them. Big fan of you guys. BIG fan of the M5 wagon. Was always the wish to perform this with my 2000 540iT- one of THE best cars I ever owned. Bought at 107K miles, sold it in very nice running condition to another enthusiast (who is doing the swap) at 245K miles. All of my 3 kids learned how to drive in it, and they took their driving test in it. Always keeping my eyes open for a nice E39 V8 wagon. My problem is too many vehicles....
Great video. Showing the highs and lows is one of the best aspects of this channel. Never change
For the Baby seat hooks; it looks like you’ve got a pinch weld to work with. You could use u-bolts, type that is commonly used on leaf springs. Drill holes to match and bolt them in with fender washers.
Bravo on the gas fumes scene, when you said that I hoped to see that next, you guys are great
What would be the problem if you do smell gasoline while driving or car is running? Honestly asking because a friend has that problem.
@@leonardnose5695 Could be the Evap system, or a myriad of other things, I'm not an expert by any means, I'd recommend having it looked at by a mechanic
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My old lexus es300 did that back in the day, it was the fuel dampener (or damper? I forget). Like a $30 part but required a large crow foot wrench that wasn't in any standard sets locally. Had to order it off Amazon. It started as a small leak, faint smell of fuel at shutdown. Then idle. Then it got HUGE. As in a tank of fuel was gone in 70 miles instead of 300. I thought the car might ignite lol. So maybe that's it.
For seatbelt anchors.
Find a lug nut with the same thread as required and get that welded to a plate that will fit the location required.
Glue and pop rivet or bolt it in place.
At work, when we need to empty a tank, we tend to use old noisy carburetor electric pumps because, while slower than your AEM pump, it is much easier to control and not over flow the jug.
I'm doing restorations on my VERY neglected DINAN S1 M5 and you guys inspire me to keep going when I all I want to do is rage quit! I had the steering angle sensor go out on my old 540i and its the same as in the M5. To remove and replace it will be "fun", lol! But for you guys it should be easier than for me out on the street. The little "donut" is near where the steering column linkage is found and will need to be disconnected. It doesn't look hard to install but there is a point where its held in the base of the steering column with these 2 screws that the head gets removed so it looks like a rivet top. Making a notch on that "rivet" made it a lot easier to remove (literally unscrew) and install the new unit. Once you install the new unit (I replaced the old screw with new screws that have heads BTW), you may want to NOT install everything back together and 1st go on a test drive to test out the angle sensor with live software telling you real time data. Once you get it all dialed in, the light on the dash can even be cleared with a handheld scanner. Best of luck guys!
This happened to me in my car too! Gotta make sure everything is all seated properly, and check the fuel pump too! Man, as a BMW e39 M5 owner, I'm really rooting for this build to become good and reliable! Keep up the good work and great videos!
Regarding the baby seat question:
The mounting ports for them were options on all touring models (at least here in germany), so I think they did the same on US models. Here the system is called Isofix.
Regarding the gas pump system:
The inline pump has enough power to suck the fuel out of the right half of the tank. The excess and heated return ends up in the left tank. The in-tank pump pumps the fuel from left to right with the help of the suction jet pump, among other things. If the in-tank pump is out of order, around 15-20 liters remain in the left half of the tank, while the inline pump empties the right half of the tank. Most of the time the cart stops after a right turn. If the in-tank pump is out of order and there is a shortage of fuel in the right half of the tank, centrifugal force can cause fuel to move from left to right in a quick left turn or in a roundabout.
Fuel gauge issue most likely the intermittent sending unit. When the wiper does not make good contact, the gauge reads high. Friend of mine had the same issue with his E39 which got fixed after replacing both sending units. I do not mind the longer episodes, we can all learn from it. Really like the humor additions lately, PTs petrol induced nightmare was super funny!!
Man your tire mounting machine is so much nicer that the ones we use at my work haha
Whatever you say about her(bmw) she's still a beauty... Many greetings from Greece!
I l8ke the detail, it shows all the things you don’t ever get to see in other builds
Love seeing all the details, definitely keep them coming. ~30 minutes is a fine episode length.
Hey guys in your Merch link you have the written twice causing the link not to work! Just a heads up! Loving this series guys. As a fan of both the Japanese and the German vehicles I cannot pick a favorite
I hated the idea of not using the Style 65's at first, but now I'm totally in love with those throwing stars. I want a set for my M5.
Loved the nitty gritty full length content...PT..going to the mat with the huffing “dream sequence “😂. You and Dave’s “secret sauce” is your great working relationship and sense of humour...Kudos to both of you!
Builfing a project car is never straightforward, especially an old BMW. Applauding your efforts here. Keep it up!
Totally enjoyed the length and the content, I'm a bmw tech and have absolutely loved the videos and have also been yelling at the screen lol keep it up guys!
Its always fun watching the problems being resolved ... I think this was a good balance
Those wheels are growing on me. They fit that wagon so well
You've got to get that headliner wrapped in alcantara ASAP.
agreed ASAP
I almost missed this episode, because it's not on the playlist. The Algorithm found it for me though. Now I'm subscribed, so that won't happen again. Keep making great videos!
Length was fine! The troubleshooting was interesting and informative, could save some poor future bmw owning masochist a lot of time haha.
My September 2001 build E39 touring has the child anchors under the seat/rear carpet for what it’s worth. Love the build!
Long and detailed video: yes
Driving bmw: yes yes!
Road trip: hell's yes!🤩🤩🤩
We had the same exact fuel problems with a 2004 Lincoln LS v8. The gauge showed about 1/4 tank and then the car ran out of gas. After trying everything we figured out it was a bad transfer (jet pump). It’s a passive system that sends fuel to the primary side. The car actually did have a 1/4 tank but it was in the secondary side that it couldn’t get to. We finally got a used jet pump from a totaled vehicle and it works perfectly. Good luck!
Woke up my wife this morning laughing at the nightmare scene... totally worth it. Love the bmw build and the long format 🔥
Loved the episode! Really like how your minds solve issues I would never have thought to do that fuel test that way. It’s great how much you enjoy this, it’s very apparent and infectious. Really gonna miss this series
Thoroughly enjoyed the episode and did not mind the length of it at all!
For the fuel pump I'd suggest a diesel transfer pump the mechanic shop I used to work at had just a harbor freight branded one, I used it on diesel tanks that were contaminated and for pumping out the oil and mixed fuels from the shop containers never once had an issue. Hope this helps
Great episode! Totally agree that 2005 was peak BMW, they were just epic back then. Still cool but not in the same way
i liked the video, it's a realistic view on what car gremlins are like and how to search for solutions, this is basicly what mechanics do every day at their job.So great to see, not that great that the bmw had some issues, but thats to be expected with a swapped older car thats just been done.Love the fact you guys are doing a road trip, i always enjoy the gears and gasoline road trips, so for me it would be a joy to watch.👍
milwaukee has a great transfer pump.. probably not ideal for gas but will work if rinsed after.. we use ours for water and diesel all the time
I like the format you guys are doing. The troubleshooting is really good. I think real world scenarios are the most interesting! Sorry about the trouble with the BMW but it makes for interesting viewing!
Yeah, definitely liked seeing all the stuff that we all know happens any time you wrench on an old car.
I can't wait to see this epic E39 done! I love this episode! I also agree! E39 & E46 and older are the best BMWS ever! I'll never own anything Newer.
Even the video is a bit longer it's a pleasure to see it 👌 good luck for the road trip guys👍
Hey guys! Thanks for uploading all of these great vids
The steering angle sensor is definitely to blame for those errors on your BMW Pete! Mine went out on my e60 and it caused the AWD system, traction control, and stability control systems to malfunction. I’m not sure what the e39 one looks like but I was able to clean the contacts on mine with some rubbing alcohol. After putting it back together everything worked!! Good luck, and keep the the detailed episodes on the BMW coming!
Episode didn't seem that long when watching... then you mentioned at the end if we liked the length, and I took a look... almost 30 minutes?! I had no idea... didn't feel like 30 minutes. Time flies as they say!
Even with my car that is probably more reliable I still feel obligated to replace sensors, bolts, trim pieces, etc. so that everything is factory fresh. It’s such a satisfying feeling knowing exactly the condition of the components in your car and how it relates to a fantastic driving experience. 😄🙌🏼
Enjoyed the fine details of the grind of modifications. I'm excited about the road trip. Please come all the way to Victoria BC!
Can’t wait for the road trip! A cross-Canada road trip is definitely on my bucket list too!
Get that thing on the track!!!!! Love the longer, detailed episodes from time to time 👍👍
Enjoyed seeing how you diagnosed them pump issue. Will be helpful when mine inevitably lets go... Keep it up guys 👍🏻
is there such a thing as too long of a speed academy episode? this channel is superb. The dream sequence was hilarious, but i enjoyed how u showed how to troubleshoot issues. Excited to watch the roadtrip through canada. Keep up the great content!
Just be glad your water pump doesn't randomly grenade.. My e36 did that once
I have a 540iT that I'm converting to 6 speed manual. This isn't my first dive into the BMW arena, having already converted my 525iT to manual transmission; had to learn coding to get everything to work. When you talk about chasing problems and fixing things to raise the reliability to standards more easily achieved in Japanese imports I can totally relate. Having built a couple of Accord's and Civic's, I was in for an education once I fell hard for e39's. But my 525iT with a manual transmission is so much more rewarding than all of those Honda's. I totally understand why BMW can claim that they produce "The Ultimate Driving Machine". Even though your project if far more involved, this video's have been extremely helpful, thank you.
Also I had the same issue w my e46 m3. Had to redo the whole fuel system with the same steps you did. Both sender units, the crossover pump, and fuel filter/pump. It did take a few drive cycles to go from max full to max empty to get accurate readings.
Not sure if you put an M5 fuel pump in there but those are known to leave you stranded... also could be the fuel pump relay. I’ve owned an M5 and scoured the forums since 2008.
Holler at me if you have any questions 👍
it was short :-) .......we love everything you offer .........everything you guys offer is great,,,, much love from Saudi to you guys and thank you for teaching us so much
Ultragauge is a great obdII plug in interface to use as a temporary gas gauge among many other gauges. I use it in my ML55 because the sending units are notoriously inaccurate...
loved it! even at this length you had enough variety of different items being covered that it didn't FEEL like it was half hour long.
You can check the level of fuel in the two sides of the saddle tank through the “ secret” OBD menu
I'd love to see a video on blacking out a headliner/interior trim.
For the fuel sender and pump, you have to go OEM with BMW. Even if you have to buy a used one. Might as well change the fuel filter while you’re at it.
Did you know that you can display digital fuel level readings on the instrument cluster? It can show left and right readings separately, and you can drive around with them displayed to see how they change.
Loved the video guys, definitely liked the dream scene. It was a fun episode and definitely looking forward to the road trip
The baby seat anker's where only there when you bought the option and they are welded! You're rear seat has the option cause you swapped the interior out of a car that had this option.
Also you're front seat head rest is electrical and goes up and down when you push the rest Button up and down, just a little tip 😅✌️
Those fuel level sender units are notorious for doing that crap when they're 15+ years old. They mostly show correct, until the tank gets close to the empty. Replacing them typically solves the problem.
I quite LITERALLY have this exact same fuel problem in my E39 wagon! Can run out of fuel with a quarter of a tank. I've lived with it for years because I couldn't be bothered diagnosing it once I knew I just had to keep enough fuel in it. Looks like I'll just jump on FCPEuro and grab some sender units! Cheers
i got an 02 325ix Manual in October. its been fine for a $2200 bimmer. passed good ol' ontario safety with nothing wrong. its cost me a caliper. last week. thats about it
I couldn't help but remember the jugs problem in Die Hard 3 when you were pumping the gas out of the tank 🤣🤣🤣
And the dream scene... pure gold. I don't only learn super interesting and useful stuff with you guys, but also laugh a lot, and that's the way to do it. Keep up the good work guys, love it.
I enjoy all the builds, can't wait to build my 99 Gs300. Your channel keeps my motivated.
You can try cluster TEST 6...the first screen shows the data being sent by the left & right level sensors + the approx amount of fuel left in the tank (in liters). And the 2nd screen of TEST 6 will show the total amount of fuel iin tank + Phase 1, 2, or 3...where PHASE 1= all ok, PHASE 2 & 3 mean something is wrong:
Great Episode, looking forward to more episodes like this and the coast to cost road trip 👍
The driver side of your car has a sending unit and transfer pump, other side of the tank is the main fuel pump and another sending unit. The ecu gets an average of both sides before displaying it. If one side is out it will display wrong sometimes not far off but definitely off.
Perfect video dude. I for one am very interested exactly in the trials and tribulations of the process. I end up in similar situations and plan similar jobs to some of what ye are doing on all of the cars. Ye have great attention to detail in explaining problems, solutions and tools/products. I know there is some sponsorship but it is all very relevant so I don't care or feel like it's hindering the content. Great job again, keep it up. 👍
Find the procedure for a cluster reset should be done after fuel level sensor replacement.
Yes more episodes like this nitty gritty and long is how I like em ;)
It might be worthwhile changing the ignition switch, it's a fairly common problem on e39, 46 and 53. Had it happen myself, same thing it, died all of a sudden, it cranked but died. Let it cool for 10 minutes and was back on the road and it happened again, waited this time around 20 minutes and made it home 30kms back.
Very much like when fuel pumps or coils start to heat up, you let them cool for a bit and they run for a little while again.