Special thank you to Bryan for gifting us this car. I hope we are able to get this car back to tip top shape and make content to help others! Comment down below if there are any specific videos you want to see on this car in the future! Update: My dad has been driving the car and says there is now a check engine light... I guess I'll have to go check it out. Subscribe for future updates :)
As a long-time friend of Bryan, he's a super generous guy! I know he wanted to keep it on the road or find a good home for it... I just found out that he did!
Hi SIR Im from South Africa and i have a question if i may.My e46 car alarm went off randomly so i tried removing the interior motion sensor now there is a constant loud beep and my windows dont work my key also does not work please advise if possible no one knows what to do around my town.
Jason! As the prior owner of this car I could not be more excited about how much progress you've made already. My heart is happy. I absolutely loved this car and while it was a difficult decision to let it go, I still stand by the decision that it was time for a new chapter in the car's life and it makes me even happier to know it's in your care. Keep up the great work and for contributing all the valuable information to the BMW community. You never know, maybe there'll be another one I give to you in the future! I enjoy all of your videos and this journey has been well worth it. I hope the same for you even though you're the one doing all the work! It was a pleasure to meet you and Selena. I'll always be here on the other side of the screen and a faithful viewer/subscriber as well. Thanks again!
It was a pleasure meeting you guys and I am glad that you are happy seeing this car back on the road again! Hope to make much more progress in the near future as we figure out what else it needs. Once again thank you and I will be staying in touch as we make progress!
Oh absolutely, these engines are actually very solid once you get past the maintenance hurdles along the way! This one definitely has a lot of life left in it for sure! I'm very sorry for your loss!
I know exactly what you mean, but not all cars are 40k and there are quite a few cars that can be bought used that hold their value. Obviously not as fun to drive, but can still be a good car!
I know I speak for more than a few E60 fans and myself when I say that I'd love to see you make a DIY of the alternator bracket gasket replacement. There isn't much available online other than bits and pieces. Glad to see this car getting some TLC. Keep up the good work, your videos are great!
I've got an 08 550i w 85k and will be doing the alt bracket, water pump, tsat, power steering res and full belt change this Spring. Completed the full front suspension and brakes over the winter. I'm watching and ready to lend advice. Team N62!!
Jason, you are amazing! You are definitely better than most of the BMW mechanics out there. We should call you Dr. Jason, a BMW surgeon. Keep up the amazing work that you do.
Thank the Lord. I've been waiting for this forever. I did the stem seals on mine and it runs so smooth.2006 550i with 190,000. Can wait for the alt bracket gasket. What ever you do, I'm doing. Thanks for all the videos in the past and the ones coming.
PLEASE keep this car up to date on the channel. I bought an 08 550i last year and spent 3000 dollars getting my alternator bracket and valley pan and some other things fixed while they were in there just to save myself the labor since that labor was free. This will help so much! Thanks in advance!
To us enthusiasts these pieces of metal, plastic and rubber are way more than just cars. I've dreamed of the day I'd sit in my own BMW for as long as I remember, and the day it finally happed I was blown away. It was extremely emotional. They do take work to keep on the road, but and this is a big but, if you've got yours put in the work. Especially the older models, they simply will never make them like this anymore, and the new ones are just not the same imo. Thanks for keeping this one alive, I'm looking around for a nice daily. Cant keep driving my E46M3 as a daily although I love it.
The repairs are very expensive for the v8s. valve stems, timing chain guides, coolant hoses/pipe in the valley and the alternator bracket (just labor intensive) adds up to the cost. It's still a very good car for restoration though because it's well kept. I pretty much stay away from any BMW v8s even if they are very cheap to buy.. they follow the statement "a very cheap is the most expensive ". Typically they are hard to sell and end up as parts cars, some of them get bought really cheap from people who are clueless on what they are up to (for those not mechanically inclined)
That guy seems like a genuine saint. You should bring it back to life and give it back. I only say that because he probably had more bad then good things happen to him. I’m sure that would more then make him happy especially because that car is so sentimental.
Yes, I was right on IG. What a beauty guys. You should keep this one! A video with all the main issues these n62's developed over the years would be nice. I think Chris from The Bimmer Barn will be surprised, you got the exact same care as he bought, also with a bunch of issues. Have a great weekend brother and sister, Dutch regards, Nico
I fixed a 545i with zf 6sp , the transmission slips when step on gas then went into lim mode. It was the dampers inside the valve body worm very badly. Replace the dampers with new seals and sleeves fill with valvoline maxlife atf , the car runs perfect.
Wow!! What a get, looking for a good deal on an e60 550i, now. You’re right about the sentiment of a car. I’m driving a e46 330i right now, I have a e36 325i ‘92 covered in my driveway, that I bought new in ‘92. If you offered me $10k, I wouldn’t sell it, and it needs work.🤣 I love the hell out that car, and I drove the hell out of it. My wife is jealous of, still. Lol. I told her she’s going to burry me in that car. Brian is a cool dude, yo.👍🏽✌🏽
Aweome that a subscriber did this, I love the e60, but still working on my daughters e90 as a gift, thanks to your channel i was able to service my transmission and had to replace the n52 engine because when i got it is was locked up and was unaware of that , its going to be my daughter’s first car but she doesn’t know that, at the moment Im getting it ready for paint and still have to do the headliner and get some miscellaneous parts, can’t wait to see the look on her face when me and my wife give it to her, funny how i always wanted a BMW and my daughter is getting hers before me, a parents love and sacrifice fro their kids, great video , Im in NC also , hopefully we will meet one day
Ahh, finally my E60 550i has made an appearance on here haha. I have a 2008 550i, so more videos on it would be awesome. I currently fixed a lot as well and down to minor smoke that appears out the exhaust every couple weeks or so, coolant leak I’ve pinpointed to the pipe under the intake manifold, and I do have vibrations at idle, but not too crazy. I probably need new mounts, but haven’t checked that yet. Currently working on doing lower control arm replacements this week for the fronts. I hope to see more videos on this car man! Keep up the great content and work.
I have always wanted one the v8’s but I stay away because I’m not as mechanically inclined as you lol. I’ve only ever had bmws with the n52 or m52. I love how your mission is to keep these cars on the road! Keep it up! Also if you wanna sell me the the 740 let me know 😂
I’ve been looking for a Bmw to for cheap to fix up for my daughter who will be driving in the next year roughly.I just let one pass for $1k. Because someone beat me to it unfortunately. A 2003 325i with lots of issues but I’m familiar with that platform an know they are safe cars . I understand where you are coming from with the yearly maintenance . Love yalls channel so genuine and it’s helped me a ton over the years . Thank y’all for all you share your knowledge to all us that enjoy working on our bmws
Bless that man’s heart. If you like BMW’s like we do. I would have probably done the same thing. You more that deserving the trust. I’ve saved a bout load from your help and intuition. Have fun.
Great Video Love the E60 N62 motors. Would like to see wheel bearing done if its needed of course for this car. And can you keep the content flowing for the V8 N62's please. Very excited that you have a V8 N62 motor for content. Love seeing coding ,modules flashed and Vehicle orders changed as well.
I just bought a 2011 BMW 535i, F10 from a salvage site, Autobidmasters. Hopefully cleaning or swapping out new engine VANOS solenoids will fix the engine Fault codes (P052B and P054B). Plus the powersteering is gone on this vehicle. But with just 97,000 miles on it.
I have an e60 with the 2nd gen Valve body 6HP26, currently using Pentosin ATF6 fluid, the car drives amazing. inexpensive fluid and available everywhere.
Jason, another major issue with these E60, E63, E64 series is that the "power active steering wire harness, which runs through and hidden inside the hole of the front subframe to the hydraulic unit on the passenger side. As these wires aged up and melted, it'll trigger power active steering Malfunction and disable the braking ability. That active steering wiring harness needs to be replaced and coded with NCS expert.
Hay shoplife I’ve been a fan of yours from your cali days . Happy to see you’re keeping the bmw community alive .As I said in my last post if you need that tool for the valve seal you can use mine . I’ll ship it to you and when you’re done with it just ship it back.
cool video man! i have a 325i i mostly did all the work myself and saved so much money because of you brodie you don’t even know lol my girl hates when i go outside and work on my car i love her to death lol. we need more videos on 3series about mods!! interior and exterior! keep it up ! hopefully i can make it to bmw invasion next year. i’m year in owning her and i love the bmw community already ♥️ #BigBs
I’ve done the alternator bracket gasket and same issue with the sway bar, i had to replace the crossmember. I basically have everything else to do. Valve stem seals, transfer pipe, valve cover/ timing chain gaskets, and change the tans fluid, filter, and solenoids. It’s an ‘08 with 153k on the clock.
ShopLifeTV, thank you for sharing your knowledge on BMW with us. Lord knows I'm no mechanic, but you seriously have helped me find problems on my BMW especially since I had no clue where to even start. I call you "Clutch". Because of you I'm able to do my own work with my broke self haha. Speaking of broke is there anyone out there that can help me get some rod bearings and a DMTL pump for a 2003 330i 5 speed, M54. It's been sitting since November 16, 2021. Having trouble because my job barely gives me work because I can't get to them and I live too far for them to pick me up. I've worked two days in the past month only because the client was on my side of town. If anybody can help it would truly be a blessing 🙌 🙏.
duuuuude, youre not in southern cal anymore? we are thinking of moving to north carolina when we move back from japan. great video, someone just gave me a free car last month too. not a bm, but a 2012 citroen ds3 sport in immaculate condition. I still have my e46 though. getting rid of the citroen, keeping the e46. About to change the injectors, I can smell them leaking, especially since it started getting cold. got any vids on a DIY for the injectors?
never had one of these vehicles but would love to know how they compares to the m5 as a driving experience . i am sure you will bring it to tip top condition jason. love all your work,videos etc. everyone should know that these cars are very high maintenance and not for the faint hearted . take of selena and yourself .
I am a 2 time ower the 5 series 75 530i grey market a 04 530i with "ALAN HARDY...AIPINAS service until his retired...but, love your inputs ! keep it up.!
the e60 is all aluminum and only weights a 100 lbs more than the e90, its wider, slightly longer and balanced perfectly. I have a single turbo 535i and its my favorite bmw even over my m3's and e92 335i
@@curtishouze1471 The one that came with the car was on borrow time, car had 360k odo. Second one was used but rebuilt. It ran well. I hit something on the road and it went under the car. Engine pan survived, but the transmission one popped. Didnt know I was leaking oil and the oil level sensors dont tell you until its already too late. 1,2,3 gears were done. Third one is in right now. New ones start 11,5k from dealer. Also the engine is covered in oil leaking everying. I will miss the car, 2007 barbera rot, beige interior
Would you recommend a 2008 550i with the M sport package with 135k miles, but it’s had valve gaskets, alternator bracket seal, and other gaskets done? The seller didn’t say anything about valve stems being done.
Detailed engine removal video as a recommendation. Or a tutorial on doing oil pan gaskets and the alternator bracket seal. Those are the two big issues I have with my car with minimal information. Unless you take jobs for pay. It's an SMG car pretty neat
Would love to see you make it an m5 style. M5 front and rear bumper with the quad exoust. Carbon spoiler and front lip, blacked out window trims and new wheels.
Thank you for a great video - we really enjoy your content in the UK , I have a E60 550i M sport so would be great to see more work on this engine , may be changing out the alternator ???
I had transmission issues. did the sonnax zip kit, and separator plate. shift solenoids, and seals. reset adaptations and its been shifting flawlessly.
Nice car and looking forward to te revival of this one. But I do hope that you have changed engine oil before your started driving around, because that is 5 years old probably. Good luck
I had a 545i 6 speed manual i use to do all the work myself but I had to pay for the alternator seal 3000 dollars to b replace. And after 5 years started to smoke when taking off at the stop lights because of the valve steam seals so I got tired and sold. It was good car but every time you drive it you had to spend money on it
When I see how this car was fixed, it's clear that this car can't be in good condition. This welding would be never be allowed in Germany. The TÜV would look at this car and send you to hell for that. I know that these V8's aren't the best because German V8's are not so common so they are not as refined as Amarican ones. But in general BMW are way more reliable than many other brands if you maintain it right! Take for example an inline 6 diesel 3L like I have. It has 300k Kilometers (186k miles ) on the clock and runs as it is new. There is no oil anywhere and the interior is damn clean. Everything works as intended and the main thing that had to be done was the whole belt system and the flywheel. ( it's a manual ) The glow plugs are done but the ones that are in my car are the first ones so I can forgive them for failing. So buy a e60/e61 if you want a good car that has decent power too. The 3L I6 525D has 197 HP at can be tuned to over 270 HP just by software. Mine has around 250 HP and that is more than enough.
I love the e60s but not the v8s. The n/a sixes are the best bet. Biased because I have a 530xit M packaged and a Z4 3.0si coupe pretty reliable oops just jinxed myself.🇨🇦
It be nice to see you do performance mods for this! I own one my self and there just isn’t stuff for them ?? I found a company in Connecticut that offers a 3 Tune Tune for like $999 but that’s it really. These things sound amazing straight pipes tho oddly as most cars don’t this N62 v8 sounds like a tuned exhaust just from getting rid of muffler, resonators and 2ndary cats.. seeing one done up w power gain stuff would be nice
Hey! Watched a bunch of your videos as I am a new e46 owner! I was wondering if you can recommend a high quality BMW shop in Dallas/McKinney Texas area? Do you still work on BMWs? Thanks.
Just found your channel. I have a beautiful 2008 550 M sport with paddle shifters, love the car to death! I recently started having trouble when pulling up to stop lights down shifting from 2nd to 1st, it clunks super hard. Anyone have any ideas/solutions? Do you think this would help fix it? Thank you sooo much for this video and your other content out there! Definitely subscribed and liking EVERY video of yours. Thanks again!
That's a symptom I was experiencing as well. Especially before the car got warmed up. It would shift hard after starting and then slowing down at a light the down-shifting was terrible. It sounds like Jason addressed this here so it may be worth a shot.
@@BFl0 -It sure can be annoying when it happens though! And it has always made me fear of bigger/deeper transmission problems. Maybe this is the solution though! I’m hopefully going to try it out this summer!
Not sure how “rare” it is but it’s definitely enjoyable! It’s an LCI with only 108k miles and still looks GREAT! I’ve owned it for about 4 years now and it’s always ran strong besides this issue. Hoping to get it resolved!
If you’re still experiencing this issue. You want to replace the mechatronics sleeves under the unit. There are a few videos on YT how to do this. Also look up a guy called Timms BMW service and repair who talks about it and the EXACT symptoms you described.