FIRST DRIVE! BMW M5 Wagon - WHY CAN'T YOU BE RELIABLE?!

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Our BMW M5 E39 S62 V8 conversion on the BMW E39 540i Touring Wagon still needs work but the first drive is GLORIOUS!
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@mapwheel00 3 года назад

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.

@_Keir 3 года назад

Yeah, I really like the humor they've been adding to the videos lately. Shows another side of their personalities.

@doggothedog7744 3 года назад

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.

@jah2mon 3 года назад

I like when they explore their creative side.

@_iamkingreemy___8784 3 года назад

Same , i laugh till i cried

@DahakaCL 3 года назад

Fun episode, all the troubleshooting was like seeing myself dealing with my project.

@pdbnc 3 года назад

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!

@ricoraxelhd 3 года назад

"The BMW is... forget it! You guys know already!" lmaooo Man I am loving these intros

@andysgaragetherapy 3 года назад

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!

@kyleharms2313 3 года назад

Super excited for the roadtrip series!!! This is by far my favourite channel on RU-vid 🔥🔥🔥

@LafemmebearMusic 3 года назад

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!

@kennethporter992 3 года назад

More of this! There's too much stuff on RU-vid 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

@martinruiz5409 3 года назад

I'll say it one last time cause I loved what you did. PUT THE OEM RIMS BAAAAAAAAACK!!!!

@Fasthandsslowlaptimes 3 года назад

Keep the nitty gritty details coming! I really like your guys' style of content

@g.wes.3906 3 года назад

Perfect length, got to see most of the important parts, had some fun, did some work. It's all good.

@Sanders_motorwerks 3 года назад

Definitely like the longer “nitty gritty” episodes!

@ThatOneWagon 3 года назад

The Lexus LS430 needs to be a wagon.

@ZeroFoxENT 3 года назад

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.

@ryanwhittle6525 3 года назад

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

@BMWorks_NL 3 года назад

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

@stashtrey1 3 года назад

You've got to get that headliner wrapped in alcantara ASAP.

@shukerij 3 года назад

agreed ASAP

@joedim 3 года назад

Whatever you say about her(bmw) she's still a beauty... Many greetings from Greece!

@mikezammit3482 3 года назад

What people dont realize is with a project car it takes time to work out the kinks. Patience is key!!

@darrylcavanaugh9465 3 года назад

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....

@aDaWaN 3 года назад

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!!

@Planexpert90 3 года назад

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!

@bleedingsouls3785 3 года назад

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

@jpwilliams5264 3 года назад

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🤷🏻‍♂️

@Mr-Magnificent 3 года назад

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.

@popemobile12 3 года назад

Those wheels are growing on me. They fit that wagon so well

@deciplesteve 3 года назад

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.

@SawyerDellaquila 3 года назад

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

@bretthaynes1921 3 года назад

Man your tire mounting machine is so much nicer that the ones we use at my work haha

@againnocomment 3 года назад

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!

@xozindustries7451 3 года назад

I l8ke the detail, it shows all the things you don’t ever get to see in other builds

@josiptomas6130 3 года назад

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.

@jerryclaypool2791 3 года назад

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.

@anomamos9095 3 года назад

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.

@troys3292 3 года назад

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!

@joannaatkins822 3 года назад

I enjoyed the more in depth video, I love how honest you both are with sharing the ups and downs

@NafaratMiyaMiya 3 года назад

Its always fun watching the problems being resolved ... I think this was a good balance

@cornboy3 3 года назад

Speed Academy releases a video announcing their cross Canada road trip the day after the Ontario government closed provincial borders. 🤣

@pedroramos4718 3 года назад

Even the video is a bit longer it's a pleasure to see it 👌 good luck for the road trip guys👍

@bowma013 3 года назад

My September 2001 build E39 touring has the child anchors under the seat/rear carpet for what it’s worth. Love the build!

@savethev8372 3 года назад

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!

@Ariesofwar 3 года назад

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!

@carrier7676 3 года назад

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!

@montyrobins4963 3 года назад

Enjoyed seeing how you diagnosed them pump issue. Will be helpful when mine inevitably lets go... Keep it up guys 👍🏻

@alexmanning8710 3 года назад

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!

@jocomlakar3526 3 года назад

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.

@gabrielash9433 3 года назад

Great episode! Totally agree that 2005 was peak BMW, they were just epic back then. Still cool but not in the same way

@SebastianOutzen 3 года назад

Great video. Showing the highs and lows is one of the best aspects of this channel. Never change

@mattkrazit6414 3 года назад

Builfing a project car is never straightforward, especially an old BMW. Applauding your efforts here. Keep it up!

@hanshalkes4978 3 года назад

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!

@vader540is 3 года назад

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.

@dustinmallett1703 3 года назад

Yes more episodes like this nitty gritty and long is how I like em ;)

@mikehewitt6484 3 года назад

These things are bound to happen. You’re creating something unique by combining an older model chassis, with its own age related issues, with a more modern powertrain. If all the components were new, you’d still have issues of compatibility. Be proud of what you’ve created. I’m jealous as hell 😂 I really have enjoyed these se

@mikehewitt6484 3 года назад

ies of videos. I look forward to the next one too.

@kyle99gtp 3 года назад

Love seeing all the details, definitely keep them coming. ~30 minutes is a fine episode length.

@shawnstout8589 3 года назад

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 👍

@2007dalin 3 года назад

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

@LafemmebearMusic 3 года назад

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

@christopherokeefe7783 3 года назад

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!

@ZackNakazora1 3 года назад

Just be glad your water pump doesn't randomly grenade.. My e36 did that once

@lancelaprarie6128 3 года назад

Flexus to the rescue

@Kaavs 3 года назад

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.

@zackmiller2332 3 года назад

Get that thing on the track!!!!! Love the longer, detailed episodes from time to time 👍👍

@askaribr1 3 года назад

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

@1990Redline 3 года назад

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 😅✌️

@aroundomaha 3 года назад

Guessing what will break on the BMW next is harder than Jeopardy. Seriously though I am still enthused about the build and looking forward to your first track session with it.

@marlingunworks6172 3 года назад

Thank you for showing real BMW life

@Stigs722 3 года назад

Love the humor in the last few videos.

@HavokR505 3 года назад

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

@TonysTechAndCars 3 года назад

Yep more of that please! Well done guys!

@jaygarcia9395 3 года назад

Loved the video guys, definitely liked the dream scene. It was a fun episode and definitely looking forward to the road trip

@rhar1044 3 года назад

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.

@nathangray1003 3 года назад

loved the thorough diagnosing

@emerc5210 3 года назад

Get a z4 from 2003 to 2006 one of the most underrated chassis and last "reliable" straight sixes they made.

@ANDERZENAMG 3 года назад

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...

@stephencooper5040 3 года назад

Yeah, definitely liked seeing all the stuff that we all know happens any time you wrench on an old car.

@lancerlegacy7111 3 года назад

My grandpa took an outside mounted fuel pump from a really old car I forgot what he told me but connected wires and hoses and kept him going for years

@AngelFloyd27 3 года назад

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.

@thecaristascarchannel9189 3 года назад

So happy for the roadtrip, you guys rock

@JesusRodriguez-tm8go 3 года назад

I liked the video, I think the length was ok, and I'm so excited for that roadtrip

@purplecty740 3 года назад

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:

@kevinc31 3 года назад

Love BMW's but u better love wrenching! Also love the wheels.

@leonardnose5695 3 года назад

The wheels are definitely unique and awesome looking, definitely don’t see them on every other beemer.

@willlcoop 3 года назад

Fellow M5 wagon owner. I liked the episode and have also ran out of fuel with 1/3rd of a tank still showing on the gauge. My gauge was accurate until I swapped the m5 fuel pump in. I have dove into it to figure out if one of the senders is bad or the cross over tube got unseated. Most likely it is something I caused when I swapped the fuel pump in.

@speedacademy 3 года назад

I suspect The pump wasnt seated originally so it was pulling fuel over and wasnt bottomed out both leading to the issue that I had

@93455Driver 3 года назад

Video length was great, dream sequence hilarious.

@mmorimoto 3 года назад

Yes! So excited for your road trip videos!

@CrescentKnife 3 года назад

Super excited for the G&G style road trip!

@chadlegault9993 3 года назад

Paul the man! :) Fun episode. Thanks, guys.

@samilankrishnarajah7214 3 года назад

No such thing as too long an episode when it comes to u guys. U guys should drop a movie.

@Anders_HeymSR30 3 года назад

You can check the level of fuel in the two sides of the saddle tank through the “ secret” OBD menu

@dobryanskiy 3 года назад

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.

@milehighboost5521 3 года назад

I’d argue the rod bearings aren’t a maintenance item either but they typically only go out or get spun when you don’t let the engine warm up before revving it past something like 4k rpm.

@DmitriyKl 3 года назад

Road trip please!!! Would love to see one

@knduong 3 года назад

i got my RE30's redone at Unionrim as well! they did an awesome job!

@BaseSRKI 3 года назад

Loved it front and center, start to end! Thanks, roadtrip!! Awsome, can't wait to see Canada:D

@dumbestoyster 3 года назад

When I worked at Ford in the early to mid 2000, the station waggons would have that same cap, you would have to buy the child seat anchor and install it yourself. It was just a bolt in loop/catch.

@speedacademy 3 года назад

BMW doesnt sell anything though!

@Meaty97 3 года назад

Way to go PT!! Loved the video, keep giving us the details!

@chrisej5987 3 года назад

Stoked for that road trip!

@johncastillo838 3 года назад

I enjoy all the builds, can't wait to build my 99 Gs300. Your channel keeps my motivated.

@95blkmax 3 года назад

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.

@AM-yy5tp 3 года назад

Although not so fun for you I enjoyed the troubleshooting process you went through. You must have deep pockets as the BMW is always in need of at least one part 😢 It would have been cool to finish with some driving especially since you got the stage 1 flash and we could have all ended on a high! Keep up the good work guys 👍👍👍

@Jaspereyne 3 года назад

Length of the episode was just fine.

@benlopez527 3 года назад

See, i love old BMW’s (even given all the constant fuss) but I’m in no financial position to get one. So these videos have been super rad, wagons are always better than sedans (imo)