I Bought a $100,000 BMW for Only $725, Here's the Reality

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Car restoration has always been my passion and in this video i show you the process of buying a used car which the owner thought had a bad head gasket. In this case, the car is an abandoned BMW e39 5 series. I then show you how to test a car for a bad head gasket including how to do a combustion gas leak test, how to do a compression test and how to do a cylinder leak down test only to find that the car doesnt have a bad head gasket. However the car does have a misfire so i then show you how to diagnose a car misfire step by step including testing the short term fuel trims and how to use smoke to find a hidden vacuum leak in a car, which is the cause of the misfire. After fixing the misfire, i then show you a few Satisfying Car Restoration sneak peeks of the upcoming restoration of the car.
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Комментарии : 2,8 тыс.

@codetutor6593 6 месяцев назад

Jesus. I learned more about cars in 30 mins than I have from any other youtube video... ever... Remarkable teacher.

@marvin2678 4 месяца назад

what else dio you watch?

@codetutor6593 4 месяца назад

@@marvin2678 lots of other stuff. Wood working, car fixing etc.

@HacksawJimThuggin 4 месяца назад

I was about to say the same thing!!

@laswizz4590 4 месяца назад

@JJ-tr8cu 4 месяца назад

💯

@roughroadrunner88 6 месяцев назад

This dude diagnosing and fixing his car as easy as watering his garden. And the brand is bmw. 21:41 Also included sorcery. What a legend.

@marekukawski202 6 месяцев назад

Oh You Americans.... BMW is not that super-duper hard to work with.

@mr.he-rock-ohh2355 6 месяцев назад

you learn something new every day

@Winter1256 6 месяцев назад

Actually it’s the easiest brand to work on

@alvisserrano9797 6 месяцев назад

@robertj5758 6 месяцев назад

I love working on BMW's, everything (well almost everything) is so well thought out. One of the easiest brands to work on

@pantelisk9079 6 месяцев назад

bro respawned after 5 years!!!

@peenito 6 месяцев назад

Why you paused all this time?

@maxkrone6239 4 месяца назад

Whoa you are right!

@DimlyAwareHUmAn 4 месяца назад

I couldn't figure out what you meant till I went to the video's page too see some more of his vids, and whoa! 1st video in 5 years? What the heck? Well I'd really like to see the follow up to this, install of all the additional parts, and cleanup. With new and even used cars so unafforable, it's imperative to maintain your older car. I drive a 2002 Mercedes with 256K miles on it, and a head gasket leak on #4 out the side of the head. What else can I do? And yeah, I could do with a whole lot of the parts he mentions in restoration.

@savatagedude 4 месяца назад

maybe it took 5 years to make this video?! ;)

@Rozarez213 3 месяца назад

@@savatagedude "you cant rush art!" xD

@victorshikhman 22 дня назад

This guy is an inspiration, but this is dangerous inspiration. 99.9% of us would have broken down crying after the first ten mins of this.

@1marcelfilms 17 часов назад

This is nothing. Like a baby toy.

@rezidentseagull5651 3 месяца назад

This is legitimately one of the best car videos I've ever watched. The diagnostic process was so clearly laid out, especially the part about diagnosing head gasket leaks (I LOVE IT when people are able to break down a complex problem into individual troubleshooting components)

@adamn4017 5 месяцев назад

This is something that almost no one from my close friends understand. When I tell them that I want to buy old car, such as 90s bmw, I get responses like "but do you know, that you will end up paying three times as much as you bought it for because it will sit in service every week?" or "do you know that you can use this money to buy something reliable". But that's not the way I see things, they all expect me to think that I buy an old cheap car and be surprised when it breaks down, but that's opposite I think of. I can't wait to spend my time under the car and learn how to work on it and spend time with people who share the same passion as me! This type of videos are really informative and I love that I learnt something new from them. Thank you!

@sakuraesther6309 5 месяцев назад

If you were a dad ,this would be such a fantastic activity with your kids every weekend fixing the car /cars

@qmh355 4 месяца назад

Its not cool if you need a car to go to work but its broke down

@wandameadows5736 4 месяца назад

Your smart

@piyushhmusic 4 месяца назад

you're*@@wandameadows5736

@NeverMind-pk4wz 4 месяца назад

@@qmh355 I used to have in the past 25 Years several BMW E30, an E34, some older VW and so on for use in daily commuting. In fact they broke down each 1-2 Months for several reasons - Coolant / Oil / Fuel line / Tank / Brake line leaks, leaky head gasket, Clutch, Differential issues, flexible disc of the cardan shaft, Fuel pump issues, Air flow Meter issues, Sensor issues, broken rocker arm, broken handbrake cables, ignition issues (distributor or iginition coils), shock absorber, as well as the usual parts of the undercarriage like wishbone, tie rods, not to mention the axle mount rubber bearing and so on. Not counting Rust issues. In fact: If you buy an old car, you´ll have to exchange, at best immediately, all possible parts which can break down, in order to have at least peace for the next two/three years - and even that is not guaranteed. A car which is cheap and at the same time also in a good technical condition, is - very - seldom. An old, daily driven car is natually full of faults, they don´t get magically better by the time.

@TonyB-zh1us 6 месяцев назад

Great to see you back! As a retired former mechanic with 28+ years in the trade, this is the most informative automotive channel I've seen.

@38skippers 6 месяцев назад

M539 Restorations is another good one...from Germany

@joosephmooseth5180 6 месяцев назад

M539 is pretty meticulous, but props to this guy the edit is clean, and the video very well put together.

@anaru5643 6 месяцев назад

Yep totally agree, a great channel.

@sparky5916 6 месяцев назад

Indeed mate@@38skippers

@iPodgeek44 6 месяцев назад

@@38skippersWhy the « …. from Germany » ? The man is not even German he comes from the states

@lawrencemartin24 6 месяцев назад

Wow... I'm 68 years old. Been maintaining my cars since I was 15. Super impressed. Best over all diagnostic video I've seen. Scotty Kilmer has nothing over you!!!!

@pewdiepieDL3 6 месяцев назад

Scotty doesn’t disappear for five years though? I was worried the ma had gone to jail (just worried 😟)

@neway518 5 месяцев назад

I thought Scotty is complaining all the time.

@HanSolo__ 4 месяца назад

Scotty is using the same tools and the same methods. But hey, he does not do modern editing.

@nahtannoJv8 4 месяца назад

SCOTTY be like "money pit this, money pit that, bmw legendary inline 6 they are good but is just the cheap plastic they use that caused their downfall,, bmw used it to save money, plastic is crap🤣" and complain a bit more and would not explain things like he this man did

@Jasonv65 4 месяца назад

Scotty is always dropping click bait.

@MooseTracksInHD 3 месяца назад

Can't believe I watched from start to finish. No crappy music and was very hands on. I learned a lot just off this video alone. It was very easy to digest. Thanks for taking your time putting this together.

@WinzardsGaming 3 месяца назад

The misfire diagnostic and the way you found that it was a vacuum leak is mind blowing. I wish one day I develop knowledge like this and apply it to my cars. Awesome job.

@ThePipeiper 6 месяцев назад

Bruh, I am a diy mechanic who’s been working on cars for about 25 years now. I just learned so much from this video my mind is blown. This dude just filled in so many blanks I’ve had over the years. Crazy.

@dmillionaire7 2 месяца назад

You must be a sorry mech This common since teaching Don't work on noone cars but your on, please

@ThePipeiper 2 месяца назад

I’m sure you meant “This IS common ‘sense’. “😂 And relax Manny Mechanic. Some of the trouble shooting shortcuts here are far from common sense.

@mikeyfoulke Месяц назад

@@ThePipeiper Don't worry about him, dude has millionaire in his name and can't spell. He's never touched a wrench in his life lmao

@ThePipeiper Месяц назад

@@mikeyfoulkeyou ain’t wrong. lol.

@AMMA-we3zz 4 месяца назад

As a BMW technician and automotive engineer for 30 years, I came across this channel when he started. I knew immediately he knows what’s he’s doing and expected him to grow. I have no doubt he will hit over 1 million followers at some point in the near future. Well explained and excellent editing to deliver a meaningful and easy to follow and understand videos. Well done and good job 👏.

@aakolov 2 месяца назад

BMW engineer nowadays sounds like a joke. Do they have anyone left in Bavaria? To me it seems there are only marketing and designers kids, all engineers have been fired.

@alanrivas2950 Месяц назад

Hello sorry to bother you. I am in the market for an e39 530i. What is the average maintenance look like on a vehicle like that ?

@hondurasen3632 12 дней назад

@@aakolovprobably EU reglementations are forcing any manufacturer to make the cars less and less reliable

@mr.z541 6 месяцев назад

Bro...I can't decide if I'm more impressed with your mechanical skills, or your video and editing skills. 👍👍

@danarbuckle6640 11 дней назад

Excellent video. No guessing. No throwing parts at it. Just the facts. Just the right tools. Just the right knowledge. This could be the most comprehensive M54 repair video I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing. BTW, I made a smoke machine from an old coffee pot. It uses mineral oil and a low pressure regulated air inlet from my air compressor.

@stevenrobinson9610 6 дней назад

M54 repair video? please explain...

@chrish40443 4 месяца назад

This video was awesome. Very well edited, with tons of insights and tips like the smoke test, leak tests, calculating air flow, pulling the fuel pump fuse, etc. Really appreciated the extra mile of including the pulled engine to show the head gasket, and the editing to speed up certain portions while still keeping them to make sure you show every step is appreciated (removing & replacing all 6 ignition coils). Thanks for the great content!

@shabaanmarijani8447 5 месяцев назад

I watch a lot of these DIY car repair vids but the way this guy breaks down complex diagnosis and fixes is on a whole other level

@pritishparihar6752 3 месяца назад

100% true

@udance4ever 3 месяца назад

agreed! love how he shows all these tools & even how you could create some at home!

@daawad1 2 месяца назад

I just really subscribed to him because of the way he explained the component of the car.

@PeterFeltersnatch852 6 месяцев назад

I wish all car flippers were like you. You literally fixed everything! Props to you and excellent video

@socksonfeet8125 6 месяцев назад

I used do the same but the work goes unnoticed and unappreciated. And you still get low balled nonstop by potential buyers, so I stopped doing it. It's really only worth it if its your vehicle.

@steveo1574 6 месяцев назад

Dude I know!! Makes me wanna do this sorta thing just so I can restore cars that were once like 100k and now I can pick up for 1k... 99% of the value lost and I could restore to like new for 2k

@MrChaudhryy 6 месяцев назад

@@socksonfeet8125same man

@yodead369 6 месяцев назад

@@socksonfeet8125 Yeah, a lot of these people don’t think it’s weigh out the risk to reward ratio of these used car sales. It’s always gonna be a used car. Remember that!

@LilSticcBoi 6 месяцев назад

I was expecting this to be someone buying a junker, doing some minor diagnosis, and slapping parts on it until it worked. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong, this video taught me so much, thank you, and keep up the good work man

@jiaweizhang4103 2 месяца назад

Incredible level of details in this video. Most people would skip putting everything back and calling out what part costs what. You're going above and beyond and couldn't be more clear. It was an absolute pleasure watching it. There's nothing like the feeling when you have new parts put in a car that fixed the problems. Congrats on a revived BMW!

@edwincharlesworth Месяц назад

The very best, most concise and easy to listen to advice/ instructions of working on a BMW I have ever seen. The guy is so confident and tells us amateurs EXACTLY how to carry out each stage of the work. Please keep the videos coming You are a top,top mechanic. Watching this gives me confidence that I can do these jobs. Very well done sir.

@dexburwell 6 месяцев назад

This video may be hands down the best automotive DiY I’ve ever seen on RU-vid. Starting from the editing,explanation and the patience used setting up the props for demonstration purposes - very detailed and concise- subscription earned within first 5min of watching. ACE ! 👍

@nategmaycock9398 6 месяцев назад

Your flag caught my eye ... then I had to totally agree with your comment

@Pharaoh5611 4 месяца назад

👍

@vchiu9560 6 месяцев назад

French guy here. This video is extremely pleasant to watch as it is both informative and without any idle chat. The video montage is well made so that any described operation is very clear. Impressive stuff and very professional work done here. I will certainly come back. Congratulations!

@johnsradios484 6 месяцев назад

A 2003 BMW is probably worth $1150 especially if it’s not working and running!

@7rodo 4 месяца назад

Hi french guy!

@gnowyrret7450 6 месяцев назад

As a bimmer enthusiast (as an owner at various times an E36, E46, E90, G20 sorry about the last one), I was attracted to your channel by the "$100k-$725" caption, simply to see what you found, for the next 30:40, I never blinked. I agree with my fellow viewers that this is simply the most informative, most technically-brilliant and well-presented car restoration channel I've come across, nevermind the bs they have on network channels which disguise/rip off car "beautification" with "restoration". I know you don't even need to advertise it, but I'll defo CLS your channel. Oh, only one tiny suggestion, if you add "E39 530i" to your caption, you might increase your viewing figures substantially. Hats off to you, bro.

@McCarthyism_by_Youtube 5 месяцев назад

as an e39 owner, I cringed when he noted the blue coolant residue on the engine bay... then fills green coolant 😮

@5w4n 12 дней назад

When you start diagnosing the head gasket, you get the new subscriber. Dude, I wish you had opened a shop around me. This kind of mechanic is exactly what I would rely for my cars.

@ramiroaraujo2896 3 месяца назад

I have the same car but diesel, 525 tds. it falls to pieces. I bought it with great enthusiasm, here in Uruguay any piece costs a lot to get. The mechanics don't put much effort into it. I wish there was someone around these parts with such knowledge. So professional. With that natural talent. Totally surprised with your work. The best educational video. My God, how nice to see it. Greetings and best wishes.

@dIancaster Месяц назад

With love to Uruguay from the United States.

@edwharton 6 месяцев назад

My goodness--do you teach class anywhere? NEVER have I been subject to a more informative self repair channel! What’s higher than a master mechanic? This is God-level!

@nizmo0300 6 месяцев назад

This is the greatest channel on RU-vid. I've been a mechanic for 32 years. It's nice to see useful information from an experienced mechanic as well. Thank you for putting this out here for the younger generation. They need to be more independent than just spending money wildly. Keep up the good work. 😃👍

@connomar55 6 месяцев назад

As a previous owner of a 525i (2001) I just loved this video. The greatest car I ever owned, but had to sell when I emigrated. Mine still had original battery, but perished hoses to the oil vapor recycling unit, crankcase oil seal was leaking and a pin hole leak in the radiator - not the metal part but the plastic-. Like seeing an old friend being revived.

@german80 6 месяцев назад

i had a 98' 528i, those cars feel solid. even a small thing like the turning signal on felt very heavy and gave you a nice feeling of strong long lasting quality.

@repingers9777 6 месяцев назад

overpriced plastic nice

@Blaz3yt1 Месяц назад

5 years later and junky is still pumping out high quality videos! can't wait for the rest of the restoration series to drop 😎

@eagleone5456 3 месяца назад

That tow truck was the real star of the show to me! That thing was sweet!

@ottobong 6 месяцев назад

THIS IS THE BEST DIY CHANNEL I HAVE SEEN IN MY WHOLE LIFE….(and yes I am subscribed to M539) like I feel like shedding a tear as to how good this is! Doesn’t care about chasing clout or popularity! JUST THE BUSINESS OF FIXING CARS and EDUCATING US ABOUT HOW CARS WORK! I am an INSTANT FAN FOR EVER!

@patrickyoung3503 2 месяца назад

As I'm retired now " 86" I pass my days on my iPad looking at anything that catches my fancy . Your video on the BMW 5. Is without doubt the best I've ever seen . There is nothing left out as to how to repair the engine . It's too late for me to make use of the information but I will share it with my friends on u tube . It really is a missed opportunity for me . ( where were you when I needed you ) . I wish you all the very best with this venture . I'm Irish , born & bred & living in Dublin .

@JobemBricks 6 месяцев назад

I just found you a few months ago to help me start detailing headlights, thought I had missed out on the last 5 hears. Lo and behold… RETURN OF THE KING!

@Oxigan2win 5 месяцев назад

SO as a crazy BMW E46 (I own 2001 330 CI which was on my lifter for 6 months restoring) and also E39 enthusiast myself, I have to say that the way you film and cut this video and explain stuff is just very amazing. This is extremely high quality content. I just got this video suggested. I 100% waiting for more content and I hope you blow up - you deserve it. Good times friend!

@caduceus33 4 месяца назад

You editing is superb, showing how everthing is done, very quickly, not missing steps, without super-speeding the video, and without adding music.Thank you!

@stevenrobinson9610 6 дней назад

Best car restoration and repair video ever!!!!! Use this video to sell this car at way higher than blue book price... When has anyone been able to see what has been done to a car to bring it up to an extremely excellent level of operation.... This is better than buying a certified car...

@aguythatworkstoomuch4624 6 месяцев назад

The steering wheel is on the wrong side that why it’s so cheap

@M23GALA 5 месяцев назад

Average American comment

@aguythatworkstoomuch4624 5 месяцев назад

@@M23GALA i’m Costa Rican

@Qast3 5 месяцев назад

@@aguythatworkstoomuch4624still a dumbass tho

@EducatedVegeta 4 месяца назад

Briish car

@rynnff4648 4 месяца назад

Tunisian here, same we drive left@@M23GALA

@D0NH 6 месяцев назад

the level of professionality with which you operate and cut your videos together is beyond anything i have ever experienced before. never seen the channel before, instant sub.

@Emeritus693 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant. What a joy to see someone who can speak clearly, hold a camera in position, focus, edit and just really plan and deliver a classy and informative product. A little poignant for me as I had a lovely E39 528i - a couple of years older than this one but maybe cleaner. Started overheating. Had a bit of work done in one garage which cured it for a while. Overheated again and I left it at another place but he could never seem to get to it. Took it back home and went through some of the steps in the video. No oil in water, no combustion gas in water. Between first garage and home the radiator, water pump, thermostat etc. were replaced. Ultimately to no avail. Suspect some (many?) head studs were pulling from the block even though no detectable intermixing of gas/fluids. Diagnosis based on fact that it would run OK until warmed up then all hell would break loose. Now, the big problem was that I had sold the house and was working in a different city. So, the dear old thing went away on the back of a truck to who knows what fate. I can still smell the leather interior and hear that straight six twin-cam growl in my mind. Wouldn't it have been wonderful to have time, tools and space aplenty to keep her on the road.

@ericericeric888 3 месяца назад

I think the cooling system was not correctly bled in your car. Early E39 with M52 engines are quite difficult to bleed all the air out of the cooling system..

@miguelalejandrodiaztellez9949 4 месяца назад

This just motivated me to buy an used car and repair it as project instead of buying a brand new one, thank you very much for this kind of content, i'm looking forward for more mechanic tips!

@jianbinchen2881 2 месяца назад

u dont need buy a new car but just dont buy old bmw.

@timault8209 Месяц назад

Excellent, no-nonsense information-centered video! No idiotic intro video. No annoying background music. No goofy commentary. Subscribed.

@Mixter81 6 месяцев назад

Wow, I have never seen your channel before. I am so impressed with your skills, and no bs, everything clearly shown, video quality is top. I hope you never quit doing this, its the passion holding everything alive.

@dlschgo 6 месяцев назад

Professional production values. Clear and concise repair filming--and sped up to keep viewer interest. Great job--you earned a subscription.

@dlschgo 6 месяцев назад

But running it--or even cranking--with 3-year-old gas is questionable. But I assumed you smelled it first.

@G_de_Coligny 6 месяцев назад

I love the way you explain things… Not just how to, but precisely how the parts should work in a car.

@daniel.4k146 2 месяца назад

Came here not expecting much but really enjoyed this video. 30 mins felt long at first but I can appreciate all the work that came behind and after watching the full video I feel that I need more of this and I'm already looking forward to the next one. Subscribed

@Zuiyo1974 Месяц назад

Best diagnostics and repair video I have watched in decades! This is a masterpiece

@ProteusDIY 6 месяцев назад

This has got to be the best, most informative, most well explained automotive video I have ever seen. Been DIY-ing my cars for 25 years and I really learned a lot from this video. Thank you for posting this.

@-na-nomad6247 5 месяцев назад

This car is so easy to work on, you just need to disassemble the international space station every time you want to change something. It did make up for a good warch and we learned a lot from the video, so thanks a bunch.

@JunkyDIYguy 5 месяцев назад

International space station,, 🤣🤣🤣

@137loller 6 месяцев назад

Deal of the century! Well done. I have been working on BMWs for 30+ years as a DIYer and I learned things. Thank you.

@buckspoppy9810 4 месяца назад

for the only major problems to be a head gasket and a battery, id say this is an absolute win. my first concern with the head gasket and the coolant residue in the engine bay would be that somewhere in the water pump it blew up while driving and the guy didnt know until the car lost power, more than likely because it warped the engine block. thats what happened to me, and it sucks to say the least. sometimes it doesnt warp, but man is it scary to be in the drivers seat.

@darockwilder2083 4 месяца назад

This is one of the best car DIY videos that I've ever seen.

@kevinramos1159 4 месяца назад

I agree, do you know of any more channels like this?

@mrsinghsgarage 4 месяца назад

What a way to return to RU-vid. If only every mechanic was as in depth and efficient as this legend

@petepetti 6 месяцев назад

This channel is superb for a home mechanic in training ;) Thanks for your logical problem solving and great teaching!

@anasjama5339 6 месяцев назад

This the first video of yours that I've seen and wow. Just wow. The level of quality of the explanations, the patience and the ease in how you repaired that car blew me away. I didn't even hesitate to subscribe and i hope you keep these videos going.

@abzolut 3 месяца назад

man u can be lucky to buy a full repaired car like this after ur work. most resellers just clean it up, make it look "good" again and hide most of the broken stuff for more profit... good job mate

@ylgram 16 дней назад

Best video so far about restoring an E39! New king on another continent! E39 was the last reliable BMW ever made. Good to see you're using quality parts that a BMW needs. Only one remark, BMW factory coolant is blue (G11). Waiting for more...

@zunaidkajee4540 6 месяцев назад

Dude, that's the best DIY video I've ever seen! I'm a huge fan of Streten, but your video has something special that I can't quite put into words. It's like you have a way of making the video so engaging that I don't want it to end. And your teaching style is so calming and easy to follow. Please keep making these videos!

@yermopot2094 6 месяцев назад

This probably has to be the most informative and well put together mechanical/car video I’ve ever seen. Extremely impressive, following the journey!

@Adones09 6 месяцев назад

This is the 1st video of yours that I've seen and let me say that you are a GREAT troubleshooter! An art that is fading away with "scanners" and people that are "parts changer". You got yourself another Subscriber.

@casperholm78 4 месяца назад

this is the BEST car explanation video i've ever seen. Hat's off to you sir. You make absolutely fantastic content that everyone can watch, not just car nerds.

@carolchia1001 3 месяца назад

You do a GREAT job of not only explaining how things work and giving good info like torque specs, but also making it more like a enjoyable adventure we’re on with you and not like a boring mechanic school class (every minuscule step-by-step). I love how you go through all the pinpointing diagnoses (not just parts changing), keeping a relaxed/unworried vibe, and doing genuinely good work on the car even though you could “save time/money” by cutting corners. You’ve earned yourself a subscriber and I’m excited to get into your videos. I feel I could watch for entertainment or good info on a job equally and that’s rare! 👍👍

@SayedAdell 6 месяцев назад

Finally, after more than four years you are back, Glad to see you again.

@B.Dizzler93 6 месяцев назад

More than 4 less than 6. Some people call it 5.

@NoName-fv5oo 6 месяцев назад

⁠lol

@supernormalizedpodcast 6 месяцев назад

Easily the BEST video I've ever seen on car recovery. So much knowledge in this video. I wish I had a dad like you when I was young!

@gersonguimaraes9860 6 месяцев назад

BROOO... YOU'RE BACK! it's been years! Welcome back. We've missed you!

@MihaiBaidoc 3 месяца назад

It's amazing how clear and simple he explains everything, as others have mentioned I learned so much more about mechanics in a 30 minute video compared to countless hours of watching car content on youtube.

@AlwaysReason 4 месяца назад

Omg. Dude, your content is EXACTLY how it should be: info from beginning to end, details, direct knowledge, and the TOOLS - omg the tools! Subscribed.

@robertbell9523 6 месяцев назад

Very helpful video. I like the ease of showing the various repairs without overly complicated explanations and camera work. Well done.

@deadsinner2004 6 месяцев назад

This is a really well made video : Great filming, lighting, editing and voiceover commentary. You covered so many issues typical of old BMWs. Excellent overall ! I have a 2002 525i e39 and had a misfiring problem. I did everything you did. Replaced so many parts only to eventually find that the cause of the misfire was clogged catalytic converters. Replaced them and it's running like new now ! Wish I had seen your video before.

@mr.eervianlesmana9263 6 месяцев назад

He's back. Finally

@Obi-Wan_Jkobi 4 месяца назад

If I owned an automobile shop, I’d want the mechanics to wear cameras like this guy as they’re diagnosing/fixing. Unfortunately repair shops are known more for scammy behavior than not and this idea would provide the customer with the ability to see what’s actually happening, give them the confidence they’re not getting scammed, and the legit/honest repair shop would retain “street credibility” to bring in even more business. Great video 👏

@markspence3295 2 месяца назад

Genuinely the most informative video I’ve seen on RU-vid about fixing a car. Particularly liked the part where you were talking about the various levels required on your scan tool. No one does that, so thank you.

@danwake4431 6 месяцев назад

we always hear to stay away from the german brands due to expense of maintaining after warranty but you made it look so easy. The cost of water pump is practically nothing!

@ProjectFairmont 6 месяцев назад

German brands can still be esoteric to mechanics, at least here in the US. Different yes, hence the reputation. Bad engineering, no. Too much plastic under the hood, yes, as is the case with every contemporary car.

@absolutezero6423 6 месяцев назад

@@ProjectFairmont The amount of plastic on that engine in a car with a 100k price tag is a crazy. I am afraid to look the amount they would charge to swap out the plastic for metal parts.

@worldsails2000 6 месяцев назад

That was some great diagnostic work. You deserve more subscribers.

@StaticVapour590 6 месяцев назад

12:02 that aux belt was routed incorrectly. That belt is going to snap or walk off the pulleys sooner or later!

@JP-vs1ys 2 месяца назад

holy crap. this guy deserves EVERY VIEW. really well done. this editing, animation, zooms, and demos is an incredible amount of work.

@XD-te6vj 4 месяца назад

I have NEVER seen a mechanic so thoroughly explain like this guy! Fantastic.

@nedudki 6 месяцев назад

Amazing video. keep up the good work! Where have you been?????

@JunkyDIYguy 6 месяцев назад

Last few years was very hectic, This videos was shot in 2019 but due to work commitments and minor health issues, it got delayed and took me some time to get back on track.

@BackyardSpaceProgram 6 месяцев назад

Never seen your channel before, but you got a new subscriber now! On point, explanatory, just superb.

@JohnMcMahon. 6 месяцев назад

$100k in 2003? Australian? It was around $41k in US. Edit: $725 was an absolute bargain though 😊

@stanvanillo9831 6 месяцев назад

But how many hours of work did you put in? How do you account for tools, utility cost etc? 2000$ sounds nice, but it's not a lot if you want to make a living of it.

@zigwald Месяц назад

I bought a 1997 528i for $800. Perfect in every way but 1. He told me it had a intermittent blown head gasket. in my over 60 years as a mechanic, I've never heard of one of these.... They never bled the air after replacing the thermostat.... That was 6 years ago. My grandson drove it through college.......

@heuster Месяц назад

INSANE editing and some of the best walk-throughs I've seen

@rogerwood2864 3 месяца назад

I can picture it now. Wife: "Whatcha doin' wastin' time on that garbage RU-vid channel anyway? You're not 18 ya know." DIY Guy Retires from RU-vid. 5 Years Later... 17M views on a DIY headlight restore video. Buys a $750 BMW and fixes it for 2 grand. Nice. Let this be a lesson boys. Never listen to the wife. If he had kept going at these videos for the last 5 years he'd have 5M subscribers and be able to quit his job and pay his mortgage f'in around in his driveway with old cars. Keep going mate, we'll keep watching.

@lifeisfuneh 6 месяцев назад

Somebody will pay 12K for this?! WOW! Good for you!

@csowner2048 6 месяцев назад

not with over 190k miles, you are crazy if you think that, at best 4k he will get

@startingtech3900 6 месяцев назад

No not a base package 525 maybe 2k

@StuckDuck 3 месяца назад

You either buy a BMW 725 or a $725 BMW

@reer5340 Месяц назад

This is what a genuine green, ecological mindset looks like. Think of all the generally repairable vehicles (a significant proportion of them anyway) which end up in the landfill. I wish I could be an apprentice to someone like this, true master of his craft.

@Gergo049 Месяц назад

More like economical. Not much green about it.

@reer5340 Месяц назад

@@Gergo049 look at the entire picture, from cradle (raw materials) to grave (landfill) and the total may surprise you

@Gergo049 Месяц назад

@@reer5340 I understand what you mean, but even though a car was saved (for the time being, as it's only a matter of time until it does go to landfill) I don't think the word ecological can be applied. Cars are just too harmful to the environment.

@joefer5360 23 дня назад

@@Gergo049 You're not being creative enough. Demand systems where old cars are scrapped down into their raw materials and manufactured into new smaller products like kitchen equipment.

@Gergo049 22 дня назад

@@joefer5360 ok... That's besides the point. Cars are still not green. Not even if they're 100% recycled. And mainly only metals can be recycled and maybe some plastic.

@devardilshad3944 23 дня назад

Man, your knowledge, process, diagnosing, showing, and telling us what is happening are on another level.

@rsadek77 3 месяца назад

Your editing is top notch! Very easy to follow along and also learned lots of new tricks today. I see you're reviving this channel. You don't need me telling you this, but you're doing a great job! I am enjoying your content.

@DimlyAwareHUmAn 4 месяца назад

Truely amazing DIY video! I've watched MANY DIY vids in my day, and your format, presentation and absolute completeness of the subject is beyond compare. Most DIY videos leave you with a stack of questions I hadn't thought of before watching,and no answers from the publisher. But this video answers EVERY question anyone could ever think of, from troubleshooting procedures, to tools used, tool options for the DIY'er (I love your smoke machine!) parts needed, cost, just EVERYTHING and all super well presented in a short period of time. Your format should be the template for all DIY youtubers to follow. Complete, no wasted screen time, completely understandable by almost anyone, and in the shortest time possible. Subscribed! And looking forward to more videos!

@stardxstyt 2 месяца назад

I just found your channel and I’m so glad I did, I love how you focus on restoring cars inside and out, and explain your methods.

@RichardCarr-zv6bl 3 месяца назад

Boy this guy knows his business. He also has the right tools. Very labour intensive. Wish i was that talented, and he’s so patient

@MichaelStone-w3v 2 месяца назад

We need more of this but please dont change a thing like all other youtubers this is what we want and need. not to long and draged out nothing worse than 2/3 episodes that are stupidly long because they are talking about random stuff that has nothing to do with the car. that was perfect thank you

@marscruz 4 месяца назад

I think this is the best looking car that BMW has ever made. The next gen 5 series is nice too but this one is simple and smooth. You go through this car’s problems like a hot knife through butter. Very well done diagnostics and repair. I don’t know how you got the parts so cheap. Nice work.

@KaitsuYT 4 месяца назад

im currently studying automotive to become a mechanic and im impressed. this is awesome video for those who arent so good at fixing cars.

@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 3 месяца назад

I am blown away by your talent, the graphics you designed and your story line. Thank you.

@afarangi4839 4 месяца назад

Dude, you are incredible. One of the very few videos that I truly enjoyed in years and I am no mechanic.

@theadmin1982 25 дней назад

I know zero about car repairs, but this guy is just awesome. Absolutely love this video.

@jcc9thSI1917 3 месяца назад

I love when somebody buys a cheap car and does simple maintenance to get it running like new. America is unresourceful. Keep up the videos man.👍

@paulsz6194 4 месяца назад

It’s great you found one of the most user friendly & DIY Friendly BMW‘S In The Penrith Area. One of the more reliable BMW’s as well

@guilhermeschulz9437 4 месяца назад

I found this video out of nowhere and watched it all with pleasure, I said to myself, I want to watch 5 hours of this, but I looked at his channel and discovered that he came back after 5 years, that's crazy, keep up the good work!

@sjsnopek Месяц назад

Your car knowledge is impressive. As people commented below, we learned a lot of general car knowledge watching your video. Thank you.

@zarzum 3 месяца назад

This is a good quality work. It stands out compared to a vast majority of youtube videos done by people who have no knowledge and no proper tools/parts.