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@xxx_ray 2 күн бұрын

Fun tip for those doing this in 2025+, don’t do it in below freezing temps. Especially the door sill strip.

@ramm0 3 күн бұрын

i’ve got a slicktop e39 touring in chicago, one day i’ll make it out to cali so she can get the works

@E39Source 3 күн бұрын

Sounds like a pretty awesome road trip to me!

@DaraghsTube 3 күн бұрын

Holy. So clean. Great work, great care.

@Matt_from_Florida 3 күн бұрын

Fascinating. But then I'm a very technical & detail-oriented man. I've never owned a BMW but recently I'm really warming toward late-90s E38 & E39 4.4L v8s. I mostly owned Mercedes cars in the '90s & '00s.

@afonshinMegaPetuh 4 күн бұрын

LPR flag

@john-danielmartin8753 4 күн бұрын

I stumbled across this page last year and forgot to subscribe and i was like why wasnt i not seeing your videos thank God for YT suggestions. Subscribed and have alot of catching up to do

@E39Source 4 күн бұрын

Thank you and welcome back!

@kdot6523 5 күн бұрын

Those wheels are perfect

@kdot6523 5 күн бұрын

Looks very nice with or without the front plate & with silver lines instead of black. Its design is smooth forreal & with S65 rims its undefeated. A push start & M3 comp steering wheel & that thing is perfection. My question is which is better the black or silver grill? & is that a black grill with silver trim?

@Alexander25C 5 күн бұрын

Hi! What wil happen if i'll put the sunroof in vent mod manually before installing the motor instead of cranking? Those railings kinda move quite easy by hand. Thanks!

@E39Source 4 күн бұрын

I'd have to check TIS to see if there is an installation position for the motor. It might be okay if you immediately follow the initialization procedure for the motor. There's also a chance that initializing the motor in the vent position over-stresses the vent guides which could cause damage.

@Alexander25C 4 күн бұрын

@@E39Source Well i tried and it worked but intializing the motor didn't work. The sunroof didn't open completely, it tilted on the right side and it was a pain in the ass to unistall it. It messed up my entire work done today. Luckily it didn't break any plastics, but i'm worried about the noise made by that thing inside the casette that moves the rails. I hope that it didn't break or stretch. I decided to disassemble the entire casette. Can't find a new one Romania and i believe that it would cost 2.5-3k euro judging by the cost of spare parts. At that price it's not worth it. I paid 7k for the entire car in 2017 and invested another couple k in oem parts.

@E39Source 3 күн бұрын

@@Alexander25C The sunroofs are a real pain unfortunately. I generally end up tearing them down almost completely and building it out on the shop floor.

@Alexander25C 3 күн бұрын

@@E39Source Hi mate! Had to disasemble the whole thing today. After yesterday's failure, one of the rails was falling behind the second one. Now it looks ok. Have a question, did you calibrate the sunroof in the vent position or did you crank it back to closed? After 2 failures i'm kinda afraid to push the button.

@E39Source 3 күн бұрын

@@Alexander25C I believe I calibrated it from the fully closed position.

@erniemntolo 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for this great video! I went to fill up my E38 this morning and couldn't open the fuel door. Had to give up and go home and luckily enough I had about a quarter tank left. Did some research at home and found this video and opened the fuel door from the boot. Grrreat success!!!

@Sonic_1000 5 күн бұрын

I have a 1-owner 2000 m sport. 111k miles. Love it for a daily.

@fabiandee8178 6 күн бұрын

When you hand thread those 3 screws into the latch, you didn't use a tap first, you literally just used a ratchet spanner or similar and drove them? Feels like it would be easier to do it on the workbench, then remove the bolts, then reinstall them on the cross member. I assume just using a drill driver to ram them in is a no-no. Seems odd not to just manufacture a thread on them.

@E39Source 5 күн бұрын

No tap is needed, the metal is soft. I installed them and then screwed the screws in on the vehicle just trying to keep them as straight as possible.

@Dave3-x5z 6 күн бұрын

Don’t forget to remove the headlight washer covers before removing the bumper! Made this mistake and snapped one. Also gotta be careful if you have front parking sensors and pull the bumper off a little and then remove these.

@DaniilLori 6 күн бұрын

Hello, I’ve got a question. After the whole work, is there needed to be coded something, if I done the similar rewire as you?

@E39Source 5 күн бұрын

Yes, coding of the LMA module is required. If the LMA is replaced, it must also have the VO written to it.

@DaniilLori 4 күн бұрын

I’ve installed everything as you did. One headlight is fully working, but on the other headlight doesn’t work the angel eyes, I tried to put the other headlight which doesn’t work to the other side adapter, and it worked. So, is there a problem in wirings or it is like that because I haven’t coded them yet?

@E39Source 4 күн бұрын

@@DaniilLori That sounds like a wiring issue to me.

@jaym9879 6 күн бұрын

I believe the center console plastic piece is available on Amazon.

@FELIPE8226M 7 күн бұрын

Peak BMW, they just arnt the same nowadays

@DJAdo80 7 күн бұрын

Oh man, I need to bring my mom's car over to you! I had to pull a fuse to eliminate this, but I will definitely contact you to get her alarm back in order again!

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

We'd love to help! Email me at [email protected] when you're ready to schedule.

@thebemotonane8408 7 күн бұрын

Good afternoon I would like a set...full leather

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment, but these have all sold. I'll update the video to reflect that.

@theadhdunicyclist 7 күн бұрын

I have an 00 528i with the same black exterior trim with the chrome top lining, so I believe that was no longer an option after the facelift in 01?

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

That sounds right.

@harrytomlucy 7 күн бұрын

That's in lovely condition considering the age! Love the extra bits of chrome on the trim So difficult to find one like that in the UK without paying the earth. The electric memory seats,/steering wheel look like options. I still have the original rubber seal below the front bumper in my 2003 525d SE :) Not on my 2003 525i M Sport....

@boyboypilapil5086 7 күн бұрын

Hi Ryan, for my previous query, I read the subsequent comments and sort of got an idea of the cost of the repair. I have an ‘02 LMB that I would love for your shop to work on. I am the 2nd owner, acquired it in 2011 with 50k miles. It now has 63k miles. Drive it only in the summers here in Vancouver for obvious reasons. What it needs in repairs are missing pixels on the instrument cluster, driver’s seat “twist” and some weatherstripping refresh plus whatever mechanical service it requires at this mileage level. What I want on top of that is a BBK upgrade and a suspension linkage refresh. I installed PSS coil overs, a Corsa cat back exhaust and AFE cold air intake. How much time do you think will it take and what is your garage schedule these days? I am contemplating driving down there from Vancouver late spring/ early summer. Ordered a Bluebus from you a few years ago. Thanks for that.

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

Hi there, thanks so much for the comment! Please email me at [email protected] to discuss your project in greater detail. :)

@boyboypilapil5086 7 күн бұрын

Hi Ryan, if you don’t mind my asking, how much did the total repair come up to for this Anthracite M5?

@E39Source Күн бұрын

I'm unable to share the specific investment that this client made in his M5, but our restoration services have spanned from ~$5,000-$70,000 over the past several years. No two cars are alike, and parts prices change by the hour.

@xxx_ray 7 күн бұрын

Love even seeing these pre-LCI 528’s

@DannysGarage 7 күн бұрын

Oh wow, it's a slicktop too. Pretty uncommon as far as US-spec E39's go.

@jaygrosse8365 7 күн бұрын

If I get reincarnated as a car I want the family that owns this one (or Ryan) to buy me. Ryan, maybe I've missed it on your prior videos, but for those of us who have to live with a sunroof, how do you suggest we maintain them? I suppose they should be used periodically and lubed, but with what, how often and where?

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

You know what- I've never lubed my sunroofs. I tried to use them at least a few times a year just to exercise the mechanism, but I imagine they'll all fail eventually. It's the plastic vent guides that usually go. They are replaceable, but it's a lot of work. A bit of grease in chain drive is probably a good idea to reduce strain on the motor. The motor has a plastic drive gear which commonly cracks.

@Owl-ge9jl 7 күн бұрын

I noticed a few things that are different on this car compared to my October of 97' 540i. My car has the later style center console, temperature control for the rear passengers, a storage cubby instead of the rear cup holders, wolf whistle instead of the chirp, no washer float level, and the cruise control is all on the steering wheel, meaning the 0 button becomes I/O. Likely all a combination of my car being an early 98MY, V8 car, different options, Canadian market, and maybe some retrofits. Makes me curious how many changes BMW made throughout the E39's production run.

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info here! I'm fascinated with all of these subtle changes too. It'd be pretty impossible to map every single change because of how many factors there are (production date, options, packages, country it was originally sold in, etc etc.

@Renannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 6 күн бұрын

My Dec/1997 528i 5MT (europe market) also had the cruise control O/I in the same buttom. Exactly same center console as the video thought. Xenon headlights and BBS Style 5s, no sunroof.

@Owl-ge9jl 6 күн бұрын

@ It having no sunroof is really interesting. I wish it was a more common option, or lack thereof, in America

@RPDBY 7 күн бұрын

its possible to fix a 5 speed manual? how about a six speed manual transmission, is it also fixable?

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

Anything is possible, but not per BMW TIS. ZF/Getrag parts are not sold separately when it comes to the gear set or integral internals. Usually the 'fix' involves removing heavily worn or failed parts and replacing them with used parts from donor transmissions.

@RPDBY 6 күн бұрын

@E39Source it's very sad, because we will run out of used parts very soon... I have a 2000 540i with a manual, the third gear sometimes doesn't engage smoothly and makes a grinding noise, other times it's perfect. I've read that these gearboxes are not fixable, and i guess that's what people mean, ie can't make it like new with new parts

@persistencewins 7 күн бұрын

Hey Raymond, cool video showing this nice E39. Yo I don’t know if this is a recent video but in regards to the center console tray, you can find at FCP Euro for sure, cuz I just got a new one last week Jan/2025. Take it ez n keep it up! Roberto

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

Hi Roberto, you were able to find the pre facelift center console tray on FCP? The part number needs is 51168219165, which doesn't even come up on FCP for me.

@yass123 7 күн бұрын

Missing the Navi screen and it would have been perfect 😂

@ismaelgil5415 7 күн бұрын

Do you guys only work on e39s, or do you do e38 also? I live in SD and ive been looking for a good shop to take my car to.

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

We proudly service all BMW chassis that begin with an E! I do avoid the F-chassis cars though. We just did a full mechanical restoration on an E38 740i, and are working on an 750iL now. We'd love to work with you and your E38! Feel free to email me at [email protected] anytime.

@kurtrusellpatrickswayze 7 күн бұрын

Of course we love the M5, but man, there's something about a vanilla E39... esp. an early one, so subtle and soft, really desirable cars. But they are a labour of love!

@dcsohn6132 7 күн бұрын

Can this grill fit the later models? Prefer this one, looks a lot better imo.

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

They kidney grilles? Yes, they can be installed on any E39.

@Adam-pm2ce 7 күн бұрын

Have the same car. 99 love it ❤

@barrykrysko3153 7 күн бұрын

So nice to see these older models! Thanks for sharing.

@James-gd2pj 7 күн бұрын

Where do you get the cargo net?

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

The net is available here: tinyurl.com/ae2v3wdp

@James-gd2pj 7 күн бұрын

@E39Source Thank-you very much

@filipshulikov143 7 күн бұрын

😍😍

@p-driver5584 7 күн бұрын

Hey Ryan. Please show us more shop work. I am from Germany and this is one of my favorit YT chanals. :D

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I'd love to shoot more of the "in progress" phase of our work, but my time is completely consumed communicating with customers, ordering parts, writing service, etc. I hope to bring on additional hands to share this workload though, and free up some time to film more in the near future.

@mihaidanuta938 8 күн бұрын

Nice job

@peterers3 8 күн бұрын

marvellous job. As always great work Ryan.

@PB200559 8 күн бұрын

I own a 1997 528i over here in the UK with 63k miles on the clock. In similar condition to this one. Beautiful car to drive, mine however is a 5 speed auto. Great work by you.

@Laraarsa 8 күн бұрын

02:15 In Europe the chrome strip on the side mouldings was actually still available after facelift. Unlike the pre-facelift examples however, the chrome is actually on the underside of the strips instead of the top!

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! I noticed when I was in Germany in 2023 that some of the trims looked different but I couldn't get a close enough look to determine why. Now I know!

@vlad12367 6 күн бұрын

@E39Source yeah, you can search for the Exclusive Edition, chrome exterior trims, piano black mixed with wooden trims on the interior, style 50 wheels and a different interior seats design

@Qmark78 8 күн бұрын

Are those rims stock?

@E39Source 7 күн бұрын

Yes

@135i 8 күн бұрын

The clutch shouldn't be lighter than the throttle with the cable. Probably needs the throttle cable replaced. I changed mine in my e36 and it's night and day