An E39Source Shop Update

[@Enthusiast_Plus]

Big ups Ryan for taking a passion into next level

[@bavarianstreettool]

Loving all your videos and attention to detail

[@bmw5series12]

Thanks Ryan for the new content. I have an 03’ 525iA in Alpine White. So far I have the BlueBus and it’s been working great. Right now the water-pump is being replaced, belts and pulleys. I had to replace the fuel pump a while back. I’ve learned so much on this channel and the website.

[@E39Source]

Thanks for the support! Good to hear this content has been helpful.

[@yeeluvspizza]

Wow Ryan, impressive shop set up! So thrilled to see you be fully situated and at home in Southern California. Definitely want to swing by the shop soon and finally meet you!

[@E39Source]

Thank you for your kind words and support! Would love to meet you at the shop any time.

[@Bavarian_M]

Just came cross your channel! Great stuff. I’m a sucker for///M cars

[@chriswade42]

I own a silver e39. 204k miles other than an ac issues I'll address in the future still running strong w no issues just some wear here n there. But it's by far the best car I've ever bought for 2 grand lol. And man Im glad I found your vids. I love your attention to detail n how thorough you are plus good lord those cars are so nice lol

[@JamesD4444]

Lol I literally just bought one for 2k too, runs really good for a 25 year old car and I haven’t even done maintenance yet

[@JamesD4444]

Mine is silver too

[@MRXCHRISS]

Have you ever experienced the OBD2 (inside car) not connecting. It has power but will not connect. Checked fuses and pulled out the OBD2 and the 4 wires are all pushed in. The round 20 pin OBD in the engine bay works. 1998 540i with 190,000. Thanks.

[@chrisstrazzulla8962]

Hi Ryan, this is Chris from Maine. Great shop your video of the red-white-blue M5’s. I agree, that red/Carmel combination is awesome. I have a black/black 5 speed manual touring wagon and 03 530i auto. The 530 passenger door is locked. I think the actuator is bad however it is stuck closed. I know you did a video of a rear door. Any ideas to get to the intervals of the door to unlock it snd replace the actuator? I wish I lived near your shop. We recently moved to the Camden Maine area from Charlotte NC. Thanks for all of your detailed information and passion for the E39 chassis. Best regards.

[@E39Source]

Hey Chris, this is an unfortunate issue. I would firstly try to actuate the door locks with the center console button a few dozen times, in hopes that it will come back and unlock for you just one more time. If not, this door panel is going to take some damage. There's a screw in the vent area near the mirror that cannot be removed with the door shut. You can remove the interior door handle and get that free, but removing the panel will be difficult. Once you get inside the door, you'll want to manually unlock it just like I did on the rear door in that video.

[@robertmontgomery7158]

When you have the time can you talk about rod bearing replacement in the E39 M5 series ?What do you do? Is it needed? Love your channel

[@E39Source]

We have a video about rod bearings. I recommend replacement every ~150,000 miles, and oil analysis at each oil change to build trends.

[@robertmontgomery7158]

@@E39Source Very good advice. Thank you. Sorry it took me so long to read your answer.

[@ottson]

Imola is gorgeous. What percentage of all E39 M5 worldwide are that color?

[@E39Source]

3.4% of E39 M5s worldwide are finished in Imola Red.

[@raehumcheema8075]

Hi @e39source I was just wondering how hard it would be to convert my M5 standard audio to M audio. I know from DSP to M audio it is fairly simple but unfortunately I have standard😕. Thank you so much for the content you really have filled the void!!!!

[@E39Source]

To fully convert the car to M-Audio speakers, you'd have to do significant wiring to and from all 4 doors, the rear parcel shelf, and the amp.

[@TB7530]

I wish your shop was in the NYC area.

[@ernestocastellanos6446]

Glad your business is still healthy and still growing! Ive got a quick question, my M5 sat for about a year (been dailying the e30) and decided I wanted to take it for a spin in the coming week. So i replaced mostly all the fluids(excluding brake and tranny fluids) and a new Interstate battery (850CCA). And i noticed when locking and unlocking the car it does it a lot slower and sometimes the lock pin that suppose to pop out doesnt come in and out half the time. What are the possible failures? Thanks for reading!

[@computiNATEor]

That's a bad or sticking door lock actuator. Replace it before it gets stuck and you have to break the door panel to get it out.

[@E39Source]

The actuators are known to fail, especially with lengthy periods of inactivity. I would replace all 4 of them before they fail stuck shut and you have to destroy your door panels to remove them with the doors locked shut.

[@ernestocastellanos6446]

@@E39Source Okay Ill replace them! But what if I leave the rear seats down? Can I access the cabin through the trunk?

[@michu6777]

@@ernestocastellanos6446 Yes, the problem isn't that you will be completely locked out of the car when the lock actuators fail, the problem is that a door with a failed actuator won't open from either the outside or inside handle. You will have to destroy the door panel to replace the lock actuator if you wait until the door gets stuck.

[@stevenpower3780]

Wow great color match, the chrome shadow color is realy hard to match.

[@computiNATEor]

It's unreal. Having seen them in person, it's a 100% match.

[@bernardvillar2225]

Hello sir, this is bernie from the Philippines, i just got me an e39 m5, 1997 given to me by my daughter, ut was not used in over three years, just wanted to ask what contributes to engine overheating? Thanks very much

[@E39Source]

Well, a bad cooling system will lead to engine over-heating. I would replace the thermostat, radiator, hoses, and engine fan blades/fan clutch preventatively.

[@bernardvillar2225]

@@E39Source it was observed that water coolant reduces its level with no leaks found, does this mean water vould have sip through engine block? How true is this sir?

[@E39Source]

@@bernardvillar2225 Check the oil cap/dip stick, is it milky/white at all? Any white smoke from the exhaust?

[@GG99MW2]

Apparently E60 soft close retrofit is very easy the only thing you need is the e60 only brackets other parts can be sourced from E70 and simple wiring .

[@computiNATEor]

To retrofit into other E60s? Or other BMW chassis, too?

[@GG99MW2]

@@computiNATEor other E60s using E70 soft close module .

[@computiNATEor]

@@GG99MW2 Gotcha. My E60 M5 has it, but the driver's door soft close motor doesn't work sometimes for whatever reason.

[@GG99MW2]

@@computiNATEor just replace it the E70 module since they easier to find . The soft close module is a independent system. Does not rely on other systems.

[@paperandmedals8316]

I’ve watched most of these videos, but never caught how Ryan receive his mechanic skills? Was it just working on his own car starting when he was 16, or did he also go to school for auto mechanics? I do all my work on my Arizona garaged E39. But to tear into and rebuild a 4.4 I’d be way over my head. My search for a E38 has shown me that. Though I’d figure it out eventually, albeit the hard way. Thanks

[@computiNATEor]

KZbin, forums, and the BMW community in general. There's a ton of educational content all over the internet for how to work on cars. Sreten of M539 Restorations is a prime example, as is E39 Source as a whole.

[@paperandmedals8316]

@@computiNATEor yes, that’s where I get all my education, plus my Bentley manual and a retired BMW mechanic. But I’m asking about Ryan. He owns his own shop. Has to be quick with the diagnosis as repair. Im asking where he got his skills.

[@computiNATEor]

@@paperandmedals8316 As one of Ryan’s close friends, that’s where he’s learned those skills haha

[@paperandmedals8316]

@@computiNATEor so what degree did he earn in college?

[@computiNATEor]

@@paperandmedals8316 Went to Kent State, I believe he graduated with a degree in Business admin or something. Business-y related

[@SR20DEWhitebird]

Do you offer wheel refinishing as a core swap? No damage, just flaking original coating.

[@E39Source]

I can't do a core swap, though I can refinish your wheels in less than a week. [e-mail]

[@slurp3711]

are all bmw e60 have the same body because i want to buy a m4 style bumper and it tells me it doesn't fit

[@E39Source]

The M5 and sport versions of the E60 will use different bumpers and cowling underneath, though the chassis should be the same. I would strongly advise against aftermarket bodywork though.

[@slurp3711]

@@E39Source you know a website that sell a perfect bumper for a m5??

[@E39Source]

@@slurp3711 bit.ly/2MPZSB3

[@raehumcheema8075]

Hey Ryan just found out I don't have DSP on my euro e39 m5. Is there any way you know of to add it in? Love your videos

[@E39Source]

Retrofitting DSP is a significant undertaking, though it is possible. Your M5 actually came with the hifi (small silver amp in trunk and no speakers on trunk ceiling?) I've never seen this on an M5.

[@E39Source]

DSP is not required for the BlueBus- just the CD changer pre-wiring.

[@raehumcheema8075]

Sorry Ryan I think I wrote it wrong, I meant just generally for audio how would I add DSP into the car because my car doesn't have it. Thanks

[@E39Source]

@@raehumcheema8075 Your would need to replace or significantly modify the entire vehicle wiring harness. The entire amp and sound system wiring is different for DSP.

[@raehumcheema8075]

Thanks @e39source. Ahh ok sounds quite complicated. Would that sort of thing be expensive to do and who would be able to do that?

[@makosasimakis118]

Have you contacted with Enthusiast Auto Group for a collaboration ?

[@FishFind3000]

8:20 nicely smashed bumper corner

[@w211ryda]

Do you guys offer wheel refinishing? I need my style 65s resprayed.

[@E39Source]

Yes sir! [e-mail]

[@josesuero371]

what size of wheel do the white e39 has?

[@E39Source]

These are the stock "Style 65" 18" M5 wheels.

[@josesuero371]

@@E39Source thanks, I hope i can get those here in Peru south america

[@imranabbasi7871]

Good luck 👍

[@emanuelhuerta7580]

Hi bro, I got a E39 538i, would you recommend me a suspension brand to replace it!?!?

[@E39Source]

I'd recommend OEM components for the suspension, usually consisting of Sachs, Lemforder, etc.

[@JamesD4444]

any updates on the bluebus?

[@E39Source]

Spring availability. www.bluebus.dev

[@JamesD4444]

How do I know if my 1997 e39 has the m bus changer or the i bus? and if it has m, is there anyway to get it to work?

[@E39Source]

@@JamesD4444 This is a great question for the BlueBus developer, Ted. [e-mail]

[@JamesD4444]

@@E39Source ok thanks for guiding me, appreciate your time

[@segerkranz2287]

Nice vid! Whats Kennan up to these days? Best regards from Sweden

[@E39Source]

Working hard! He's had his M5 for 6 years now, and also has an E36 M3.

[@segerkranz2287]

@@E39Source Good to hear! It was Kennan who woke my entusiasm for e39. Best of luck.

[@sandrooliveira458]

Where is the E60 M5?

[@E39Source]

Getting some reconditioning and bodywork at the moment.

[@Enthusiast_Plus]

Sport leather seats age so well over the lux seats

[@thrty8street]

Do you have a link to the camera system on the alpine white m5?

[@E39Source]

blackvue.com/dashcams/

[@jojo-vc6qe]

Are you selling your m5?

[@E39Source]

Definitely not

[@Bosniakov000]

😍😍😍 the best ever e39 collection ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ i lovvvved them the red one plzzzz sell it to me 😭

[@globe999]

Alpine White M5, the white whale

[@tonychamoun2970]

I love your video