That little half-second pause when the brushes fell off the commutator during install was poetic.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Haha, i cut it just before i go crazy :D
@BalazsToth_Bazsi5 жыл бұрын
i Hate to admit but i LOLd, Great video btw.
@GeorgeTsiros5 жыл бұрын
@@RestoreIt while you were inserting it i was yelling "hold it from the axle HOLD IT FROM THE AXLE THE MAGNET WILL PU*pop*" -_-
@JoshuaRichardHancock5 жыл бұрын
Coming from me, a guy who rebuilds starters and alternators for a living, well done. couple things I will point out is that you should of removed the paint from around where the negative brushes touch the back plate. you do want to make sure the negatives had a good ground with the front housing of the starter. the whole back plate assembly along with armature and brush holder could have been assembled before putting the armature into the starter body. This goes for all bosch made starters. I did have a good chuckle when I saw the armature shoot into the body lol. all in all very well done keep up the great videos!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joshua, nice to hear this from a professional. Thanks for the advice, i'll be going back inside to sort a few things out. This will be one of them.
@mercer9825 жыл бұрын
Josh. I have an bosch starter in my vw and if im not mistaken it's the very same starter. The problem with it is that the bendix doesn't seem to back up from the fly wheel quick enough so it oftem makes this howling noise... is this something i can fix just by cleaning it? I've heard that in atleast 70% of the cases "bad starter motor" is actually just a dirty one that needs some cleaning in order to work properly. Those bosch ones especially, they are well build starters.
@JoshuaRichardHancock5 жыл бұрын
Mercer Frey what happens with a Volkswagen Bosch starter is the the bendix gear is a shaft that drives through a bushing on the front housing of the starter. A lot of the time this is caused by the bushing drying out of its self lubricants. Greasing up the Bendix shaft should fix your issue. If you activate the starter solenoid without activating the motor you can grease the shaft easily. Hopefully this fixes your issue. The starter will make a howling noise after engaging the flywheel. This is why.
@mercer9825 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply! I really hope i'm not too late for the sake of my flywheel.
@luktish4 жыл бұрын
What type of grease do you recommend? White lithium grease is ok? Or multi duty hi-temp grease is better? Also soaking planetary gears in diesel would be ok? Thanks
@theivtcho5 жыл бұрын
If I was running BMW, I would sponsor the series. Love each episode. Very relaxing and entertaining to watch! I would even watch you restoring a screw.
@nikmcintosh12755 жыл бұрын
Planetary gears AND a freshly cleaned starter rotor in one video? This must be my Christmas present! Thanks mate!
@dhc4ever5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. A few comments. Put some grease in the black cap held in with 2 screws on the motor case, that will keep the bronze bearing lubed and hopefully most of the water out. Try some aluminium tape for masking off for bead blasting. The pause after the brush block pushed out was classic, silence can say a lot. Loved your use of the strainer to hold parts in the bead blaster and the socket as a spacer on the brush block. Have you thought about doing a video or 2 on the care and feeding of spray guns and how to set them up to spray correctly? You know what the various bleed screws do and how to avoid runs etc. Hope you had a great Christmas and have a happy new year. Cheers.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you dhc, love this comment. Thanks for the advice. The aluminium tape idea is great. And i actually have some. Wish i used it now. The brushes were frustrating to say the least haha. And good idea on the spray gun how to. You can expect to see this in the near future.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
I couldnt see the rest of your comment. Had a great one thanks, a happy new year to you to dhc. Thanks man.
@ArthurCheesebag845 жыл бұрын
Good suggestions.
@peteohead5 жыл бұрын
Great comment and reply.👍
@gpo7465 жыл бұрын
A little grease on the treads will help it dissasemble next time . Everyone "dry" builds things which is annoying !
@vansolo97945 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the fact you share your work, do not use music or feel the need for incessant chit-chat. Worth a sub, hammering the bell and thumbing up.
@pesterenan5 жыл бұрын
Once I dismantled my Fiat Tipo's starter motor to clean it and make it work properly again, it was a nightmare to put it back, but yours starter motor is even more complicated! I felt your pain XD
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
It was hours of faffing, no exaggeration haha.
@anderssvart32575 жыл бұрын
Pesterenan But was it worth it? What's the result?
@pesterenan5 жыл бұрын
@@anderssvart3257 it was worth it. I learned how to clean it and make it work properly again, so now, I can make my own car's maintenance.
@135Ops5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I had an E30 325i sport 87 on an E plate, bought it when it was four years old and drove it for another 12 years loved that car and wish I had kept it. Looking forward to seeing more videos.
@budude25 жыл бұрын
The zinc plating is a very nice touch - looks great!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian!
@Rasam35 жыл бұрын
Renovating parts on a BMW car is good fun and it gives me the greatest sense. A refreshing video, a sensing, a presentation, a perfect craft, a manual skill, a sense of detail, is a joy to watch, thanks for all, young men.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rasam, it is a pleasure making videos for people like you.
@2003garyb5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Steve!! I am so impressed! I used to restore classic Mustangs and had to replace many starters, but I never considered rebuilding them myself. You make something intimidating look easy. I like how you used a socket to make the brushes open for the armature. This was really impressive. Thanks for showing us how to do this. I like all the new tools and gadgets you have. Take care, my friend
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always Gary! Oh cool! i didn't know that about you. And thanks Gary, admittedly, i was fiddling with that thing for a good hour. Editing works magic. Email coming back to you soon!
@LouieGMDesign3 жыл бұрын
I just switched out my starter motor on my 2014 Accord, and I need my old starter motor repair/fixed/restored for future replacement. I liked the step-by-step restoration process and how you showed us how it works at the end. Great video.
@jorgeh1335 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Your attention to detail is incredibly satisfying. I am so OCD and you try to make things as perfect as possible, while saving as much as possible from the original assemblies.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jorge, i think i 'suffer' from a minor case of OCD.
@peteohead5 жыл бұрын
@@RestoreIt Minor?😂
@aaronngongoma81374 жыл бұрын
Can't stop watching your E30 content. I am currently restoring an E30 325i myself and am super motivated by you. In saying also super turned off but some of the part restorations as some of 'em seem like really challenging tasks; provided I dont have a workshop to do the work in. Stripped motor down and sending parts to engineers now, hopefully all is well. First time doing this much work on a car do learning every turn of a spanner. Really enjoying it and will keep learning from you here. Really grat stuff. I just wish I could consult with you more lol. Some of this stuff isn't so easy and get stuck quite regularly. Anywho keep up the wonderful work🔥💪🏾👌🏾
@diegoviniciomejiaquesada47545 жыл бұрын
In this channel I have seen some many BMW parts get restored that I am waiting the day I will see the damn car completed XD
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Haha! I'm sorry Diego, you're going to have to wait some time longer. Im going as fast as i can :D
@JayCeeAich5 жыл бұрын
@@RestoreIt take your time, I'm sure it'll make an awesome playlist when you're finished!
@diegoviniciomejiaquesada47545 жыл бұрын
Well, the part I am more interested is in the paint job for the car, I will stay online for it! ^_^
@nono_ct2005 жыл бұрын
I had the same thought, but then I saw your comment so I just liked ;)
@sandchar5 жыл бұрын
it facinates me that bmw made their starter serviceable like the cover for the shaft on the rear thats so you can easily knock out the bushing, it makes me warm and tingly inside
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
This is partly where my love for BMW comes from :)
@dotJata5 жыл бұрын
Isn't it made by Bosch?
@matthewsimonds55525 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always. The 39 dislikes are people who can't appreciate the hardwork and craftsmanship of restoration.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matthew! Much appreciated.
@mrlefterisaek325 жыл бұрын
They are dealers 😂
@weissf90525 жыл бұрын
I applaud the effort you put into disassembling, cleaning and painting the E30 components featured in these videos but find it altogether abhorrent you characterize what you're doing as restoration. I suspect those that "disliked" the video share a similar sentiment. With the level of incorrect finishes showcased, crude disassembly, incorrect reassembly of components, and general lack of attention to details that go into an accurate restoration... i find myself annoyed by the use of the word. Keep honing your skills and improving your techniques, the work you're doing is perfectly admirable under a different descriptor. Oh, and please stop painting aluminum silver.
@alienpoker5 жыл бұрын
Or maybe they do appreciate how hard it is, and would buy a rebuilt original starter rather than waste all that time. It’s your choice- some people are time rich and $$ poor.
@donbon42043 жыл бұрын
39 SMART PEOPLE THAT DONT DRIVE BMW
@gagecavey40705 жыл бұрын
Thank you for testing the starter aswell as restoring it, the entire video i was debating whether or not you would. Good video, great resto
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gage. I had to didn't i! :D i've leanred my lesson from the past.
@GeorgeEI7KO5 жыл бұрын
Dude, I cannot wait to see this car go together. It will be better than it left the factory. Well done lad.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Me either thanks George!
@thetruejay205 жыл бұрын
I came to the comment section, to say the same thing!
@vilts05 жыл бұрын
Further on ur videos can u add also the time what it takes for the project
@cagmito765 жыл бұрын
@@RestoreIt me either !! should be be best on planet , love the E30 sadly out my price range now , i got the E36 though before they sky rocket as i think they will too .
@Entekamimouhajeri3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 yes it will be like that
@PMcKay005 жыл бұрын
I used to rebuild starters for a living. The diassembly/reassembly process/sequence was quite 'unusual' and much slower than it could be. However, it was magnificent to watch the detail go into the rebuilding. Much more than we ever did, but of course, we had to make money. Considering this was probably the first starter that this person had done, it was a joy to watch. Bosch starters were always nice to rebuild. Lucas ones not so much...
@dennishena13995 жыл бұрын
These videos are SO relaxing and satisfying to watch.
@HT-io1eg5 жыл бұрын
It’s a tiny thing but I love the way you trim the tape after masking. Always noticed it in your videos. Attention to detail and precision. Very worthy personal characteristics. Great work as always
@STONEDay5 жыл бұрын
Great rebuild! The brushes were mechanically fastened because starter motors can get hot enough to melt the copper [and solder]. This [obviously] does not happen unless the starter motor is run continuously under load for an extended period of time >30sec. Worked at a rotating electrical re-manufacturer and have seen it more times than I can remember.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Cheers for the info man. I will keep this in mind and see how i get on.
@Stuntman7075 жыл бұрын
Great work as always. Doing this also means you learn how every single bit of the car works. I didn't know the starter engages and disengages automatically like that.
@SquaredSmith5 жыл бұрын
I love the care you put in to your restorations
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you SquaredSmith!
@fordfan31795 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I did the starter for my bike. Starts out scary then little by little you realize there's no magical science to it. Love the detail work. I spend many years working on cars. Once in a blue moon I'd see a car that looked as good underneath as the rest did. Always thought it would be fun to do.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, you're spot on about it starting scary and then getting easier. Its fun to do, but a hell of a lot of work thats for sure.
@TheMeanestGuy5 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Please do an engine restoration!! You would be a god!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That is defo coming!
@Picard1701ABCDE5 жыл бұрын
@@RestoreIt Oh god yes, please restore that beautiful old M20. :-)
@jacobknox22914 жыл бұрын
Restore It I really want to see the engine restoration
@redneckthreepercent5 жыл бұрын
Great job starter looks good
@luissonoma62555 жыл бұрын
So satisfying to see these things come back to life, great stuff!
@forwox5 жыл бұрын
Very well done there! Great your videos, and no need for distracting music. Remember doing my Magneti Morelli starter restoration on M42. Put time into it and did almost everything as you did, except filming, zinc coating and painting the necessary parts. I wish I could have blasting case and the painting tools and skills you have. Yet the starter motor running strong as from the factory and smoothly, probably also better in a long term than those new age ones.
@AndrushaNester5 жыл бұрын
In my Lada 1975 release is identical to the starter. Although some of the details I would advise to replace a new one ( starter relay, rotor hub ) very interesting video. I look with pleasure . Greetings from Russia
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Good advice.
@phonk55895 жыл бұрын
Приятно видеть русских
@ДядяВитя-с4ж5 жыл бұрын
Он рукожоп, так делать как он нельзя, неплохо восстановил только внешнюю составляющую. Забыл про некоторые моменты!
@lumiboom8185 жыл бұрын
Всем похуй на твою помойку 1975 года, и не пиши ты по английски, столько ошибок, не позорься андрэк
@AndrushaNester5 жыл бұрын
@@ДядяВитя-с4ж втулки бы поменять , пятаки на втягивающем.
@Tertamsta5 жыл бұрын
With the new Partswasher and the Polishing Wheel you really upped your game! Im really excited about your future Videos with that level of Care you put into your work!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tertamsta, i hope with more tools and equipment will come more frequent high quaility videos :) thank you!
@عبدالمحسنالجبوري-م7و5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful work worth watching continued to offer these sections especially BMW
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, loads more to come :)
@chrisa2735-h3z5 жыл бұрын
I’m so excited to see the whole car finished Someday!! Its gonna be beautiful!!
@frankbiz5 жыл бұрын
Now that is TRULY refurbished! Outstanding job!!! Just subscribed, keep on restoring.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank! There is loads more to come, i'm just getting started :D
@damianbutterworth24345 жыл бұрын
I used to work in a factory reconning these starters. You can make a tool at home to strip the solenoids. A piece of angle iron with 3 holes to match the solenoid with a bigger hole in the middle for a bar to press the cap out. De-solder the cap first to protect the wires. Bolt the solenoid to the angle iron and use 2 spacers either side of the solenoid to stop it fouling in the vice. Place a bar inside the solenoid through the center hole. Put in a vice and press the cap off.
@frac5 жыл бұрын
For the grinder, bolt it to a base that has a lip to overhang the bench. It won't move much then, as you're always pushing on a grinder, never pulling. You could even make a notch in the bench to stop side-to-side. The setup remains portable.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Great idea man thank you for this.
@jaspwetering25285 жыл бұрын
Thanks from me as well. Was wondering how to avoid losing bench space.
@frac5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. A piece of that "non-slip" rubber mesh really helps too.
@redacted39115 жыл бұрын
These videos are so satisfying to watch.
@olskool39675 жыл бұрын
using a socket as a slave pin was a good idea. I have been a professional transmission rebuilder for 45 years. you do good work. but take my advice if your transmission ain't broke don't fix it. clean it up and paint if you want, but if its working leave it alone. the things you have done up till now is child's play compared to the BMW manual transmission, you will be in a nightmare if you have never done 50 or so of them before,,,,,,,,,,,
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Hahaaa thank you OLDSKOOL im taking your advice don't worry. Can i paint it?
@RestorerBoby5 жыл бұрын
Аре стига бе, какво толкова има в една ръчна кутия на БМВ? Ние тук ги ядем за закуска :)
@udowillkomm11735 жыл бұрын
After we saw Chip Foose, we all know, it needs only 3 days to restore a car. Now, this is the hard way. The way that really works. Needs a long time, and hard work. And is not real cheaper than new parts. But at the end, you have done it yourself. And you know, it´s done right. And, not to forget, you have a car, which is better than new. Well done.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Udo! You're not wrong there! I also know the things i've done wrong and need to go back and sort out. Its also a great learning experience. Thanks again!
@RoyalWitCheese5 жыл бұрын
Quick question - Why wouldn't you use temporary bolts in the threads instead of masking tape for the blasting and/or painting? Would also give you somewhere else to tie the hanging wires to. Plus all the bolts could be reused for the next restore project.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much for this comment dude. Great idea, expect to see this in future videos.
@dan7255 жыл бұрын
Restore It I love your channel. It’s a great inspiration. Also the fact that even though you are highly skilled, you are still always eager to learn. I love these comments section of your channel, and I’m sooo happy to see you through your journey.
@esky76405 жыл бұрын
Man here’s to you for some of the most calming and beautiful videos on KZbin
@billydinsdale17855 жыл бұрын
All other videos can wait! Watching this one first.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Billy! This comment is epic.
@billydinsdale17855 жыл бұрын
@@RestoreIt The complete truth though, had opened 4 different videos, opened twitter, saw your tweet, closed all the other videos and went straight onto yours .
@dan7255 жыл бұрын
loool I did the exact same thing.
@rrabbit19605 жыл бұрын
Well done! Brings back memories of auto shop where we learned to rebuild starters (and generators and alternators too!) Used to be cost effective...now with the price/availability of the rebuild kits and labor it's cheaper to just buy a manufactured unit. :( Of course our goal was just to get it cleaned, rebuilt and working again. This is orders of magnitude beyond what I used to do.
@WelcomeToTheMadness5 жыл бұрын
E30 gang!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!
@rolandob44925 жыл бұрын
Welcome To The Madness hello there
@CorralesRacing5 жыл бұрын
Un vídeo perfecto 👏👏
@matthewirizarry84675 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. A+++. Was expecting a disassembly and cleaning job and little else. Electroplating, proper paint, new motor brushes and ancillary hardware, great attention to detail. Final product looks glorious.
@mrrberger Жыл бұрын
Isnt it sad most YT "restore" vids have no restoration simply a clean and paint.
@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP5 жыл бұрын
*@**14:48** Man, that looks like you dug it up from an abandoned junkyard!* *If you had wicked away the old solder from the brush holder contacts (without grinding) youd've found a hole in each tab. Insert the untinned, fluxed braid lead of the brush about 2-3mm through the hole, hold & heat, touch solder. I always enjoy your work, and you always respond kindly to my comments & advice. Thank you*
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Oh damn i did not know this! Thanks for telling me man. I'm going back in there to rectify a few things. This will now be one of them.
@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP5 жыл бұрын
Aww, come now- not that serious. I believe they'll be alright. What else you say is wrong? Please- if you do- make a short video of it?
@NORMOkPlay5 жыл бұрын
Паять щетки в автомобильных стартерах нельзя, только контактная сварки или прикручивать. Слишком большие токи проходят по проводникам это ведет их к большому прогреву, отпаяется очень быстро.
@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP5 жыл бұрын
That's why the brushes are attached by copper braid. It's usually used for _desoldering_ and it holds up to current quite well at that short distance. Поэтому щетки крепятся медной оплеткой.Обычно он используется для _desoldering_ и он поддерживаеттока довольно хорошо на таком коротком расстоянии.
@NORMOkPlay5 жыл бұрын
Припаяйте два провода и замкните на аккумулятор, место пайки сразу разомкнется не успев хорошенько раскалить провод. Пайка в таких агрегатах недопустима, не просто так щетки (отвод сетка) сваривается контактной сваркой или прикручиваются болтами.
@phlyboy115 жыл бұрын
Fabulous Videos, I am rebuilding an E34 very similar in many ways, I am not so clued up on all aspects of the rebuild but your videos are not only instructive but inspirational Looking forward to seeing the car when it is finished. Great work !!
@twinturbo19895 жыл бұрын
Very well done once again, Keep working on that E30, it will be just great when done.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alek. Appreciate the comment, there's no stopping now.
@JSmoothss5 жыл бұрын
watching your videos has inspired me to also start restoring seperate parts on my E30. keep up the good work!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
This is so good to hear thanks JSmooths i wil.
@ivanjovanovic70725 жыл бұрын
beautiful work as always from France
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ivan!
@melindajohnson33945 жыл бұрын
Starter and alternator repair was my first job in the Navy. Sometimes I miss it...
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
You should do some more :)
@AidanTemplin5 жыл бұрын
Amazing work as usual, keep the E30 videos coming!!!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Aidan! Loads more to come :)
@gbkny15 жыл бұрын
You proved one thing if not a million; no we don't have to be a throwaway society! One ?...how the hell do you remember which part goes on when...wow! My latest hero bro!
@pawel50745 жыл бұрын
Best channel with this content on YT 😎
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Lots more to come.
@mohdzuhair905 жыл бұрын
You are the King of restoration
@richie97775 жыл бұрын
Cracking job. Paint was ace
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard. I was especially happy with this one. Its freezing outside so I'm working against the odds. Even more satisfying when it comes out like it did.
@milanfoldi4625 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the blaster cam! Keep up the fantastic work!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Blast cam is great, but will get better with a new blaster :)
@jtcp270315 жыл бұрын
Really good restoration! You have really improved your soldering techniques and tools, cheers! Also, I'm thinking about buying an e30 to fix it somewhat like this but I'm not sure about how much work and money would I spend on a project like this, what do you recommend?
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Juan! Depending on how bad of a car you start with will depend on money. But in all seriousness for a full restoration like this you are looking at 20k plus not including time or tools. Great fun, very stressful at times, but well worth it in the end (i'm sure)
@bhuvannimmagadda96615 жыл бұрын
Build that BMW E30 like a beast hats off to you man you are quite awesome
@oskaripuljujarvi86945 жыл бұрын
Loved to see finished e30👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
@williamfindspeople43415 жыл бұрын
Yes, the part cleaner is an amazing tool. Best investment I ever made. But again you have to keep your fluid clean, unchecked the filters often get clogged with rusting dirt particles. Nice job on the brush replacement so many restores will not touch the brushes because they do not know how to do that.
@007Broadcaster5 жыл бұрын
I'm so eagerly waiting for the engine rebuild 🤩
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Its coming!
@Theosodorado5 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable. Master-level work. Truly in awe of your skill and craftsmanship. That's one lucky e30. *hat's off, sir.
@carboumen76615 жыл бұрын
Me gustan todos los vídeos que haces, y siempre les doy un "like".........there you've got your first lesson in spanish "mate"😂
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Not a clue. Haha i've got a lot of learning to do!
@alienpoker5 жыл бұрын
@Restore It He likes all of the videos you make, and always gives you a “thumbs up” like.
@duratec-V64 жыл бұрын
Awesome work ! I like it ! Sandblasting, 2k paint, electroplating... Crazy work but better than new
@Mrgreendragon35 жыл бұрын
never clicked so fast , love your work and attention to detail , happy christmas and a prosperous new year . terry in ireland .
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Terry! Much appreciated. Same back to you my good man.
@Stefan_Van_pellicom5 жыл бұрын
A parts cleaner is super handy for what you do. Nice to see you go forward equipment-wise ! Next thing you need is a lathe for cleaning all round stuff ...
@benjaminleske89965 жыл бұрын
Well done, as always!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Benjamin!
@Da3m0na5 жыл бұрын
Yesterday I disassembled my opel vectra 2000 x20xev starter, which is almost the same(bosch again) to restore it and i searched through your videos for video like this... and you upload it just right on time. What a coincidence. I've been following your channel for the last few months. Thanks for the great content and keep with the good work. Best wishes from Bulgaria... oh and I'm still unable to unscrew the solenoid... damn thing
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Haha what a coincidence! Keep going at it I'm sure you'll get there man. Thanks for watching and im glad you enjoyed.
@ZaRappaBuilds5 жыл бұрын
By Next Year, You'll Have The Cleanest BMW On Earth Lol
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
We'll see about next year, maybe the next haha.
@jtreg5 жыл бұрын
Nice one man
@lsswappedcessna5 жыл бұрын
Probably the best running and least likely to fail catastrophically as well.
@chrisg47995 жыл бұрын
but the dirtiest lungs. Never use Quartz sand for blasting. It is really really really bad. The Grandmother from my Girlfriend died with only 66 Years. She had pneumoconiosis.
@crashleytyler5 жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful sounds strong excellent work mate
@bmwm3arethebestcars215 жыл бұрын
Mr. Restore It, Are you maybe Planning to do a full restoration of the engine ? (That would be a very interesting Video :D )
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
I am! But I'm going to have to buy one haha.
@FabMeca5 жыл бұрын
You don't have a engine for this car ?
@Epik-hm8ws5 жыл бұрын
I think he already restored the original engine without filming it but im not sure. But I saw one engine definitely in one of the videos. I think in the front suspension restoration video...
@angus39634 жыл бұрын
Essentially you made your own reman starter! Well played, great work.
@Cavalier_Steve5 жыл бұрын
Great job! Done properly.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steven.
@pacoroto5 жыл бұрын
You are moving to my country Spain! :) About the heater... If you are moving to the north side of the country, you WILL need it on autumn and winter, if you move to the south you may not need it, but it can be chilly down here too.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice Pacoroto! Moving to Alicante for maximum heat. Pretty hot down there right?
@pacoroto5 жыл бұрын
@@RestoreIt Sure, Alicante it's fine, could be even warmer but you shouldn't worry about it, I hope you have a great time when you come! :)
@xcofcd5 жыл бұрын
I restored a E36 starter once. It really sucked. I did everything from the top of the car, and I swear the second I finished everything my girlfriend is like hey you sure you don't need this little ring? It was the ring you see at 4:13 and I had to take everything apart again. The part worked great after rebuilding it though. I had a original BMW kit for the work. Aren't there any available for the E30?
@rifalnovanda5 жыл бұрын
I hope this video last forever or at least 50 seasons, God this is gold!!
@DominickNicolai5 жыл бұрын
Almost feel like there’s too much time invested to ever risk driving this car on the streets again 😅 might belong in a museum even though that would be a shame in itself.
@MirceaD285 жыл бұрын
Man you did a great job in restoring it!! Don't forget to put oil on the bronze bushings
@justrandomcarsurbex30575 жыл бұрын
Well done!👍
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Oskar!
@stanisawjania18235 жыл бұрын
Z wielką przyjemnością oczekuje na każde powiadomienie o nowym filmie. Lubię oglądać Twoje rekonstrukcję nie mogę się doczekać finału i obejrzenia odnowionej BMW pozdrawiam Staszek 😊
@stevecruz37245 жыл бұрын
Hey are you gonna do a full engine tear down and rebuild. That would be awesome 😀👍👍
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
I sure am Steve. I just need to find another one first.
@blackburn78705 жыл бұрын
I have been working for 1 year in elec autou and i never restor a star motor like this Good job 👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
@straight2dapointD5 жыл бұрын
I just replaced my brushes and that was a headache! you have the patience of cockroach waiting for my lights out to have a party!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you!
@alanr42634 жыл бұрын
Takes me back I use to rebuild these. I remember alot of the magnets would be broken inside the housing I use to give broken ones to my Mom for her fridge.
@davidcombo17335 жыл бұрын
Are you moving to Spain? Being myself a spaniard living in my country all I can say is that I don't know who told you you won't need a heater here but he totally lied ;) Great work! Willling to see that BMW finished.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
I am indeed. I'm moving to alicante nar Elche. Okay maybe in Jan/Feb i may need one haha.
@dapeon5 жыл бұрын
Near Elche? better an AC than a heater :)
@davidcombo17335 жыл бұрын
@@RestoreIt Well....you're moving to the warmest zone of the country so maybe you were not completely mistaken! If I were you I would be more worried about the crazy hot summer you're going to be living in in no more than four months. Anyway, welcome to Spain! I'm sure you already know it, but you're going to love it here.
@eshyos5 жыл бұрын
@@RestoreIt Elche, Really?? 50 Km from my home. If you need something...
@DarrenCoull5 жыл бұрын
Nice job! I believe the spiral gear part on the shaft should not be lubed with grease as it must move freely to engage the starter - it might work initially, but once that grease gets contaminated with dust & dirt, you may have trouble. I think graphite is the best option here.
@tanguyadriaenssen9755 Жыл бұрын
I hear dry PTFE lube is the way to go for that part
@balintneanyad5 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work, but: 1. Please mask the bushings before sandblasting, you've probably ruined both. Please also mask machined mating surfaces i.e.: the surface where the housing "tube" and the cast aluminium part mates. 2. You didn't grease the closing cap (originally it's filled with grease) 3. Soldering the brushes is not the best option, you can easily get 200°C+ on that wire, and that could remelt the solder material (originally those wires are welded). Usually you can buy the whole brush holder assembly as a spare part. If you can't get it from BMW, then you could try Bosch After Market 4. The closing cap originally is bare metal W/O paint .. thats enough for today..
@SeleckPlays5 жыл бұрын
You make fantastic content! I also like the way you work in the adverts. It's non-intrusive, yet visible, if I'm in the market for such things. Well done.
@ytumaseev5 жыл бұрын
Это очень круто 😀 👏👏👏!!!
@HuracanLamb5 жыл бұрын
Nice restoration there , dont worry for heater , greetings from Spain ! I see new tools you have , they are amazing. I hope they can be used for long time.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Huracan! Alicante always seems to be hot! Thanks man i hope they last a long time too :)
@matthewsimonds55525 жыл бұрын
22:23 It's alive. It's alive.
@thisolesignguy27335 жыл бұрын
love your videos, I'm so excited to see the finished BMW when you get it all restored...please take your time though, we really enjoy every step of the way!
@anthonyloper92925 жыл бұрын
(15:45) - Fantastic restoration but I think you might have put one of those brushes in the wrong way round. That one on the right looks much shorter than the others. Maybe it's just the camera angle? What do you think? Great video anyway. Thumbs up from this subscriber.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony i did indeed. I will be correcting this mistake. I appreciate you pointing this out to me.
@СашаТарасовский-щ2ю5 жыл бұрын
Какой фантастиш Втулку медно-графитную не поменял Рукожоп!!!
@craig_ramjet9905 жыл бұрын
You're making my projects much easier. Thank you!
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Craig!
@boxxx4145 жыл бұрын
Why would someone dislike this (edit: in same minute when video is released) I don't get it
@nurialco33035 жыл бұрын
Mercedes fans :)
@1984juant5 жыл бұрын
I have the same question. Maybe they are Gods.
@mannys91305 жыл бұрын
@@Koopizoid Did you see what it looked like when he started? And you have the gall to say he spoiled it? 🤣🤣🤣 It was headed for the garbage dump. If you honestly want to nit pick that precisely, just buy a brand new one from the dealer and shut up.
@1984juant5 жыл бұрын
@@Koopizoid you have good points, but criticism is easy. Where are your videos mister? This is hard work my friend and he is doing it that is the difference between him and you.
@questy445 жыл бұрын
@@Koopizoid I do agree with Allex, although his attitude could be more friendly. I would add that the copper strap to the solenoid is in need of replacing, it wouldn't be difficult to braid some copper salvaged from old cables.
@ThePipeiper5 жыл бұрын
I have to say your attention to detail is outstanding. I have no idea a starter could even be rebuilt but I tell you what. I’ll be buying a rebuild kit for mine from now on. Can’t wait to see this car when it’s done.
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pipe Iper! That is great to hear. There is a lot more work a head of me but it will be done as soon as possible. I cannot wait to share the fished car.
@SERP92_5 жыл бұрын
You should show how to take it out and install it in the car
@RestoreIt5 жыл бұрын
All to come Maajaa :)
@MotorScotti4 жыл бұрын
Well done man, a ton of effort in rebuilding all of these elements. The car will be amazing once it'll be back together.