BMW Master Tech Finds Everything Broken on my DONATED Twin Turbo 335i with near 200,000 Miles!

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We took the free BMW 335i coupe to Fluid Motor Union and had what is similar to a pre-purchase inspection at a dealer done. There were a handful of issues found, mainly a bunch of oil leaks!
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[@jim5k]

I really appreciate someone who is such a specialist like this guy.

[@kevs2good133]

jim law Tyler Hooptie also has a good bmw specialist

[@claywalker9064]

Jim Law I entirely agree - His explanations were very interesting and not boring - If I was undergoing an apprenticeship I would give "my right arm" to be trained by him!

[@abes3925]

@@claywalker9064 Oh he'd train you alright!!!!.

[@remissiveslave]

Took me 20 min to take air box off my damn focus. So I appreciete what they do.

[@saxonfan]

I so agree with you sir....that cat is well spoken...OJ rules

[@RichRebuilds]

Who thinks Sam should pay it forward and give the car away to a subscriber?

[@jacksonwynn8261]

Rich Rebuilds yeah like me?

[@F82_]

Nah, if he likes it he should keep it

[@flatline7310]

I’m a subscriber. Sure.

[@1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1]

No Rich that would be mean. Give someone else a problem to someone else. Here you can have my aids, I don't want it anymore. Ok thanks.

[@doddgarger6806]

Giving a 335i to someone isn't really doing them a favor tho Teslaboi 😎

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

God bless Scott glad he’s doing better

[@sorsorsor11]

But he will never have so much luxury and fun as with one of these cars. You get what you pay for.

[@dinosoarskill17]

@@sorsorsor11 you've must have never driven one; BMWs, despite their woes are fun to drive.

[@sorsorsor11]

@@dinosoarskill17 That's what I meant, that BMWs are fun. I worked for a car rental company so...tried like 300 cars during the years. As reliable as Toyotas are, they are lightyears away from a BMW

[@xviper84]

Seemed like a real nice dude.

[@sorsorsor11]

@@xviper84 Wait what?! Scott who? Scotty Kilmer right? We might just have talked about 2 different person?!

[@GamerUprise]

Wow that guy seems extremely knowledgeable about BMW’s

[@walthowington4108]

Well yes, since he was, at one time, the youngest BMW master tech in the US I would expect him to know one or two things about them.

[@FishFind3000]

As a master tech I would hope so.

[@00700556]

Jared Lentz No shit lol

[@leviathan1195]

Sorry, but that all were things, my apprentice would ve known in his 3rd year.. even i knew all of them and im out of bmw since 8 years :D. I ve heard nothing really special things about this car / engine (like the turbo rattle test, there is a function in ISTA to check the wastegates) so i dont know what a "mastertech" should be, but in germany this guy would just be a bit better normal mechanic caused by experience and his higher age. But i really don't know something about the education for car mechanic in USA.

[@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX]

@@leviathan1195 I'm not going to say he is amazing based solely on this video, but his reputation precedes him. In this video, he explains everything he needed to clearly, and concisely. You can tell there is a lot more going on in his head, he seems very articulate and he speaks in that humble/casual way very intelligent people do when they are trying to explain something complex to someone who doesn't know the ins and outs. You sound very ignorant when you say he "would just be a bit better normal mechanic". The cars are just as complicated here as they are in Germany, believe it or not. He is a master tech here, he would likely be regarded the same there. This video isn't a highlight reel for O.J., it's probably the simplest thing he had done that day.

[@generalshark2833]

“Nothing is more expensive than a cheap BMW”

[@gdfggggg]

General Shark nothing truer than you fine words!

[@canesman1337]

A cheap Benz lol, I spent 1000 bucks on 2 batteries

[@michaelkenefick]

Is that like a free dog?

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

I had an 94’ Audi 90. It was my first German car. I couldn’t believe all the electric gremlins. I told myself it would be my last German car until I could afford it. lol

[@BSGSV]

cough - ferrari - cough

[@DPawl4]

Seen OJ briefly in Alex’s past videos, good to see him more in depth on one of your videos Sam. He knows his stuff, wow. Killer hairdo on the man as well.

[@Alexander_l322]

OJ Simpson?

[@ronlheureux7623]

@@Alexander_l322 Really?

[@Alexander_l322]

@@ronlheureux7623 I don't know I'm asking

[@ronlheureux7623]

Nobody like me Well, he looks nothing like Simpson, fixes cars and isn’t very large Black man. Think it over. You did watch the video, right?

[@Alexander_l322]

@@ronlheureux7623 shit I was making a joke, no need to be racist man come on. So what hes not a very large black man?

[@doddgarger6806]

$2000 for 2 struts that would take 4 hours in the driveway and maybe $300 in parts from fcpeuro

[@doddgarger6806]

And of course with only harbor freight tools for true Samcrac form

[@DavidMendez-pf6ie]

Did my rear shocks in less than 2 hours. Some people just don’t know how to use a wrench unfortunately. :/

[@moosevision8113]

@@DavidMendez-pf6ie its not necissarily the work itself, its also the consequences of doing it wrong. i have helped my dad to some major work to his car, but if my brakes ever develop a minor issue im taking them to someone who really knows what they are doing.

[@mikegonzales372]

Did you not see where he picked the car up from or the previous owner? the guy was older and didn’t look like much of a wrench to begin with but I’d love to see y’all try to do that in 4 hours in 2 feet of snow “in the driveway”. God forbid someone pay the dealer with money that isn’t yours anyways😂

[@ronlheureux7623]

@@DavidMendez-pf6ie How much do replacement s shocks for a 335I cost before labor. Is your car a BMW?

[@nv1493]

Master techs like this are amazing. Intelligent, knows the vehicle, and seems to respect customers budget.

[@Kingwboxing]

Samcrac you’re the best. As long as you upload I will always watch you. Thank you for displaying your mechanical skills

[@eddydreni]

Hey Sam!! Awesome car - I hope you tune and go stage 1 or 2; I’ve spent the last 6 months with my own E92 / N54 build and it’s a GREAT platform for tuning and going 400-500hp very easily. There are a couple of issues with this N54 platform you should know and take care of ASAP before you tune: - Leaking Oil Housing gasket - this one is especially important because if it leaks on the belt, it can slide off and slide through the crank seal. - Leaking Oil Pan - Leaking Valve cover - Bad injectors - go index 12 - Leaking Turbos - Water pump - Fuel pump - Cracked vacuum lines - go silicon 3.5” - Walnut blast - at that mileage, it’s going to need it Some items for tuning if you plan to (it’s relatively inexpensive.. $1500-2000): - JB4 with MHD - XHP transmission tune - Larger Intercooler - VRSF - Cat-less down pipes - VRSF - Dual cone intakes - BMS - Charge Pipe - VRSF - Blowoff valve - Raceport All of these should easily give you 400-500hp without new turbos or a single turbo. This engine can easily handle 500-600hp. :)

[@alankuentz4617]

Doing my own 535i N54 project right now, and this is all accurate.

[@cds401]

Mr. LZ is running 750-800 hp on stock internals

[@lochlainn5180]

@@cds401 ikr

[@Coonfetti-392]

Eddy Dreni awesome starting my n54 project soon, what would be more ideal for reliability wise. Meaning what project would cost less money & would I be able to push around the same hp as the n54. ? What’s less work iguess my question is?

[@gplusgplus2286]

Yeah nice 500hp with plastic valve cover 🤣. This car has planned obsolescence all over it. Joking aside, I can't understand why companies put rubber pipes instead of silicone in the first place.

[@Alexanderwichers1812]

Love to see how these guys are fixing this car. I used to be a mechanic fixing all kind of cars in a garage. I liked it very much but then came the time we were not repair cars anymore, we just pull out the broken parts en change them for new ones. So not a mechanic anymore, just a changer. Respect for these guys who really know what they're doing!

[@davidtheswedishtechguy]

Super nice of Scott! Bet he’s an awsome guy to know without getting anything from him😊 I got in a good mood just seen him on you’re video🤷‍♂️😂

[@shanen4965]

If your BMW isn't leaking oil, then it's out of oil.

[@fuzzycuffs]

Ahh the famous BMW oil leak catch pan

[@kameronmarrero6977]

huge thanks for the awesome discount on the new kove speaker!!! love this channel and seeing cars being fixed by the owner and seeing whats involved

[@chevydaddy8692]

Thank you for this video. The technician's knowledge and explanations were really helpful. I'm looking to buy a used 435i and now I have some idea on what areas to really inspect before I buy. Great job!

[@mircanika7770]

WOW... his knowledge on BMW vehicles is truly amazing.

[@superavennight]

Wow, its like i refreshed KZbin just to watch this video.

[@porthose2002]

I'm sure digging that Heritage Edition Cobra. The interior was really nice too.

[@trbstang]

Samcrac for lunch. That makes it a perfect break! The car looks great!

[@muskokamike127]

Damn, that guy's on his game!

[@roadie3124]

I know a guy like OJ. Since I first met him, when he was assigned to look after my 900 Aero/SPG Saab many years ago, he's gone from senior mechanic to workshop manager to owner of the business that specialises in European cars. He knows Saabs. Unfortunately, after we retired and did a sea change, he's 1,100 km / 700 miles away. My current Saab 9-3 Aero is due for a major service later this year and I'll get him to do it. People like this need to be cherished and supported.

[@TheRebuilt1]

great legitimate techs in OJ and Alex and great find in that 335 from Scott. Great upload.

[@VCanisMajorisY]

Great show, thanks for the knowledge.

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

OJ is a genius and I wish he could assess my 2013 E70 X5 50i. I bought it used with 125k miles

[@winstonwong3326]

When testing for pressure leaks in hoses soap bubbles is the best way.

[@thomasrossi31]

Awesome video... I just love listening to diagnostic reasoning... even though I don’t own a BMW.

[@plainbrownwrapper9688]

I can't stop staring at that beautiful Ramcharger in the background.

[@rz5129]

OJ is awesome more OJ in videos. I like when Sam goes to a real mechanic

[@billr6983]

Samcrac: "And any time I think of a BMW with near 200,000 miles on it the first thing that pops into my head is a ticking time bomb" Scotty Kilmer: "Or an endless money pit."

[@jihomet7607]

Yep why I love my old duramax truck. I can maintain it my self and it doesn't cost a fortune in repair.

[@BarrellRofl]

Interesting hey. Is it because luxury cars are money pits then...

[@teamawesome2171]

A rats nest of German insanity (Scotty Kilmer 2020).

[@camposjesus3725]

My 2010 328i convertible is at 267k miles and still runs strong? Only had to replace consumables like breaks, rotors, fluids, etc.

[@Go2Dragon]

Thanks OJ for patient and detail explanation, I did learn something.

[@valoisochoa7250]

This was a great find. Or gift. Thanks for the video especially being a BMW Guy.

[@jaredromero5114]

who else had a heart attack at 8:20 he swung with such confidence

[@danielperkins4610]

OJ at fluid motion what a good cat!

[@petercatlin1172]

Really love this video....I could listen to O.J speaking about BMWs for ages!👍👍👍

[@RobAscher]

My son was so happy that he got to meet you on Saturday. He was the kid in the Gator's hoodie asking about the DXP. You are awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@bonesdc1]

OJ looks like an OG...🙌🏻

[@devsagarraj2131]

Let’s be honest OJ is like a legit car doctor. He completed the look with that stethoscope in the end 😂

[@olaf2046]

OJ rules! What a guy! I’m a BMW DIYer 15 years now, with a 2011 335i xDrive on 60,000 miles and I appreciate everything in this video.

[@bigkev10101]

That shop looks really nice. Love the BMW. Looking forward to more videos of it.

[@randalltufts3321]

Love that car. Wish I could afford to replace my old reandevouz. Retirement comes with limitations. Old age and old cars do too. LOL

[@landmonkey22]

My dog went crazy over those sounds in the start🤣

[@emzu690]

Fix it Sam! I also have a similar model, a 325i from 2011 and I love my car, a lot of fun to drive, greetings from Germany

[@hcracer1981]

Love this car, do good on this one Sam!

[@thejourneymen7722]

Thank God Bloomberg dropped out no more obscene obnoxious Repetitive ads.

[@scottiniowa1]

Now back to repotting the ficus....

[@TheGbizaille]

😂😂😂😂😂😂,that's the truth

[@tiborklein5349]

Blike Moomberg

[@sli-fox]

He’s just going to put money towards Biden’s campaign and buy more legislation in states he doesn’t live in. He’s a cancer.

[@eyebidder]

What. waste of millions of dollars! Those millions could have gone to schools who need supplies, single moms working 3 jobs, veterans who can't work, need I go on? !!!

[@jonnyb8201]

Change that brittle plastic charge pipe those tend to break when you increase the boost

[@INSIDEHARDWARE]

Love the true mechanical advice. I like yours too Sam but... there is a good balance. Knowing the proper way to then deviant from it for a budget repair...

[@kennethsiskin9958]

what a well educated BMW tech, Thanks Sam!

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

Let’s talk about that Cobra with the vintage race paint. Looks legit.

[@michaelwilkening8542]

Probably a kit but maybe not.

[@4rings2envy]

Sam the Man ✊🏼

[@uncleheide]

Nice to watch a guy who is a true guru assess a car. Awesome!

[@airgunology]

I put in a JB4 system and cones. Amazing upgrade and heaps more power.

[@mfoxo]

I really like O.J. Seems like a great guy- might get his hair cut by Edward Scissorhands- but still a great guy. Please have him on again!

[@rickshawp2822]

8:21 so cloooooooose

[@gunsandmachinesenthusiast]

HOLY SH1T

[@Steve-ec6ed]

Kove, just when I think you cant do anything better you go and pull something like this?!... Genius! I need that speaker

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, a good honest appraisal 😁.

[@vulgartech9192]

The infamous OJ "Jheri Curl" Lopez

[@earnestbunbury2103]

Reminds me of Michael Jackson

[@markchip1]

I'm wondering whether the collapsed vacuum tube linings would cause that "cow" sound when Alex introduced his shop air??

[@isaacchewey6422]

Mark Chippendale I’m thinking he had his hand on the other side of that tube and it was bypassing also the pressure converters have a built in air hole that could cause that noise overall that test wasn’t a valid test to check those lines. He should have had a vacuum pressure gauge.

[@ezesrebuilds1174]

Great Vid glad Scott is doing better

[@jordangarneau8817]

It's nice to see a master tech performing an inspection the same way I practice . I've been rather involved in this platform , clean car .

[@alejandrojmartinez2705]

Would be lovely to see a single turbo convertion😁

[@adrianmartinez6475]

...tab for more money at pit....

[@SHADOSTRYKR]

BMW service seems like a good business to be in- you’ll never be out of work! ;)

[@themetal651]

SHADOSTRYKR as with any car...

[@kaelanburke2097]

@@themetal651 lmao right?

[@paulsz6194]

They jack up the repair bills so you trade the car in for a new one, so all you pay for is oils & filter changes , along with a set of brake pads once a year or so...cars have become so disposable thease days..

[@Ginx-pe4si]

Mercedes is the same

[@the3hrdoption637]

Wow Sam that was best most amazing gift from the universe to you, you have to hook it up.. modify it into your dream BMW

[@edwardsferrazza9646]

Wow OJ. IM DIGGING THE DUE. I wish I had a guy like you in my neck of the woods

[@jordanmiller6374]

0:53 wow! He got took.

[@ignorthepain]

When you don't have tools or time you spend money.

[@jordanmiller6374]

@@ignorthepain I know but sheesh! I'm glad I found a good honest personal mechanic who specializes in BMW's.

[@Dukep6]

Dam watching him talk you can truly see he is a master of his craft!

[@DJPapiatl]

OJ knows what he is talking about very to the point mechanic no BS. Sam he is the right man for the job

[@XX-166]

Informative keep them coming.

[@plektosgaming]

More HP means extra stress and being an old BMW, it will break. Sometimes it's better to just leave it as it is.

[@haroldpearson6025]

They start to get expensive when the electronics begin to fail!

[@mikehunt6296]

Sam, don't worry about the mods. I'll take as is. ;) Seriously though what a great find, 180,000 highway miles. This car still has a ways to go. Great video, and thanks to Scott who got this whole thing going.

[@colemithrush]

This guy knows tons about n54 great video would love to hear him talk more

[@coolstory92]

Sam I have had 2 335i. You should totally mod it. Keep it super super simple and just throw on new upgrades turbos and bolt on parts and your good to go.

[@desertmike680]

As a Vegas local, I'm loving the Golden Knights shirt!

[@ltdasilva93]

I love my n54. Yes more problems will come, but I do the majority of my work at home and Indy shop. Its been expensive but it's worth it in the end.

[@johnnyregs2378]

I love guys like Oj. Obviously very intelligent but that intelligence is compounded with an obvious true passion for the trade and a level of understanding that you really can't obtain without those attributes.

[@tariqalagha6133]

Please let me trade you my 100k miles 2010 528i in perfect condition. This is the car I originally wanted but couldn’t find one in good condition

[@Oz_5.0]

MB I’d just buy a new motor, and voilà it’s a brand new car

[@aSASa45454]

@MB n20 is worse than n55 by a large margin for the f30 generation

[@DMDAUTOLLC]

What’s in that Escalade 👀👀

[@brandonellett9611]

Thank you Sam Crac for the discount on cove split speaker. Saved $119.00 with your code. I can't wait to hear it.

[@MustafarRecRoom]

Love that groovy Ramcharger in OJ’s shop....nice orange 1st gen Bronco outside too!

[@johnreynolds7546]

What the hell is going on with mechanics hair? 😂😂

[@mtusarmy1]

Dude, you know that curls get the girls!

[@TheTempest909]

Too bad this video wasn't sponsored by dollar shave club. Would have been the perfect candidate

[@rodneychipps910]

I went straight to the comments to see who noticed the hair....lol..

[@paulog8813]

He is a BMW specialists. After some time under the BMW, it’s natural that some oil will get to your hair!

[@OpTicSuRaJ]

@@rodneychipps910 same same same

[@tracyburton6107]

I hope you at least took him and bought him LUNCH

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

I have a friend that was a tech at Atlanta BMW I told him I wanted one and he told me to get one and he's show me how to work on it... I'd love this one for sure!

[@Deeza480]

I’ve never seen an mechanic inspect a car thoroughly like this guy, and I love to get that Bmw, I need a car ASAP.

[@lieberfreialsgleich]

If you tell people in Germany, your Bmw has 200000, they ask , if it has the second or third engine and gearbox. That is the big advantage, if you cannot go faster than 80 miles....

[@BMW_nation]

Lol 😂

[@bigdom1978]

This guy is a genius ! He know what it talking about 👍

[@bobbieknott4643]

I ❤ this BMW ❤ such a blessing! Thanks Scott!!

[@XeL_666]

OJ is a beast! Easy to understand and has a ton of knowledge!

[@JohnJohn-rz9qj]

This is why you get a Honda, they last a lifetime and you don’t even have to visit the dealer

[@MrStatic101]

John Mora if you like changing timing belts. I know people like them but I would never own another one. It was cheaper to trade it in than it was to get the timing belt replaced

[@houseofno]

@John Mora That's a myth. Check out what's involved in changing a water pump on a post 2003 Honda Civic. The amount of labor involved will shock you.

[@MrOnemanop]

"We usually like to hang the engine and disconnect the front subframe to do the oil pan gasket". wow, just wow.

[@donnchakearney2995]

Should that not be done?

[@MrOnemanop]

@@donnchakearney2995 Just thinking, that's a lot of work, just to change the pan gasket. Seems to be typical of the amount of time and procedure each repair takes on these machines, that's all.

[@crapmuhap]

It’s not a lot of work just a few hours do the water pump and turbos too while it’s off Then just injectors plugs cam ledges front and rear crank seals dmfw 👍🏻

[@MrOnemanop]

crapmuhap “a few hours” is my definition of a lot of work for a pan gasket. Seems to be one thing after another that’s unnecessarily complicated on BMW. I’ve had 15 year old domestic vehicles over the last twenty years not even need a pan gasket. And my cheap Chrysler 2.2 that had over 100,000 miles, never required turbo work. And if it had, the turbo was right out in the open, as were the regular maintenance items. That is the engineering, I look for.

[@felderosa]

@@donnchakearney2995 from what I've read about the oil pan gasket replacement, yes

[@iceyu2235]

I don't find the need to post much, but I have to tell you, your mechanic friend is stellar. A better find than the car!

[@no_more_nyce_guy]

Good video. Can't stop looking at that Escalade in the back

[@gitcypherous]

"Free-M-W' Missed opportunity...

[@ryxnwebb]

6:39 massive sneeze

[@1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1]

Don't sneeze on the BMW, it will break more.

[@monrow11]

Impressive experience. Great communicator.

[@Makiyura]

OJ is awesome! Thank you!

[@FaderzRecords]

"Sometimes you create a problem, by opening it up.."

[@ruikazane5123]

Real techs say that, including the race mechanics

[@zigzag7194]

Scotty Kilmer says the same things too don't go opening things up and cleaning it because you could be opening up a whole can of worms

[@robertb6700]

Never knew Weird Al Yankovic had his own shop!!!

[@frankie5341]

Love the fluid motor guy, truthful rare find.

[@jordansbikes819]

Love from the UK you done well with that car bro nothing better than a freebie