Cheap Alpina B7 is Dead - Supercharged V8 BMW - Project Chicago: Part 3

Engine forensics is what you can expect from this video. We discover something really unpleasant about this tortured engine in the Alpina B7. It escalates quickly and ends up in 15 million pieces. Can it be fixed though?
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[@tavarish]

keep this up, man!

[@EliasSlds]

Yooooooo Tavarish

[@waseemtayob710]

@Tavarish will give you a break 4 being here, the 675lt reveal was super awesome. 🔥

[@paranoidcobra7731]

Good to see you being a fan too!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you, Freddy!

[@Dori744]

How was driving the McLaren? And keep your sticky fingers away from the only good german car KZbinr. Go play with the long pale one (Tylor). :)

[@antonvongarrel8995]

Can we please all appreciate how Sreten always finds awesome Camera Angles and Lighting so we can take part in front of our Screens, while casually doing the hardest Car repair on earth as a self taught KZbin Mechanic. Sreten, you are one impressive individual! Lots of Love, you deserve the best!

[@alexbrown1995]

Couldn't agree more. The quality of the coverage is excellent, as is the commentary. Respec, mon!!!

[@samperras]

Yes

[@jonronnquist]

Couldn't agree more. The filming and editing on this channel is truly excellent and sets it apart from anything else I've seen on here in the same genre. I'm not a BMW owner and likely never will be, but this is the only channel I'm signed up to receive notifications from. Am actually considering supporting the channel through Patreon as an investment in my own mental well-being.

[@tomg1216]

I love how my wife watches all these makeup and try on haul bullshit when she's doing stuff, but when i watch quality, manly, informative and actually entertaining content she's like "i dont get what's the point of watching a guy undoing bolts for 40 minuts"... Sreten, thank you for existing! this is just great.

[@M539Restorations]

🤣🤣

[@Schrauberella]

Reassure your wife that she looks bomb ass awesome in a workwear Outfit and with car dort ln her face so she won't need that facepainting and fashion shit. Greetings from a woman that watches quality content like this instead of "what crapitalist fashion and makeup companies want me to watch"

[@cassidymugadza]

Tell her we can watch this for days.

[@thelegend6911]

Right. I get hell for it but if it wasn't for me watching these kinds of vids, her 7 series would been junk along time ago. Swear she thinks that thing just runs on hopes n dreams lol

[@kkal1183]

Wow! good luck with your marriages

[@Scandicguy81]

You are becoming THE KZbin legend ever. It is mind blowing how you boosted your channel with blood, sweat and tears.

[@adambartus6758]

Honestly, your dedication to actually fixing things properly, in a professional manner with an engineer's precision sets the bar much higher in your youtube genre. I hope you can pull this project through and make it work, that would be such a sweet happy ending.

[@nickedwards8418]

I think you need some help these builds look harder and harder. Your dedication is astounding. It is fascinating to watch and very enjoyable. Nothing is for show. 100% genuine hard graft. Awesome!

[@angeloheckmann8316]

Second that! Awesome work! Awesome build. No cutting corners with shitty solutions.

[@jagtan13]

@@nickedwards8418 it's not the complexity so much as the cost. He's using quality parts and official tools! It's just expensive.

[@vittorio7393]

Some months ago I was thinking "this guy just has to learn how to open engines and fix them, then he's gonna be a real monster". Now I simply haven't words to describe how much you are determinated, smart and brilliant in your work. You have 110% of my respect, really. Hope you can fix this Alpina, you deserve it. Good luck!

[@LukeStratton94]

Only a matter of time until BMW/Alpina try to hire him, at which point he’ll likely say no! :D

[@BkSMedia]

You've really come a looooong way from posting videos on forums to becoming a full time KZbin hobby mechanic. The level of dedication, and the attention to detail is second to none. I really enjoy watching you repair these poorly BMWs and making them great vehicles once again.

[@563985j]

Your landlord must be a great guy, always helping you with these projects one way or another! Hope you can keep that relationship healthy!

[@arabaciadamlar]

I really like the one man operation vibe. This is the gold standart of KZbin creator enthusiasm.

[@EvoraGT430]

Interesting that KZbin also recommends "Here's Why I'm Sending My Cheap Alpina B7 to the Junkyard: MECHANICALLY TOTALED" by Hoovies Garage......

[@carldavidson2012]

@@EvoraGT430 Was wondering if there was a small possibility it was Hoovies old car lol

[@berkkorap5778]

abi sen de mi burdasın

[@TheCeliik]

Noyan reis de burdaymis be saygilar

[@Onur818]

nörün dayı

[@antanta]

The "cold rev" delivery guy did it 😆Good luck with the rebuild!

[@whette_fahrtz]

My thoughts exactly. Send his company an invoice for the new block and crank.

[@harbl2479]

No engine could be so poorly engineered (or lets say overengineered) so that a single rev from cold would break it... oh right

[@Matt-ln1zl]

@@whette_fahrtz I bet they would tell all their employees not to rev cold engines after that

[@hitman0119]

Although repeated cold revs over a number of years probably would

[@jimmyfleebot]

I came here to blame Mr McRevvit. If he was willing to do that in front of the customer, I bet he limit bashed it for a long while when he picked it up.

[@bystander1489]

Since I've retired I love doing up engines car, lawnmowers, strimmers etc because I do them in my own time without have a service manager screaming why is it not done on time with ridiculous time books that are never correct in the real world, every mechanic knows what I'm talking about, I love being in my garage at night working listening to the radio ,so keep up the good work and enjoy the bm engine do everything correct and you will give your self a great sense of achievement when it's done

[@Symbian2704]

This channel is in top 10 easily wrenching/automotive channels.Top tier content. For a guy who isn`t a mechanic for profession( IT, i understand is his job) hi does a very well job.Good job Sreten, keep up the good work.Looking forward to see what will happen.

[@c.m.7489]

It's just impressive how a self taught KZbinr rebuilds a modern supercar engine more professionally than most shops do Edit: please don't sell the E30

[@Rockardo_]

Shops are paid by the job done so it’s always more of a rush to get the job done than doing it right

[@DavidVlogz]

I second this.

[@jebohim]

Same here, Love It 🥰😻

[@fuzzyrhino5]

This isn’t a supercar. But yes, he does good work.

[@edugamer950]

@@Rockardo_ All the shops I know get paid by the hour, it's themselves that put the price for every job based on how much time it'll take, if they're not professional and don't do things right it's their problem

[@stefang1087]

I've been working in this field for many years ago, and I've seen many very unprofessional guys and workshops too. But I've never would imagine that I will find an amateur, on KZbin, who will impress me so much through his dedication, passion, and wish to do things right. And that is worth much respect. I hope you will fully succeed with this project, because I can badly wait to hear the engine running perfectly and see your big smile on your face. I have a big respect for you as a person, just because you had the courage to quit, probably a very good job, and try to make a living from this channel, where unexpected bails and surprises can come at any moment. Everything else is just a very big bonus for me, and I'm sure, for many others. Good luck, and see you soon 😎🍻

[@goeksss]

I don’t think he deserves to be called an amateur 😁 PS: of course, I know what you mean :))

[@1963TOMB]

I agree totally: my only very minor concern is for the life of the ratchet tools: when fastenings are initially 'cracked off': use a bar rather than a ratchet drive: swap over to a ratchet once the fastening has loosened.

[@KKE1978]

"Had to go to the software store to get bolts"....that was funny dude. Your videos are like a movie. I dont even own an alpina but am enjoying

[@Rapsutin]

Thumbs up for not selling that car to someone else problem!

[@acatacho]

This man has never rebuilt and engine and learns with arguably one of the more difficult ones to start with. Fucking legend.

[@DaJohnBlack]

if you rebuild something hard, when you will rebuild something more easy will be piece of cake :D

[@acatacho]

@@DaJohnBlack I guess.

[@alexlucian9598]

After he is finished either he becomes a legend or loses his mind in the process 😂 bmw engineers fear that engine

[@acatacho]

@@alexlucian9598 Either way it's gonna be a journey

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@DaJohnBlack piece of cheese cake😁😁😁

[@bax442]

Oh it's a shame that you have removed the pistons. I rebuild m62 engines. They suffer from the same issue. Too much carbon build up on pistons and top of the liners causes the scratching because it basically makes the tolerance much too tight The crank looks good on the video, find a tutorial on how to polish a crankshafts. Most of the professional garages do this by hand! Seriously. It's faster and gives amazing results. You don't need it to be done by professional. Also scratches like this would not cause any problems in long term. I would expect another 300,000km if it wasn't touched. Just polish it yourself. Did you measure the compression?

[@lollypop9580]

Give this bax442 post a thumbs UP so Sreten see this. 👍

[@Highdrogen_]

Holy shit yes. This needs more votes. SRETEN LOOK AT THIS

[@fredpinczuk7352]

If that was the case, why would there be scratches on the main and piston bearings? It would appear that foreign particles made it inside from poor maintenance habit. Are these engines the ones that BMW recommended 15K miles oil change intervals? Roughly 2~3X what it should really be? That's been proven to be absolute nonsense, and would be ok for a mid performance 4 cylinder. But a supercharged V8? Carbon build up isn't hard enough to cause that kind of damage. Carbon breaks down into micro particles under mechanical pressure that are then filtered through the oil system. The compression data on this engine is addressed on the video.

[@kindalost1]

Golden.

[@shannons1886]

Yes, he should have done a compression test. Would have saved time and $.

[@baxterscientific]

You will be the only person on earth with one of these that actually runs well and doesnt burn smoke.. Literally one on earth lol 😂🤣😂👌🏼

[@kkal1183]

There are a ton of fit-it channels on YT. It's the natural humor and quick wit that keeps me coming back.

[@StraightSixGarage]

Not sure if happy or sad… Sad for you having to spend so much time and money on fixing this car, but very happy for us, because this means a lot of content and hopefully several hours of wrenching videos! 😅 Anyways, best of luck!!

[@TheMicho1983]

start a go fund me for a new motor, i'd give a few euros

[@JohnDoe-zc3fg]

You might say that our interests are not completely aligned with Streten's. Just like that one camshaft :O

[@nivrin13]

@@TheMicho1983 Same here

[@Dr.DiegoDuarte]

Read my mind!!

[@ethangreer9313]

Found a 10mm socket, this project is starting to pay for itself already!

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Huh.. Crank is only 4000euro ?, billet pistons with new rings 2500 euro each x8 = 20.000 euro, new oil pump 280 euro, new rods + new valves, new camshafts, new seals, new ball-bearings, new chain guide seats, new pulleys.. well pretty much everything new at this point worth consider selling all the old parts and getting a new block, cam +pistons from Alpina.. damn these prices are high, i reckon this is going to be expensive, sheesh... at these "cheap prices" it might consider getting a new damn car.. But boy is it fun to watch or what.. ? So whatever will happen next we will definitely watch.. Love this channel so much !

[@gytucci]

@@poplaurentiu4148 for these prices, you could buy machinery to make your own parts and save a half of the money 😂😂😂

[@greebj]

don't forget the nail too!

[@DomEngines]

Kinda a shame Alpina doesn't support you. We all hope you get to keep all cars and fix the Chicago disaster. All the best from Switzerland, E39 M5 owner

[@fabienschneider9802]

Sreten, I've watched this one with my 10 years old, clearly a significant learning curve for you and for the viewer. My son can see what passion, learning, hard work, professionalism and organisation (your are so organised!!) can do, and how fun it can be. I am very impressed, thank you. I can barely wait for the next video.

[@M539Restorations]

That's lovely to hear. Thank you!

[@c.m.7489]

16:00 the fact that he just finds another 10 mil socket

[@macman6107]

Unheard of. The Workshop God's definitely are watching over Sreten. They will guide him well.

[@JamiesGarage1]

I know it can be frustrating when you find unexpected problems but I’m glad you’re going through with making this a proper Alpina 🤘

[@phammanhhung79]

Hope that the Alpina will come to your channel too :)

[@afreetify]

@@phammanhhung79 😁😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@wittepanther]

Luckily for him, and for us, it is all content. And we can't get enough of it.

[@garrettfruzynski]

People often ask me where I get my endless patience from and I always tell them it’s from working on older BMWs and teaching myself how to do things along the way. It’s a big investment but they reward you when they’re running/driving properly. Unfortunately my test drives can’t be done on the Autobahn but I’ll get there one day! Keep up the great work!

[@davidpancerz5820]

Early on subscriber who rarely comments. This level of wrenching is exactly why I love this channel, although I'd never wish the additional expenses on you. The skits every so often are cute but it's your passion, commitment to repair things correctly and uncompromising detail that I'm here for. Really am enjoying Project Chicago, thank you!

[@josebarretomartins9223]

Shame on Alpina for not helping you out! Keep up the good work, mate. You're the best.

[@lowkeyturkish]

So true. Alpina should step up here.

[@nickturner2813]

Why? Did Alpina damage the engine?

[@nickturner2813]

@@lowkeyturkish Why? It'd be nice but there's no rational reason that they "should".

[@davidtaylor4975]

@@nickturner2813 Jeez, Karen let it go.

[@AMoistBum]

I have never followed or payed someone on Patreon before but I think you deserve the support so consider yourself my first ;). All jokes aside though, you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs. I think you’re doing the right thing taking care of the Alpina before you sell it.

[@lucasbrown712]

I love his personality so much. He could make any video entertaining.

[@Pat14922]

Phew. I never knew the engine came in so many pieces, and the components cost so much, individually. Hats off mate - and good luck.

[@unternichtuber4310]

I am a motorcycle technician with years of experience on BMW engines.Its great to see you work on things that most people would not bother with.Remember,being a little scared when trying new things is a good thing,it means you will do it right.The thrill of starting up an engine you rebuilt yourself never gets old.

[@richt247]

" maybe even more if we dont feed it nails" ... I've just fell of my chair laughing! How does a nail even get in there man!?!?

[@Melanie16040]

I burst out laughing myself!

[@walterthorne4819]

Professor-Doctor what an amazing presentation… a few great men remaining in the World.

[@TheSadButMadLad]

Looking forward to part 27 in this series when the engine is started for the first time after being rebuilt

[@mhd786jna3]

Probably we'll only get a part 6 and this engine will be running sreten doesn't waste time he gets things done fast and right

[@alexbrown1995]

What, you think this is the German version of Project Binky? :-)

[@TheSadButMadLad]

@@alexbrown1995 Another great channel.

[@brendan7632]

this channel is the most impressive channel ive ever come across. period. car related or not. the level of detail makes it so easy to follow for even someone like myself who is definitely a car guy but NOT an engineer. the most I can do on my car is change the oil, brakes, battery replacement etc. LMAO. Keep it up Sreten. You're a damn legend.

[@myk2004]

Impressive! I’m glad to have found your YT channel. Very detailed, educational, great camera footage, humor, doing things right, and so on.

[@williet3978]

I need to go and lie down , I'm exhausted after all this work. I'd have so many spare parts if i was working on this car . Great content , Thanks

[@rohankansagara848]

This channel never disappoints! Good luck with your engine building Streten! This is exciting

[@poplaurentiu4148]

I can't wait for this project to be taken for highways top speeds and maybe to Nurburgring..

[@travr1131]

"if we don't feed it nails..." LMAO! This is a great series and I must say, that you have the Patience of Job! I love your channel and wishing you all the best!

[@nightsailor1]

Do you suspect that the nail went down the oil dipstick tube? Some kind of sabotage?

[@RustyPetterson]

@@nightsailor1 I was gonna say exactly that. It's the only thing that makes any fucking sense, cos it can't possibly have happened by mistake. I suspect one of the previous owners fell out with an ex-girlfriend or a mechanic.

[@marcusaguirre7032]

I dont even own a BMW let alone an Alpina. But I'm thoroughly enjoying these videos lol.

[@twinturbo8304]

I got tired watching this so much work I need to take a nap nowl.I was an auto mechanic for many years and this brings back wonderful memories

[@Sheiza]

I cant imagine how someone can dislike the amount of time and quality this dude puts into his work, its been 2 mins since he uploaded it and already has dislikes

[@lollypop9580]

@@baretta2197 Why are you here ? 😢

[@McMaster1500]

Really sad the E30 have to go, but i cant wait to the see the engine rebuild. If you are replacing the block, you should use the old one as a coffee table in your living room. Keep up the good work Sreten!

[@roverwaters3875]

E30 much better car than this garbage

[@traviswalker8933]

@@roverwaters3875 he had to free up some cash to fix the thing.

[@roverwaters3875]

@@traviswalker8933 bad choice, he has much to learn.

[@traviswalker8933]

@@roverwaters3875 much to learn about what? I don't see anything bad going on. He needed cash so he cashed out on a car in good working order.

[@d-d-i]

@@roverwaters3875 It is a better car, sure, but there is loads of them still everywhere. These Alpina models on the other hand are more special and therefore more interesting/challenging to work on.

[@MTProjct]

can we start it know to see how it sounds without exhaust? oh yeah .. engine is in pieces... ...... legend!

[@chunkyericsson9038]

Every time you find a new scratch, just remember on guy who reved the cold engine.

[@AZNPOWER1107]

Hey Sreten, I'm by no means an engine rebuild expert, but I've done a few in my time. I would say to invest in a set of little rubber/plastic protectors for the connecting rods so that when you are tapping them back in you don't risk scratching the cylinder walls. You're doing amazing work in saving these cars and I'll always be a huge fan!

[@mrconcons]

The last 1 minute of this episode is why I love this channel, do things the right way with quality parts. Ready looking forward to this rebuild. Thanks for making these videos sir. 👍

[@cassidymugadza]

Mister German mechanic you have Golden hands when is the next video I want to see this supercharged BMW Roar back to life please love your work and channel.

[@tsherwoodrzero]

"It'll be ready for another 200,000 km, maybe even more if you don't feed it nails." You sir have won all of the internet with this single quote.

[@mr.spokomaro]

The previous mechanic nailed it. Literally!

[@matarg99]

Every time you opened an old engine I said: “how lucky this guy is”. It was a matter of time till you got a bad engine. I’m 100% sure you are going to find a way and fix it. Keep it up!

[@detailingshorts885]

You jinxed him bruh

[@matarg99]

@@detailingshorts885 shit happens

[@Tony.moran888]

Yeah he’s been pretty lucky so far with the internal condition of the engines he’s restored, it’s just unfortunate that the first one that needs serious machine work just so happens to be a limited production, high performance v8 instead of a run of the mill 6 cylinder.

[@andrewndowsett]

Honestly amazed and so impressed by your work ethic and passion for what you do. It’s so great to see. Also massive kudos as there must be so much effort behind the scenes put into filming it all which all looks effortless when watching. Keep up the top work. Love these videos.

[@agdiver78]

13:34 "i can't believe i'm taking more part out of this car" i feel you man...

[@j.s.3972]

One big booo for Alpina not wanting to cooperate with you! This man has it all, expertise, humor, soul and love for the BMW. Thank you Sreten for this awesome content!

[@matthewhook3375]

Top work as always; taking the channel to new highs with a full engine rebuild, kudos to you.

[@xstrata81]

Dude you are a master of your craft! I replaced the central cooling pipe in my 750i and it was a beast of a job. If I had my car pulled apart as much as yours I’d vomit with anxiety.

[@TheSavvyon]

It escalated too quickly! There is no such thing as cheap used BMW. We all know that by now. Good job, Streten!

[@50sKid]

Bummer man. You can always run 'er till she blows lol.

[@macthemec]

Thats what i would have done, got ran low on oil but not for very long.

[@Skandalos]

Thats what I did with a 320d I bought a while ago that then revealed a knock when I warmed it up the first time. It had good compression, burned no oil, never failed emissions test, ran like new. It died 6 years later when I blew the turbo, stupid beginner mistake. So I opened the engine and the knock turned out to be piston slap from a dented piston and scratched cylinder, probably due to a tuning chip some pre-owner had installed years ago. The knock was annoying but Im pretty sure that thing would still run perfectly fine had I not killed the turbo.

[@-NxFace-]

The 46 legend himself! Thank you for saving me thousands of dollars in labor. Love ya man

[@vdochev]

Yes, but I would prefer it dying at once so I know that's the end of it and not dying slowly, which would be a headache.

[@vw5056]

Not a 7-Series much less a B7. That is what you do with old GM turds.

[@LanGista02]

Sreten, consider sending those parts to Poland, their work is excellent and considering you could ship all these parts at once, you can save a lot of money, Germany is known of really high repair costs just for the work being done. I recomend you to contact with top-mar and at least ask them for the price.

[@maikbohner94]

I wouldn't do that if I got no experience in the work of that polish guy. This type of work needs to be very precise. Of course there are people in Poland who knows what they are doing but many only do cheap repairs.

[@3storiesUp]

Poland is fast becoming the top place in Europe for car restoration ..

[@peteska864]

Or Krasnobrodzka Racing in Warsaw

[@natalinowerty]

@@3storiesUp dont forget portugal too..

[@M539Restorations]

@@peteska864 i asked. The cost to sleeve the block with them is higher than a brand new block.

[@kaytee7060]

I know nothing about mechanical work and cars specially BMW but I sat through this whole video and found it rather dare I say soothing.😅😅😅. Hats off to you sir!

[@douglasjames4905]

" ...maybe more if we don't feed it nails." Brilliant efforts here on this, which was destined for Pick-n-Pull otherwise. In your honor, my N52 gets an oil service this week!!

[@cboybk]

Videos like this make you realize that It takes a certain type of person to be able to take on these kind of complex jobs successfully, no school or professional training can mentally prepare you to complete jobs this carefully with this kind of precision, you just have to have it in you

[@bradillingworth]

For nearly 44 minutes, my anxiety was in the redline!

[@us7876]

It's called passion! He totally devoted

[@rockhop8595]

@@mikea5205 he's not german

[@Dennis-eh2vx]

Determination, dedication, perfectionism, fantastic!

[@pavlokhomiakivskyi3221]

More exclusive BMW CARS!! that is the way!!! :)Everyone loves to see LEGEND repaired and WORK AS they just came from the factory!

[@suhayl5157]

The task you are addressing is huge. All respect to you. This also brings up the issue of how did we get to that level of complications in engineering design. isn't there an easier way? I find it an absolute waste and blasphemy to scrap such a beautiful piece of art just because its cheaper to scrap it than repair a part of it.

[@daedalus_20v]

When it comes to project cars, something I always try to keep in mind: "if it was easy, everybody would do it." _Everybody_ wants a cool, fast, unique, special car, but most people still drive boring beige econoboxes, because it's not _easy_ to create, operate, and/or maintain a legitimately cool, fast, unique, special car.

[@Tony.moran888]

This video definitely hurt to watch :( you can hear the disappointment in Sreten’s voice throughout the whole disassembly process. Despite that, it’s so awesome to see this level of repair being done and I’m so excited to see this car at the end of its restoration when it’s as good (or better) than new! Thank you so much for the awesome work you do saving these cars Sreten!

[@supercartribe]

Man just came across this. This brings back the nightmares I’m facing on my Aston Martin! Looking forward to the next one.

[@terrylang8088]

You are big inspiration; I am in the hospitality industry for 26 years, I am now saving up to start my very own restoration projects; thanks to your inspirations and professional love for cars; I should be ready to start end of 2022 and want to start up with the MK1 Golfs; still be very popular in South Africa; please keep up the good work and I am glued to your projects always, thanks from Terry in South Africa

[@benoitbourdaire4194]

Having rebuilt quite a few engines, I would recommend new pistons. Skirts wear, grooves for rings get wider etc. Sleeving the block sounds sensible. Good luck!

[@VinceroAlpha]

That escalated quickly! But on a serious note I really admire your work ethic, passion and drive to just dive into a gigantic project like this! very inspirational!

[@jonathanb3255]

No other way to say this... Im addicted to your videos, man

[@jirifolta8581]

Thanks for the new video Sreten! Looks like I also need to get one of those "carbon fiber" 34:03 towels when working on my car :)

[@DonPablo2011]

"I can't believe I'm taking more parts out of this car"! Ohhh, we can believe it.

[@cracknigr6065]

You're an awesome personality. Many people (even fellow restorers like yourself) would have probably cut their losses and called it a day after they would have seen the scorch-marks in the block but you still went through with this massive project. Crazy! Love it :)

[@ifixbones]

Streten, you the man!!!! Awesome video!!! I’m so excited for you to rebuild this engine!!! Here in the US there is a big class action suit bagáis to B62 engines, but I am afraid that it may exclude Alpinas. I’ll research that for you. Also you would think that Alpina getting involved with you and this great channel of yours would be a hit. Maybe starting a formal letter with signatures from all of your followers might be enough for them to change their mind. Especially knowing that some of us have pending new orders for a 2022/23 Alpina B7 here in the states. I don’t know how to do the letter with signatures but maybe someone else does. Good luck!

[@macman6107]

Perhaps an e-letter with e-signatures. 🤷

[@RealDixonPeter]

Err... Perhaps they'll see his video of a fucking nail in the engine??🙄🤣🤣

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

Undisputed champion of BMW diy & overall youtube diy possibly. This is pretty much the top tier of what any enthusiast would want to see for learning & inspiration purposes. You're setting the example for what happens when one actually cares.

[@jarrythys1784]

One thing is for sure. If this thing gets completly fixed, it's going to be the most reliable one on the planet.🙏

[@ollyalme]

Would love to see more E30 content (please don't sell it), but then again, you're obviously the boss. I'll continue enjoying any and all quality BMW related content that pops up here.

[@benpanaite9883]

I agree on your comment 100% pls dont sell I will be sad 😪but still watch u..

[@shonasophia]

You're disappointment at the beginning was very evident. Understandably so. Great to see the mood change toward the end. This struggle makes for great content and we are all rooting for you.💪

[@graemesinclair5111]

Well, this went south quickly, awesome viewing. Can't imagine this complexity and Sreten stays sooo calm.

[@flugdeck]

Let's donate for him!! Unbelievable and impressive. Just sitting here after work and relax watching him. Best channel ever. Give us a PayPal, maybe more people are willing. We don't want you to go bankrupt when entertaining us....

[@ErikB750]

I think I even would struggle putting that engine stand together … Love your work, humour, approach and video footage/editing. Keep up the work and don’t sell the E30

[@mide24129]

Sreten: Alpina B7 for sale? Cool, I don’t know much about them, but I always wanted one. Let’s buy it, it will be fun. Also Sreten: tears apart half the car and in his “spare time” checks the cylinders. Realized one has a problem. Normal Mechanic: well, let’s sell the car for parts: Sreten: taking out an engine on a 4 post lift? Hold my beer. Best videos on KZbin. Keep it up you Deus ex machina

[@KwesiOwusuBempah]

Must say, Streten is really dedicated. I believe this is more of a motivational video than a repair one. Always been lazy fixing my e36, but now I’m motivated to start working. Thanks Streten, thank you 🙏.

[@vw5056]

Watching him and Car Ninja makes me want to start wrenching.

[@jonas84]

Wow, better mechanic than 99% of the people in the workshops!

[@comeberza]

And one week more, I find myself lusting for this video for many hours until I can watch it. Thank you!!!

[@andrewmason403]

This must be the best KZbin channel in the world. It is wonderful and inspirational to see you save beautiful old BMW/Alpina models and taking on new challenges with each new episode. Always looking forward to your next video / project!

[@mazenmedo11]

I can't express how I feel about your videos, ur performance and professionalism, anyone can easily give up or at least buy a used B7 engine for 5-6k $$ of ebay, but then we wouldn't have those beautiful educational walk through videos, without missing any details,, we really appreciate you man

[@luspia]

First disappoinment, in the meantime a million things to repair, then a proper built Alpina with a superhappy owner hitting the autobahn. Love the content of the channel, keep up the great work. P.S: You have to do a Q&A or BTS video with the landlord, the misterious little helpers and the evil twin. I'm sure it would be hilarious.

[@Szi90]

This is the most exciting and involving repair series I was ever watching! I want you to succeed so much! Can't wait for next episode :)

[@Verndroid]

Happy you decided to actually fix the car. Looking at this "old" Alpina it is amazing to see how new and fresh it actually looks. It is going to be a beast when it is ready for top speed test. Can't wait to see all the great content you are going to provide with this project.

[@jvw1973]

Completely agree to see the project being continued; awesome content… 👏

[@alextube1099]

Better than Netflix. Thank you!

[@jimded]

Your videos make me nervous by thinking how can he put everything back, the part for how you organise was very helpful, it also helped for my nervousness.

[@thetruth7633]

31:00 Ahhhh that's a bummer I thought Alipna was so kind to send you free engine parts 😀 😀 41:00 have the heads pressure tested that there are no internal cracks in the cooling channels!

[@sutlusipko]

If I were you, and the block was unusable I'd turn it into a TABLE. Haha, Top Gear Style! Absolutely loving the series!

[@FugaziSB]

What a project! All of these parts just laying around...I'm kipping my fingers crossed for both, you and the car. You are an inspiration, just keep up with what you are doing, I'm sure they're lots of people wishing you luck.

[@Alan_Edwards]

Can't say enough about your videos sir. I started with project Frankfurt and was hooked. I appreciate your passion and knowledge and truly enjoy your commentary too - you are a funny and entertaining fellow. As someone who is retired now and spent many years, and still do, working on my own vehicles, I truly enjoy watching every one from beginning to end. Look forward to seeing how you do on this engine and what you learned to prepare you for project Frankfurt...which was awesome BTW.