Delivery & Inspection - Garage Find V8 BMW E39 M5 - Project Skövde: Part 2

This legendary E39 M5 has been sitting in a garage unused in Sweden for 9 years. In this episode, it's being delivered to my shop where we take a closer look at it and learn what it will take to bring it back to condition it deserves to be in.
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[@antonvongarrel8995]

This is probably the highest quality automotive content on this platform right now! Keep it coming Sreten, we love you!

[@Stiglitz_AE]

Imagine being sponsored by DriveTribe…or being featured there.

[@sir_dreadlord_on_blitz7042]

@@Stiglitz_AE would be super cool

[@Ivanleinster]

couldn't have said it any better myself. 100% correct!

[@paranoidcobra7731]

100% agree, wish he breaks the algorythm and manages to make good money from all this hard work!

[@eyadhossam8108]

Hagerty *exists*

[@ged2529]

Very genuine "oh no" at a oil leak under a old BMW

[@DerpRO070800]

Oh no.... anyway

[@michaellehto1697]

Or a new bmw by the way..

[@EdgeOfPanic]

Oh no... would be my reaction if my old Renault did not leak oil anymore 😀

[@tonistaru]

Oil leaks are a good sign on old bmws. Means there’s oil in there.

[@erniearambula3525]

E39 M5 old ? E39 M5 soon to be vintage collectable = Expensive

[@9fingeredrippingsaxplayer909]

Ya know, most KZbinrs try to hard at trying to be "likeable", funny and try really hard to throw jokes into their videos, and it's always very cring worthy, however, this guy is actually naturally amusing. It's a breath of fresh air for once, and I actually enjoy this channel and videos

[@ranarahman7747]

This guy has a personality for TV. I wouldn't be surprised if a network picked him up and gave him a show like Wheeler Dealers.

[@mxlzzu]

Finally the Evil twin has his own E39! 🤣 I laughed hard with the : Donde esta my M5 🤣

[@McMaster1500]

The E39 M5 is such a modern classic, and in my opinion it may take the cake for being the best sedan ever made.

[@dappergent9422]

Hmmm not sure. The Mercedes 500E is quite a machine and better built.

[@Bemaritohtori]

@@dappergent9422 nahh not sure about better built but simpler

[@Dicktopus]

Newtimer.

[@user-eu9ub8kj9j]

@@dappergent9422 yea bro better built with biodegradable wiring, have fun w the electrics lmao

[@pascutia]

The E39 in general fits that. The I6 models are a delight being lighter and having better steering. All great cars

[@nikboseley5117]

"I'm an idiot with no self control"...yep about sums me up! Keep up the good work.

[@wigf173]

"That's right, I have two now, in the same colour HAHAHAHA" I cracked up

[@kevinjonesmusic]

I don’t mind waiting at all for his content. He has a great since of humor and is meticulous with his restoration projects.

[@jiseopkim9386]

"When life gives you lemons, make blueberry muffins" (Sreten, 2021)

[@StefanJovanovski]

Vice Grip Garage style of joke :D You can tell Sreten watches Derek's channel.

[@majcrash]

A little lemon zest would be great in blueberry muffins!

[@thefirstbushman]

@@StefanJovanovski german humour

[@oldschool1993]

" I can't drive it 200 meters down the street because I'll get a fine" Is there still a STASI agent hiding behind every tree?

[@tonik.5767]

God forbid somebody called them the Geheime Stadtspolizei :-D

[@lollypop9580]

"Polizei" has the charge to kill the car industry in Germany...

[@obihornchen6508]

@@lollypop9580 That certainly isn't true lol

[@siemenstraffic]

The German police has zero tolerances for breaking the law and driving whit a unregistered car is one of them! And I suspect that they are some kind of filming restrictions in place in the area since it could be some protected objects area further down the street.

[@oldschool1993]

@@siemenstraffic Yep- they have a time worn tradition of zero tolerance.

[@coennijmeijer89]

‘If the thief comes’ I love how Frankfurt only has one thief👌🏻

[@majcrash]

If there are that many police around, no wonder!

[@EdsonYamamoto]

now it's time to consult the repair Manuel :D Manuel : HOLA HERMANO

[@FrldyZX87]

Wow, that trailer had some really nice cars on it but nothing beats that random Dodge Nitro lol 😅😝

[@TBendez]

Who in their right mind buys one, let alone pays for transporting it?!

[@FrldyZX87]

That's a good question. A person who likes.....umm...quirky cars? lol 😂😅

[@xumot]

Doesn't look too bad, out of all cars on that trailer I would definitely pick that Dodge Nitro, even more so if it was diesel and manual. I don't like automatics and those 3.7 and 4.0 should be quite the gas-hogs.

[@JackMoynihanOfficial]

Someone actually paid (or joined the military) to import a DODGE NITRO to the EU 🙃

[@tcpnetworks]

@@TBendez Yeah - I know right!? Pile of rust and FIAT bits.

[@camarocharger8180]

Sreten's love for these classic BMWs somehow reminds me of Clarkson's love for Alfas. All these projects have their faults but somehow this guy makes them feel like it's the car's character. IDK how to explain this, but you make them feel human.

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you!

[@rompowertube]

I completely agree. The beautiful thing is: in some way, they are! I think that a car's character or "soul" is representative of how the people who built it thought, lived and even of what kind of a person they were. In some way, it is a historic and timeless item standing for a piece of human history : it's a piece of art.

[@w9gb]

Sadly, you see the incompetent labor of some car repair shops. Sreten has to address, as he finds them.

[@marccopoloo966]

@@M539Restorations Do you mayby have one E39 m 5 for sale?

[@t1mmy13]

It's sick that you have two of the same car. Even more sick that they are two E39 M5's. And even more sick that they are both the same color and both without sunroof, the same config. This is such a sick channel to watch :D

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Jokes about BMWs leaking oil. Land Rover neighbour: 🤣

[@henningyoutube9563]

Fancy seeing you here 😁

[@FahrenheitRUS]

LR is about the passion too.)

[@googzmo]

Land Rovers doesn't leak oil; they're just marking their territory ;)

[@theEskalaator]

One would say it's rust protection, but I've seen your Land Rover 😃

[@nomayor1]

The joke about "BMWs leaking oil", is purely for like-fishing from those who never had a BMW, nor will they ever have one. Our F10 2.0d never leaked oil, our neighbor's X5 never leaked oil, our current G30 3.0d never leaked oil, I could go on.

[@RENO_K]

"Part Dos" >puts up 5 fingers

[@Pfalzgarage]

"I can't believe I'm owning TWO of them"... > puts up 5 fingers again I see a pattern here :D

[@N.D.J.S.]

i like his comedy. 😁

[@rohankansagara848]

BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT!! I said this before and I'm going to say this again, Streten you never fail to disappoint us. Seeing this neglected E39 M5 come back to its original glory feels so satisfying. It makes us happy that it's getting a second chance along with your other broken bmws. They keep getting better each and everyday your wrench on them. Keep going strong and we will definitely wait for more videos to come. Cheers!

[@dzlnitro]

This M5 was in the same condition as when I purchased mine. Several thousand dollars later in preventative maintenance and replacement parts...it's been pretty damn reliable for the last 4 years of ownership. Can't wait to see this series continue!

[@PBz420]

the kingdom of broken BEMAERS! love you legend M539

[@dankmeme8719]

Just came home from a very long and tiring day at work just to be surprised by a new video. Now I can truly relax! Love your vids, man!

[@DashDrones]

Guten morgen Sir! 🥳 The M5 E39 is what brought me to this amazing channel. You are awesome, cannot wait to enjoy 38 minutes of Monday goodness 😎

[@yngdryas8681]

“I drive it like I stole it “ loved that statement

[@gettcouped]

V8s are the best sounding engines! Can't wait for more.

[@rrocktoo]

I love the fact that nothing phases you Streten. The love you show for these old cars is heart warming. Hopefully BMW will pick up on this and sponsor you for parts.

[@januarioqueiroz3122]

I completely agree with you! BMW should be grateful to this guy!

[@soundseeker63]

@@januarioqueiroz3122 They should be, but they won't be. BMW of today is barely recognisable from the company we all knew and loved 20 years ago. It's quite sad really.

[@sifisophakathi2803]

My favorite channel. Couldn't click fast enough. Would love a E30 project

[@ciprianmihai4821]

Alpina

[@asmircar1]

True, e30 is legend

[@arthaitu7430]

You can just see how much he just appreciates and cherish the M5 E39

[@Strike86]

I get anxiety when we're 15 minutes into the video and Sreten is still assessing all the problems of his new car. Then I look at the progress bar and realise there's still plenty of time to break out the spanners and see some satisfying fixing. I love this channel.

[@nolanohana]

One of my favorite channels for honest, detailed content, and tremendous insight to the M5, many thanks 🙏🏻 😎

[@twonky6909]

"Keine Ahnung, Sorry!" A very important sentence

[@digitalrailroader]

If cars could talk, Sreten’s OG E39 M5 would tell Project Skövde that they are in EXCELLENT hands.

[@tillbortels5306]

The timingchain guides in my M62B44 were 332.000km old and complete. The car has oilchanges every 15.000km and long distances. I was so happy when I opened the Motor. Now its all new. It runs so great.

[@agen1man]

Literally my favourite automotive channel on KZbin. Well going, Sreten!

[@bassettbarks1]

Been really looking forward to the video on this car. Such a beauty! Brilliant as always, thanks mate

[@cucerzean]

This is better than any Auto TV Show!!!

[@iParkour11]

I never regret watching your videos.

[@gomeri]

I wonder how many bypassers have heard him yelling random things in that yard waiting for his cars :D This man is a national treasure!

[@shubhromu]

"BMWs never leak oil"....Hoovie in Kansas just shot himself.

[@MegaE46]

So over those vids..

[@andrewyear81]

Don't know about bmws? Car ninja (Hoovies buddy) is a BMW expert and has made a nice career fixing bmws. Dude has had years of experience and definitely knows his stuff. I think this channel (our buddy) may very well be getting a so called " mechanically totalled" 6 series shipped out to him. I hope he does. Haven't had much experience with those N engines.

[@Innaui]

No, it’s just drink it.

[@markkouris5993]

He’s just kidding….anyone know that all BMWs are leaking 😉

[@regmigrant]

@@markkouris5993 true, engine oil is a consumable :) my 5 loses about a litre every 1000km and when I told the dealer they bascially said 'congratulations'

[@apexmarbella]

Every video on this channel is solid gold.

[@frankmummolo7727]

Anxious to watch this progress. Especially the timing chain guides and associated “while we are in there” work!

[@Mr-Magnificent]

To say it with the words of a famous italian plumber: "Let's a goo!"

[@SHINdanny]

It´s a me, italian plumber

[@paullaw5054]

I just love this channel. You've even got me saying to my wife "Coming up" before I start any jobs around the house. That should be on a t shirt. Anyway great content, roll on the next one.

[@DannysGarage]

Chain guides are nice and easy to do, I just did them on an E39 M5 a few months back. Just take your time, label all the nuts and bolts, and clean everything.

[@Scandicguy81]

You are just awesome! The concept of yours, the conten (the NICE bimmers), the way you walk through things, the entertainment. PLEASE do not change anything!!! Warm regards from Berlin

[@aceace5457]

i been an added fan since you started especially with that bmw m5 (x 2 now lol) e39 , and that e38 , i have both cars but a e39 525 i m sport and a 728i e39 which drives like it was built yesterday , no rust on any and keeping them forever . look forward to the bmw videos , peace.

[@MariyanTsonev]

So lovely to see E39's on this channel. I've got a much more wallet friendly 528i and hoping to steal some knowledge on how to keep it on the road. This channel has motivated me to work on the car myself rather than giving it to workshops and already got a pretty nice list of jobs to try on my own - window regulator, steering overhaul as it leaks /unlike other BMW's, that never leak ofc/, parktronic ain't working, the rear sunshade, damn, this is a project now :D.

[@juanjomartin2966]

Best sedan ever. If God has a car, this will be the M5 e39. Congrats

[@SuperBackhere]

That's my favorite channel now. I hope videos like this keep coming weekly for years.

[@diogo1966]

Already making police friends. Nice start for that M5 😂

[@SHINdanny]

he can still say it was the other M5 39

[@emanemanresuresu]

@@SHINdanny Just slap those plates on it, take the Fahrzeugschein and nobody will even notice.

[@SHINdanny]

@@emanemanresuresu haha, you are right, the polyzay do not check the vin, not often =D

[@diogo1966]

@@SHINdanny until the day they do 😂

[@raverick187]

It does coming from Sweden, just saying.

[@balhaarr]

Dude you need a garage for those beauty's just standing in the rain there :-(. Your doing great bro, keep it up!

[@fw1421]

Of all the car videos on KZbin this is my favorite site. I like the owner as he has a good attitude isn’t a smart ass or isn’t too snarky. I do like BMW’s because I used to have an 88 E30 M-3 which I regrettably sold due to the hugely expensive maintenance schedule,plus I put 100,000 miles on it since I bought it.(It had 76,000 already) Biggest automotive mistake I’ve ever made. It was the best sports car I ever owned.😢

[@359889]

Yep….you and Devin doing his Evo and Sti s is what will look forward from now on….thanks.

[@danielcraig243]

I'm so happy when you upload. You're a KZbin genius, you do everything the right way

[@jn8092]

“I’m an idiot with no self control” - Why does that sound soooooooo familiar to me?

[@lwwahlert]

One of my favorite channels! Great work Sreten.

[@del9665]

Thank you for the inspiration: a 1991 E31 850 being refreshed and enjoying a 2001 E38 740 in the same color as yours!

[@samjezard]

We need to figure out who owns that red Dodge Nitro R/T on the transporter and see if they’re okay. Nobody should have to drive one of those.

[@M539Restorations]

🤣

[@chriskeiser5809]

For real. Those are some of the most aggressively terrible vehicles I’ve ever had the misfortune of driving.

[@alouisschafer7212]

Dodge Nitro... why does it even exist?

[@hishamjaber3]

A dodge nitro in Germany is unbefitting

[@alouisschafer7212]

@@chriskeiser5809 even people in the US dont like them especially mechanics so why even bother exporting one to Germany. Or were they actually sold new here?

[@markoraas]

Door rubber seals You can use the passenger side ones. I had 530d few times back and did the same and it worked. And usually those are in one piece. ;) Just a hint, cause i know how much those new ones will cost You!

[@samthenerf]

You can also use rears, though they are a bit shorter so you need to make a filler piece from the old seal.

[@markoraas]

Probably the friller piece won’t work for him.

[@doogiemoster]

I return to view again.thankyou mister this is wonderful

[@Dan-cs8bt]

the M5 master in action. Fantastic video - BMW needs to sponsor you through their BMW classic program.

[@jmhofmeyr]

Make a T shirt design inspired by oil dripping on it.

[@philiplee7604]

Your absolutely right!.. Patience is a virtue and I don’t mind at all, because your content is outstanding, so it’s ALWAYS worth the wait !

[@chrisml91]

Always been a coupe guy but this channel is making me want to buy an E39 M5.

[@Desmodromic916]

Porsche next to the Beetle. What an irony. Seems like ghosts from Czechoslovakia still haunts Ferdinand and his beloved Wolfsburg factory.

[@Mertan92]

Man i was looking forward too see the Swedish plates on ur wall :'(

[@M539Restorations]

Sadly, they have to be returned when exporting the car

[@theamerican7080]

Besides the M5- the king of E39s, I own what I truly believe is the next best thing: The '97 540i with the non-vanos 4.4, and the ZF 5 speed auto. I'm in my 50s now so, the automatic suits me just fine.

[@miguelmartinez9201]

You know its going to be a good show when it starts with "cooooooming up" and "preven-titive maintenance". Keep it up!!!

[@maxnugteren4837]

With that lifter tick, it almost sounds like a diesel lol. never knew they made an M5 diesel

[@maatu_boe]

Then you haven't heard a 400tkm+ M57 diesel...

[@SupraStar29]

@@maatu_boe when it was idling in the garage, it really sounded like an m57 haha

[@ShalomBrother]

Where has she gone?

[@krisjonson9193]

This is an awesome channel your repairs are so detailed, and it is helping me learn about rebuilding and working on cars. Glad i found this channel

[@Gizmo5h1t3]

Love the content Sreten, your sense of humour and delivery cracks me up. Great info with the maintenance etc, this is one of my main go to channels from now on 👍👍

[@TypeTuber]

I wish you'd start doing the Audi S4's and RS cars, this way we can see how much "fun" it is to remove the engine, every time you need to do anything.

[@federalbureauofindigestion4084]

When is the British couple coming to take the e38?

[@TheStefanskoglund1]

Considering that the british government has lifted all (all?) restrictions now so in the next few weeks depending on time for them ? I don't think they wanted to travel to Europe and then having to quarantine when coming home....

[@pauldegans2393]

I love these e39 M5’s. Such a nice note.

[@Pantimoto]

I really wish this guy so much success... After old top gear, this i think is the best thing out there for free

[@Wipex4all]

Changing the timing chain in 20-25 years they say.Say that to the N47 engine owners.

[@Radoschokolado]

Or N46, i have sold my 118i in May and never changed the timing chain, it was build in February 2007 and had 100600 km, the first time I could hear the chain was at under 70000km 7 years ago. I replaced the tensioner and was lucky that it didn't fail until I sold it. I sold it for 3500€ to car dealer.

[@wader320]

I need more than 2 hands to count how many guides and chains I’ve done on N47s.

[@M539Restorations]

Genuinely don't know what engine is that 😄

[@BMW_NUT]

@@M539Restorations and so you shouldn't ! Worse engine ever made, 2.0 diesel block from 2008-2012 in the e60 e80, e90, f10 models

[@GoFastGator]

The N20 owners cry the same tears. 😭

[@onebridge7231]

250 Euro for that cover piece. Time to invest in a 3D printer for these types of parts.

[@moritz1267]

I used to have that tool bought it cheap as on the internet . Helped me out on my E39 so many times . Can't believe it still works lol

[@Level-ts7xl]

i have no idea of how to fix cars, but man, the E39 M5 is my absolute dream car. if i knew more about the technical stuff on vehicles i would def be getting myself a E39 M5.

[@derekjohnson5964]

Real question here is who in Germany is getting a Dodge Nitro delivered?

[@PowerslideSWE]

It's a Swedish trucking company so chances are that it's actually getting imported to Sweden instead, equally baffling ;)

[@charlie1832]

@@PowerslideSWE if they were getting imported to Sweden you’d think they would’ve been delivered when he went to go pick up Sreten’s car instead of driving from Germany to Sweden with them loaded then back to Germany then back to Sweden again

[@levons2698]

“Kingdom of broken bimmers” 🤣 not really, just ones that need a little torque, that’s all. 😉

[@vranoss]

Love to see great cars taken care of like they deserve. Lovely job, keep them on the road!

[@l4ckl_621]

Patience is a small price to pay for your brilliant content. So many different gems of bmws and something for everyone. Hope your holiday was relaxing as you've given yourself plenty of work to do now. 😁

[@ericgroisard6334]

Your channel is the best motor show available on this platform thank you 🙏 this is so great to watch

[@anciukasdonaldas2458]

I have 03" 540i Champagne II with 52k miles on clock and I think it is the best car I ever had( drive only weekends), but my ultimate dream car would be E39 M5, to bad not for my pocket at the moment and it would be to expensive to buy later on... superb video !!! I learning so much about my own engine !

[@mariostojkovski9969]

Those bloopers are the cherry on the top of a awesome video!! Keep up the great work !

[@fransb8543]

Congratulations on your new project. Looking forward to all the episodes coming up on this car. The bi-xenon upgrade is well worth it, easily the best money I have spent on my e39. Keep the good stuff coming!

[@johan_oosting]

Ah yes... The best color on a E39 M5... And now you have two! It needs a bit of work, but Sreten knows best.. It will be in mint condition when he is done... Keep it up, love all the video's!

[@germansurgtube]

Thank you for another great video Sreten!

[@ptfrodrigues9300]

38:10 best part of the video! Keep up the good work! Cheers from Portugal.

[@omarrosario5822]

I just recently discovered your awesome channel and I can’t stop watching your videos. I’m a E39 man my self and understand your passion. Keep up the spectacular art that you do.

[@jdmfreak22]

This channel makes my day with every upload. Thank you Sreten. Can't wait to have my own project to do all this kina of stuff (and aftermarket bits aswel lol).

[@matthewdavidmorrow]

Got my M539 cap in the mail last week! Really great quality, I love it! Thanks!

[@colescarkingdom]

Best auto related channel on KZbin hands down. Keep up the great content

[@edjarrett3164]

I’m impressed at your understanding of the car you purchased. You clearly have been in the restoration business for awhile, but you still have an unbelievable enthusiasm for your work. I love watching your videos because they show two things, your incredible mechanical skills on working. BMWs and the passion that you have restoring them to great mechanical condition.you rock!

[@ma4ve99]

I never watched more interesting automotive video's than yours, not sure if ever before watched this much videos from one creator from start to finish without skipping. God, keep going 🥰

[@jarrydsavage7547]

Another fantastic episode as always, I just love E39’s. Actually any BMW from that era are just my favourite. Nice humour and nice cars, what’s not to love. Keep up the good work mate 👍🏻

[@DontGetDroppedCycling]

I give thanks to KZbin for suggesting your channel Sreten. Just slowing working my way through every single one of your videos. LOVE IT!!!!!! Keep up the great work!!

[@LOLAtheDESTROYER]

Love your channel! You keep informative and not boring. 😁

[@peterstokes8631]

Plenty of patience here, keep up the quality and content, always a pleasure to watch, your editing is first class compared to most others I watch.