E39 528i Restoration Part 1: Valve Cover, Sparks, Fluids!

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Today, we begin this restoration series by changing the valve cover, spark plugs, and some fluids on our beautiful E39! I'm taking a different approach to our usual content style by piling multiple common repair items into these videos, so let me know if you enjoyed this video!
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@kayadumasi6073 2 жыл бұрын

I think you deserve the highest compliments for not only your knowledge, but the application of that knowledge ONE HANDED. You’re brilliant.

@TheBimmerBarn 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you ❤

@lazrhwk666 Ай бұрын

Thanks for uploading this! I just picked up a sweet Aspen 5 speed 528i of my own and will be doing basically the same exact set of repairs to it.

@JGV_IX Жыл бұрын

Where has this channel been till now KZbin? So glad the algorithm woke up and brought me this treasure!! Thanks for the content- really awesome!!

@kimkimpa5150 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, thank you so much! Hopefully I'll get that drivers license soon so I can pick up my very own E39. Have literally no experience maintaining cars, so these kinds of detailed videos are a huge help!

@e39lover73 2 жыл бұрын

Yessir. I recently bought a 528 as my first car. It has a thrown rod however so we're gonna do a 530 swap and punthem 3 litre engine into it wish ya luck though

@kimkimpa5150 2 жыл бұрын

@@e39lover73 Nice, hope it turns out well. I got my license and immediately bought a 2001 525i sedan some 10 months ago. Cost me about $3500. It has some issues yes, most notably the very worn out clutch which makes it hard to engage from standstill, and of course the standard E39 rust spots. I aim to fix all of this eventually. But overall it's a very nice car. I've driven it up to 160kmh/100mph on the freeway and it's really nice and stable, as opposed to the tin cans you would get for the same price tag. Next plan is to buy a house with a garage and get a E39 touring as well.

@e39lover73 2 жыл бұрын

@@kimkimpa5150 Yessir, gotta respect the wagons. And I'm glad that they're smooth cause Imma need something to drive cross country once I get my license. Not a bad price either

@davidsherrick898 Жыл бұрын

Wow, great video, I unfortunately let my 1999 528i overheat I'm not sure but the motor sounds like it is knocking. Smoked really bad, it's a 5 speed, with 215 miles. In decent shape.. should I just part it? It's the very base model. Any suggestions? Or is it just a good parts car?

@kimkimpa5150 Жыл бұрын

@@davidsherrick898 Hello fellow bimmer owner :) Just an FYI, you replied to a comment thread rather than making your own comment, not sure if that's what you wanted. I can't give you any expert advice really, but since you have a 1999 528i you have a M52TU engine, so you've got some really nice low rpm torque there. I've heard that the M54 engine (which is in 525i, 530i, and the 2000-2003 520i models) is the most reliable straight six BMW engine to date, and I would expect your M52TU to be of similar quality. Everything else is gonna break eventually, but that engine will most likely last double your mileage if you make sure to top of your fluids and repair the surrounding parts as soon as they go bad. So if I were you, I would pay someone who's familiar with BMW E39s to diagnose it and see if it's worth reparing it. I mean if the engine is shot it's not gonna be worth it, but if it's "just" the cooling system (which usually breaks early on these models), then yeah, definitely repair and keep.

@ezekielteklaking Жыл бұрын

There is a distinction with the power fluids that is worth noting. The V8's and M5 use a power steering gear box and require ATF. Your model the 528 should have a power steering pump and use the CHF fluid, most other models and and the 3 series use CHF if I'm not mistaken. Now to address the that cap, I just went through this dilemma with a friend this morning! He has an M5 bought a new reservoir and and the cap states 'CHF Only' - when the M5 should be using ATF fluid in the power steering system. To note the cap on his old reservoir states 'ATF Only'. After the vehicles came off the line the part numbers for the 'ATF only' caps and 'CHF Only' caps didn't differ, and almost all new caps say 'CHF' assumingly because that is more widely used. Bottom line is the caps are going to vary what they say, you need to go off the VIN or a repair manual.

@greebj Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is something I will now check, the E39 528i I picked up cheap (no history) has abnormally heavy steering with no obvious explanation. I know the fkr who sold me my first E34 540i put ATF in the PS res (we negotiated a roadworthy service in the price and obviously dex3 is cheaper than CHF11S), luckily it was just a mix and I caught and flushed it out before it caused any issues

@tatethompson1234 11 ай бұрын

My 99 528i says ATF

@E39Kai 3 жыл бұрын

pov driving videos would be sick to see with any of the cars, the m5 wagon would be dope

@king21109 Жыл бұрын

Bro, you just made me want to buy a 2000 528i manul transmission that I've seen . Everything you just did looks easy to DIY project.

@jw200 2 жыл бұрын

4:18 Been there done that. I know the "feeling"😀

@mandlamthembu6679 7 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m new. I’ll like to see how clean throttle body of the same car as your methods are simple and down to earth, thanks!!! Keep up the good work!!

@bluerineimb1148 10 ай бұрын

M52 fantastic engine

@TheBimmerBarn 10 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@BassBrotherBuild Жыл бұрын

I like the video besides using the rtv adhesive and how you used it.

@Bchara-Knio 3 жыл бұрын

great work man👍

@iruomafavour5743 2 жыл бұрын

Good day bimmer really in love with your presentations

@davidbuman9709 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man. Keep it up.. wish u would use a go-pro mount to your head or cheat . That way u would have access with both of your hands 👍🏼

@TheBimmerBarn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mohamad, I used to use a gopro but find that the quality isn't as good, and you don't see as much detail or zoom. I'm always experimenting with filming styles though, so I appreciate your feedback highly!

@BBFoster1906 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBimmerBarn Great informative video! A tripod would also help so the camera isn't jumping around and more stable. Just my 2 cents...

@balkanmechanics6470 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@ahimabdurrahim9647 10 ай бұрын

I love Style 65....

@Esofine Жыл бұрын

Do you have a list of your power tools and ALL the ratchets as welll as the sizes of the different attachments? Great video!

@ILIJA2002 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah nice work man. I'm going to buy one soon, but here in Germany they got very expensive. The 528i is my favorite one, fun and reliable engine. I haf a 535i as well, but personally I did not like it as much as the 528i I had. And this month I want one again, and probably not going to sell it again. I always regretted selling my first e39 (528i). All in all, it's a beautiful and fun car. Just timeless!

@Nico_335i_DCT 3 жыл бұрын

Nice maintenance Chris! The engine looks great for that kind of mileage! Most of the time they are dark brown underneath the cover. Dutch regards, Nico.

@steveb540i 2 жыл бұрын

The one-handed wonder mechanic...

@evoezepeda Жыл бұрын

Awesome bro

@SOMETHINGWENTWRONG223 Жыл бұрын

1800 BIMMER BARN . ‼️

@newfieboy1947 Жыл бұрын

I would have liked to see a transmission flush as well. It’s such a neglected item in the maintenance schedule.

@iruomafavour5743 2 жыл бұрын

I want the e39 for myself

@M4TE0TH0M4S 4 ай бұрын

What torque for spark plugs?

@jsb67365 7 ай бұрын

你左下那個卡榫，好像沒扳回去也😮

@ghanighani9561 2 жыл бұрын

Where I can get middle consul for my bmw e39 interior

@tomek860 3 жыл бұрын

Why it's not on Netflix ? Question I ask to all people changing oil in their E39s - did you replace those two small orings in the oil cap - those that DO NOT come with the Mann filter but have to be bought separately? :) 99% of nswers are " No, I didn't because it did not come in the Mann set" :) PS that 1% is me.. talking to a mirror

@TheBimmerBarn 3 жыл бұрын

When you buy the oil change kit from FCP, they include the o-rings! I agree, definitely change them out during your oil change 👍

@tomek860 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBimmerBarn in Europe when you buy the oil filter (any brand actually) you get just the big oring, those two smaller ones have to be bought separately. Some online shops suggest it when buying oil filter, others do not. People new to E39 are mostly not aware something like this exists.g

@joe-cobra8811 Жыл бұрын

Wat spark plugs brand u use ?

@jesse5059 2 жыл бұрын

where did you get those bumper ?

@pugs1377 3 жыл бұрын

Should have done the cdv delete since you were bleeding it anyway. Good vid tho

@Nperez1986 3 жыл бұрын

If you plan to sell off the car, why use FCPEuro then? Wouldn't it be cheaper to go RockAuto for some of the parts then since you won't be holding unto the car then?

@TheBimmerBarn 3 жыл бұрын

I probably could save a couple dollars here and there, but I do appreciate FCP's business model and give them my business because I want to help support them! I do use alternative sources for parts if I'm trying to meet a budget goal.