What Does It Take To Restore an Old V12 BMW? - E31 850i - PT10

[@McMaster1500]

One hour of pure joy. I can't explain why I'm so hooked on Sreten's meticulous and epic restorations. Thank you!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you!

[@Ian_Christensen]

Primetime "TV"

[@paulhumphreys-gw3po]

because meticulous is a very rare quality these days

[@pml394]

I feel the same I haven't even got a driver's license and never own a car - Sreten :The "Bob Ross" of restoring cars?

[@delatroy]

It’s because it feels like you’ve done something without any expense 😅

[@Yo_AB_Breaks]

That ABS pump deserves to be in a museum.

[@monstermirror2]

Back in the day (I mean REALLY back in the day) people put things like this into a golden shrine and then built a cathedral around it. Or a pyramid.

[@Yo_AB_Breaks]

@@monstermirror2 That may do this pump justice.

[@blackbird8632]

So do you! (Indiana Jones)

[@str8edgepunker]

Just got home from the worst MRI appointment with IV contrast. Immediately feel better upon seeing this.

[@M539Restorations]

That sucks. Glad the video helped. Wish you a speedy recovery!

[@hbor77]

All best wishes 🌹

[@rogier151]

Get well soon friend!

[@MrShevchik]

Держись братан !

[@mokhayat8511]

More beautiful than the Maserati for sure , nice work , waiting for the next episode 😊😊

[@magichackerv8]

You are the only youtuber that makes 1 hour long video and I sit and watch through it all the way. Amazing

[@saulmc8920]

You should try NOT ECONOMICALLY VIABLE... he has started doing hour vids that are addictive

[@fransb8543]

Man, I can't wait for my guests to leave so I can watch this in peace. Have a great weekend everyone!

[@fdu6]

Lmao. I know the feeling

[@ljones396]

😂😂 you too!

[@lancecooper4646]

M8...don't wait...let them watch it too 👍

[@Connor-z7t]

this channel deserves at least 10M subscribers

[@ssimmmas]

Agree 100%

[@spencermaiers8322]

Don't worry. He's opening a bank account now in anticipation of the 10M advertising bucks incoming ;)

[@MTechniqueABS]

I’m thrilled to have a small part in this vehicle’s restoration to its former glory at your hands, this will be an exciting watch!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you, Jordan! Your work is immaculate!

[@peterers3]

I have never seen an oem part, refurbished or baught part so shiny, good looking and high quality like yours! You truly made that ABS pump shine and gave ur all.

[@AtanasPaunoff]

So you are who caused that pump to look newer than brand new ? Amaising ! You must have nerves of steel and here's the result :) People need to learn how it's should be done !

[@kylentamboong8910]

Represent from HTX! I met Jordan at a BMW shop in Houston a few years ago. His honesty and care for all things cars is second to none. Much love!

[@digitalrailroader]

You should be extremely proud of your work; that ABS pump looked amazing, and will probably work like brand new!

[@japancamerahunter]

In these troubling times, Sreten's dulcet tones bring me a sense of calm. Thank you.

[@st3althyone]

It’s such a joy watching you work, Sreten. Thank you for giving us a whole hour of serious wrenching, we are indeed a spoiled bunch. Seeing you finally marry the chassis and engine was therapeutic, you sure had your work cut out for you. Those restored zinc-plated fasteners were the cherry on top that this Project Marseille needed. It’s amazing seeing how much support the BMW community is able to provide in all your restorations, we sure are indebted to all of them for their continued support. I can’t wait to hear this shiny new M70 V12 engine roar back to life, that will be one epic unveiling for this project. Thanks for everything you do, and we’ll see you on the next episode, my friend.

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you so much for the nice words!

[@Tracertme]

I am always telling my BMW mechanics to watch these video and learn from a master…. All tips and tricks included to do jobs right, I am sure they hate me…😅

[@legioner9]

@@Tracertme 😂 😂

[@mndx89]

That thing with the aluminium sheet made me think a lot…if you want to achieve perfection, or get pretty close to it, you need to do things by yourself. No professional workshop would go down to details like Sreten does. Every task implies that a lot of time is invested in technical research, if some spare parts are needed you need to find them somewhere and wait for them to be delivered and, finally comes the moment to properly install and make everything working. Not a lot of people are patient and mentally prepared to do what Sreten does. Personally i don’t have the time, the space and all the tools to deal with car restorations…and maybe this is the reason why i love this channel so much. I envy you, in the good way.

[@HCH9990]

Honestly, this channel has just turned into an art channel - it's just a thing of beauty. That restoration on the ABS pump is simply insane. All of the work on this car is for sure going to end with an utterly magnificent piece of automotive history. I'm just shaking my head in wonderment...

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Sreten already did some of the most beautiful BMW restored possible and that is why we love him because eventually he test them out on ze autobahn and Nurburgring..

[@ukmk3supra]

One of the things I love most about this channel, is the meticulous attention to detail, the total lack of corners being cut, no cheap crap aftermarket parts and the work being done PROPERLY - it's very rare to find a garage or dealer that'd pay this much attention to a repair or build.

[@tjackman]

This series has made me fall in love with the E31. Such a timeless classic, and a flawless restoration!

[@TheRealDr.Mabuse]

BWM have many classics! The future doesn't look as bright, though...

[@Sulucion6Tone]

I have a E31 1993 850CI for sale if the price is right. :)

[@Pimptobizmal]

These cars should end up in a museum after all this work. too beautiful to be out in the open

[@SalvaBarbus]

When you say "every nut and bolt", you really mean it! Damn, this was amazing! I'm so glad you managed to get to this stage, and I too am very much looking forward to hearing that engine running.

[@bryce-skids917]

No crazy intro or endless talking to the camera. Thank you for the great content as always!

[@justyp00h]

I don't have a BMW, and there's a strong chance I never will. I'm not really even a car guy but I find your videos therapeutic to watch :)

[@hanrau7349]

It's never too late to go BMW tbh. Prepare you wallet though...

[@patrickyoung3503]

May I please attach my comment to yours as I am also in the same class as you , that is I too look in absolute amazement at " the past master technician / mechanic / electrician " & all the rest of car restoration skills that are required to bring this iconic BMW back to its former glory . At least I got to see this video before I pass away . Entertainment of the highest order for me I appreciate it . Thank you .

[@edvardsz3539]

I will be honest - I'm so happy that I found this KZbin channel. The videos are so perfectly edited and it is so interesting to watch every single one of them. And the quality of work you are doing... so much better than these BS reality restoration shows with mystical deadlines. Keep up the good work ❤

[@raduvisser]

That pump that Jordan "refreshed" looks INSANE. Absolute craftsmanship.

[@JayMaverick]

Warms the cockles of my heart to know that there's still experts in the world who restore old hardware.

[@Nigel999]

Never has one hour of wrenching, cleaning and fettling gone so fast. I look forward to each episode so much that it always finishes too quickly 😊 Wonderful work and attention to detail, as always. Yes, as others say, it will be better than new!

[@Ulford]

Why you don't have millions of viewers baffles me. You are without a doubt the most entertaining and professional car builder on the internet. You're attention to details are incredible. You Sreten are outstanding!

[@kaikoehler]

In this Episode of M539 Restorations Sreten wears a tinfoil hat and cracks open a cold one. Jokes aside: The Transition from beeing a part-time KZbinr to a full-time YTer a few years ago is the best thing that could happen to us! The improvement content- and quality-wise is top notch. I am allways in big joy seeing you upload a new video. Thank you Sreten for Sharing your passion in saving neglected BMWs with us! Keep up that excellence!

[@LastChanceFossil]

1.5 years of work condensed into a few quality episodes for our enjoyment. Sreten is the man! Thank you

[@spencermaiers8322]

1.5 years! Wow.

[@petermuller2583]

this level of detail can only be reached when its your own car. almost no amount of money you give to a shop will have them pour their heart and soul into it like you do here. amazing.

[@lekovicphotography2498]

Out of all the KZbinrs I followed, the book came down to 3 letters!!! Sreten, Tavarish and Mat Armstrong! With the difference that behind Tavarish and Mat Armstrong there is an almost unlimited budget! Huge technical support from big players in the auto industry and perfect production! Behind Sreten is only incredible motivation and a huge amount of love that is needed to bring such projects to an end! I am very happy that the channel is growing very quickly, that will in the futurel facilitate Sretens job, which he loves so much, and bring us "someone in the crowd said ", pure prime time , which has become rare on KZbin today. Thank you Sreten!

[@mhervan]

There is nobody on KZbin, that does it better than you! Your attention to detail is one of the most startling differences between your channel and some of the others. Keep it up, you are the best!

[@us7876]

Am I the only one that repeats on a loop when he's refurbishing stuff? The thought put on everything scratches a weirdly satisfying itch. Been watching since the beginning and I love how far you've come Sreten. Same meticulous methods now with the kind of sponsors that make you jealous in the good way😉 Thank you for the best moment of the day once again!

[@RollingRoadEFI]

I'm so happy that you understood the lack luster performance was at the hands of the operator, not the process itself. Happy to see someone step up and take care of what should've been done the first time.

[@manualgarage]

2 videos in 7 days, the cars progress so far is amazing and the engine bay and engine look perfect✌️

[@cujocujo]

Hard to believe this channel dosen't have millions of subscribers.

[@ZappWbrannigan]

This is not simply a rebuild. This car is being future proofed. Creating a grand tourer that will soak up 1000's of miles with complete reliability, comfort and power. I want to own this car!!

[@MikeFoto_na_Moto]

I have never thought that I will say that refurbished ABS pump from old beamer looks like a piece of art. Outstanding job.

[@drakelangham4412]

I have an "old" BMW that I want to refurbish one day. I hope I can find someone even half as talented, passionate and meticulous as you. Your refurbs are obviously a labor of love.

[@badgerservices9665]

My favorite part about Stretans restorations is when he goes OEM+ and leaves the car in a better condition than when it came out of the factory. Its really a pleasure to watch him go the extra mile, knowing the car is going to be an absolubte gem.

[@PedroM125]

Nothing like a Streten, an old BMW and a V12 engine to start a good weekend!

[@amazo991-2]

It's unbeliavable how M539 Restorations thumbnail stands out amongst the rest. Not because of the editing, which is not overly appealing, but because you know the content will be fantastic. If you are a perfeccionist or like things to be done really well, you don't get disappointed, instead, he will go even further than you could have expected. Amazing, as always. Thanks, Sreten.

[@matmul4850]

Couldn't agree more. It's his attention to detail and doing things the right way I that particularly like. So many channels just do a half-hearted job, and it's frustrating, but not here. 👌

[@McOw123]

Out of interest, what’s your issue with the editing? Personally I love it so was just curious of your point of view

[@amazo991-2]

@@McOw123 Are you asking this to me? What do you mean? Did you understand what I say?

[@McOw123]

@@amazo991-2 you said the editing was not overly appealing. I was just curious why you thought that

[@amazo991-2]

@@McOw123 There are a lot of features Sreten could use to increase the user engagement and watch time. Elaborated transitions, sound effects, cut the scenes in a million parts in order to make it more dynamic. Have you ever watched a MrBeast's video? That's an example of a overly appealing video. It is undoubtedly perfect for algorithm's standards, but somewhat excessively intense to watch if your looking for a detailed, deep content. Sreten, on the other hand, relies on long, uncut takes, combined with a seamless pace, making the video interesting, highly detailed, yet dynamic, for he wants we to watch the whole process he's working on.

[@SamT_RV]

Watching the dry ice cleaning is so satisfying!

[@Nicrig]

I’ve just watched this video from Bali being in my honeymoon and my wife she’s like oh no more cars as I fix cars back in Uk but I can’t stop watching this masterpiece ❤❤ thank you!!

[@roccatrs]

As always, it was a real pleasure to watch you wrench and make stuff shiny and working again. Thank you very much for the content. 😊😊

[@smanaces]

As an original E31 owner that I still drive and take care of, I was eager to see the obstacles of facing/addressing the NLA parts. Fantastic work and fantastic content. Great planning and sourcing. This car pays dividends of long term enjoyment. Prost to many more miles and years of enjoyment with your E31! Salidais! #FusibleLinks

[@MrMatej112]

I guess sleeping wasnt an option tonight 😂, episode drops at midnight 🎉

[@legioner9]

😂😂

[@prashantdwivedi7327]

A rare KZbinr who actually knows cars and engines, transmission you name it... Wonderful man.... 1 hour was a breeze...

[@AbarthAH]

Dont forget that all youtubers are doing videos only for the 💰💰💰...

[@prashantdwivedi7327]

Financial resources are required for such projects but the content delivery and the humble & light note livery is outstanding..

[@Bavarian_M]

Just in time for an evening chill time . 🎉 the aluminum hat was hilarious I loved it 😂. Man this thing is going to be brand new!!! The end result is going to be EPIC. I can’t believe it’s been a year and a half. Time flys feels like 6 months ago.

[@andym9176]

A-Mazing, what a gorgeous engine&transmission and STUNNING job by our favourite engineer!!! Thankyou for the best content on YourTube…

[@kristapsstrods3219]

Not even 1 minute into video, and i already know this will be a blast to watch.

[@johnkendrick7304]

This is my favorite BMW of all time I think. Just a classic body shape and beautiful engineering and mechanicals. Absolute class

[@greebj]

It'd be the perfect car ... if it could be put on a diet and lose about 500kg

[@warrengamameilhardin]

The attention to detail achieves the level of the highest artistry. The sound deadening segment reminds me of the fable of Steve Jobs demanding that the circuit boards of the Mac computer be designed with artistry and to make them nice to look at. When his designer said "but no one will see it," he said "but we will know."

[@raf530i]

You know the episode is outstanding when one entire hour flashes by and you don't notice it. Fantástica máquina!!

[@luminox1]

Just in time for my dinner and a cold beer. Cheers!

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

... dinner ... I bet you meant.

[@deancostello14]

Love seeing you working on a mighty old V12 barge again mate. Loved the Maser series, but there's just something about giving an old car life like this that you can't beat. Top work.

[@jevernlauder4632]

Shotout to Jordan from Texas. That thing looked unserviceable but turned out better than brand new. Incomprehensible craftsmanship!

[@TheHunterHofman]

This my idea of a perfect Friday evening: dinner and a new M539 Restorations episode 😎

[@Nicholas-ok9no]

All of a sudden Sunday seems better..... thanks to this guy..and BMW....of course 😊😊😊

[@pontusfeldt3982]

I say it once again, sretens videos never disappoint. 1 hour feels like 5 minutes, i cant get enough. This is what a restoration is all about. No shortcuts

[@e34m5guy]

Fantastic video as usual Sreten, your attention to detail is simply amazing and inspiring. Regarding the ABS pump, Jordan at mtechniqueabs is awesome. I have two of his refurbished pumps in my E30 M3 and E34 M5 and they have been worth every penny. My old ones were very clogged and didn’t properly function but now they work perfectly. I have known Jordan for many years and like Sreten, Jordan is meticulous when he refurbishes these old ABS pumps.

[@helicart]

I am in awe at the skill you have developed on top of a full time job unrelated to mechanics. You must have amazing energy and a patient family.

[@mrmusic1880]

Your work is sheer brilliance! Every part on this BMW is better than new. I am most excited to see the next episode and hear it run!

[@pauls4708]

absolutely gobsmacked by your perservarance,attention to detail,and plain hard work. That fantastic car is reborn, better than new

[@digitalrailroader]

1:02:52 as the Toy Cleaner in Toy Story 2 once said: You Can't Rush Art! Project Marseille is going to be BETTER than when she left Dingolfing in July 1991!

[@deividasklusavicius6901]

Just AMAZING!!!! Thank you, Sreten.

[@andrewb325]

These 8 series restorations are still my favorite. Really nice job on the custom heat shield.

[@mausplan3890]

the expression "happy as pig in mud" is what I think Sreten feels when doing this stuff.

[@ingoeichler8507]

This channel is hands down among the very best the internet has to offer!

[@joopworst]

Best episode you did in quite some time. You took your time to film and show us all that you did; Maserati episodes felt rushed. Absolutely loved it!

[@ExhaustCZ]

I have to agree, last episode was somehow short and rushed. One hour and three minutes sound muuch better.

[@peterers3]

maybe the editor he pays to edit the episodes edited different than he himself when he films and edits them all by himself. Maserati were good but I bet cus so much is new, and too fast editing it seemed different.

[@ivanjovanovic362]

He is just sick working on that italian garbage, back to the real machines!

[@ianmacpherson8385]

Apart from the joy of watching you breathe new life into these classic vehicles, together with the many hours invested, the phenomenal number of camera moves and angle changes to clearly capture the detail of each task is simply astonishing. Add to that the brilliant final editing and I can't help but wonder where you get the time. Outstanding work, informative and fun to watch. Thank you. ✌

[@unmountablebootvolume]

Some extra info about that AC condenser: The old one is what's known as a "tube and fin" design. It is made of metal fins pushed onto copper pipes. They are less efficient and very heavy, and also rust out eventually. But they are less prone to leaking, and can be repaired if they still leak. The cheaper new one is an aluminium microchannel condenser. They are much more efficient, allowing them to be a lot smaller, and they weigh much less, both due to being made of lighter materials, and due to being smaller. They also rarely rust out. However, they are a bit more fragile and can not be repaired in any way. If they leak, in the trash they go. If the fins are bent: trash. If the entire thing is dented or bent: trash. If the system was contaminated by a failed compressor: trash. Considering that almost noone repairs condensers this small anyways, that isn't really a big issue, but they are also more prone to getting bent or dented, which might make it one. Almost every new car comes with one of these since about 2000, and on average, they last about 10-15 years before they leak or get dented too badly. The better new one is a coated microchannel, which is heavier and less efficient (but still miles better than the tube-and-fin one), which is why it's larger, but the coating also makes it more resillient. Those often last 15-20 years.

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you for the info! Mahle/Behr one was simply poor quality, the new BMW/Valeo one was lighter and thinner than the original one, but the quality was on point.

[@jimoreno]

The new condensers are also known as "parallel flow" as the channels flow in parallel from one side to the other while the old one is a serpentine type one.

[@MapOfEurasia]

Also I think the OEM old one was designed to work with R12, the new ones (the crappy Mahle and the OEM BMW/Valeo) are designed to work with R134a

[@Yodagave]

The ingenuity for the replacement sound deadening/heatshield is magnifico!

[@The_Aztech]

1 hour!? Let’s gooooo 0:28

[@auxientius]

I was locked to the screen on this one, absolutely absorbed. Sreten, you are incredible, your work is incredible, and this is truly becoming your masterpiece. Words cannot describe how unbelievable the quality of your work and your videos are. Well done.

[@scottkempton6085]

I have particular interest in this car for two reasons: 1) in 1993, I detailed one in Austin, TX that was identical to yours, except it had an automatic transmission, and 2) I have always thought this was BMW's most handsome design. It's elegant, powerful, classy, and masculine.

[@SteveAttwood]

Who knew bolt down mechanics could be so entertaining! I love the sped up sound sound effects, superb editing, concise but fascinitaing details.. I applaud you Sir!

[@KASH-CHEN]

Du inspirierst Menschen mit deinen Händen. Viele herzliche Danke

[@MrSCOTTtheSCOT]

209K views / 23K likes doesn't seem fair for the time and effort you put into your restorations , let alone all the work in the background and filming and editing it all into a documentary quality episode . top work fella, wish more people liked your content with a thumbs up and YT did more to promote your vids and channel.

[@GSXSF1k]

This is why I watch your videos…. It's more of a learning channel. You're awesome!

[@huwprice881]

Seeing that beautiful fabulous engine, looking better than new, tucked back into that immaculate engine bay was really quite emotional. Thank you.

[@ferks6327]

Mucho excellentey as usual 👍👍👍

[@scotty1119]

Can't wait to hear that v12 & see it on the road

[@robertoguzman8273]

I wish i had the space and funds to do CLEAN and NICE work like yours man! Super super awesome video. Hope Everyone Have a Great Weekend! 😎

[@jordanmartin7596]

I don't mind not hearing the engine this episode. Watching this entire rebuild process has simply been amazing all on its own. Great job!

[@SnekGarage]

Words can’t describe how good this is. Thank you for doing this Sreten!

[@MatthewLee90]

Hi Sreten, Every time your videos come out, I am always enchanted for the duration of the video. I’ve learned a lot from your content, but unfortunately, I can't do my own repairs as my country doesn't allow oil changes in our carpark. Never stop doing what you do, Sreten. I hope you know that you're a worldwide treasure to all BMW owners and enthusiasts.

[@jdeckard1243]

Take your time, do it right, always a pleasure to watch, the longer the episode the better.

[@markseabrook5279]

Sreten is addictive watching - an amalgamation of passion, knowledge, attention to detail, education all presented brilliantly courtesy of his personality and sense of humour. Bravo monsieur and congratulations all all your other plaudits and achievements.

[@michaelmarshall9480]

This is my favorite project. I absolutely adore the old eight series.

[@Split_Routine]

I have no idea what he's doing, yet i still sit and watch in awe. I always break something or have bolts and screws left over.

[@ajkwqonfkasjd8419]

This is just phenomenal, please dont sell it, please keep this one, its priceless 🙏

[@MikhailScottKy]

You can always tell when Sereten has a good time. He sounds excited and happy. IF not there is muttering and more editing (swear removal). I am happy to see this one getting done with less editing for him.

[@gorangudelj3258]

Kad gledam tvoj video...upravo tako zamisljam restauraciju! Masa videa...na prljavo i neocisceno stavljaju nove dijelove, sve nekako polovicno, samo krpanje, umjesto sve do temelja! Svaka ti cast!

[@mstorrente]

You are the best mechanic restorer of the entire KZbin. Hope you'll get 1 million subscribers soon...

[@blacknight1003]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.cant wait to hear this ending run. Thank you Sreten, what a marvellous job by someone who is genuinely interested in these magnificent machines.

[@Chopper153]

34:39 The new condenser is a micro channel condenser made of Aluminium. So it's lighter. And since micro channel condensers are more efficient than tube and fin, it's thinner. It's definitely not related to being made in Vietnam or Germany. Such a simple part can be made anywhere in the world. The one you bought from Valeo is the same thing but painted black.

[@johniannacone6058]

Awesome episode! I ran into the same AC condenser issue when I restored an old suburban. Original condenser was dimensionally larger in just about every regard and was the tube and fin style. The “OE” replacements which were all I could find were much smaller. Ultimately the reason for this is the original refrigerant like your BMW was R12 which was used until 1994 here in the states. After that all vehicles up until about 5ish years ago used R-134a. R12 is a much larger molecule hence the reason for a continuous tube in the original condenser. R-134a is roughly half the size of R12 and needs to be cooled with a parallel flow condenser to get the best AC performance. The newer style condensers are much more efficient which allow them to be smaller. Keep in mind that if this system was never converted prior to your ownership it would be a good idea to have the remaining ac lines and evap core back flushed to get the old mineral oil out as it is not compatible with r-134a which needs PAG oil.

[@davidsjoks]

Its so satisfying every time seeing you do everything the right way and future proofing everything

[@gbshahaq]

it’s the combo of Sreten’s engaging personality, fanatical attention to detail and shared love of BMWs that will keep me coming back here

[@jaygrosse8365]

I tend to zip through videos like this at 2X speed with the KZbin tools. No need for that with your videos Sreten, the pace and editing is just right, not boring at all. Suggestions to make it even more better: None!

[@sedric31]

Watch a master at his craft 🤩🤩 man am just impressed beyond measure, you deserve a million subs where would i have learnt all this stuff if it wasnt for youtube 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gelobeer1422]

This is the Best Channel. No more coments.

[@ginogenelly2643]

Wow!!!Your sheer determination, passion and patience for this project is amazing.One of your better uploads.Really enjoyed this one.

[@luciusverus7697]

Sreten, your attention to detail, genuine desire to not cut corners and do thing within the absolute best of your abilities is a rare thing in the car community. You're one of a kind mate! Very thankful I can continue to live my BMW dream vicariously through you all the way from 🦘 Australia 🦘. Cheers, legend!