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

[@Rock-Bottem1982]

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.

[@wigf173]

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

[@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

[@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

[@mxlzzu]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@nikboseley5117]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@digitalrailroader]

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

[@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!

[@twonky6909]

"Keine Ahnung, Sorry!" A very important sentence

[@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.

[@yngdryas8681]

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

[@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

[@ministyofhacks9928]

I'm waiting for your invitation to view and drive the BMW heritage collection. I am 100% sure that a LOT of senior BMW executives watch and love your content.

[@monstermirror2]

I don't think any current senior BMW executives want to be reminded of the way better products conceived by their predecessors...

[@ministyofhacks9928]

@@monstermirror2 Good point! I didn't think of that angle.

[@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!

[@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!

[@arthaitu7430]

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

[@PBz420]

the kingdom of broken BEMAERS! love you legend M539

[@SergiuGheorghian]

Arrival moment when you clearly don't give a schnitzel on Porsches and AMG's, having eyes only for the old lady was hilarious af. Content and humour well done, my 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 😎

[@nolanohana]

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

[@Dan-cs8bt]

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

[@cucerzean]

This is better than any Auto TV Show!!!

[@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.

[@bassettbarks1]

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

[@gettcouped]

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

[@chrisml91]

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

[@Mr-Magnificent]

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

[@SHINdanny]

It´s a me, italian plumber

[@agen1man]

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

[@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.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi Sreten. Or Mr cool guy 😎 lol The most technical BMW fixing servicing video on KZbin with some really good humour 🤣 Cheers Stevie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@iParkour11]

I never regret watching your videos.

[@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.

[@danielcraig243]

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

[@frankmummolo7727]

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

[@juanjomartin2966]

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

[@balhaarr]

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

[@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.

[@TheGamebuster007]

Can't wait any longer for new episodes, I just bought one too...

[@To_protect_and_to_serve]

M5 or just normal e39?

[@TheGamebuster007]

@@To_protect_and_to_serve real M5 E39, in the past I had two 540ia and a 735 all got broken automatic transmissions, i sold them all, saved some money now I have a 1999 M5 with some issues

[@To_protect_and_to_serve]

@@TheGamebuster007 Well, you can see it as investment, as not many M5 are kicking around, and with time they'll only appreciate.

[@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.😢

[@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'

[@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.

[@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.

[@BerraLJ]

I think M539 and Vice grip garage should make a collab, they are quite similar in style and both are insanely entertaining to watch :) This is a nice car but could never afford to own one, just seeing the amount of work you do on them, imagine taking them to a shop and have all that done, i would be ruined long before the work is done :)

[@jn8092]

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

[@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

[@Jose-we5cj]

Oh, man.....I am a bit behind watching these videos. I have been missing out, seriously. Thanks for the great content.

[@del9665]

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

[@jmhofmeyr]

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

[@359889]

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

[@doogiemoster]

I return to view again.thankyou mister this is wonderful

[@Desmodromic916]

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

[@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

[@enrico_sbf]

Nothing better than this playing on the bench while fixing my E36, keeps me company 😂 fellow old bm junkers salvatore

[@rolanddonker6049]

Just moved back to The Netheands too from Las Vegas as a redirect and you inspire me soo to be like you. I am also collecting Beemers to self-maintain and not sell my babies. You're awesome with a crazy sense of humor Ciao, Roland D.

[@ShalomBrother]

Where has she gone?

[@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.

[@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.

[@Smennyboy]

Really looking forward to seeing this project. Just bought my own E39 M5 which is also a bit of a project, so it will be nice to get some tips as well!

[@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. 😭

[@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

[@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 !

[@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

[@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....

[@onebridge7231]

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

[@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

[@Pantimoto]

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

[@levons2698]

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

[@DiegoColafabio]

A 7-Series BMW and not one but two E39 M5. That would have been a stunning view of the best 90's BMW showrooms in the world. Classic lines are the best ones, clean, simple, elegant. Thanks man cheers from Italy!

[@xeonshark3681]

this is the only channel i watch videos without skipping

[@Ubeans2001]

I’d rather wait 3 weeks for a quality episode to be uploaded to KZbin than watch something every week that is generic like everyone else. Keep the quality videos coming!

[@danielgomez19888]

I used to be super intimidated by me e39 m5 but after watching all your videos I tried working on it myself and did not scree it up so thank you for your videos

[@LOLAtheDESTROYER]

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

[@apexmarbella]

Every video on this channel is solid gold.

[@pauldegans2393]

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

[@vranoss]

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

[@lwwahlert]

One of my favorite channels! Great work Sreten.

[@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 !

[@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).

[@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

[@khaybulakhaybulaev9270]

After watching your videos I tried to repair twisted seats by myself on my e39 530i And succeeded! (as you said in one of your videos, it is really satisfying) The manliest thing I've done this year. And also I've become interested in repairing some other thing in my car by myself. Unfortunately i have to be very careful, because in my living area i have a bit difficulties with some parts. But anyway. Thank you very much for your content

[@fokionsportage]

Do love your way of working!!!!! Cant wait for the "headlight thing"... It will give many many ideas....

[@thewatchman1078]

This has to be the best vlogs on ‘Tube I love these watch every minute really interesting in my fav BMWs but seriously ‘English’ humour ! thanks so much.

[@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.