V8 SUV Engine & Transmission Rejuvenation - BMW E70 X5 - Project X5: Part 3

[@muazqamar]

Respect to the man who treats his videos like transmission oil pan

[@markhughes4617]

I could watch my wife washing up all day long.....and nothing, but watching you washing parts, gives me warm fuzzy feeling........

[@ciaranflynn6291]

I don't know how you manage to maintain 100% of my focus for one hour. It's incredible the content you make.

[@marlonhofmann7736]

So true

[@senor7857]

True, I can't watch netflix for more than 15 minutes and this guy...

[@abarratt8869]

Sreten's enthusiasm for vapour blasting is highly entertaining. It's the shear enjoyment of watching someone who wants something to be shiny and perfect knowing that, soon, it will be, like a big Christmas present is about to be opened!

[@VixenSurfaceTreatments]

Who doesn't love watching vapor blasting!

[@thewatchersofthewood3530]

I am so happy this channel exists. It got me to change the oil pan gasket on my s54 powered M3 and while I was doing the work found soooo many other items that needed service from the tire rods with torn boots to leaking vanos accumulator. Even found the AC bracket badly cracked so I replaced it. Now I have really no fear on that car for any service and will do the valve shims and other vanos items in the winter.

[@paulelmore8364]

I'm blaming this channel for contributing to my unhealthy addiction to buying used BMW's. It's one of only two channels on YouTune that I check daily to see if a new video has been uploaded. Thanks for the great content.

[@tsherwoodrzero]

Operating a Dremel by borescope to remove a stripped bolt in a blind area, and linguistic canine coincidental censorship? We salute you.

[@wannabe-mechanic]

I'm sure cursing helped a lot

[@milan425]

@@wannabe-mechanic To that bolthead, as source of sorrow, it was detrimental.

[@Wasmachineman]

@@wannabe-mechanic Cursing always fixes everything /s

[@KyM7071]

you are the best mechanic I have seen on youtube

[@WayneVybzent]

Hands down

[@Jamaicawii]

Man!! Your videos are the definition of perfection!! Editing, transitions, music, quality of filming and finally the content! Your videos should be the benchmark of modern youtube! The gold standard of fixing car! Best car fixing channel ever!!

[@ciaranflynn6291]

So well said. I think exactly the same

[@papersoldier06]

not to mention his choice of cars are some of the most expensive to have a shop work on ,the man has saved his viewers millions!

[@omgver2]

I love the contemporary 80s music everytime you fire up the vapor blasting machine.

[@saliherkan1]

I was lucky enough to watch it entirely before it was pulled off and now I'm watching it for the 2nd time :)

[@robertadrianwayne]

Same hahaha

[@DashDrones]

Cok Guzel Salih 😎

[@IntegraDIY]

Why was it pulled off though. Hope not because of the audio delay. Because that’s an issue with KZbin not the video. It’s been happening with many people for the past 3 days

[@DashDrones]

@@IntegraDIY it was the audio issue. I didn't have a problem myself, but there were a lot of complaints. By the way, I used to have a 99 DC2 Type R, man I miss that car.. 😭

[@MKRN98]

@@DashDrones ohhh and I though Sreten was trying to hide something from us hahah

[@michaelkane3926]

As a VW Porsche Audi "technician" while in college in Columbia, MO, decades ago. at the (now defunct) John Riddick VW Porsche Audi, looking at how you painstakingly restored the auto trans components brought back not-so-fond memories. I wish I had KZbin before I ruined that poor couple's Type 3 trans during a routine service! I'll never forget the look on their faces when they rode in the tow truck back to the dealership after I wrecked their transmission because I had zero training, and was paid flat rate to 'get the job done quickly'.

[@FrankKhan23]

Was waiting for the re upload so desperately. I’ve never been so addicted to any channel/content ever before.

[@hammer4124]

You have a masterpiece approach to cars, it’s a pleasure to watch if everyone treats their cars like that, and doesn’t buy dead cars and then say that BMW is a broken bucket of bolts.

[@jonathanduckett4310]

I watch a lot of car related KZbin channels, each different in their own way. But one thing I can say about you is that your attention to detail, your meticulousness, and pride in your work is unrivalled. Please keep up the amazing content, your a funny guy with an amazing talent, keeping many BMWs on the road at the same time. Your favourite UK viewer right here 👍😁

[@daviddavid9046]

If you like this you should check out Bad obsession motor sport project Binky

[@peterbockholm3176]

For OCD bodywork and paint jobs check out Robby Layton. Rainman Ray's Repair's is an entertaining channel with high standards in the daily industry.

[@JohnDoe-ot6he]

I am amazed how dirty parts almost become brand new evertime you clean them with the Aquablaster. I ❤that machine 👍👍👍

[@VixenSurfaceTreatments]

We do too! 😁

[@jdmfreak22]

Never in my life did I expect toI enjoy a video about an X5 getting maintenance SO damn much. This was awesome Sreten. Thank you for the quality content!

[@MichaelRoloff-yr7iq]

To date (mid-June 2024) I have probably watched this episode 10 times...like most of the films on this channel! The special thing here is the line with the lead engineer who must be Mickey Mouse...I'm laughing even now as I type this. Epic! Absolutely epic! If Sreten didn't have a soft spot for old cars, he would definitely have enough talent as an entertainer for a Vegas show!

[@chir0pter]

2 minutes in and I'm already impressed- by how precisely you placed the parts in the exact same spots on the table for the before/after media blasting shots...

[@jacktharippares]

I was at a business trip when this came out and I just wanted to return home and watch it. Now I finally did!

[@henryatkinson1479]

Can't wait to watch this for a 2nd time. Love your dedication to professionalism in getting the audio cleaned up, but the first one wasn't unwatchable by any means.

[@aaaaa_12345]

I have no idea what you're talking about. First video had great audio

[@Wasmachineman]

@@aaaaa_12345 Aside from his mic dying when he removed the BMW logo lol

[@myownname5]

@@aaaaa_12345 it was out of sync only

[@thomyka]

@@myownname5 Which part was it? I don't remember if there was any.

[@henryatkinson1479]

@@aaaaa_12345 Check the channel community section, there was some desync with the audio. It wasn't bad at all, but he took the time to fix it anyways.

[@aserta]

19:44 good trick for in situ flushing, replace the lines and keep the old connectors, chop the pipe portion and mate the connector to some hose, same for the other side, then you can either marry the whole thing to a cheapo aquarium pump (high volume) and fill the system with some detergent based cleaner or just use regular water to flush it from the tap. I personally run the system through a small bucket with a pump, changing the liquid to increasingly cleaner water. Works great for rads and other finned implements. It's particularly good if you have the time to run some deposit breakers through the system. I use a little bit of zep calcium lime and rust remover and it works a treat. In 4 or 5 flushes the water goes from raw sewage to clean, and there's a lot residue that's spewed out in the bucket, so i know it also "cooks" off the stuff inside the walls too. Worth doing to a system that's been poorly treated.

[@kefrky]

Ko ceka i doceka,ova ce biti za laku noc odgledano! Hvala ti 😉

[@CarsMeetsBikes]

i dont know what this said but I liked it anyways

[@Flurry17]

@@CarsMeetsBikes means its 1am in europe, and we are still watching the entire thing with joy :)

[@milan425]

@@Flurry17 Always did and will. Nothing like good video from Sretens workshop for a good night.

[@kwakgreen]

@@CarsMeetsBikes Anyway.

[@coregamer8053]

Hallo, ich folge Ihnen jetzt seit mehreren Monaten, ich finde, dass Ihre Videos zu mechanischen Eingriffen super gut gemacht sind, Sie erklären klar jede Demontage und Neumontage in den Regeln der BMW Mechanik. Ich danke Ihnen für Ihre wertvollen Ratschläge, die mir erlaubt haben, alleine einzugreifen, und ich bin stolz darauf, auch dank Ihnen.Machen Sie so weiter, ich gratuliere Ihnen zu Ihrer Arbeit und Ihren Ratschlägen, die uns sehr wertvoll sind. Danke👍🏻🥇

[@antoniocarella3393]

As a fellow E70 owner I can sympathize with getting those pesky valve covers to clear the shaft sensor! Also apparently I’m not the only one who has to climb up into the bay to get anything done 😂 This channel is the only one I look forward to notifications from. Keep it up!! 🎉

[@bluegables]

I actually spent a few days trying to get it out. Later saw a video disconnects the DME and looses the cable shall do the left side. Right side shall be ok once the fuel and coolant lines are removed.

[@LeverPhile]

@@bluegables Yeah, I was looking at those cables and thinking they could/should be disconnected to make it easier to get that valve cover in. Although fuel and coolant lines are trickier to deal with than wiring harnesses.

[@kakeetoalex9924]

He's just gotta recover those 10 mills otherwise they will be the cause of his next grief..

[@theiskelzor]

Another great video Sreten! I'm sure you noticed as well but at 50:15 and the subsequent shots the wheels jerk forward noticeably. Maybe worth checking when you do the suspension. Have a nice vacation!

[@sraf]

Also very noticeable on 51:49, good catch.

[@M539Restorations]

Thrust arm bushings are shot, we are doing suspension in the next episode :) thank you!

[@bugman043]

I noticed the same thing myself and came here to see did someone already ask and answer the question, thanks!

[@florinpdrr06]

@@M539Restorations hi Sreten. Where did you buy that 90 degree thermostat?! Thanks

[@danishh3819]

im 43 year old and you are my teacher. Thank you Sir for great and amazing information.

[@squeakers27]

Thank you so much for getting this re-uploaded so quickly, great work as usual.

[@ferencbaranyi1529]

Simple, calm, professional work. This is what I love as an official BMW mechanic.

[@hexicalcat4937]

I took audio production classes in college and I totally understand your pickiness when viewing audio recordings, especially your own. You just catch every small thing & it makes you go insane

[@M539Restorations]

Absolutely, but it was actually youtube's fault as the video got corrupted

[@bluej511]

It's the same when you're an auto tech and fix your car or your friends car. Every ding, scratch, blemish drives you nuts, especially if you're a detailer as well lol. Every little nvh will make you go mental.

[@igormac88]

omg I remember opening a valve body of an older auto box at mechanics school and freaking out by never really understand how it works lol. I learn so much with this channel and kinda keep me fresh. I never became a mechanic, but went to be a car journalist so..

[@motolordLXXI]

This was a most enlightening episode. My wife’s car is an E70 4.8i and it has the issue with reverse gear being slow to engage. Now I have something on my list to do.

[@lupeguevara9685]

What was the issue on the slow reverse engagement ? Having the same issue in the e70

[@dionamuh]

The transmission service was fascinating to watch, and it fixed the issue!

[@emdae921]

Great video as always and worth the extra wait. Just so people know, Bmw brought these out as a 'filled for life' transmission. What this actually meant was its not a service item whilst under warranty (5 years). It was still meant to be serviced but obviously every 5 years or 150,000ks as all automatics burn its oil eventually. These transmissions were alsp used in our aussie falcons but had a service schedule in place from ford. Hence why the E70 have trans related issues and people/ mechanics take the life time fill for granted. Just a fact i learnt in my auto career working with ZF and Bmw

[@163rby]

Look at the front left wheel when you change from D to R. I think there is a really bad bushing somewhere. Great work, great videos!

[@betrandalifaldiansyah2939]

yup its look clunky

[@AutisticMorty]

New video from M539?! Best day of the week!! 🎉 I can't get enough of your BMWs! And Mitsy is a star 🌟

[@MrPitatom]

This 3 second delay in reverse is exactly what my X5 is doing. You are a very brave and patient human being. Your technique looked perfect. I salute you.

[@jimmyfleebot]

Here for a second time to support the channel. Thanks for your high quality production and efforts to provide the best experience possible. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@MichaelAMangone]

Despite having sold all my BMW's, I still watch regularly. Serendipitously, my non-BMW fleet gets bunches of BMW parts to keep on the road. Thanks and keep up the entertaining, motivating content!

[@Stoney1985]

The level of maintenance you go to is amazing. I would love to see you do a before maintenance dyno power run and one afterwards on the next car you get. To see if there is any noticeable gains from fresh fluids, filters, plugs, sensors, etc

[@angelstanev6447]

Mutsie deserves all the likes for the perfect BMW representation 😂

[@jasonmeulendyk6771]

this is the most amazing step by step resto channel of em all. Keep up the great work you are extremely informative and your work is impeccable!

[@novermbersveryown1161]

Imagine taking your car to the garage and the mechanic works like this 👌🤟

[@AlexanderMichelson]

You are a Serbian legend, Sir! God bless you!

[@danielmarshall4587]

AGAIN many many "thank you's" for the loving work you do keeping cars working. Also the effort you put into bringing us these videos.

[@Bemaritohtori]

Thank you once again Sreten. Your videos are always making my days so much better🙏🏻

[@cockylokie7865]

Not going to lie. Wish there was two of you. Your videos are amazing.

[@totote]

Nice customer service man! Promise in 24hours and 2 hours later its fixed! Nice work mate!

[@M539Restorations]

I'm in NY on vacation, had to go back to my hotel to fix and export the video, then used TeamViewer from my phone to connect to my laptop and upload it while crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. Was tricky but got it done. 😅

[@maxim099]

@@M539Restorations Enjoy your well-deserved holidays.

[@jdmfreak22]

@@M539Restorations LEGEND

[@tombeauchamp806]

​@@M539Restorations if you end up near Knoxville by chance drinks would be on me

[@thewatchersofthewood3530]

@@M539Restorations I am amazed you had enough network bandwidth on that bridge as its packed with traffic and tourists all day every day. There were so many tourists blocking the bike lane they took out one of the inbound car lanes and made a dedicated 2 way bike lane. Waaaaay better now for the bikers

[@nicholasss666]

Fantastic content and the best automotive channel on the youtubes!

[@Insane98]

YES Sreten thank you so much for uploading the corrected version so quick! Just came home from work. Perfect way to end the day

[@mauricetremblay1324]

You serviced a transmission!!! Props my man. Loved my X5 35d. One of the best cars I had. Until the mirrors darkened, the EGRpipe cracked, the infotainment screen went screwy, the turbo died…. Lol. I would still get another in a heartbeat.

[@agen1man]

Started watching it earlier today, had to pause and was waiting forward to it the whole evening..just to find out it's been removed..what a bummer, but oh well. It's almost 1am, Ive got work tomorrow and Im sure as hell going to watch the entire thing.

[@AlexanderMichelson]

1am you say. It must mean you live in a country using Moscow Time. Are you in Belarus?

[@agen1man]

@@AlexanderMichelson Nope, Estonia

[@AlexanderMichelson]

@@agen1man Of course, because it's summer time. Right on, mate!

[@alaaaburub3984]

On top of the hard work fixing these cars, I can’t imagine how do you have time to make such studio quality videos! It’s always nice to watch you fix and restore these beautiful engines. Thank you!!

[@BigHumz155]

You should put xHP's gearbox software on the clunkomatic. It makes the 6HP feel way more modern and responsive, better fuel economy too ;)

[@patryk996]

I can't stop watching!!

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

I have nothing else to say other than like usual, I love your work. Its a treat to watch you go about your methodical process of diagnosis and repair.

[@alebigna]

Hi, this video has been better than any oscar winner movie. And, more than that, it had been reach of valuable technical information, even for non BMW owners.

[@wissor33]

Very subtle way to tell your viewers you’re going on vacation 😂. As usual top notch episode.

[@rolandhayes2000]

My brother-in-law GAVE me his 2007 4.8 X5 because it wouldn’t start. Can’t wait to get into it. Thank you for the great video!

[@tupuxinguili]

I am hooked to your channel since Malaga project, the city where I live and where you rescued the car of my dreams, the 850. Impressive content that you make. Greetings from Spain.

[@MegaRetr]

This X5 is quite something 😊

[@BeardedCarBuddy]

As always, you raise the bar on the word restoration. Thank you as always for the amazing and motivational content.

[@grosbeakmc]

Hey Sreten, great video and fantastic results. Your jubilation when the car went into instant reverse after the transmission service came through very clearly! Always a pleasure to watch your videos and see the meticulous work that you do.

[@philorkill]

This car is a treasure trove for 10mm sockets now.

[@DittoTheG]

16:39 - 16:44 Love that part, the dog barking makes it perfect. Lovely video Sreten as usual.

[@DashDrones]

Cheers Sreten👍 Hope the M3 is going well over there 😎🇺🇲

[@sjman6064]

Believe me, I don't get any joy in seeing you get frustrated with a BMW, however, I am glad that I am not the only one that goes through a multitude of emotions while working on a BMW. Love your videos...keep up the excellent work!

[@LiquidAudio]

Great job on the trans! Again, it reminded me of my old E53, it had original fluid at 150k which I replaced with ZF factory fluid. What a difference that made. What you did here with the mechatronics unit was next level, must be like a new trans now.

[@aserta]

Yep. That's the correct fix. The "lifetime" fluid is bullshit. Fluids inside a transmission should be changed just like any other oil. If that claim, which is 100% a wanketing overstatement, were true, then they'd never change the transmission fluids on far more complex machinery like farming implements. And boy do those fluids get changed, by the oil drums. Those gearboxes make this one look like a child's toy by comparison with all the various options and different clutch packs and solenoids. In our lot, we change the fluid every 10k. Not too many times, not too far between them either. We've never, not once had issues with our gearboxes. They are by far the most reliable component across several brand, once you disregard the obvious bullshit.

[@jbleibtrey]

I could watch any project on this channel! I wish more American's cared for their vehicles like this.

[@hbor77]

Once again, a fantastic episode. I'm so impressed by the way how you pick up all the technical challenges like rebuilding a complete engine but also fixing the automatic gears. Super interesting content and I'm always enjoying a new video from you, so keep them coming :). My hat is off to you.

[@LazyBoyZR1]

What a fantastic EP. Having a slush box on your channel is rare.. but you showing all the details on the break down, and replacing of all the parts and then reassembly.... when it's maybe one of if not your first time doing it.. meanwhile over a precision transmission.. they show hundreds of disassembly video's and maybe recently they have shown a build.. but I stopped watching that channel since all they did was tear downs and often would bad mouth others work... meanwhile they at least when I stopped watching, refused to show a build video of any kind, as they kept saying they were to busy.... I get that your channel is your job.. and they run a busy shop.. but still. Thank you for showing the amount of detail that you do.. It really is a zen type experience for me to watch your videos... I mostly do not skip any part of your videos, unlike so many other channels out there that don't use editing to keep the pace up.

[@Sbryousseff]

I’m amazed by the efforts you make and how carefully your are maintaining these beauties ! Nice work as usual, every time i enjoy watching your videos, keep going… Good luck !

[@plunder1956]

That Vapour Blaster cabinet utterly transforms any component you clean. FANTASTIC.

[@rhadoo6116]

Let's get this beautiful episode back on track! I'll just have to re play it the whole day! Great episode as always Sreten!

[@sphamandlamazibuko3074]

Thank you so much for taking along this massive technical job...You're a star mechanic...

[@TheVladBlog]

Your dedication to these cars and your content is admirable! Thanks for the re-upload!

[@revinot]

watching your videos are not only informative but therapheutic as well.

[@raewwtfs]

Love your videos, have watched since project Dubai part2, have seen every single video. You could actually make another channel for some easy fixes with regular tools and some troubleshooting videos, all car enthusiasts always try to fix their car issues first themselves! Could be amazing.

[@peterdaginis7174]

Wow, I've been watching since around the same time. Looked back at Sreten's videos and realized project Dubai started 3 years ago. Gee, time has flown, but every video has always been a pleasure to watch. Thanks Sreten!

[@Alberto-bu7gt]

One hour has passed like 5 minutes! Bravo!

[@ramiroaguayo81]

I wait for your videos with more expectations than a chapter of Rings of power!! I was thinking "why is he taking so much time to upload a new video!" And then... A huge 1 hour video with this quality where everything goes well and MUTSY is happy and the suv it's coming back to life. Thanks for all the effort and dedication, i leave you a few word in spanish from Argentina... SOS UN CAPO!! Y TUS VIDEOS SON EL MEJOR CONTENIDO DE KZbin!! VENITE A COMER UN ASADO Y TOMAR UNOS VINOS!

[@iantyler4045]

You are now officially a transmission guru amongst many other talents. Great video as usual.

[@MuitoDaora]

Damm, your wife will get the most sorted "old" BMW in Germany.

[@davevq]

I could watch 55 minutes of Mitzi being awesome.

[@GTAVince]

Im in ICT but these videos are so relaxing to watch 😊 + you learn something 🎉 Sehr gut!

[@lukaradosavljevic334]

Love watching you use the aqua-blast machine, makes you want to take the whole engine out and clean everything 😅

[@VixenSurfaceTreatments]

Now THAT would be satisfying!

[@AZMTB]

Awesome work as always! I noticed at 50:15 and other shots when you you were testing reverse that the front wheel jerked forward, maybe bad control arm bushings or ball joints?

[@M539Restorations]

Yes, thrust arm bushings are shot. We are doing suspension in the next episode

[@fartamplifer]

Congratulations on the Road & Track article.

[@jamesherbert8391]

The patience and attention to detail amaze me every single episode.

[@macmartin86]

Thanks Sreten, once again, perfect video! Should do wonders for any new / veteran car wrenchers.

[@Eggi14]

Would love to see that M-Package conversion ;)

[@jdmfreak22]

Yes please!

[@karlfontanari2169]

If BMW ever needed a master engineer in their R&D they should take you on in a heart beat ;-)

[@Plokus]

censoring the f word with a bark caught me off guard hahahahah

[@jasons4745]

This guy is incredible, he managed to rotate the whole car upside down so the bolts were at hand when re installing the trans valve body, who needs 3 hands when you can just spin the car like a rotisserie

[@charlie1832]

It’s amazing to see how many other KZbinrs have “picked” up your editing style

[@durdom3308]

Upside down magnetic plate is amazing :)) Also another thanks for ZF service! Waited for E70 for years and now I have a nice enjoyable live joking manual for servicing it :) Thanks and Bless You!

[@arnauddeconinck6663]

Mutzy the official channel mascot?

[@Shododaan]

I remember the first time I did service on an automatic transmission. I'll say you were more bold than I was because I really worried that I'd ruin it. Great work sir and that beast of an SUV is better because of it. Take care!

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΠαπαδημητρίου-ν4ρ]

just a heads up, when he selects reverse the front wheel moves abnormaly back and forth it is visible in 50:15

[@killisc2]

I was wondering about that

[@M539Restorations]

Thrust arm bushings are shot. We are doing suspension in the next episode

[@killisc2]

@@M539Restorations awesome work as always! Hope you enjoy your vacation - it’s very much deserved after wrestling those valve covers.

[@Illyrian_Adventures]

came to comment and support

[@jensharbers6702]

50:14 Am I hallucinating or does the front wheel go a nudge forward when the car is put in reverse? :D Otherwise GREAT Video as always.

[@Medal6]

Bad control arms

[@M539Restorations]

Thrust arm bushings are shot. Will be addressed in the next episode

[@jensharbers6702]

@@M539Restorations Well, seems it wasn't a hallucination. 😅 I'm looking forward to the next episode 👍🏻