Making a V8 SUV to Stop Smoking - BMW E70 X5 - Project X5: Part 2

In this episode, we set about resolving the oil burning and blue smoke issue that this 2009 BMW E70 X5 with N62 4.8L V8 engine has. The culprit - valve stem seals.
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[@elgenerz]

7:41 What tool do you use for the wiper arms? They're always a fight to get off.

[@user-wn4kw9ep3c]

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[@Benefits-ix9jy]

german cars are junk

[@McMaster1500]

This is the only channel i watch with my eyes glued to the screen for the whole video. Great work Sreten!

[@samjennings6791]

Me too, I always look out for his new content.... almost like a crack addict😂

[@ai-d2121]

Same here. Bloody headache. Iphone 12 mini.

[@kettle_of_chris]

Same. Absolutely!

[@azizhachimi8744]

Yep! Eyes glued to the screen, bottom glued to the sofa, barely breathing and blinking only if absolutely necessary...This says it all on how good is this YT channel...a delight to watch!

[@ahmedexplorer6175]

Me too bro always the happiness is always here

[@rueliotube]

I don’t know if I didn’t just notice until this video but the video production and editing skills seem to have gone up a notch or two. Great work!

[@legioner9]

The video quality and editing were always top notch. I've watched and rewatched all of Sreten's videos several times and literally all of them are pure quality content.

[@djaylennox]

Indeed!

[@w9gb]

He changed cameras, a while back.

[@pieschen09]

They were always great.

[@trfe4937]

Best channel on KZbin!

[@estebanantonoff142]

I've been following Mr Straten's videos for a long time now. And I am 100% sure that there is no car channel on KZbin with the quality of content that he has. Long live this channel

[@L4ftyOne]

Check out Mighty Car mods!

[@derMaex]

*Sreten

[@darianistead2239]

Obviously that's very subjective lol, he's entertaining I must admit.. Depends what you're into though, whether it's just parts fitting, fitting stock parts to stock cars or fabrication, modification, or just pure entertainment or restoration, there's plenty out there though.

[@Loosetooth]

Another good but a little different channel is Greasy Fingers, restores Porsches and others, does metal fab etc…very detailed.

[@estebanantonoff142]

@@L4ftyOne thks i will!

[@matiasfrederiksenmf]

The production is just absolutely exquisite. Great work!

[@farqueue]

one improvement is to see the finished product under heavy WOT applications

[@raz0rh]

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[@matiasfrederiksenmf]

@@raz0rh helt 100

[@Littlemosslad]

It's a good job this dropped over lunchtime otherwise this afternoon's Zoom sessions might have experienced 'networking issues'.

[@Pris20]

“If you feel any resistance, stop what you’re doing, and panic” 😂 I honestly didn’t expect that, you’re awesome man

[@user-si5oy1wq4f]

The guy in the Toyota laughing and choking at the same time…..laughed out loud😂😂

[@_Nosferatu_]

time stamp?

[@el_micha]

@@_Nosferatu_ 0:32

[@thrashstronaut]

It's Friday, I have a nice bottle of wine and my meal is just done... then I find this has been posted. PERFECTION

[@DashDrones]

Been waiting for this X5, can't believe your lady didn't force you to prioritize it 🤣 Enjoy the road trip buddy 😎

[@thewatchersofthewood3530]

Thats because any other shop would charge €4,000 for that level of work 😂.

[@cristeavlad969]

@@thewatchersofthewood3530 Really? You talking about Germany prices, right?

[@agen1man]

@@cristeavlad969 This job is rated at 30-35 hours, so 4k seems a bit exaggerated

[@cristeavlad969]

@@agen1man Thanks for the info!

[@jlucas136]

@@agen1man at 100 per hour shop rate for a BMW dealer, after taxes and fluids you'd be looking at 4k.

[@myz06rocks]

Honestly there can’t be a better automotive channel on the KZbin. So many channels start out great and then go with content and extra people that very truly is not funny. Love your humour and your get down to business style.

[@matmul4850]

Right. I think legit street cars has gone downhill recently. Sreten has found a niche and he's killing it.

[@myz06rocks]

@@matmul4850 EXACTLY. I used to be smarter and entertained after one of his videos. Now it’s a repeat of not funny jokes and erratic yelling

[@daedalus_20v]

There are only about 8(?) auto channels on all of YT I'm subscribed to for this very reason. Most of the content on YT, the "automotive passion" begins and ends with attempting to generate clicks, and it shows. I don't care about watching some millionaire flex his 2023 special edition exotic whatever that he'll drive twice (for content!) and flip in 9 months. I don't care about some random car's "first wash in 37 years!!!" and I don't care about some idiot trying to limp a piece of junk 5,000 miles home. The minute someone tells me to "smash that like button," I'm out. On the other hand, I will support channels like M539, 19Bozzy92, Restore It, RRC Restoration, Noriyaro, Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, etc. as much as I can because the content is based on legitimate passion, each video is meaningful, and the subject matter is educational/enlightening/legitimately interesting. No hype, no BS, no fake drama, no filler, no clickbait.

[@legioner9]

@@daedalus_20v Soo true, Dedalus, so true.

[@el_micha]

Salvage Rebuilds UK also does a really good job in execution and explaining! Right from their very first videos. And not to forget Bad obsession Motorsport's Project Binky which is just beyond everything!

[@erissitone]

The technical skills of this guy are simply incredible but I especially appreciate the fact that he cares a lot about the cleaning of every part that he disassembles and reassembles. Keep it up.

[@wissor33]

Probably the only thing that I find watchable these days on TV and internet. Thank you for this content

[@CiquitaLeader]

"It's pretty negligible, but to me it's important to do nice clean job" That's how you set apart the average mechanic from a great one that loves what he is doing, it's the little things than combine in the end and truly make a difference. That's i watch your content Sreten.

[@spacerogue7479]

I have said this before on the channel, yet here I am again - your content does not fail to make my day better. Keep up the SUPERB work!

[@pedromtc01]

This is the only channel where I click Like on the videos before I watch them. Amazing stuff

[@Jambbari]

Best car channel in youtube! Only channel i watch fully and with ads becouse gotta support Alpina project 😂

[@FrenchVries]

Lovely, did this job many times on Volvo 5 cylinder engines. Used the same kind of toolset you used and compressed air. Works flawlessly. My tool was based on a lever kind of system though, the screw down system you're using looks very nice! Good job.

[@mohis5664]

bad valve stem seals in volvo 5 cylinders are a common thing

[@AsapRockyOG]

@@mohis5664 that’s probably why he did many a job on them😊

[@_chipchip]

Which era of the 5 cylinders? I thought they were pretty solid motors.

[@mohis5664]

@@_chipchip N engines probably

[@ruffraff4697]

Never had bad stem seals had 4 p2, p1 Volvos more like pcv and turbo line's

[@bahnwarterhs8433]

every video is like therapy no anoying music or anything just clean car work 🙂

[@imfrcd]

I don't think I've seen a horror movie that kept me so on the edge of my seat, waiting for any little thing to drop into the "shadow realm". Wonderful work, great stuff!

[@JulienMPS]

"Nails and timing chain guide" made me laugh like an idiot in my hotel lobby, thanks Sreten, you re the man 🤜🤛

[@adrianhaukenes267]

watched your videos for so long that i finally joined your patreon.

[@eko89er]

Everybody talks about upgrading ECUs and turbos, but this is the stuff I love to see; upgraded valve stem seals and thermostat. I don't know why, I just find it so amazing that users noticed all of this stuff and thought of making it better than the factory did. Love your work, man!

[@mbashir393]

What a shame BMW uses cheap parts for a popular brand they sell

[@itsjustme9318]

Another EXCELLENT video!!!! The undisputed King of KZbin!!!!

[@amelieringulet1900]

Sreten deserves all the follows and views- dude is funny, thorough and his content has only improved. My whole fam watches and promotes channel. It's an absolute must for anyone who loves cars, but especially for those that love BMW

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you!

[@ef20syxalag]

Ooooh, don't even have to stay up late! Awesome timing and beautiful project too, hope the bookworm girlfriend will love driving it! :)

[@jonathanb3255]

I can easily watch hours of this. Amazing work my friend

[@kettle_of_chris]

Exactly what what I did when I found his channel late in 2020. "okay one more, it's not that late...it's not that late" (uses t.v. remote to stir coffee)

[@chrishauser5180]

You are the Bob Ross of auto repair. Thank you.

[@georgeb5802]

Its truly fascinating what a difference it can make when you actually care about your job/when you actually care about the car youre working on. Love your videos and love every second of you working on them. Keep going man!

[@thewatchersofthewood3530]

These videos are great!! I have decided not to be intimidated and do the valve adjustment and Vanos service on my S54 M3. Already did the oil pan gasket and LOTS of other work so no reason not to do everything myself even though the garage is barely larger than the size of the car hahha.

[@el_micha]

Just take your time and use proper tools. It might take a while, but it's not rocket science after all. Maybe you can find a service manual online also.

[@mo31293]

Excellent. you made it look so clear and stright forward. now it's time for me to try copy what you did and then spend 3 days crying and wondering what i've just done wrong.

[@highendtrends3508]

This man is a master class engineer. Truly a professor of this mechanical anatomy.

[@maxlagewaard8959]

You sir deserve a medal of bravery for doing that job with the engine inside the vehicle. Well done

[@maciejcymerys191]

Every video the production quality is getting better, specifically this one there are noticable changes with some nice camera angles etc Awesome work Sreten, its a pleasure watching your videos

[@scottjamison1602]

You have become a really good engine mechanic. I remember your reticence rebuilding the Alpina, but you pushed on and developed a whole new level of skills. Great Job!!!

[@malachy1847]

Reckon at this stage he could rock up as a BMW Certified ...Master Mechanic...

[@bystander1489]

@@malachy1847 nope this is a hobby not real world

[@nemanjap8768]

@@bystander1489 fixing an engine is fixing an engine. Its literally same thing

[@bystander1489]

@@nemanjap8768 nope so when fist engine blew up who pays for that certainly not the customer and taking weeks to do jobs is not what happens in real garages you would have 1 day to assemble that engine and another day to have the car running not 2 weeks so it's not yhe same

[@nemanjap8768]

@@bystander1489 yes it is

[@RedUnit10]

This feels like an episode of something you'd watch in auto-shop class, very educational.

[@marceldiaz7800]

commenting for the algorithm. keep up the hard work. these cars will bankrupt any of its owners. its great to see someone fixing them correctly

[@marjoleinvreken808]

This is by far my most favorite KZbin channel. I Just love the technical attention to detail! Keep it up my friend, you got a fan for life!

[@matmul4850]

Yea I think that's what sets him apart from other automotive channels, his attention to detail is amazing, almost OCD levels. I love it.

[@adamristic2822]

You make great BMW content. Till just 5-6 year ago it was my favorite brand as well, but not anymore. I salute you having so much patience with these cars. At least you will always have some content to have... You are doing a great job putting these cars back to the road. Puno pozdrava od Novosađana😁

[@_Chaoticollie_]

Exactly what I needed! Passed a test for school, ordered food and this video pops up :D

[@frenchboy10]

I check KZbin everyday to see if you've posted something new. Your videos are inspirational, informative, and entertaining, all at the same time! Love your videos

[@joaoguedes__]

I'm going to adopt the "on top of the engine method" you used to assemble the engine, seems quite unique 😆

[@poplaurentiu4148]

I love when he say : if sleeves not going to get out easy or the crankshaft is rotating when the engine should be blocked: don't worry stop everything and start panic.. !

[@abelcatalan33]

I am Mexican I discovered this channel like a year ago and I watch every episode since then, it’s very entertaining and fun watching you fixing all this cars, it’s funny wen you speak Spanish I love it keep going, I never miss one of your videos man,👍👍

[@NitrobenzeneNO3]

Beautiful work my man! Always a pleasure to watch🍻

[@mx5_enigma308]

I own zero BMWs but love your channel with all my heart. Been needing to do valve seals on my mx5 (which is 100x easier that this) and youve given me the motivation to order tools, parts & get started! Thanks for another great video!

[@BlagoP]

I was the guy behind at the red light a couple of days ago. As soon as the guy hit the gas, a shit ton of smoke came out of his X5, more than in your video.

[@balintborbely6560]

It's amazing how your videos can glue me to the chair, i don't even remember if i had blink while i was watching.

[@shilonorman9096]

That job is even more involved than what I imagined. Great job! Your confidence has evolved with all your projects.

[@imjus1guy]

The camera work/editing is top notch this episode. You have a God's touch when working with all types of bmws. I'm kind of hoping for fun when you have extra time, that you may work a bmw motorcycle. I'm really interested to see how you would tackle one of those.

[@LasseSL500Original]

Best birthday present for Sreten: very strong magnet on a long bendable stick. :) (best present for all that do stuff with engines and drop tools, bolts etc, even if most are not as good as Sreten)

[@XWA2203]

In my opinion you are the one who should make instructables for bmw in house mechanics. Not only subject matter expert but also ingenious and out-of-the- thinking. Additionally you have great video editing skills. That's my opinion. Thanks for the video!

[@godless.prayer]

Thanks for the Upload! Work day has been saved!

[@GGKOOLY]

ive been watching M539 Restorations since day one of the channel and it never gets old. Love your videos brotha keep it up.

[@promerops]

BMW really ought to be paying Sreten very handsomely for providing these superb training videos for their dealership mechanics.

[@ccacace1]

Dude...there is no one that comes close to your skills and knowledge. You really know your sh*t not just the mechanical aspect but also in your video content and production. I hope you are making a sh*t load of money, you deserve it!

[@hallyfella]

Superb quality as always . You should be a proud of what you achieve . 👍

[@amoghavarshamurthy]

Loved Mutzy's clockwise and counterclockwise rotation. Looks like he's practicing the camshaft alignment manouver

[@petrmaxa4718]

"If you feel any resistance stop what you are doing and panic!" I felt that one 😅

[@JohanBlanco]

I don't even have a E70 but love the X5 with V8s, so much that I saw the whole series of this project. Thumbs up man!

[@uzernaim1648]

Great camera angles, massive upgrade!

[@DannysGarage]

For future reference, there's a service function in ISTA and most scan tools (Autel/Autologic/etc) to set the Valvetronic actuators to a "removal position." It's not absolutely necessary, but it will keep the actuators from snapping out like that and can prevent any potential damage- I have seen damaged Valvetronic actuators from improper removal.

[@goose4150]

Sreten is the only restorer in the world of restoration that cleans a dirty engine bay before working on it. He should teach a thing or two to any mechanic in the world

[@dani.lefebvre]

"M539 Restorations - Excellent Excellence" - Absolutely love this channel

[@DaDonMega]

Streten absolutely smashing it as usual!! Keep it up my guy!

[@pierregodin1]

Great fun as usual. Glad Mutsi approves... Got the tools, now I gotta find an X5...

[@kettle_of_chris]

Check the shoulder on the freeway - J/K

[@kalousr96]

Nice to see someone with sense for details. Great job

[@rb26sr]

You and your mannerisms, always funny, and everything done to perfection.

[@mera9111]

Automehaničar sam i mogu ti samo reći svaka čast, svaki video nešto novo naučim. Pravi si profesionalac :)

[@Fiatagri60170]

Loved the video as always, we feel that you prefer to work on engines than on the aesthetics lol

[@squeeeb]

"Where's my stick man?" 🤣 Love you Streten.

[@sencerkarabulut1491]

Absolutely the best way to do this job. Short cuts never end up well in the BMW realm.

[@frantisekb4591]

This video is the one I was waiting for because I have the same problem on my e61 550i. Now I am pretty sure that I don’t wanna do that but I have to. That massive clouds of a blue smoke when I am leaving a crossroad are lightly upsetting😂 Nice job man👍

[@billyowusu48]

Tell me about it lol. My n63 550 smokes occasionally

[@MrFlyNikolai]

As a fellow N63 owner I recommend, getting 2 bottles of “Liqui Moly Motor Oil Saver”. I tried to put the link, but it deleted my comment…so just get it from Amazon or eBay. Should be 2 for $20-$25 Mine use to occasionally smoke also, until I used that. It rejuvenates the valve stem seals & any other rubber in the engine. $25 versus $3k for the valve stem seal job lol You’re welcome guys 🙂

[@BorisG13]

It’s incredible how complex an engine can be

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

BMW engineers have perfected engine complexity.

[@emrefifty5281]

@@Leonardo555ZZZ Every engine from the last 5-10 years is really complicated, as more parts for better fuel economy, performance and exhaust gas cleaning are added

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

@@emrefifty5281 Sure , but these cars are 15 years old , and I doubt you can find any other makes which are more complicated and require more components to be removed in order to perform repairs and maintenance than BMW's.

[@BorisG13]

@@Leonardo555ZZZ I mean, the other german manufacturers’ engines probably had very complex engines too at that time, luxury cars always have many sensors and electronics in there.

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

@@BorisG13 Yeah , could well be ,,I don't know too much about Audi , VW ,, but Mercedes engines from the same time seem to be much easier to work on than BMW in my opinion.

[@4RingsRetro]

It's a good day, there's a new video from Sreten. Best car channel on KZbin!

[@dolcealex03]

This is the only channel where I don't skip even a second. Keep up the good work!

[@jacktharippares]

This is surgical grade content 😂 awesome job as always

[@WashburnD10]

The genius from the software store strikes again. Excellent guided video.

[@anasbaba456]

Professor M (@M539 Restoration) That Albina REALLY maximized your analystic skills to the BEAST level. long term use and healthy engine restorde to factorial condition , I can't wait till that moment when say your remarkable line , "now I can say it just needs regular oil changes "

[@MsMatttheman]

Where did the other video go that came out today 10/19? I got about halfway through and it stopped loading. Refreshed and the video was gone

[@pjmccracken]

@M539 What the heck !? I was watching your latest video and then it vanished ???

[@JosefDjakov]

same

[@AndreS-ny5yo]

same here

[@mhd786jna3]

go to the community tab on his page and check

[@krazed0451]

Needs more rattle gun xD Nice to see someone who operates hand tools with care, rather than a rattle gun :-)

[@InsaneBimmer]

So many of those jobs paid my mortgage. You make it look so easy. Also, always impressed with your english, Sreten. Your editing and filming keep getting better and better. I have no idea why you dont have 1M+ subscribers.

[@metonicycle6294]

insanebimmer- Unfortunately KZbin decides who has 1M + subscribers.

[@Bartmanzo]

I'm early, 1.5k views and 2.1k likes 😅

[@michaelgleason4791]

"Don't make me get a prybar!" Felt that one in my soul.

[@sol-hb8zg]

Your attention to detail is crazy. Can’t wait to see this fully working!

[@MrJolomerocio]

you know there is gonna be a good day when a m539 video is up

[@caramel67cr]

it's like watching a top surgeon do an open heart procedure,,,,, amazing 👏

[@mihajlomicho3621]

On other videos from other KZbinrs usually I'm skipping forward, on M539 Restorations beside no skipping forward every time I blink I'm going backwards.😁😁😁

[@Dennis-eh2vx]

Most times I have no clew what I am looking at, especially when it’s about engines. But I watch the new video’s all the way till the end. Just because I really like the almost obsessive way of making your BMW’s absolutely spot on again, the way you comment the video’s, and your “dry humor” as we say it in the Netherlands. Keep up the good work man, fantastic!

[@TinyPaperClip]

this is so relaxing to watch, mad respect for taking the effort to put the camera's in all the right angles!

[@Chakka1923]

I have been waiting for you. Legit addicted to this channel. Love your work. Thanks for the addictive content.

[@noire_n_stuff603]

Not gonna lie I love watching your videos I never take my eyes way , and they actually inspired me to actually became BMW technician

[@ianmowbray3284]

Your work is first class and I loved the dog at the end 🐕

[@adrijanilic8165]

It’s a good day when I wake up to this

[@macronato]

You deserve an Emmy for this performance. Absolutely fascinating and such deft work, and thank you so much for the explanation of what you’re doing!

[@miggatenogokui2474]

The production has gone up good job

[@TREXdudi]

Excellent video, one of the best technical channels on KZbin. Cheers🎉

[@spencermaiers8322]

My experience w this engine: Oil leaks (valve, timing, alternator bracket) Valve stem seals (not every time but probably every one eventually) Tranny solenoids and the other seals inside Valeo alternator will need replacement Expansion tank hose between heads Definitely other stuff. Chirping tensioner Water pump and cooling pipe leaks Periodic intake manifold failures Water flange in back of engine (transmission out) Hopefully Sreten got it cheap. This is alpina part 2. His girlfriend is going to be calling when its shit the bed on the roadside. To minimize that call I'd change the expansion tank hose, alternator and upper radiator hose at a minimum

[@sascha0474]

Thanks for make me laughing all the times you loose anything in the tombs of the v8 engine yard! Everytime I lost a Tool or a Screw in the depth I was so worried if I am even worth to work at this engine when it was the very last 10mm socket in my workcase... But as your teaser shows it can make you crazy working "on" it So good work, show us everything!

[@mifo1133]

i feel like student watching mr. profesor 😄 great job!