OEM Overhaul of a Tired BMW E39 530i Touring - Project Rottweil: P3

Brace yourself for an action-packed wrenchfest episode! In this episode of project Rottweil, a 2002 BMW E39 530i Touring, we focus on the suspension and brakes. We upgrade the suspension to M Sport, replace all control arms, struts & shocks, wheel bearings, rear ball joint, integral link, air springs, upgrade and refurbish Brembo 4-pot calipers, naturally lots of satisfying before & after shots, and we finish off with beautiful 17" BBS Style 42 wheels.
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[Phoenix Osprey]

There's nothing better than watching a time-crunched BMW at 1AM.

[Rymes]

Same

[Adam T]

Or 6 pm

[Grzegorz]

Now in Malaysia have same time 😂

[Viso2K]

at 1Am hits different

[Bogdan Isari]

Off corse

[Alexx S.]

let's give a round of applause for not only the mechanical work but also the editing work put into creating this video with all the transitions, effects, inserts and many more

[TheAndonen]

I was thinking the same. Flawless on point production.

[AndréF]

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[M539 Restorations]

Thank you for your kind words!

[Geoff]

Amen brother...

[Dillan Mistry]

It amazes me how you started on your own, reading forums and doing it all by yourself, and if I didn't know you at all, I would definitely mistake you for a professional BMW mechanic, you truly are a big inspiration to me

[kjyu]

he is definitely much more knowledgeable than bmw mechanic now

[kawasaki whip two]

"took me like 20 minutes to arrange all of this"... Sreten,you have no idea how someone with OCD like myself genuinely appreciates you taking the time to do that. You always take your work and your fans seriously. Great video. And I won't ask how long it took you to do the parts layout at the opening. ✌️❤️

[Gianluca]

You have the expertise to turn a junkyard car into a showroom princess and you make it seem so simple even though it's far from it. Congrats really enjoyable to watch

[Chadtacular]

Ahhh, 50 minutes of wrenching from my favorite channel - perfect way to end a very busy Monday!

[TheFuxxoWorksGarage]

exactly!

[Willem P]

Yes Sir.....

[CockyLokie]

50 min is too little.

[Willem P]

@CockyLokie I agree..

[nie wissen]

Your Monday has ended befor mine even started. Lol

[Lyubo Raev]

I can't express how happy this series makes me. In november last year I picked up my first BMW, an E39! Orient blue, 6 cilinders, manual and black leather interior. It's not perfect but it's mechanically about 80% right now. Will be using you as inspiration to hopefuly one day get it to 95%+ like you do with yours.

[FOAD RIGHTNOW]

As always, fantastic video! I swear, your content is like a time machine into the future! Nowhere else on KZbin does watching 50 minutes of video feel like 5! I'm like...what? You just started like 5 minutes ago! Then I realize it's been nearly an hour! Thanks for making and sharing such entertaining, informative, and engrossing content, Sreten! Cheers!

[Gazpalli]

It doesn't matter how many times I see you use the vapor blaster, I am always amazed by the results.

[Mr B]

That fron suspension / brake assmembly is just sublime, awesome job.

[Sim Perfection]

Love the channel, the episodes don't come quick enough, but perfection takes time 😊

[Johnny_McNeil]

paint was drying for 7 days 😅

[plueschAMAZONE]

It is everytime incredible for me, that only one man does all the work and the editing at the same, while in germany every car-channel has a dozent of heads in mediateams and deliver not nearly such a good work. keep it up Sreten.

[Andrei M. Neagu]

Not all of them have Sreten. I was thinking at the same topics. The amount of work he puts in is just incredible because he was, and I believe still is, buying the projects himself, he is wrenching, filming, editing, researching and ordering parts…I think his channel will be Matt Armstrong / Tavarish audience in less than one year.

[S. T.]

@Andrei M. Neagu I have told all my friends about Sreten's channel. I am always in awe about his attention to detail. Plus I LOVE the E39 BMW.

[Luis Enrique]

¿Quién necesita Netflix o HBO teniendo este maravilloso canal de KZbin? Expléndido! Muchas gracias por otros 50min gozando la mecánica y restauración, eres un crack!! ;)

[david banks]

First time watching this channel and this guy is brilliant. Attention to detail and knowledge is off the scale. Why am i not surprised, his English is so good aswell. I will be watching more and subscribing.

[Shatter]

The consistent quality of your content is so impressive considering its a one man operation! Thanks for another great vid huge fan!

[NiFeclan94]

As always, Stella video. The production quality is akin to a television series with a full crew. Always blown away by your attention to detail.

[Walter Labuschagne]

Honestly I don't think there are any objects I covet more than a factory fresh E39 Touring... thanks for making my dream so tantalisingly real. Always love watching the content!

[Chris P.]

Much as I enjoy the wrenching (and I do - a lot), but I'm really looking forward to the interior being sorted out (including Sparky the electric chair) and the final exterior polish and finish. It's going to be an absolute ripper when done.

[jepthefish]

SAME OMFG

[Stancu Florin]

I don't know how, but the videos keep getting better and better. Can't wait for you to start working on the E92 M3 so I can do mine as well while you do it.

[Neil Lamb]

Project Rottweil is great. I can’t wait for the next episodes. Love to see these old work horses fed and watered. More please. 😊

[Glenn Martin]

Love your work being an e38 and an e39 owner in New Zealand. Like others your content has inspired me to do my own work. Thank you! I was surprised you didn’t clean the rear suspension……I was conflicted! You deserve every success!

[Anders Svart]

It's not a mechanic, it's the artist. I'm waiting for his new videos like no one's else.

[Róbert Molnár]

You are doing it so clean man! The little details makes the difference! I absolutely love your passion to do things like it should do!

[Average-Guy]

It's always a pleasure to watch you work Sreten! Very informative, step-by-step, with no ads or bs + the right amount of humor 😉You have the ability to make a 50 min episode seem short. A dream show would be you and Captain Slow rebuilding a car together. Keep it up bud, cheers from Canada!

[philip denner]

problem with captain slow is he would drag this 50 minute episode out to 2 1/2 hours whereas Sreten does just the right amount of explaining.

[Vid Vak]

Absolutely love the attention to detail, the thorough work, and the humor. Always love to see an M539 Restorations video! Best wishes!

[Mo Nunyabidness]

Every single video is a masterpiece, to be enjoyed over and over again. Thank you Sreten for such fine work.

[Scape Time Stories]

I wish we had more mechanics like you. Your work is just premium level.

[Joe]

Your production quality is so good, must be difficult to setup that well filming wise

[Mickey C]

I love seeing your works! Calmness and attention to detail, first class details. Great job Sreten!

[Alin051]

This is a gem of a beauty, those wheels are freaking beautiful! Loving your channel, keep the amazing and professional work! :D

[Jake Jones]

I use EBC Redstuff on my 2003 VW Phaeton, significantly better than OEM and most aftermarket I have come across particularly for heavier cars Awesome video as always!

[Christo Arnoldus]

Simply love it you make it seem so easy and natural, its as if all of us should be servicing our cars, can't wait for the next episode.

[Tony Marsh]

Man, love this video and this channel, tough day at work then watch this and it is brilliant, love your sense of humour too. Keep it up buddy 👍

[readyplayer2]

I love that you are really good about wearing PPE, and not afraid to show it. It’s not fun to lose an eye, your hearing, or inhale brake dust.

[Matthew Bell]

Great work as ever Sreten, all E39s must be saved. TuV will be a walk in the park 👍😉

[bkurt]

i wouldn't lift the car up if i was the inspector seing the brake and suspension job from the wheel arches is enough to pass this car someone giving that much love to an old e39 wagon won't skip on important mechanical stuff he is one hell of a guy

[Stephen Bell-Booth]

I’m a gardener, couldn’t fix anything like you do. But you’re great to watch and listen to, I like the fact you didn’t add a whole bunch of music or speed up parts of the process so that individuals like me could enjoy observing just how you do what you do, so competently. Great work. Hi from New Zealand

[Trifonius Zonnebloem]

I'm surprised you resisted dumping the rear swing arms in the aquablast at least. Love the work.

[Sennin265]

Perfect content as always. May it never stop coming!

[majcrash]

The inspection people must be amazed at how new looking your cars are. Great work!

[Paulus the woodgnome]

Great series!! I bet it feels lovely to drive after all of that work

[russell44]

Just finished binge watching this entire channel. Now it is time to reintroduce myself to friends and family. - and then find a service manual for my E93

[Mirage8v]

That plastic stuff from liqui moly works awesome. Used it on the wheel liners of my 18 year old car cause they whitened out (side-pipes run right by it). It turned them back to black instantly!

[kostas stergiopoulos]

Your videos are funny, straight to the point and soooo motivational! I love your content. I have watched most of them more than 3 times. Wish you all the best. Happy Easter!

[Furkan Çakmak]

What a perfectionist man over here! I adore what and how you are doing the work 🎉🎉 Many kudos 🎉

[loou26]

Hands down the most detailed automotive channel on you KZbin. Keep up the good work!

[Henk Kok]

Exquisite as usual. Is a ABS bleed not necessary? I ask this because i like to see how that is done 👍

[Obesy]

Cheers from Australia! This project has been great to watch, and I am looking forward to future episodes!

[Happy Engine]

I love the wheels 😍 Amazing job on the brakes, it would make for a separate video of another KZbinr and you are having it as a part of a bigger show! I admire how clean you work 👍🏼👏🏼🥇

[MrRoadWorrier]

I have a manual E39 Touring over here in New Zealand and need to change the wheel bearings, so this episode is perfectly timed! It would be great if you could include a link to your tools such as that ball joint separator- I would buy that and be glad if you got a cut!

[Nuggets MT07]

Every house should be equipped with a vapour blasting cabinet, I’m always impressed by the finish.

[Vladimir Kolombet]

I just have to say, I don't comment much on channels but I hope you always continue making videos because I love this channle so freaking much. Its sad to say but you actually ruined other car channels for me lol because it bothers me when I see other youtubers who don't torque or clean up their mess when working. You've set the bar really high and I appreciate every little detail you do like adding this spf coat this. Like nobody does that, Nobody cleans there parts. Love the attention to detail, it is my favorite part about this channel. Thank you sir, will always watch all your videos.

[Martijndegitarist]

This car is turning into perfection! How do you feel about having to use wheel spacers?

[hussydahustla]

This channel has given me the confidence to start working on my own German car. I bought a used q7 and I absolutely love it and will start with the basics soon (oil change, fluid changes, spark plugs). 😁

[E39 For Life]

I literally keep myself from watching the episodes because I don't want it to be too long before another one comes out, that's how good your content is sir thank you very much

[Brian C]

This might be one of my fav episodes of the channel. As a suspension obsessive, the detail is amazing. Anyone else love the inverted rear shocks and geometry of the E39 Touring?! When the E39 came out, I remember a car mag saying something about wishing the fenders were transparent to see the aluminum magic in action. As always, our leader, Mr. Streten, does the good work and meticulous refurbishment needed. Makes me want to step out in the rainy SF night and figure out my screaming wheel bearings and why the left control arm vibrates at 80mph on 280!

[seeni gzty]

I've been checking my feed almost every day for this episode to land. Great job as always!

[Knight Rider]

Love from the Uk love the professionalism in these videos great motivation now to fix all my suspension on my 330 and hopefully do a great job like this

[Ian Warren]

Loving the channel and nowhere near Sreten’s level but always worked on my own early cars and started doing so again recently because I still love it and had the time. It’s an awesome channel and I love the way Sreten goes to such awesome levels of detail to get the cars mechanicals and finishes and interiors just right! Keep up the awesome work and well done BMW classics for rightly recognising his awesome channel, work and cars!

[Fredrik]

Wow, that vapor blasting cabinet is just magic 😮 I can’t get enough of broken BMWs 🤣

[Taavi Marjamäki]

Absolutely amazing content, enjoy watching it EVERY TIME. Keep it up :)

[Jan Navrátil]

awesome transformation 😲 good job ! love your videos ! 🍀🤟

[Jay Maverick]

What a beautiful restoration. You make me want to go E39 shopping. =)

[Sir Tacco]

This is a perfect guide to E39 maintenance. Love it

[Christoph Berlin]

The only channel where rusty screws get replaced by OEM awesomeness. Classic Sreten…well done.

[Artur]

man, i can't think of anyone who would give this car this much love as you do. i work at a dealership in RLP, Germany and if i would have bought this car, we would have just sold it to a guy who ships it to africa or some place it will rott until eternity. nice to see the dedication and endless knowledge you have over BMW cars

[Renato gomes Costa]

Você realmente é muito bom no que faz!! Parabens!!

[Martin]

Enjoying every second all of your videos! Thank you for such quality and fun content Sreten!

[Totally Bonkers]

Yes! Another fantastic M539 video! Love the musical interlude during the vapor blasting. Very soothing and satisfying to watch, I rewound and watched a few times 😁

[Alive Raptor 2929]

Love your attention to detail, great camera work too 👍🏻

[twin40dave]

Impressive... loving what you do and loving the journey of this channel ❤️

[Soul Destroying]

I’m glad to see you using EBC red pads on this episode. I put vented discs and EBC red pads on my 520d F10 and they work awesomely. Keep up the amazing work.

[tcaspers]

I just broke in the EBC Red Stuff pads on my E46 330ci and they are awesome.

[pubbie hive]

They are great, I wrote a comment on another video recommending them to him. Better bite than OE pads, minimal brake dust and they last forever.

[M539 Restorations]

Good to read positive comments, fellas. Thank you!

[Theodore Skreko]

It’s funny, I had EBC Green on a 1997 Miata when I bought it and hated them. I know they make great pads, but I’m still scared. Been using OEM on my e60 535xi, mostly out of fear. But I have black wheels, so nobody sees the caked on dust between washes.

[pubbie hive]

@Theodore Skreko Try the red ones, they are completely different.

[Steve Stuart]

Love your work please keep the great content coming.

[Bread]

It's always a pleasure to see your videos in my recommended after waiting for them. Keep up the good work Streten!

[Maxime S.]

Blessed once again with magnificent BMW wrenching content - thank you Sreten!

[maredox]

I'm definitely coming to the thought that the 6/8cyl E39 is the best car ever...and this one is going to be saved...beautiful video, great work! Thanks Sreten!

[MrMuppenpuppen]

If no one all ready said it, a grease gun is super effective on frozen caliper pistons if air pressure don't cut it. Always a pleasure watching this videos 👍🙂

[Paul S]

i love the component rebuilding and your fantastic attention to detai there!

[Rasmus Kurtén]

Seriously among the few video content creators' videos I thoroughly enjoy from start to finish! Thank you good Sir for excellent content! This series makes me long even more for the E39 525i Touring (in, I believe, Titanium Silver Metallic) my father had when I turned 18. My gosh what a car that was!

[Nuno Urbiznis]

I still find it fascinating how much I enjoy these. Keep 'em coming.

[Eugene Alymov]

This is some of the best of M539. Just gorgeous!

[Sam Denton]

If you owned a refurb shop, I don't know how you'd find employees who'd live up to your standards of excellence. Very well done!!

[Julian Bean]

The perfect way to spend an hour, as always great content.

[John 82]

Those rims look absolutely beautifull! Amazing

[Pogaspm]

Hey Sreten, I've started watching your videos about 3 weeks ago and already watched every one of your projects, so if you could from now on upload every day that would be nice. 😅

[Ahmed Shawareb]

One of your best videos man. You are learning and developing and it shows. Keep it up my friend i am glad you do what you love and you really entertain, educate and inspire me. Greetings from Egypt

[Rich S]

M539 Is by far the most entertaining automotive youtuber. I cannot stress how much I enjoy watching your videos. Love your content! Also I learn so much watching you do your magic!

[Ahmed Bozuk]

Thank you man for shearing this precious tip for the lower e91 xdrive strut mounts on e39. I currently have bought OE part, but I return them and purchase e9x ones. Im exited to see how the car will stand with them! I appreciate everything that you do for the community! ❤ Cheers from Bulgaria!

[Flavio C]

I’m amazed by yet another project. Quick question, can you do all the wrenching just by yourself on suspension related stuff? Thanks and keep up with the good work! 👍🏻

[Maxuel Carminatti]

absolutely mint suspension, great job man!

[Died 4 US]

I have been waiting for the next part of this overhaul. I love how you do thing's the right way, and use OEM parts, because the aftermarket garbage just doesn't work, or craps out in a couple month's. G-d bless everyone.

[Gökhan Çelik]

you are getting closer to the legend touring, your E61 series will be rocking

[Mythbuster]

I've only recently found your channel and its awesome! Just recently got my first E39 as a daily (after years of E36s) so this series was a great starting point. Mine, too, needs a lot of work, way more than I thought, and if it was any other car I would've been so angry and sold the car already. But for some reason, these are such great cars that I just want to restore it. Frickin BMWs eh. I also really like that you quickly mention important things that (it seems) you've already mentioned in detail in older videos, just in case people haven't seen everything.

[Jonas Holzem]

There's only one thing that's better than a ton of shiny new parts and thats a ton of even shinier refurbished parts! Great job, as always, this is going to be a super nice car!

[D M]

Hey man, The images are looking particularly good this episode. Whatever you are doing differently, keep it up! A loyal viewer from Qatar!

[william pribas]

Love videos and always look forward to watching the videos. The only suggestion I would make is to replace the inner swing arm bushes as well as vapor blast the arms as well as keep the suspension alignment tight.

[Ben dover]

50 minutes of high quality wrench fest, best spent 50 minutes of my week! Thank you soso much for your dedication and love for bmw sreten!

[Izak Loggenberg]

Absolutely loved this episode. Keep up the good work! Love the chat as you work. 😊

[Garage It Yourself]

I 100% get why you get excited over the vapour blaster. It always makes me smile seeing the before and after shots of the parts you clean in it 😊 My jobs always take longer than expected just because I try to make everything as clean as possibly before re-assembly. This resto has made me think I should probably do the big end bearings on my 275000km E46 but looking the parts up does seem rather a pricey endeavour. Hmm, I wonder if Jeff Bezos has any spare change he could help out with 🤔

[No dat]

Great content, I can't get enough of your videos. Question, shouldn't the sway bar links be torqued when the suspension is under tension (i.e. When the car is on ground) ?