Repairs for a 1986 BMW.

[@MrMurraypants]

Simon, there are literally more than 100 things I could say about your work here that impressed me. From the shocks, to the camera work, the diagnosing...you even repaired the tape stuck in the radio ffs. 99% of people would chunk that tape, ya know. I mean you Macgyvered the shit out of the caliper sensor! Thank you for all your hard work you put into your cars and your filming. It's truly one the most immersive restoration channels I can think of.

[@Mattbe72]

Correct a true modern Mac Gyver! Really enjoyed how you tried to fix everything while keeping the maximum of original parts Simon !

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you. Macgyver was my favorite show growing up, so that helped.

[@aseantravels8772]

i did not realise "Macgyver" is a verb now. lol

[@dadgarage7966]

That head unit rescue was a win. It's hard watching other repair/restoration channels after watching this one.

[@Jedi71]

Dude i am so glad i found your channel. Not only can you rehab cars, but you have a very cinematic eye as well. Great work.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@dirkwittig2929]

I always think about whether I'm watching a short film or a tutorial. The short film is about a love-hate relationship with the 528, the tutorial is a first-class repair guide. Great mix of both, with a few new camera angles. Turned out very well, thank you very much!

[@retiredandroaming]

Nearly as impressive as your ingenuity in repairing things that would have totally flumoxed me, is your camera work. Your videography style, with those incredible close-ups, lighting and interesting angles, are just incredible. This stuff is not easy. And a huge amount of work. My respect to you, and thank you!

[@Syrup_In_My_Mouth]

Simon, your videos are so relaxing. I am really stressed out lately. I look forward to your videos. I watch them before bed. They help me get relaxed and get to bed sooner. Please don’t stop. You’re one of my favorite KZbinrs now.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@r.weaver3769]

I saw a guy do that once, the spring shot out across the shop and destroyed the side of a late model Cadillac, luckily no one was hurt. But I've heard people died doing it like the first way you tried, luck was on your side big time. I almost had a heart attack watching when you undid the strut nut while weight of car was still on the spring. We always dumped the oil out of the strut body, it was only there because the original strut was not a cartridge, the strut body was the outer reservoir for the strut. Plus our strut compressor was wall mounted, so the whole thing had to be removed from the car no matter what. You could compress the spring put in place drop the strut cartridge in from the top, I've done them that way before. On the overhead control, I've soldered small guitar pedal wire from point to point to fix a screwed trace many times. Mouser electronics has the correct lamps for these too. Get some electronics rosin or flux core solder too, the solder you are using is acid core, bad for electronics. The euro bumpers really make these look better in my opinion. Glad to see you taking an intrest in one of the better cars out there.

[@jeffdiehl8394]

easily one of the best built 5 series ever put out. certianly have their quirks and do wear out, regular failures as do any car but to drive a well kept/nicely fresh one is really special. thanks

[@0745VaclavDubskyMVDr]

Takto žádný servis neudělá poctivě práci jako zde Šimon on vše vždy i důkladně vyčistit pro maže olej vazelína atd .Je výborný mechanik❤❤❤

[@lifelong5425]

The last of the great 5 series...so worth keeping if you can..Your GF must love it....Young man, you are never beaten, and to imagine doing this in any automotive shop would be astronomical in labor never mind the parts mark ups. All of this without a word, no gimmicky BS...just doing it, old school....Truly a pleasure to watch.

[@danielclawson2099]

Be aware: if traces on a board are burning out, it indicates that there is excessive current in the circuit. Make sure the values for the fuses are correct; anything higher than stated, bring them back to stock. If it continues blowing fuses, or if burnouts continue on the circuit, further investigation is needed. It could indicate a short, such as a wire rubbing through.

[@maoxian]

SimonBmwman ... dropped socket tray pickup a nice touch ... I love your work!

[@lyfthis8978]

Any mechanic that claims to have never scattered carefully-organised tools all over the place is a liar =)

[@Pedroisanickname]

2k subs and counting. That's a good bump. The algorithm is agreeable. Cheers!

[@plamare59]

There is nothing better then a car driving smoothly, if you keep it well maintained. I personally always have my car at the top, ready for a ride in first class😁

[@J86237]

Your technical abilities and care for your projects is so so insanely impressive!!! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us and the hard work does not go unnoticed.

[@Ankeneering]

When I was in high school my father brought this car back as a loaner while his 320i got fixed. It’s difficult to articulate how shockingly nice these 5 cars were. I drove it around thinking I was hot shit. (There weren’t a lot of bmws in Wyoming in the 80s… it was “exotic”). Unfortunate this is a prndl car.

[@richardherbst8081]

Once again Simon your mechanical and artistic prowess are on full display! Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@andriano-44kostroma35]

👍🇷🇺Привет из Костромы!!! Ты отличный механик!!! B Автомобилях прошлого есть душа!!! Не то что современные!!!

[@compu85]

Ugh, at 4:40 I can see the thing that's been the bane of my existence in my 80s Mercedes: factory undercoating / seam sealer failure. It gets a lill crack, and holds moisture against the metal until it turns into a giant rust hole. Attack those areas while you still can. Grind off the undercoat and seam sealer while there's still metal, treat, paint, and re-cover. If it's non structural, fiberglass mat makes a good water tight seal. Paint the area, stick the fiberglass into the wet paint, then spray more paint into the fiberglass. Add layers. This will keep water out of the interior and the floors from rotting out....

[@Nikolai_Naymov_Volgograd]

Отличное состояние кузова автомобиля!!! И отличная работа!!!

[@keatoncrotchett541]

Let’s go new Simon video just dropped 🔥

[@zuyonokvideo]

Механик по призванию! Смотреть одно удовольствие!

[@roloe6381]

Excelente trabajo, te felicito y agradezco mucho, también tengo un bmw e23 y aprendo mucho mirando tu video. Saludos desde Uruguay.

[@Notorious38]

Half of my teenage years, I spent splicing cassette tape and reeling it back onto the spindles… A No. 2 pencil is the preferred tool.

[@abduljabbaralloush8572]

Thank you very much Simon. I think it is better to service similar parts at once rather than in batches. For example, the suspension, alignment and brakes together.

[@dadgarage7966]

I like the transmission range selector indicator repair the most. I bought a rather pricey conductive silver paint pen that comes in handy for (very, very carefully) touching up circuit board traces without using solder and heat.

[@dkeirsbilck5878]

That car needed a lot of love and you mastered everything keep it up

[@sebastiantschenisch5327]

Es entspannt mich dermaßen das ich dir bei der Arbeit zuschauen darf. Ich liebe es. Mach weiter so.

[@Jeffrey-r2j]

My dad have this same exact car but it’s an ‘88 with a 5-speed. He has it in Dominican Republic 🇩🇴. I love watching videos like these as it ignites my passion for cars even more. Keep up the good work, cheers 👌🙏🏿

[@nunyabuziness8421]

How is it same exact when 2 years newer?😂

[@Jeffrey-r2j]

@@nunyabuziness8421 this e28 chassis was made between 1982-1988, my dad has the last model year of this generation.

[@horse5407]

Man even fixes cassette tapes. Love your videos. Keep it up. Your editing is brilliant.

[@WALT3rd]

hands down my favorite asmr mechanical channel. fantastic artistic eye for composition. well done!

[@Bandit93gt]

I’ve watched all of your videos . Just going through and liking them all. Since I watch them in different places

[@thomasknobbe4472]

Well, I would have to agree that Blondie would be the appropriate test cassette for this vintage of audio system. Although I might have gone with Also Sprach Zarathustra for the test of the new antenna.

[@AIefe]

This guy can fix anything, amazing 👏

[@dottiegilyard8218]

The apocalypse comes I'm heading to Minnesota for Simon lookout he's a freaking genius 👍👍

[@texascottonfarmer]

So then, Minnesooota eh? Oh ya, you betcha! Thanks for the video. 👍👌

[@bigd50]

Great videos! If I may, be sure when you have all that dust from rust and/or brakes you have the right eye protection and breathing protection. 3M has good info on the right types of masks/ventilators depending on what you’re dealing with (types of fumes/dust etc…)

[@cristianxpisto]

first time a saw a car like this was in the beginning of the '90' and i remember thinking " wow, what luxury " they were the high end of cars in Europe back then. They were buying them from Germany and bringing them to Eastern Europe, who had one was very rich back then!

[@SimonFordman]

Haha, that's really fun to imagine. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimchari3697]

I get the whole minimalist thing. That's probably the enjoyment. Just imagine what you could do with a roomy shop and more improved tools.

[@rafaminus5366]

Hey, Simon. Your jobs are always the best. Hard job, big result. You are a crack, man 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lahcenoutghouliast6180]

Simon hello, i am trucking man one of your fan l am lover of what you do thanks Amigo for interssing Chanel.

[@cristianxpisto]

Great video! I love the search for a solution to a problem. Great work!

[@surbiltz]

Started watching your videos cause we share the same name. I don’t regret it at all 😂 keep up the good work

[@SimonFordman]

how heartwarming, hahaha. thank you.

[@AnticipatedHedgehog]

Excellent work man, devil is always in the details. Props for working on those circuit boards. Love the cassette tape fix as well.

[@Sparkyspage]

Analogue, cave man stuff - love it. This will grow as a trend of things to appreciate.

[@Losimantom]

Your channel makes me want to go out to work on my no existent corolla! Miss my old car. Now I have no garage space to work on anything.

[@SimonFordman]

Having the space is tough, I barely have room.

[@codybroken]

56:00 - this shot is money headlights on, twilight sky, high-rise in the distance. sick.

[@eng.Bonevv]

Another excellent repair. Thank you man.

[@diegoezequiel7561]

You are a great movie Maker bro, awesome work with the camera, light and your mechanics knowledge

[@pierdomenicolamura4175]

Greetings from Italy! Excellent job!

[@indcon]

Great upload, i love how you repair all the electronics, it s really cool!

[@seamusmeade940]

A minnesota plate was the last thing I expected on this car, I daily a ‘94 Civic hatch here. See you on the road

[@SimonFordman]

Heck yea

[@TheHamPimp]

Everytime I see the adjustable wrench come out, I think "somebody send this guy a set of proper wrenches"!

[@matthendrix5136]

Keep up the good work, you’ll have a million subs in no time. Love your vids

[@dgeo0392]

I always loved that body! Good video

[@rubenaraya6508]

Excelente reparacion y buen gusto musical. Parallel Lines es lo mejor de Blondie

[@bill90405]

I had a salmon silver ‘88 528e five speed from new to 147,000 in 4 years. I used it for work a lot then. Replaced with black ‘92 525i which got stolen. Great the you can master this obsolete(repairable) technology.

[@charlescarter6146]

Really like that beamer. A sedan I would actually drive . Nice.

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks. It makes a great daily when it's working.

[@Sparkyspage]

I grew up with this identical car... I can't tell you how many times we broke that god damn auto antenna in a car wash.

[@SimonFordman]

Yea, thats exactly how it broke.

[@АлександрПетрухин-с8й]

greetings from Russia, you have golden hands, keep doing repairs, you're doing well, good luck.

[@mohdzuraidi4606]

Very good job bro.we from Malaysian.

[@Alexscout79]

Амортизаторы не прокачал перед установкой. Стойки стабилизатора с рваными пыльниками не заменил, хотя они дешевые.

[@philathomas]

Well done, curious are you using pluming solder? If you are, you want to switch to regular electrical solder , cheaper and easier to work with. Maybe consider buying a modern soldering iron like a TS100, easier to use,better temp control, and a variety of tips. Also, affordable

[@BerlinUpper]

Your soldering iron is really tough! You can almost use it to solder gutters.😂

[@danielprivate7442]

You fixed that cassette like a GenXer. Not bad, young man. lol

[@DavidJ0404]

This is therapy.

[@janetskihoo3451]

Hakkapelitta nokia good wintter tyres , you are rilly handyman ; )

[@diegodiaz8350]

Nice work love the videos keep em coming 👍🏽

[@duncanread3989]

Am I the only one worried about pouring the oil into the strut housing, and then having trouble screwing down the retaining nut, leaving a lot of exposed thread? Looks to me like it's hydrolocked / needs the oil pouring out. Love the videos... will be sad when I hit the end of your video library!

[@SimonFordman]

That's the recommended procedure

[@TheWanderer1111]

If you don't mind me asking what do you do for work are you a mechanic or do you do this in your spare time

[@sirtrax1586]

love the camera work, keep it up

[@vettivelumahinthan2424]

Yes of course as of Benz type cars such of B M W also a well faascination and liked by the most of car drivers and the owners even I like the Renault type cars please.

[@jeffr0]

i know i'm late to the party, but Simon, put some rubbing alcohol on those q-tips to clean the cassette player heads

[@АлександрХарченко-р8ш]

Вітаю! Дуже вражений твоею працею над ремонтами авто, та як відео монтажера, це захоплює. Мої вітання котикам!

[@Pedroisanickname]

Up 1k in subs in 11 days. Awesome growth. Cheers!

[@lunkanx7804]

Classic tape repair 😁👍

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

13:22 something are lost on this ATE breaks. its important blocked dust and dirt on guides

[@yangyang3175]

I really enjoy this channel. but did you intentionally hide the overall image of the car? it would be nice to look at the finished product as a whole

[@emmersonsimeao]

i found your channel this month and im loving it, just fixing cars and no boring speaking. i wanted to know about your watch, i think its very beautiful. what watch is it?

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks for watching. I believe it's a seiko, although that's about all I know about it, was a gift.

[@johnpartridge7623]

Good all round job mate 👍

[@xX_Skraith_Xx]

Just wondering how you edited out your screams of terror and pleas for mercy when your socket set fell over 😂😂

[@BBslider001]

Been meaning to ask, is that like a fluid film for rust preventative that you spray before reassembly? I know you're in a salt state, so I figured it was something like that. Thanks. These are really great.

[@Kbrusky15]

Excited for another upload! How much time do you think the camera work adds?

[@SimonFordman]

At most it probably doubles the time to do repairs, not in all instances though.

[@russelblackwell6041]

Very well done clever man not a fan of the adjustable wrench or the head rounders anyway cheers

[@SimonFordman]

Yea, I should get out of the habit, but for most of this rusted stuff I work on, I'm not too concerned by it. On nicer vehicles I'm more careful.

[@talldave7799]

why not replace the outside casing around the Shock Absorbers!? It feels like a crime to go though all the pain and put brand new shocks into rusted casing!! But amazingly patient work on the rest. Hope she appreciated the work u put into this car.

[@SimonFordman]

These things are usually a factor of cost/parts availability. And as bad as the housing looked, they weren't about to rust through or anything. Still plenty thick, or else I definitely would've replaced.

[@AN-px6mw]

В порванный пыльник стойки стабилизатора набить смазку и ставить обратно-а что так можно было? Я их менял всегда. Пыльник однозначно под замену.

[@chriselliott5480]

12:03 lol. Favourite part

[@jackvanwingerden3410]

How are you so good at everything, where’d learn so much

[@rostislavyegorov127]

Bmw - super !

[@christopheguy9453]

very good job thanks you

[@andysaunders3708]

After all, BMWs - avoid. I've had a 318i, which was a joke when it would go, and a 323i convertible, which was a faster joke, with seriously dubious build-quality issues. Both had the oil leaks and electrical gremlins. I honestly don't see the attraction.

[@nunyabuziness8421]

I know this is old but theres a good size nail or something in the one tire at 21 34 u can see it

[@Hlebka]

One way or another...

[@ivangladchenko8152]

Сайман,что ты скажеш о Форд Темпо 2,3 л бензин 1984 года,стоит её брать,двигатель надёжный??? Пожалуйста дай ответ,заранее благодарен Иван.

[@bryanmaxwell7332]

Simon…I would love to introduce you to my daughter..Major General Bryan Maxwell. USMC ( Retired )…🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@enricomercado4671]

Why did BMW solder those bulbs to the board and not provide proper push on sockets instead? They just want you to buy the whole board when a bulb goes out??

[@christianmoar2620]

Hola amigo yo tengo uno 1981 e 12 automatico pero la perrilla de la caja automatica esta sulta me podrias decir como funciona y como repararla los cambios entran bien

[@danilprint]

What watch do you have?

[@makam2089]

Rost style!

[@VH-MAAM]

Ni siendo el único restaurador de autos le llevaría uno, están dementes los que están diciendo que hace un buen trabajo, con mecánicos (si es posible llamarlo así) es que hay tanta gente teniendo accidentes después de un mantenimiento o restauración mal hecha sin un poco de responsabilidad sabiendo que ponen vidas en riesgo.

[@danielstrachan8988]

👍👍