Saving a Forgotten BMW E30 - Sitting for 4 YEARS!

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In todays video we are picking up my newest BMW project build! I scored a smoking deal on a 1984 BMW 318i E30! Were dragging it home, throwing in a fresh battery, cleaning it up and checking it over. Cant wait to make some content for you guys, especially on a classic and iconic BMW. Id like to hear your feedback on which direction we should take this build. I hope you all enjoy!
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@DK-xy3ho

Oh my gosh. My beautiful car. So very glad that we connected and you have this beauty Alec. I can't wait to see the progress. Truly was "Kismet" that we got together. Now I have "sellers remorse", haha. Keep going dude. Love the video. Fun to see bits of our property on screen also. Love to you from the seller of the pretty car.

@iadubber

Love E30s. I once had an 89 325IX and that car was a TANK in the snow.

@robw7205

An important tip for you; the sunroof will never seal. It's not supposed to. What it does have are drains, and you're getting water because the drains are clogged. What will happen is that the water will stay in there and condense and cause rust on the inside of the roof. It's a pretty easy fix, but make sure you clear out those drains or you will have roof rust, the kind that makes you remove the headliner, and with an interior that nice you do not want to mess with the headliner. They are expensive and a pain to mess with. Otherwise, that's a really nice car. I have a few of those and they're super fun and really easy to work on. Nice score.

@schakalix

I love the fact that you respect the car and keep it OEM. Can't wait to see the next episodes. Cheers! 🍻

@littleboydesign

I have a 1984 318i, and her name is Rubella. I've been restoring her since 2002 and wish I could share a picture of her body, including a sun roof . Everything is original . It was bought October 13th, 1984, in California, and I have all the paperwork spent a pretty penny well worth it 😂

@gwil2034

What a great find !! Glad to see you are keeping it OEM. Looking forward to watching your restoration/transformation on the 318i .

@SDE90

On the intake.. that's actually an AFM = air flow meter. Instead of MAF = mass air flow.

@mitchellbarnow1709

13:57

@Bowtie12oclock

You did good finding this gem. The interior is immaculate and it's gonna look great once the whole car is in motion.

@jeffmac3071

Taking your dog for a ride, priceless.

@michaelwalton3631

Ah, I had an '89 320i e30 manual back in the 90s. White with blue cloth interior. Silky smooth 6 but still super economical. This one's a beauty, amazing condition for its age.

@ozzyfreeman2619

I'm owner of the BMW E30 325i and I'm really happy. This is awesome vehicle. Please save it in original.

@buildingsalvage

What a gem! Need a dash cover or sun shade for the windshield to keep that dash from cracking!

@Mikejones51046

You picked a good one!!! Can’t wait to see what you do with it. This car deserves a complete refurb M539 style! Work out the mechanical and get that thing painted! Can’t wait bro

@alpiedelmicro

Man when I texted you at that message "which BMW do you want me to buy?"

@NishiyamaArtist

Older bmw can/have a front window with a metal trim around the window. Perhaps for contraction and expansion, there is a gap between the ends of this trim. This opening is covered with a "sliding cover" over the gap in the metal trim. Minor, but if the sliding metal cover is not closed completely, rain water maybe forced into the opening by wind pressure while driving in the rain. This water can in the worst case get channeled along the window and inside the "A" pillar and into the area behind the dash, then onto wires and then into the electronic instrument cluster. The rain water causes unseen electrical problems caused electronics havoc. The rainy season mysteriously disabled the car. Later, probably a car machine wash roller caused the metal trim cover piece to shift noticeably and it exposed the gap between the trim ends. Pushed it into place and all of the electrical problems vanished.

@jesmondsaliba3297

If you're draining the coolant it's very important to remove engine block drain plug situated on the exhaust side just under the headers. If not you'll be draining only half of the coolant by removing the lower radiator hose.

@MLC...

Oh I love E30's! I am hooked Sir! Thank you, thank you!

@robsweekendgarage

Excited for the E30 series. I think you’re on the right track with an oem+ type build. There are tons of E30s that have been modified, hacked up, etc. nice clean original examples are getting harder to find.