The BMW M5 Wagon is Already BROKEN

Our BMW M5 E39 S62 V8 conversion on the BMW E39 540i Touring Wagon needs some more work.
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[@alpineweissm7501]

As a BMW owner I feel confident that this video will be a recurring theme at least once a month until the end of time

[@bandwagon240]

Content security.

[@rickyvwt]

BMW life

[@TheMysticSpade]

as a fellow BMW owner (540i specifically) I completely agree.

[@p-townshankzilla2654]

Had/have a e39 540i, e36 325i, e36 328is, and a e38 740il. This is FACTUAL

[@mishafrolovdesign]

Lol

[@ShadowedSoundsRecords]

" I know everything I'm a BMW owner" I literally LOL'd

[@alwintheskateboarder]

Sees title* Yup this is a certified BMW moment

[@jonfarah8529]

Oh no. A couple of 25 year old sensors 💵

[@RandomGuyWithaMazda]

"I know everything, Im a BMW owner." 1000% accurate roast.

[@pdbnc]

Life of a BMW guy: Obsessing over small cosmetic changes and chasing leaks.

[@OfficialSIRTRAPRELOADED]

Man I feel personally attacked ;-;

[@flippy9133]

lmao I can see myself in that statement

[@musiccreationstv2732]

@Shndon430 Hurtado you made the best decision

[@318ci]

cmon man why you gotta be so spot on 🥺

[@andeleputo89]

@Shndon430 Hurtado nice you settled for an outdated boring toyota with leather seats !

[@ltbullitt35]

"since I'm in here I might as well change......" Infamous last words before the credit card comes out and more parts get ordered

[@kernoodles]

My heart dropped when Pete leaned in to listen to the belt and his hoodie string was just dangling just above the engine

[@VFRrage]

I had a similar pucker moment there too!

[@helllokitty138]

I just commented that same thing

[@chrislegault5161]

Should of added Part 1 to title . LOL sorry had to. Love the ride

[@sani9238]

Next video all the things the Lexus needs fixed , 30 seconds of Dave adding a Speed Academy air freshener

[@jonasf1275]

Toyota is strong. Lexus somehow manages to ruin it all the time.

[@ThatOneWagon]

Let’s be honest, we knew this would happen.

[@Littlepug4ever]

Totally.. as Rick Grimmes once said: "maybe not today... maybe not tomorrow...." :)

[@EAGuy]

This is such a beautifully built M5 touring. The throwing star reps are fantastic on this.

[@Danielism]

Can we get a compilation of all the times Pete has been torn about Kidney grilles? 😂

[@qdysseus-]

put the badge on!! The wagon deserves to have the beautiful M5 badge on it

[@R00567]

Props for doing all the normal TLC and maintenance that a lot of people overlook. It's coming out super sweet 👍🏻

[@traingunner]

This has been the best series of a build that I have seen. Keep up the good work guys! The enthusiasm you guys have is contagious!

[@bluegreenish3394]

The more i Watch the more i know who won. The bmw looks Better tho.guys you have become my favorite car channel on yt your builds are so diverse and Achievable for regular guys keep up the good work!! love from Italy!!

[@JCDUDECANTU]

Firstly, I love to say that you guys inspire me to build on my euro wagon. I got a Volvo V70 I'm starting to tinker with!

[@Notthetimeforit]

Nice car, those can look amazing when done well.

[@rekt_86]

"Pete fixes all the things he didn't want to when the engine was out"

[@pirkkaruuska5766]

Imho the black kidneys go well with the darkened windowtrim. edit: Cant remember, but did Pete change the cluster to the M5 one?

[@berto6063]

Since you blacked out the other chrome, I would go with the black grille. Just matches better.

[@rowaldwousie5289]

Oh and yes m5 emblem! You put all the hard work into it so show it off!

[@joannaatkins822]

Keep on keeping on guys! Your aspirational content will always keep us coming back for more. Not many of us can afford to keep a cool car on the road, only a reliable one

[@Michael-pz6oj]

shame you didn't do the timing guides though when the engine was out. that's about the only thing left that could break

[@daedalus_20v]

*will

[@zykarionng6633]

never underestimate the things that can break on a 10+ year old bmw

[@bestcoastgarage5896]

Pete, you can sand those inner tail lights with 600 grit and clear with a 2k clear. Should take you less than 1-2hr and It’ll look brand new.

[@y.b.-]

🤣🤣 PT got no chill with the direction of the rims LOL

[@isokeowon6785]

You should add the M5 badge back on the trunk...people should know

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

Glad it was not truly “broken”...it’s an awesome looking Wagon...I prefer the Black kidney grills over the chrome ones. IMHO the style 65 rims look best...and it needs the M5 badge it adds 7hp.

[@billvanderpol2066]

We got our key coded with a super cheap tool we found on Amazon called AK90+. Really easy to do. Key cutting was done at our local locksmith.

[@Lou-f]

Maybe pull the cord off your hoodie before it gets caught on a pully or belt 👍 Car is looking slick !

[@Jaspereyne]

Was looking for this comment.

[@SamS-lv1hy]

Nice to see the facelift grills on the car. as far as the key goes I got mine cut by a guy on ebay. I just had to send him a picture of my key and it actually worked. after that I was able to program it to my e39 by myself using an AK90 programmer.

[@Lilking619able]

Great wagon build with the heart of an m5, definitely earned the m5 badge.

[@dakavanagh]

Go stealth, keep them guessing, PT! My LOL moment "The gift that keeps on giving, and by giving, I mean giving me headaches!"

[@russ4AGE]

2:35, had to show my wife; we paused the video just to laugh. Great video guys.

[@dunnydore2595]

Definitely the inserts with the chrome as it blends in with the chrome on the bmw badge! Also in my opinion I think the m5 badge on the back would look killer as well! Great video again it’s refreshing to see things getting fixed properly 👌

[@joedim]

I agree with you about the wheels... About the rear badge I think you should put it on since it is a proper M5 and not a look M5...many greetings from Greece!

[@marcus3128]

Put the M of the badge upside down so it's a W for 'Wagon'.

[@paulhutton1507]

Having re-wired the DRLs on my Impreza into the fog lights I appreciate being able to run them with the parking lights. And it creates a cool yellow fog look during all the time as well.

[@oisinmcdaid]

Lucky you caught the bracket for the rear bumper. I changed my diffuser on my e46 a while back and broke the bracket. Didn't get a replacement and then lost the diffuser going down a back road at night never to be seen again.

[@MarioFunk]

Oh come on, guys... You had the engine out and you put it back in with the OE thermostat?? 🤦‍♂️

[@octavianshepherd6406]

I won’t fully trust any bmw cooling system over 50k miles

[@dully3253]

You got me again with the rims😂😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@vancesolinap6917]

I love the bmw content you guys are making🔥

[@adam2234]

Such a cool project, nice work guys! I like matching kidney grilles with window trim - if it's chrome/chrome or black/black, just my 2 cents

[@ersinalp8121]

I love the look of the wagon!! And usually I’m only into sedans. Great work guys 😍 but in my opinion, it will fit the sporty look with black ceiling in the interior. Anyway very beautiful car! Love from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@emanthbbb]

Great bag footage at the end.

[@zigzagrz]

Watching this while sitting inside my LS430

[@VS666]

getting OG speed academy vibes from this episode...finding bmw problems and knockin them out

[@endlessbmwprojects6061]

Nice videos!!! Regarding the key, you don't need to re-code it. Just take apart the old one and there should be a tiny little chip (it looks like a black tiny- 3mm or so- squared piece)stuck to the plastic cover (i think in the front part of the key fob where the metal rod meets the plastic). That chip is the one that sends the signal to the steering column that you have the "proper" key and lets the engine crank.

[@Simpyspec]

the content machine that keeps on giving

[@oliolioli2010]

Yes to the m5 boot badge. You have done the work. Its close enough to an m5!

[@dennismassey3259]

Your lights are perfect, the whiter light tone looks more modern and the chrome bezel kidney grills look much better than the black ones.

[@tomi2i2000]

I would have said stay chrome but the back actually looks really good, it pulls the whole front end look together.

[@BranVel]

Looking good gents!!! Love it!

[@ef7andapp170]

Nice plate number. Sincerely, from a CRX owner.

[@hristopisarev3743]

Love this content ! Keep the black grills , it looks better

[@brunoli1717]

The keys are old EWS2 and new one are EWS3. You can programme them at house ,you just need AK90+ box, and some key cut shop. I have mine done with Aliexspress keys, and used replacement ews3 module (old give me no crank) and still working. 😂💪💪

[@oswaldlee3437]

Yes to the M5 emblem. Also should line up the bottom of BMW emblems with valve stems on the wheels ;)

[@lukasgray8955]

The black & silver grilles tie the front end together sooo much better.

[@andrewward4246]

do the thinner grill but black! perfect solution!

[@chanstoncochran]

You can code the keys your self after you’ve had them cut there’s a few forum posts on it about specifically getting the updated keys. We did it for my buddy’s e38 pretty easy process

[@Tuscani407]

I see those Sparco Terras in the background at 19:30. I have a set sitting in my bedroom right now. 😉❤️

[@CarlosRuizisthebest]

Our you could do LED switchbacks on the turn signals. I have those in my car so they are white when running but amber when indicating.

[@sabzor123]

the gift that keeps on giving!

[@asadh4870]

On facelift E39's, the parking light is off when the full lights are on and only omit when the indicators are on. You should look into getting the harness or coding the parking lamps off.

[@asigmon69]

Challenge is right. Love the content though. Keep up the great vids

[@rica3680]

LOL, that plastic bag at the end. American Beauty film.

[@dancarlos1216]

I like the chrome grille better with the lights, however the black matches the other trim you blacked out

[@asp5888]

Chrome looks premium and better btw love your work keep it up 💯

[@DmitriyKl]

Here’s a comment to help you guys! Love the M5 wagon

[@1337Hans]

Beautiful car. I would go OEM chrome grills, yellow halos, either wheel set is great.

[@feedingfrenzy123]

I've said it before but what an amazing build. I personally prefer the warmer lights, but at the end of the day it's your car!

[@Napster050]

for key coding (if you still have immo) you need tool called "AK90". Pairing the remote is simple as turning ignition and touching button 3 times. For key cut search locally :)

[@newton22]

You can remove the EWS and get an AK90 to code the key yourself. I bought a pre-cut key and coded it and works fine

[@Dbird613]

Did you ever do an episode on the android unit retrofit? Would love to know more information on it. Great videos 👍👍🙌

[@magmatoad]

Had this same issue/error on my E46 M3. Ended up being the thermostat; failed wide open. Pretty easy fix.

[@alpacino2365]

Get the chrome facelift grills, the bulky shape of the outline just says "Yesss this is an M5"💪

[@marcop3517]

How about painting the black kidney grilles to match the blue paint. When that looks crap - you can put the chrome ones back in. On a lighter note - your 'Process of elimination' for the temp issue really means 'unloading the parts cannon first'. Even the mightly Lexus has issues sometimes. You maybe happy to know that the thermostat on my own LS430 recently failed too so they're not impervious either...though I didn't change out half the engine components trying to diagnose it :) Great vid as always.

[@kyleyoo6742]

Love the wheels, also please do the m5 badge. It finishes the look! Its obvious the car has been swapped you have the body kit, BBk and everything else.

[@aaronsuchy8852]

Pete's OCD on full display in this video! The BMW will keep him busy. Great video guys!

[@Richneerd]

Yup, I remember doing this on my E39 M5, took 3 hours.

[@tomasinacio2876]

Pre-facelift grills looks much cool

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

1. Facelift chrome kidneys, 2. Original M5 rims, 3. M5 badge on the trunk lid ... of course! Great car by the way!

[@elrichmeister]

I actually love the warmer colored Halo's

[@GstarCurtis]

Have you thought about BMW Style 42 in split? I got mine, with gold face, polished lips and silver rear.

[@Akitso]

Very nice build. I could be wrong but that age BMWs came with oil caps that have Castrol written on them.

[@-tr0n]

Now that you've vinyl wrapped the window trim, black grilles are the way to go! Gotta have small tie ins.

[@jamiejohnson5932]

The car looks amazing 👏

[@Creesic]

Look into the AK90+ key thing. You can find it on Amazon and do it yourself. Very easy.

[@pFbSpecV]

M5 badge it for sure!! It deserves to be known! I love the attention to detail tho!

[@benjamieson5626]

Black grills for the win. Need to put a bit of tint on the BMW badge as it is only bright chrome

[@edgarcorrea5582]

Hahaha these guys are amazing 👏. Had you fix the prime problem of this car being a BMW classic

[@carlmoore7493]

Will you guys be doing a run down cost of both cars and compare the price guide on what project is better value for money etc. I think it would make a good video

[@dillonpao2489]

Try the OEM post facelift chrome kidney grills. I think they will definitely grow on you. And if I were you I’d want to wear that M5 badge proudly especially because it’s a wagon. Great build and I am looking forward to more!!😁

[@flippy9133]

I would get two S54 engine oil caps, think that would look great on this engine :D also how bout gloss black kidneys

[@Hayleboi]

Style 65's and the black kidney grills Pete....Com'on :)

[@MrSkyline11]

About a key. I recently changed this old one to newer key (kinda from F10 bmw but with folding blade). Guy from aliexpress cutted blade pattern from a picture that I send him. If you want to have old key to be still in use you must code new transponder chip. If you don't care about old key you just can put transponder in new key fob and that will work. If you want to code it by yourself you can buy ak90+ and new id 44 chip PCF7935AA or PCF7930AA will work with ak90+

[@chrisr4815]

That "pump" is called a reservoir.

[@TonysTechAndCars]

I am very surprised you didn't replace that when the engine was out. Put the stock Wheels back on! They are perfect

[@aconnjob5456]

Front lip please! They make that front bar look so tuff. Will really finish off the look.

[@javemaceda]

Chrome grills where fine when you had the chrome accents on the windows but since you've blacked those out then it makes sense to black out the grills too :)

[@lukaszbartoszek910]

I have an autel maxisys ms906BT, it can be used to program keys, I haven’t tried it myself but it’s one of the features. I live off Grays RD not too far from your shop. You guys can borrow it to program the BMW key

[@qrtrscale]

I knew you'd change to back to the black grilles, exp. with the blacked out window trim.