A SUBSCRIBER GAVE US HIS CAR FOR FREE! BMW E60 550i!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- I still can't believe it! Bryan gave us this 2007 E60 BMW 550i for free! Of course, there are quite a few problems with it, but it was still free. Bryan has kept up with this car as much as he could until it was no longer drivable (due to the ZF 6HP Transmission having problems). Even after it was taken off the road, Bryan still kept the car clean and tried to make sure it wasn't neglected. He requested for us to keep the car in our family so that it can be well looked after since this car holds a lot of sentimental value to him and he would love to see it on the channel. This car provided a lot of memories for Bryan and his father and I hope that we are able to keep this car alive for a long time to come. This video goes over all of the issues that we are able to find as well as getting the car back on the road in a drivable state. Comment down below for any future videos you would like to see on this N62 BMW 550i! Thank you Bryan!
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Special thank you to Bryan for gifting us this car. I hope we are able to get this car back to tip top shape and make content to help others! Comment down below if there are any specific videos you want to see on this car in the future!
Update: My dad has been driving the car and says there is now a check engine light... I guess I'll have to go check it out. Subscribe for future updates :)
Use it for content but it would be nice to send it back to Bryan when you’re done with it 😉👍
As a long-time friend of Bryan, he's a super generous guy! I know he wanted to keep it on the road or find a good home for it... I just found out that he did!
Hi SIR Im from South Africa and i have a question if i may.My e46 car alarm went off randomly so i tried removing the interior motion sensor now there is a constant loud beep and my windows dont work my key also does not work please advise if possible no one knows what to do around my town.
Turned 36 today. Stay 20 something for as long as you can. Lol
Price on 2000 323ci clutch replacement?
Jason! As the prior owner of this car I could not be more excited about how much progress you've made already. My heart is happy. I absolutely loved this car and while it was a difficult decision to let it go, I still stand by the decision that it was time for a new chapter in the car's life and it makes me even happier to know it's in your care. Keep up the great work and for contributing all the valuable information to the BMW community. You never know, maybe there'll be another one I give to you in the future! I enjoy all of your videos and this journey has been well worth it. I hope the same for you even though you're the one doing all the work! It was a pleasure to meet you and Selena. I'll always be here on the other side of the screen and a faithful viewer/subscriber as well. Thanks again!
It was a pleasure meeting you guys and I am glad that you are happy seeing this car back on the road again! Hope to make much more progress in the near future as we figure out what else it needs. Once again thank you and I will be staying in touch as we make progress!
Oh absolutely, these engines are actually very solid once you get past the maintenance hurdles along the way! This one definitely has a lot of life left in it for sure! I'm very sorry for your loss!
Thank you for your generosity Bryan !
Thank you for your generosity Bryan !
Thank you for your generosity the videos made with this car will really help me!!
Bryan’s car in good hands. You guys earned the trust & respect in the BMW community.
Style 121 on E60, not a bad choice.
Thank You Rich! Definitely grateful for everyone that supports and trusts in our work and content!
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You guys earned it!
For sure
Dude, drop the engine and do everything at one time, cooling system, valve seals, gaskets etc. You’ll be good for at least 60k miles. 🤘
and also emblems yaymie
That's the plan! We will see how the transmission is holding up first and then go from there
I just did my starter and valve covers and clutch and flywheel
I've got an 08 550i w 85k and will be doing the alt bracket, water pump, tsat, power steering res and full belt change this Spring. Completed the full front suspension and brakes over the winter. I'm watching and ready to lend advice. Team N62!!
@@doobietsold my n62 did so much service thing was a dump. Makes my n54 look reliable
Most people don't want to spend 2-3k a year for maintenance but will be happy to spend 40+k for a new car - that will lose 6k in depreciation a year.
I know exactly what you mean, but not all cars are 40k and there are quite a few cars that can be bought used that hold their value. Obviously not as fun to drive, but can still be a good car!
But it's doesn't cost 2-3k to even maintain older cars it can be way cheaper than that .
use 5w-50 redline oil these engine need ester n thicker oil
I know I speak for more than a few E60 fans and myself when I say that I'd love to see you make a DIY of the alternator bracket gasket replacement. There isn't much available online other than bits and pieces. Glad to see this car getting some TLC. Keep up the good work, your videos are great!
Fooking nightmare. Part out
The repairs are very expensive for the v8s. valve stems, timing chain guides, coolant hoses/pipe in the valley and the alternator bracket (just labor intensive) adds up to the cost. It's still a very good car for restoration though because it's well kept. I pretty much stay away from any BMW v8s even if they are very cheap to buy.. they follow the statement "a very cheap is the most expensive ". Typically they are hard to sell and end up as parts cars, some of them get bought really cheap from people who are clueless on what they are up to (for those not mechanically inclined)
My BMW S65 m3 was the only reliable v8 I had. The m62 was semi trash, n62 was trash. But s65 was a god
Jason, you are amazing! You are definitely better than most of the BMW mechanics out there. We should call you Dr. Jason, a BMW surgeon. Keep up the amazing work that you do.
First time seeing your channel. Subscribed because I love E60, I own a 535d e60 08 myself.
Plz put video of alternator bracket replacement
PLEASE keep this car up to date on the channel. I bought an 08 550i last year and spent 3000 dollars getting my alternator bracket and valley pan and some other things fixed while they were in there just to save myself the labor since that labor was free. This will help so much! Thanks in advance!
Did the valley pan it was a nightmare man. That n62 made my n54 reliable
I fixed a 545i with zf 6sp , the transmission slips when step on gas then went into lim mode. It was the dampers inside the valve body worm very badly. Replace the dampers with new seals and sleeves fill with valvoline maxlife atf , the car runs perfect.
Would you recommend a 2008 550i with the M sport package with 135k miles, but it’s had valve gaskets, alternator bracket seal, and other gaskets done? The seller didn’t say anything about valve stems being done.
No I wouldn’t. Mine at 140k needed a ton of service. Run for the hills dude hope you didn’t buy it
I just bought a 2011 BMW 535i, F10 from a salvage site, Autobidmasters. Hopefully cleaning or swapping out new engine VANOS solenoids will fix the engine Fault codes (P052B and P054B). Plus the powersteering is gone on this vehicle. But with just 97,000 miles on it.
Looks identical to my 06 550i. They definitely require regular maintenance, but I love my E60.
Wow!! What a get, looking for a good deal on an e60 550i, now. You’re right about the sentiment of a car. I’m driving a e46 330i right now, I have a e36 325i ‘92 covered in my driveway, that I bought new in ‘92. If you offered me $10k, I wouldn’t sell it, and it needs work.🤣 I love the hell out that car, and I drove the hell out of it. My wife is jealous of, still. Lol. I told her she’s going to burry me in that car. Brian is a cool dude, yo.👍🏽✌🏽
That's exactly how I am with all my cars. Cars are more than just material objects! Bryan is a real one!
Stunning car, super generous human. Just know its in the right hands, can’t wait for the videos. I had the 740i E65. Loved it.🇬🇧
It is very good performance car but maintenance is costly than ordinary cars. It looks great the best looking BMW so far
Thank the Lord. I've been waiting for this forever. I did the stem seals on mine and it runs so smooth.2006 550i with 190,000. Can wait for the alt bracket gasket. What ever you do, I'm doing. Thanks for all the videos in the past and the ones coming.
You are my favorite BMW technician I am a BMW technician from lebanon love your work very much good luck ❤❤🔥🔧
Thank you 🙌
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i say we start a go fund me build money build the fuck out the e60 and give back to the indiana man cuz of his dad and him
Yes yes yes about time you got my car on your channel yes yes
Yes, I was right on IG. What a beauty guys. You should keep this one! A video with all the main issues these n62's developed over the years would be nice. I think Chris from The Bimmer Barn will be surprised, you got the exact same care as he bought, also with a bunch of issues. Have a great weekend brother and sister, Dutch regards, Nico
This is why I follow ya, We learned something while getting a laugh.
That's cool how he trusts you to keep his father's legacy.
I have always wanted one the v8’s but I stay away because I’m not as mechanically inclined as you lol. I’ve only ever had bmws with the n52 or m52. I love how your mission is to keep these cars on the road! Keep it up! Also if you wanna sell me the the 740 let me know 😂
To us enthusiasts these pieces of metal, plastic and rubber are way more than just cars. I've dreamed of the day I'd sit in my own BMW for as long as I remember, and the day it finally happed I was blown away. It was extremely emotional.
They do take work to keep on the road, but and this is a big but, if you've got yours put in the work. Especially the older models, they simply will never make them like this anymore, and the new ones are just not the same imo. Thanks for keeping this one alive, I'm looking around for a nice daily. Cant keep driving my E46M3 as a daily although I love it.
You think it being low may have been the problem?
Impressive 👍. You know your stuff.
I paid 1700 for a e39 and it's not even this clean lol but sweet deal!
duuuuude, youre not in southern cal anymore? we are thinking of moving to north carolina when we move back from japan. great video, someone just gave me a free car last month too. not a bm, but a 2012 citroen ds3 sport in immaculate condition. I still have my e46 though. getting rid of the citroen, keeping the e46. About to change the injectors, I can smell them leaking, especially since it started getting cold. got any vids on a DIY for the injectors?
make this car a series!!
That's the plan!!
Great Video Love the E60 N62 motors. Would like to see wheel bearing done if its needed of course for this car. And can you keep the content flowing for the V8 N62's please. Very excited that you have a V8 N62 motor for content. Love seeing coding ,modules flashed and Vehicle orders changed as well.
Aweome that a subscriber did this, I love the e60, but still working on my daughters e90 as a gift, thanks to your channel i was able to service my transmission and had to replace the n52 engine because when i got it is was locked up and was unaware of that , its going to be my daughter’s first car but she doesn’t know that, at the moment Im getting it ready for paint and still have to do the headliner and get some miscellaneous parts, can’t wait to see the look on her face when me and my wife give it to her, funny how i always wanted a BMW and my daughter is getting hers before me, a parents love and sacrifice fro their kids, great video , Im in NC also , hopefully we will meet one day
That car is in good hands.
best bmw yt channel hands down
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My daughters 325i won’t drive it shifts into drive but just revs. Shifts hard into reverse. Moves in reverse. Changed all seals and solenoids and filter and fluid . Has 93000 miles any help is appreciated!
I had a 2005 530i with transmissions issues as well...I wish I gave it to you guys as well...but I'm excited for this build
I have an e60 with the 2nd gen Valve body 6HP26, currently using Pentosin ATF6 fluid, the car drives amazing. inexpensive fluid and available everywhere.
I am a 2 time ower the 5 series 75 530i grey market a 04 530i with "ALAN HARDY...AIPINAS service until his retired...but, love your inputs ! keep it up.!
When I see how this car was fixed, it's clear that this car can't be in good condition. This welding would be never be allowed in Germany. The TÜV would look at this car and send you to hell for that. I know that these V8's aren't the best because German V8's are not so common so they are not as refined as Amarican ones. But in general BMW are way more reliable than many other brands if you maintain it right! Take for example an inline 6 diesel 3L like I have. It has 300k Kilometers (186k miles ) on the clock and runs as it is new. There is no oil anywhere and the interior is damn clean. Everything works as intended and the main thing that had to be done was the whole belt system and the flywheel. ( it's a manual ) The glow plugs are done but the ones that are in my car are the first ones so I can forgive them for failing. So buy a e60/e61 if you want a good car that has decent power too. The 3L I6 525D has 197 HP at can be tuned to over 270 HP just by software. Mine has around 250 HP and that is more than enough.
No sir they revised the meaning of lifetime it's 60,000 mi which is applicable
Bro I really wish I could have you pick up my car and fix it, I have. 2001 BMW 525i I've spent so much money in trying to fix ..I wanna keep this car alive so I can hand it down to my son.. I got hurt at work and sadly can't afford to fix it .. bro if you ever come to California please please please 🙏🏿 look me up I could really use your help ..
Hey! Watched a bunch of your videos as I am a new e46 owner! I was wondering if you can recommend a high quality BMW shop in Dallas/McKinney Texas area? Do you still work on BMWs? Thanks.
I love the e60s but not the v8s. The n/a sixes are the best bet. Biased because I have a 530xit M packaged and a Z4 3.0si coupe pretty reliable oops just jinxed myself.🇨🇦
That guy seems like a genuine saint. You should bring it back to life and give it back. I only say that because he probably had more bad then good things happen to him. I’m sure that would more then make him happy especially because that car is so sentimental.
I’ve done the alternator bracket gasket and same issue with the sway bar, i had to replace the crossmember. I basically have everything else to do. Valve stem seals, transfer pipe, valve cover/ timing chain gaskets, and change the tans fluid, filter, and solenoids. It’s an ‘08 with 153k on the clock.
cool video man! i have a 325i i mostly did all the work myself and saved so much money because of you brodie you don’t even know lol my girl hates when i go outside and work on my car i love her to death lol. we need more videos on 3series about mods!! interior and exterior! keep it up ! hopefully i can make it to bmw invasion next year. i’m year in owning her and i love the bmw community already ♥️ #BigBs
Jason, another major issue with these E60, E63, E64 series is that the "power active steering wire harness, which runs through and hidden inside the hole of the front subframe to the hydraulic unit on the passenger side. As these wires aged up and melted, it'll trigger power active steering Malfunction and disable the braking ability. That active steering wiring harness needs to be replaced and coded with NCS expert.
the e60 is all aluminum and only weights a 100 lbs more than the e90, its wider, slightly longer and balanced perfectly. I have a single turbo 535i and its my favorite bmw even over my m3's and e92 335i
As an owner of E61 550i I'd like to see:
- maintenance vidoes - for example drive belts replacement
- N62 engine oil leaks
- suspension repairs
What a beautiful car.
The yellow stuff in the transmission is cuz by the coolant leak in the back of the engine. Where it transfers from one side of the other. You need to remove the transmission to replace the gasket. Which is a horrible design.
The three horrible design of the n62tu engine is the alternator bracket oil gasket. The water transfer pipe and the gasket in the back of the engine.
what an amazing guy just to give that stunning bm for free id say that bad boy likes a drop of juice lol
Excellent video! I have an N52 E60, but it's always useful to learn more about my model.
I have a BMW E60 04 530i I change the solenoid to sleeve and fluid but when I put my car in Reverse or drive it will not go what can the problem be please help
I bought a 550i m sport and I had valve stem failure in 2 days
Got me hot so bought a 03 540 m sport and 98 xjr way better
I sold 2 non-op V8 E60s last year and I'm looking forward to seeing what I got myself out of by deciding not to fix them
Would love to see you make it an m5 style. M5 front and rear bumper with the quad exoust. Carbon spoiler and front lip, blacked out window trims and new wheels.
That would change the whole look of the car! But first we want to tackle all of the maintenance
@@ShopLifeTV yes. Definitely!
Ahh, finally my E60 550i has made an appearance on here haha. I have a 2008 550i, so more videos on it would be awesome. I currently fixed a lot as well and down to minor smoke that appears out the exhaust every couple weeks or so, coolant leak I’ve pinpointed to the pipe under the intake manifold, and I do have vibrations at idle, but not too crazy. I probably need new mounts, but haven’t checked that yet. Currently working on doing lower control arm replacements this week for the fronts. I hope to see more videos on this car man! Keep up the great content and work.
Wanted to let you know some e60 550i models had a dipstick for the transmission, you take the top engine cover off and it’s hiding right behind there
never had one of these vehicles but would love to know how they compares to the m5 as a driving experience . i am sure you will bring it to tip top condition jason. love all your work,videos etc. everyone should know that these cars are very high maintenance and not for the faint hearted . take of selena and yourself .
I had a 545i 6 speed manual i use to do all the work myself but I had to pay for the alternator seal 3000 dollars to b replace. And after 5 years started to smoke when taking off at the stop lights because of the valve steam seals so I got tired and sold. It was good car but every time you drive it you had to spend money on it
Hey bro I have a 335i shits good 2-1 clunk a little if I put in shift paddles it’s fine and my reverse goes in but if I step on the brake if like pops out and goes into neutral
You ever sold on Facebook marketplace that e46 look familiar
Time to trade in for a newer model 😂😂😂
Lol I'm glad Selena has a good sense of humor and puts up with my BS lol
As it holds memorys for him why not fix it then give it back to him lifes about giving not taking
Had my 545i manual for over 2 years just needed a shocker and alternator gasket so about 50£ for the 2 years
ayo Shoplife ! to do the transmission fluids DIY.. do I need that pump ??
I had transmission issues. did the sonnax zip kit, and separator plate. shift solenoids, and seals. reset adaptations and its been shifting flawlessly.
I'm madly in love with bimmer.
I need a donor car to make run some modification and upgrade.
I have an e60 550i that’s down right now also. It started going into limp mode anytime I would go over 3000rpm. Once restarting it thou it would reset itself and drive fine once I don’t go over 3000rpm again. The last time I drove it it went into limp mode, but the normal stop and start of the engine doesn’t reset it. It has no power and throws a code that says multiple engine misfires and can only move on the flat. I replace all the coils and spark plugs to no avail. I also replaced the all the O2 sensors. Have you come across a similar issue? Someone told me the Catalytic converter may be clogged, what do you think?
Have you fixed this?
What is the best way to wash a BMW 3 engine to remove the dust and grime without hurting the electronics?
Can you please make videos on suspension replacement, and engine and transmission mount replacement?
Great car super clean please watch the video I post today lol this is funny
Please repair and give it back to him or work out a deal because you can’t put a price in family memories
Can i get this car ? Im 16 and having alot of problems and need a car for school for my safety
I have one of these. 400k km. Idle smoke, engine covered in oil. Went through 3 transmissions in 2 years. These cars maaan 🤣
Hahaha more common than you would think!
lol if ur gonna get a bmw make sure it’s a inline 6 those v8 v10 or v12 even 4 cylinders are no good
How did you go through 3 transmissions in 2 years?
How did you go through three transmissions?
@@curtishouze1471 The one that came with the car was on borrow time, car had 360k odo.
Second one was used but rebuilt. It ran well. I hit something on the road and it went under the car. Engine pan survived, but the transmission one popped. Didnt know I was leaking oil and the oil level sensors dont tell you until its already too late. 1,2,3 gears were done.
Third one is in right now. New ones start 11,5k from dealer. Also the engine is covered in oil leaking everying.
I will miss the car, 2007 barbera rot, beige interior
Fuck I’ve spent more in the past two months in my m45 Infiniti lol
heh my sister needs a daily. her 86 vw broke and her z is not good as a daily in michigan.
Yeah, that's true, and when you get to 43 you just say you're alive
Nombe Regalomelo ami que so n una chulada los BMW lindos coarros
I love old v8 BMW’s especially e38 uff!!!!
See my valve body video, let me know what you think; I also have a full N62 rebuild video coming soon, your opinion is important to me, great stuff your doing with the channel, wish we could have collaborated on something before you left man, but I wish you the best!
Hey wat will u change me to get my transmission serviced
Where in so Carolina? I have a f80 that needs a clutch, etc
The 550i has a lotta issues isn't reliable 😕 idk why
Detailed engine removal video as a recommendation. Or a tutorial on doing oil pan gaskets and the alternator bracket seal. Those are the two big issues I have with my car with minimal information. Unless you take jobs for pay. It's an SMG car pretty neat
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ShopLifeTV, thank you for sharing your knowledge on BMW with us. Lord knows I'm no mechanic, but you seriously have helped me find problems on my BMW especially since I had no clue where to even start. I call you "Clutch". Because of you I'm able to do my own work with my broke self haha. Speaking of broke is there anyone out there that can help me get some rod bearings and a DMTL pump for a 2003 330i 5 speed, M54. It's been sitting since November 16, 2021. Having trouble because my job barely gives me work because I can't get to them and I live too far for them to pick me up. I've worked two days in the past month only because the client was on my side of town. If anybody can help it would truly be a blessing 🙌 🙏.
Someone in trouble for trading in for a new model... lol
I miss my 97 540i m62 engine 4.4L is the best!!
Bruh. I’ve been looking for this car for under three k for 6 months. I’ll dead buy this off you
Had one in highschool and crashed it and it has so many memories of my mom :/
Hay shoplife I’ve been a fan of yours from your cali days . Happy to see you’re keeping the bmw community alive .As I said in my last post if you need that tool for the valve seal you can use mine . I’ll ship it to you and when you’re done with it just ship it back.
Getting those wheels for free??? Bruh...
Im pump to see more content on this car. 💯
I’ve been looking for a Bmw to for cheap to fix up for my daughter who will be driving in the next year roughly.I just let one pass for $1k. Because someone beat me to it unfortunately. A 2003 325i with lots of issues but I’m familiar with that platform an know they are safe cars . I understand where you are coming from with the yearly maintenance . Love yalls channel so genuine and it’s helped me a ton over the years . Thank y’all for all you share your knowledge to all us that enjoy working on our bmws
Thank you for a great video - we really enjoy your content in the UK , I have a E60 550i M sport so would be great to see more work on this engine , may be changing out the alternator ???
Love the e60 platform have two 04 530 one a 6 speed and 1 auto neither have the working auto headlights working 6 speed after scanning says failed to Start up I can manually move lights through inpa and ista, so seems like it should work can you do a repair guide on ista and headlights
Let's race for pinks lol! M62 vs n62 Mines just cat back straight pipe nun scary lol