When you hit the fuel pump with a hammer that is called a Precusive Engineering Adjustment (PEA). As a licensed engineer I most often use the palm of my hand or dead blow hammers for a class 1 PEA. Class 2 require a regular hammer. Class 3 requires an uttered vulgarity along with a swift kick. Class 4 usually renders the unit under test permanently inoperable.
In 1980, I went with my dad down to the local BMW dealer and helped him pick out a brand new 320i in the same color. It was a gift to my mom. It had tan cloth inerior, AC, 5 speed, sunroof and a cassette stereo. The only thing we changed as part of the deal with the salesman was the steering wheel. They had a rack of BMW logo’d tillers and I picked out the Momo with the black anodized spokes and leather wrap. That car was a blast. I taught myself how to four wheel drift in it. A real momentum car. Not much power but a well balanced chassis with delectable steering and good enough brakes. Now seeing this series and I’m 13 years old again. Thank you. Subscribed, liked and shared.
When recommissioning a car. always fill cooling system with water only. Makes the inevitable cleanup a breeze. You can drain flush and refill when you have made it all leakproof. Also remember to change rear diff gear oil because noone ever does
At 3:15 when you first crank the engine, the ignition timing is too advanced, that is why the cranking starts slowing because the combustion is happening too soon and trying to push the pistons back down when they are still in compression stroke. But you can tell the engine has good compression in all 4 cylinders by the sound of the cranking.
Yes indeed, I was thinking please stop cranking and adjust the distributor. Also at the 6:05 mark the distributor jumped or the video was edited and the distributor moved.
I like how you don’t edit out all the little mishaps to make it look like you are a perfect mechanic. I had to laugh at the things like the gas squirting everywhere. It’s reassuring to see little things like that happen to everyone lol. Also, I like in the first video how you didn’t spend any money and got it running and still you have to spent minimal money, but have improved it probably 100%. The fact you have a lift, but aren’t using it is respectable. It shows you haven’t became too stuck up to do the work the way 90% of us still have to. Awesome video as always.
ALL the hoses, every gasket, seal and clamp.. Piece by piece, part by part, dollar after endless dollar. You have opened the vortex of "old german cars". Down here, everything costs.
I also have a love for BMWs and you're absolutely right. It's never just one problem. So I have another philosophy: If something breaks, just don't fix it and nothing else will break. The second you replace that part, something else will break almost immediately.
Just found your channel 3 days ago and we have a lot in common. My first BMW was a '77 E 21 I bought in 2003; I still have it. At times I've owned 8 BMWs, but never more than 3 were running at any one time. I had a Technoviolet E36 M3 which I totaled on track in the rain. I bought my E46 LSB M3 coupe in '05 and still have it; was my DD until I retired 12 years ago. Fixing up the interior now; 6SM still runs great. My wife has an E92 335 i with 328 K miles on it; original drivetrain and everything. If you change the fluid in these things the will last forever. It is a great addiction.
My dad wanted one of these so bad. He wasn't a car guy at all, but when the E21 launched in 1976 it was such a sea change in design compared to the bloated malaise land yachts. He wanted that silvery-green color, and sadly it would have had to be an automatic as my mom refused to drive manuals. But it was just out of reach financially and we ended up with a Toyota Corona which was like a shrunken Yank tank, even had a column shift. Unfortunately that was his last car as he passed in '77.
I have a hard enough time working on my 20 year old daily driven car and end up cursing quite a bit. On a 40 year old car that has been sitting everything everything must be difficult. What I really like about this dude is he can tackle all this with grace and aplomb. Why pump it all the way to the bottom of the tank and suck out all the crud into your truck? At least in a gas receptacle you could check for phase separation and crud. I guess the fuel pump should filter out some crud.
Check your spark advance mechanism, they need a small amount of oil on the distributor shaft, if it sat for a long time that advance mechanism is probably sticking use some red ATF, then oil on the tip of the shaft under the ignition rotor. Hopefully the CIS fuel distributor is not all gummed up, sometime running fresh fuel through helps, but ultimately the fuel distributor might need to be rebuilt.
Yo! I rebuilt one of these as my junior high project, love it. Thank you for the memories. Took me and partner 3months to get it purring like a kitten. We sold it shortly after for funds to the class. Not many high schools nowadays are offering auto shop anymore. Still very good friends with auto teacher. 15 yrs now.
Had to come after us Circuit City installers after all these years of them being out of business?! I definitely would have done a better wire job than was done there. That's a Best Buy job there. 😂 Love the videos, I look forward to them every Saturday night.
Thank you for the video. I been doing my 2001 Ford Taurus LOL it not a glory as a BMW but new plugs, o2 sensors and such does make a pretty big difference. It still has problems but it gets me to work and back.
I bought a 1979 Volvo 240 a couple years ago that just sat when I got it home and I feel like I'm watching you fix my car, its even the same colour haha. It has all the same issues more or less. Learning a lot from you it's great! I feel like I could tackle it a little now....appreciate the awesome vids!!!
Shade tree mechanic tip: Always keep one empty coolant bottle so that when you buy a bottle of straight coolant you can divide the bottle up between the two bottles and then add water and have two bottles of 50/50.
@@coache1nine the term shade tree is probably older than the term shady... But chances are pretty good that grandpa and uncle were a couple of shady characters also.
As someone who has little mechanical background I've really learned a lot about automotive engines from this channel. Seeing numerous teardowns has given me a good basic understanding of how an engine is put together. Now we get a ground up review and repair video about getting an engine started and running. I really enjoyed seeing it and the fact that sometimes it's just trial and error. I did freak out when I saw the fuel spraying everywhere. LOL.
Not sure if it helps but that injection system is highly dependent on vaccuum. On the vw version of it the injector seals were notorious on causing the idle to wander.
She sounds great! I always keep an eye out for regular gas containers at tag/moving sales and just give them to family/friends. Nobody likes the new nozzles and I can't use them without spilling.
the boot between the afm and throttle body is prone to leaking when it gets old as well as the injector o rings. k jet injection doesn't like to have any vacuum leaks. the warm up regulator can also cause cold starting problems.
What Lee said…injector o-rings…quick spray of some non chlorinated flammable brake clean / starter fluid around em…most are perished at this age…some you can just stir the injector around with associated massive intake leak
@@I_Do_Cars Lee is likely correct. I had a 320 years ago and even though the accordion boot looks ok, pull it and check it. They like to split and if it’s not an OEM boot it won’t last as long as you’d think it should. It’s most likely the problem.
very cool, thx for the vid - I had an elementary school teacher that bought one of those new back in the day, same color even, (though I don't believe it had those gold BBSs)
Had one of those! '83 320i --metallic gray in color, tan interior. Bought it from a friend of mine who owned a BMW shop in Austin. Regretted selling it. Always enjoy your running commentary!
By drilling out the "banjo" bolt, you destroyed the check valve and will have hard cold starting starting problems. That check valve keeps the fuel system pressurized.
Oh my heart pounds this is my exact first car I bought for myself but my had the crank sunroof. It so sad you can’t find then anymore. I loved this so much but was hit by a Volvo and it r ruined the front axle. Loved driving it so much hugs turns so well thanks for sharing and I think you should keep it restore it and some day you won’t regret it . Cheers , Lisa
_timing is critical to an engine running smoothly, let alone at all, and especially without potential damage_ bmw: *engine must run for an extended period of time to make sure the engine is able to run*
daktah I dunno anymore it seems like people who bought a bmw in the last 10 switch brands. The loyalists bought e chassis cars, and either kept their cars or moved onto other brands as well.
Yeah, there's nothing like rolling around on a cold concrete floor--dried leaves, dog hair, and rust in your eyes--getting up and down finding the wrong sized socket or wrench only to have a gas hose explode in your mouth. Even after about 45 years doing this knuckle busting, mechanically frustrating, zero sum game, I wouldn't give it up for anything. My old cars mock me when I open the hood or crawl beneath them, a mixture of cat and mouse combined with truth or dare. I hate them so much I can't bear the thought of selling them down the road. Friggin' things are going to be the death of me when they aren't blowing hope into my soul by way of a charged battery and well tuned carburetor.
timing too advanced. Plunger probably jammed in the fuel metering head too. Even before running the engine, you should check the control pressure at the warm up regulator.
Buddy it would probably be easier to list what isn't wrong and questionable about that fuel system. That thing will never be 100% without a complete rebuild and new fuel system. Ask me how I know.
@@rayzor285 I work on a lot of early Bosch K-jet cars: Porsche, Ferrari, Renault, and it's basically at least $2k in parts to get a car that's been sitting a long time to get them going again. I like to work on them though. It's a challenge and dying artform
I need this car! A good friend had one back in the late 80’s. Same sport package, wheels etc! Great find and save! Your personality is perfect for this content as with the engine tear downs!
I've had success using Lucas fuel treatment on those mechanical fuel systems, actually had one go from no-start to running great just sitting overnight
Sounding much better! My friend had one of those and the engine mounts were sagging, causing the induction duct to kink, it ran funky like your throttle is doing now.
I’m glad to see you know how to do ghetto style driveway repairs. Your engine tear down vids are by-the-book, so this is a nice contrast! The car will need a good home. I recommend you sell it to a mechanically inclined older gentleman; ME!
I had many chuckles watching this. 😁 I loved it! So glad I went ahead and watched it. You are a very patient man. LOL You obviously have a great love for machines in general. There is a Saint, Saint Jude of Thaddeus, who is probably guiding you. He is the patron saint of lost causes.
You could really use some of the VP fuel cans on Amazon. I ditched all my old cans. Unfortunately, with all the work you've been doing, I may be priced out of it...will have to see what the amount is when you're finished.
I spend alot of time watching videos on TH-cam, but this channel has My first priority whenever a new video comes out! You are a truly talented man! 🙂 thanks alot for the content!
I keep waiting and watching for something to fall into the fan . Thank you for the awesome videos I'm glad TH-cam showed me your channel I'm definitely a subscriber now..
I've been getting video here and there of my 83 Celica Supra, in very similar condition. Currently the tank is out for rust treatment and I'll grab video of that. Fortunately Toyota likes to put drain plugs on their tanks otherwise I would have done the same thing as you. I even jolted the pump back to life with 12v and some whacks (temporarily of course).
I used to adjust those valves every week. Take the one feeler gauge higher and adjust the valve snug and tighten the 10mm nut. 8 should go and 9 should not.
Super funny you are chaging your fuel filter. I have been loathe to do the job and finally did yesterday on my "94 e30. Date code: 27-09-93! At least the e21 was changed once.
Really like your new video and it shows off your talent for rebuilding old cars. You have shown how good you are at taking engines apart , it is nice to see that you are equally adapt at putting old cars together. A lot of those engine you have taken apart look horribly complex to rebuild. Have you thought about an engine rebuild video. My first engine rebuild was a 65 VW that locked up on the crank thrust bearing that I didn't look at.
The car must've read my comment about it sounding just like an old Datsun 210 from your last video because it sounded nothing like an old Datsun now. Good progress.
When you step on the gas it sounds like fuel starvation + timing not adjusted. Reconnect the timing vacuum hose to the distributer and clean the contact in the distributer. (And set timing a bit more in the middle of too early and too late. Then check the throttle again. If still no increase in rpm the mechanical fuel distribution system is clogged. Had the same on my VW Golf 2 Pierberg Carburator. Vacuum hose for timing broken and fuel squirt piston disconnected.
One has not lived life to its fullest, unless you have, done under car work, From a creeper, and car on jack stands!!!! And not hate it!! It will!!! Make a gear head man out of you! Great video!!!
"Why's it cranking like that?!?" 🤣 Haha, I love it. Especially because it's nice to know that other people understand how frustrating working on cars can be.
The RTV lovers are going to be upset at the minuscule amount of rtv you used. That needed at least 3 tubes. How dare you! The next owner will be able to get that valve cover off without any issues!
On my 74 BMW's the exhaust valves were the one's that got tight. Bavaria, and 2002 Ran better using Champion copper plugs, Bosch plugs didn't go the distance back then.
Hey buddy, cool car. Check for exhaust restrictions keeping it from flowing freely. When you step on the throttle it sounds like it can’t breathe. Happy New Year buddy. Big Al.
Old varnished fuel is pretty bad for any engine. Once it starts flowing into the head, gets hot and then you shut it off to cool….. it turns to glue on the valves and other parts. Probably gumming up the pump also
Jack stand marketing dept: "Let's use that mechanic on youtube that's always saying 'that's what she said' beating the shit out of his wheels in our next campaign"
I don't know about anyone else, but I find it very satisfying to occasionally watch you put a car together instead of always taking one apart!
100 percent agreed. like precision transmission youtube channel. always taking trans apart, but never putting it back together.
Yup. Agreed.
Why occasionally, when you can bingeeee watchh?
Being a Motorhead I can watch this guy all day he is an absolute trip great personality and comical
Right?
agreed!
Oh yeah!
When you hit the fuel pump with a hammer that is called a Precusive Engineering Adjustment (PEA).
As a licensed engineer I most often use the palm of my hand or dead blow hammers for a class 1 PEA.
Class 2 require a regular hammer.
Class 3 requires an uttered vulgarity along with a swift kick.
Class 4 usually renders the unit under test permanently inoperable.
In 1980, I went with my dad down to the local BMW dealer and helped him pick out a brand new 320i in the same color.
It was a gift to my mom.
It had tan cloth inerior, AC, 5 speed, sunroof and a cassette stereo.
The only thing we changed as part of the deal with the salesman was the steering wheel.
They had a rack of BMW logo’d tillers and I picked out the Momo with the black anodized spokes and leather wrap.
That car was a blast. I taught myself how to four wheel drift in it. A real momentum car. Not much power but a well balanced chassis with delectable steering and good enough brakes.
Now seeing this series and I’m 13 years old again.
Thank you. Subscribed, liked and shared.
When recommissioning a car. always fill cooling system with water only. Makes the inevitable cleanup a breeze. You can drain flush and refill when you have made it all leakproof. Also remember to change rear diff gear oil because noone ever does
At 3:15 when you first crank the engine, the ignition timing is too advanced, that is why the cranking starts slowing because the combustion is happening too soon and trying to push the pistons back down when they are still in compression stroke. But you can tell the engine has good compression in all 4 cylinders by the sound of the cranking.
Yes indeed, I was thinking please stop cranking and adjust the distributor. Also at the 6:05 mark the distributor jumped or the video was edited and the distributor moved.
Yes, reminded me of my Ford Model A if ignition lever not in fully retarded position at cold startup.
Plot twist, it was Cindy who wrote this comment
Yes, and Eric knows that too. The comment is pointless, it was already covered in the video. Why try to flex here?
Still informational to non-mechanic e21 owner watching now and in future. Learning from all of you guys. Appreciate it.
I still can’t decide what I like more… Your content or your sense of humor. Both are outstanding.
I like how you don’t edit out all the little mishaps to make it look like you are a perfect mechanic. I had to laugh at the things like the gas squirting everywhere. It’s reassuring to see little things like that happen to everyone lol.
Also, I like in the first video how you didn’t spend any money and got it running and still you have to spent minimal money, but have improved it probably 100%.
The fact you have a lift, but aren’t using it is respectable. It shows you haven’t became too stuck up to do the work the way 90% of us still have to. Awesome video as always.
ALL the hoses, every gasket, seal and clamp.. Piece by piece, part by part, dollar after endless dollar. You have opened the vortex of "old german cars". Down here, everything costs.
I also have a love for BMWs and you're absolutely right. It's never just one problem. So I have another philosophy: If something breaks, just don't fix it and nothing else will break. The second you replace that part, something else will break almost immediately.
Just found your channel 3 days ago and we have a lot in common. My first BMW was a '77 E 21 I bought in 2003; I still have it. At times I've owned 8 BMWs, but never more than 3 were running at any one time. I had a Technoviolet E36 M3 which I totaled on track in the rain. I bought my E46 LSB M3 coupe in '05 and still have it; was my DD until I retired 12 years ago. Fixing up the interior now; 6SM still runs great. My wife has an E92 335 i with 328 K miles on it; original drivetrain and everything. If you change the fluid in these things the will last forever. It is a great addiction.
Saving an old car from the scrap yard is pretty cool!
unfortunately, I believe the 320i is possibly the worst BMW made, If he finds a buyer, it's extended life may not be that extended.
@@shaggyduder What's bad about it? Most modern BMW's have a strong competition between them for the "worst BMW ever" title anyway.
My dad wanted one of these so bad. He wasn't a car guy at all, but when the E21 launched in 1976 it was such a sea change in design compared to the bloated malaise land yachts. He wanted that silvery-green color, and sadly it would have had to be an automatic as my mom refused to drive manuals. But it was just out of reach financially and we ended up with a Toyota Corona which was like a shrunken Yank tank, even had a column shift. Unfortunately that was his last car as he passed in '77.
This makes m smile.. I miss my 81is . These a really beautiful machines. So simple and pure.Great job on reviving this.
There is a cross over hose between the tanks. You can carefully pull one side of the hose to completely drain the fuel.
I have a hard enough time working on my 20 year old daily driven car and end up cursing quite a bit. On a 40 year old car that has been sitting everything everything must be difficult.
What I really like about this dude is he can tackle all this with grace and aplomb.
Why pump it all the way to the bottom of the tank and suck out all the crud into your truck? At least in a gas receptacle you could check for phase separation and crud. I guess the fuel pump should filter out some crud.
Engine autopsy is fascinating and fun (it's always the oil) but making a 40 year old machine come back to life is even more fascinating. Subscribed.
Check your spark advance mechanism, they need a small amount of oil on the distributor shaft, if it sat for a long time that advance mechanism is probably sticking use some red ATF, then oil on the tip of the shaft under the ignition rotor. Hopefully the CIS fuel distributor is not all gummed up, sometime running fresh fuel through helps, but ultimately the fuel distributor might need to be rebuilt.
That 4l60e comment. I felt that. Ive rebuilt it twice on our avalanche. Dumpster tier transmission
Completely lost it on the possessed fuel gauge. Quality content.
I was holding my breath expecting that mityvac to fall into the fan at one point.
Omg same. It gave me so much anxiety
Yo! I rebuilt one of these as my junior high project, love it. Thank you for the memories. Took me and partner 3months to get it purring like a kitten. We sold it shortly after for funds to the class. Not many high schools nowadays are offering auto shop anymore. Still very good friends with auto teacher. 15 yrs now.
oh look, real car content. no automotive journalist bs
Had to come after us Circuit City installers after all these years of them being out of business?! I definitely would have done a better wire job than was done there. That's a Best Buy job there. 😂 Love the videos, I look forward to them every Saturday night.
Loved Circuit City. Spent plenty of money there.
Thank you for the video. I been doing my 2001 Ford Taurus LOL it not a glory as a BMW but new plugs, o2 sensors and such does make a pretty big difference. It still has problems but it gets me to work and back.
I bought a 1979 Volvo 240 a couple years ago that just sat when I got it home and I feel like I'm watching you fix my car, its even the same colour haha. It has all the same issues more or less. Learning a lot from you it's great! I feel like I could tackle it a little now....appreciate the awesome vids!!!
You are truly dedicated, and I commend you for it.
Shade tree mechanic tip:
Always keep one empty coolant bottle so that when you buy a bottle of straight coolant you can divide the bottle up between the two bottles and then add water and have two bottles of 50/50.
That's a grandpa, uncle tip, lol
@@coache1nine I thought they were the same thing lol
@@deejayimm can't call grandpa or Uncle Bob shady 😂😂😂
@@coache1nine the term shade tree is probably older than the term shady...
But chances are pretty good that grandpa and uncle were a couple of shady characters also.
@@deejayimm I don't even want to know the answer to that question, 😂😂😂😂
Great video.Back in the day I never like the 320i.But kind of a great project car now.
Plugging the "Mystery" Vacuum Hose with a bolt, that's how "I DO CARS"!
Glad that I found your Channel.
I really like this format. Not quite as good as engine carnage but still top shelf content. Keep it up my dude
As someone who has little mechanical background I've really learned a lot about automotive engines from this channel. Seeing numerous teardowns has given me a good basic understanding of how an engine is put together. Now we get a ground up review and repair video about getting an engine started and running.
I really enjoyed seeing it and the fact that sometimes it's just trial and error.
I did freak out when I saw the fuel spraying everywhere. LOL.
I had one in Hungary back in the day, same color. Never seen a 4cyl though, I had an i6 2L. Thanks for bringing it somewhat back!
Not sure if it helps but that injection system is highly dependent on vaccuum. On the vw version of it the injector seals were notorious on causing the idle to wander.
That drum did not fall off by accident, it's actually a factory "vehicle not in neutral" indicator...
She sounds great!
I always keep an eye out for regular gas containers at tag/moving sales and just give them to family/friends. Nobody likes the new nozzles and I can't use them without spilling.
the boot between the afm and throttle body is prone to leaking when it gets old as well as the injector o rings. k jet injection doesn't like to have any vacuum leaks. the warm up regulator can also cause cold starting problems.
It’s soft and pliable. Definitely been replaced based on the clamp placement.
What Lee said…injector o-rings…quick spray of some non chlorinated flammable brake clean / starter fluid around em…most are perished at this age…some you can just stir the injector around with associated massive intake leak
@@I_Do_Cars Lee is likely correct. I had a 320 years ago and even though the accordion boot looks ok, pull it and check it. They like to split and if it’s not an OEM boot it won’t last as long as you’d think it should. It’s most likely the problem.
The Adam Sandler movie quotes are noticed and appreciated.
Not sure if you've heard this before but you look a lot like him. /s
I really should be studying but here I am watching you fix a car I wish I had. Can we get another tear down, please?
very cool, thx for the vid - I had an elementary school teacher that bought one of those new back in the day, same color even, (though I don't believe it had those gold BBSs)
Hey Buddy you should consider wearing eye protection ... " I don't think we are in Kansas anymore" 14:42 :))
Great progress! It will become a reliable runner when you are finished.
Had one of those! '83 320i --metallic gray in color, tan interior. Bought it from a friend of mine who owned a BMW shop in Austin. Regretted selling it. Always enjoy your running commentary!
By drilling out the "banjo" bolt, you destroyed the check valve and will have hard cold starting starting problems. That check valve keeps the fuel system pressurized.
Also vacuum leaks are the #1 culprit for poor running. Make sure the vacuum advance is connected to the distributor.
Yeah, I'm enjoying watching you put things back together as much as taking them apart - keep up the great work!!!
Definitely idling much happier than before. Sounds smooth. These early 3 series are fairly unloved so it's nice to see one being given another chance.
Watch some of M539 Restorations videos on how to overhaul those BMW fuel pumps.
The cold start injector on these old geezers are notorious for failing out too.....
Oh my heart pounds this is my exact first car I bought for myself but my had the crank sunroof. It so sad you can’t find then anymore. I loved this so much but was hit by a Volvo and it r ruined the front axle. Loved driving it so much hugs turns so well thanks for sharing and I think you should keep it restore it and some day you won’t regret it . Cheers , Lisa
_timing is critical to an engine running smoothly, let alone at all, and especially without potential damage_
bmw: *engine must run for an extended period of time to make sure the engine is able to run*
It’s kinda ridiculous, but compared to modern BMW’s *to fill transmission start engine and wait til certain temp*
Transmission pump : 😳
@@I_Do_Cars how do you guarantee repeat service customers? write the procedures to deliberately cause accelerated wear B^)
daktah I dunno anymore it seems like people who bought a bmw in the last 10 switch brands. The loyalists bought e chassis cars, and either kept their cars or moved onto other brands as well.
Yeah, there's nothing like rolling around on a cold concrete floor--dried leaves, dog hair, and rust in your eyes--getting up and down finding the wrong sized socket or wrench only to have a gas hose explode in your mouth. Even after about 45 years doing this knuckle busting, mechanically frustrating, zero sum game, I wouldn't give it up for anything. My old cars mock me when I open the hood or crawl beneath them, a mixture of cat and mouse combined with truth or dare. I hate them so much I can't bear the thought of selling them down the road. Friggin' things are going to be the death of me when they aren't blowing hope into my soul by way of a charged battery and well tuned carburetor.
A true flagship- beautiful
I really like this new style of videos! Great content!
timing too advanced. Plunger probably jammed in the fuel metering head too. Even before running the engine, you should check the control pressure at the warm up regulator.
Buddy it would probably be easier to list what isn't wrong and questionable about that fuel system. That thing will never be 100% without a complete rebuild and new fuel system. Ask me how I know.
@@rayzor285 I work on a lot of early Bosch K-jet cars: Porsche, Ferrari, Renault, and it's basically at least $2k in parts to get a car that's been sitting a long time to get them going again. I like to work on them though. It's a challenge and dying artform
I need this car!
A good friend had one back in the late 80’s. Same sport package, wheels etc!
Great find and save!
Your personality is perfect for this content as with the engine tear downs!
I've had success using Lucas fuel treatment on those mechanical fuel systems, actually had one go from no-start to running great just sitting overnight
Sounding much better! My friend had one of those and the engine mounts were sagging, causing the induction duct to kink, it ran funky like your throttle is doing now.
I am sure valve adjustment helped but the fresh gas always makes a bigger difference
At around 6:00 mins or so in, that's when my butt starts puckering up. Watching that Mityvac bouncing closer and closer to the fan blades.
I’m glad to see you know how to do ghetto style driveway repairs. Your engine tear down vids are by-the-book, so this is a nice contrast!
The car will need a good home. I recommend you sell it to a mechanically inclined older gentleman;
ME!
Are we all going to go “Finding Nemo” on this? “Mine. Mine. Mine.”
Nice to see the 320 has started and is idling and smooyher.
This is good to see you working on fixing something. Hope you can get it running right.
I had many chuckles watching this. 😁 I loved it! So glad I went ahead and watched it. You are a very patient man. LOL You obviously have a great love for machines in general. There is a Saint, Saint Jude of Thaddeus, who is probably guiding you. He is the patron saint of lost causes.
You could really use some of the VP fuel cans on Amazon. I ditched all my old cans. Unfortunately, with all the work you've been doing, I may be priced out of it...will have to see what the amount is when you're finished.
I spend alot of time watching videos on TH-cam, but this channel has My first priority whenever a new video comes out! You are a truly talented man! 🙂 thanks alot for the content!
I keep waiting and watching for something to fall into the fan .
Thank you for the awesome videos I'm glad TH-cam showed me your channel I'm definitely a subscriber now..
I've been getting video here and there of my 83 Celica Supra, in very similar condition. Currently the tank is out for rust treatment and I'll grab video of that. Fortunately Toyota likes to put drain plugs on their tanks otherwise I would have done the same thing as you. I even jolted the pump back to life with 12v and some whacks (temporarily of course).
Revival videos are always interesting. You'll probably have to powerwash the interior floors at the least, maybe the seats.
I used to adjust those valves every week. Take the one feeler gauge higher and adjust the valve snug and tighten the 10mm nut. 8 should go and 9 should not.
You can make an entire "mechanical problems compilation" out of this video
Super funny you are chaging your fuel filter. I have been loathe to do the job and finally did yesterday on my "94 e30. Date code: 27-09-93! At least the e21 was changed once.
Dont forget new blinker fluid!
Really like your new video and it shows off your talent for rebuilding old cars. You have shown how good you are at taking engines apart
, it is nice to see that you are equally adapt at putting old cars together. A lot of those engine you have taken apart look horribly complex to rebuild. Have you thought about an engine rebuild video. My first engine rebuild was a 65 VW that locked up on the crank thrust bearing that I didn't look at.
If you were closer I would definitely try to buy it. There is always shipping companies… it’s a great little car.
Something tells me you're subscribed to M539 restorations lol. If not, you might like that channel!
The car must've read my comment about it sounding just like an old Datsun 210 from your last video because it sounded nothing like an old Datsun now. Good progress.
39:12 “now we’re in neutral” as the hub is spinning
That’s normal. I couldn’t stop the hub with my foot
So BMWs can be brought back to life with the hammer and bolts inserted in random vacuum lines! As a 3-series owner (E92) I'm pretty pumped!
fwiw, @ 5:57 and again at 6:10 the distributor clearly rotated counter-clockwise a few degrees each time. Probably didn't help with the debugging...
When you step on the gas it sounds like fuel starvation + timing not adjusted. Reconnect the timing vacuum hose to the distributer and clean the contact in the distributer. (And set timing a bit more in the middle of too early and too late. Then check the throttle again. If still no increase in rpm the mechanical fuel distribution system is clogged. Had the same on my VW Golf 2 Pierberg Carburator. Vacuum hose for timing broken and fuel squirt piston disconnected.
One has not lived life to its fullest, unless you have, done under car work,
From a creeper, and car on jack stands!!!! And not hate it!!
It will!!! Make a gear head man out of you!
Great video!!!
Thanks for the video!
Maybe the voltage regulator behind the instrument cluster is malfunctioning, causing the fuel gauge to jump.
Good vid- fixed things in a logical order, good results 👍
"Honey, who were you talking to while you were in the garage?" "A wayward socket, a rotten hose and a vacuum leak!"
I like that body style, but I've got a full garage, and an M5 in the shop. I'm sure someone will buy it.
"Why's it cranking like that?!?" 🤣
Haha, I love it. Especially because it's nice to know that other people understand how frustrating working on cars can be.
Looking forward to some of this fun myself. Just sold an old accord I fixed up a bit, looking for a new project soon. Keep up the great content!
Always fun to see your work. 928?
Love this car man!
The RTV lovers are going to be upset at the minuscule amount of rtv you used. That needed at least 3 tubes. How dare you! The next owner will be able to get that valve cover off without any issues!
Honestly, valve cover gasket on this needs no rtv. It needs to be opened every year or 10,000 miles for valve adjustments.
@@carlterranella8531 /woooosh!
Those wheels are 80s Enkei's. I had a set on my '80 VW Scirocco back in late 80s. They look great on that e21.
"It'll look like a million bucks, well, maybe like 30 bucks."
Excellent job so far. Really enjoying this series so far. 👍
On my 74 BMW's the exhaust valves were the one's that got tight. Bavaria, and 2002 Ran better using Champion copper plugs, Bosch plugs didn't go the distance back then.
Hey buddy, cool car. Check for exhaust restrictions keeping it from flowing freely. When you step on the throttle it sounds like it can’t breathe. Happy New Year buddy. Big Al.
Old varnished fuel is pretty bad for any engine. Once it starts flowing into the head, gets hot and then you shut it off to cool….. it turns to glue on the valves and other parts. Probably gumming up the pump also
We are really looking for the next e21 episode !!
Hard to pay attention to the 320i when that gorgeous blue M3 you've been working on is sitting next to it.
The E36 on the contours above it looks great too!
40+ minutes? Late Christmas gift
Was anyone else waiting for the fan to eat the mightyvac?
Jack stand marketing dept:
"Let's use that mechanic on youtube that's always saying 'that's what she said' beating the shit out of his wheels in our next campaign"