Haha, I'm glad I'm not the only one emotionally invested in this thing now! Thank you for watching man, I'm excited to get going on the next video for ya'll...
@@jake_spence Dude this 135i was done dirty. I dreamed about having one of these when they were new. I'd kill to get it running again. They are such sweet cars. Hope you have great luck!
It's crazy to me how much you've invested into your original 1 series. And now, to do it all over again! It's awesome to watch. Coming from a fellow e82 135i owner, I know how much of a headache these things are. Thank you for the content Jake!
@@jake_spence might be worth it to shoot some kroil or pb in each cylinder and let it sit till crank time in case any rings are stuck into the pistons.
You’re the reason I bought my 135i two and a half years ago, best decision I ever made, glad to see you posting again, hopefully this thing just fires right up!
You have to get this car running! I'll be here for the whole series. Love the content Jake. Fellow 135i owner here (with the inferior n55, lol). Just replaced my vanos solenoids last weekend
I hope to have her running in the next video, we'll see! Thanks for following along man, love the group of 1-series enthusiasts we've got on this channel.
Get the car running. Just think of the content. All 135i owners here can't get enough. Just glad you got all this content coming out. Keep up the great work.
This could be a great car, it could also be a nightmare. The Vanos solenoids being gone is a big problem since rust could then get all up inside the timing chain and down on the pump, which would be pretty bad. I highly recommend taking a boroscope around inside the timing cover at the front (probably take out the timing chain tensioner for a good view) and inside the cylinders to see what you're working with. Hoping for the best!!!
There's a good chance whoever went through and ripped the DME, cats etc. out also pulled those, and if it was right before it got to you the damage could be minimal. Those solenoids are pretty crammed in the front and if the hood was left down, you have a really good chance I think.
I rescued a salvaged 135i that was "repaired" by some absolute butchers. Took me months to make it truly road worthy, and I love that car now. I hope you can bring yours back to life.
Wow! My wife has a 2015 228i x drive 89k- no issues, but parts are expensive. Saved money through bimmer world. We bought a gates brand new belt tensioner pulley assembly for $40 . But it’s nice that you all know how to work on it your selves. Save the labor.. can’t wait to see what happens..
This is awesome! FYI the negative terminal of that battery should have the date code stamped on it! The bottom numbers are the year and the top two are the month!
I strongly suggest changing the vins in a new cas and dme to the original one, and transfering the milage from the original kombi into them. If you need help with editing the eeprom's from these modules and programming a new keys - I can assist with that.
Love to hear that! I'm glad the extra effort I put into the film/edit is paying off for you guys. I'm excited to see what happens with this thing, we'll see soon...
Great to see another 135 project 🙌👌 I'd change the oil, unplug the injectors then crank it if it runs to build some oil pressure before you start it. Also, check the fuel to see if there's any water in there. Can't wait to see more of this 🙌
Checking if it is building oil pressure now makes no difference if the engine previously was abandoned due to an oil pump issue. I’d do this check after it runs considering the state of the car
Fingers crossed that the wet plugs doesn’t mean bad motor but it wasn’t locked up so you can still break it open and do a refresh to eliminate any worries about it blowing and then you’ll surely be giving it all the goodies for some boost!!! This was a great score if everything is salvageable. Can’t wait for the next upload.
Hey Jake I hope that new 135 doesn’t give you much trouble. Because of you I now want a 135 so bad. I’m holding out for the right deal. You have my support, I’m subscribed and love the content. Keep it coming. ❤
@@jake_spence lol nothing to be scared of all the main components to your car are there it looks like. Plus with the low miles motor you get it running and it should in theory be a perfect jewel of a car. My issue is I like getting high mileage cars and turning them into gems. Give me more headaches but more work keeps me busy. I have faith anything on your 135 you can fix. This ain’t for first n54 after all lol
I wanna see this video series. I professionally work on these BMW electronics at my job so I know a little bit on how they work so this will be really fascinating to see. Especially to see the CAS/DME/ICP swap
I have one 2011. Blue color. I love this car and even todays this car makes people pay attention. One of the best looking BMW. Tiny and fast. If you are thinking to buy one, you will love!
When I saw the sludge in the coolant I instantly thought you may just have a bad oil filter housing gasket. My fingers are crossed for you! It is going to run!
pretty cool to see another low mileage 1er, bought my 2013 135i about 2 years ago with only 17k miles on it! sadly got totaled last month but i’m back in another 1er. N54 this time ;)
@@jake_spence thank you brotha! i actually bought the car back from the insurance company. sitting in my garage currently. needs a front bumper, hood, headlights, and airbags. not completely sure what i’m gonna do with it yet
Another great video man! Can't wait to see the progress on this barn find. Seriously a crazy deal if it really has the mileage it says on the carfax, little manual swap action and you easily have a 20k+ car.
Thank you! I'm excited to see what we can do with it too... I'm not sure what it'd be worth or what I'll end up doing with it yet, but we'll find out soon 👀
Dude i really hope you do this and can get it to work or atleast share your results I’ve been a fan of you for a while. This hits close to home as there’s very little info out there on DME swaps on N54 platforms like this. And would help me a lot as I’m currently looking to swap a built motor in an e36 that I never had the ECU for.
What a great score! Even in that condition for 2500 I’d say that’s a win. Worst comes to worst you can always part it out and make the money back. I hope it’s an easy fix tho
Dude - As a 135I owner, I'm emotionally invested to see this thing run LOL! Fingers crossed and I'm here for the journey!
Haha, I'm glad I'm not the only one emotionally invested in this thing now! Thank you for watching man, I'm excited to get going on the next video for ya'll...
SAMEEEE BEO
@@jake_spence Dude this 135i was done dirty. I dreamed about having one of these when they were new. I'd kill to get it running again. They are such sweet cars. Hope you have great luck!
It's crazy to me how much you've invested into your original 1 series. And now, to do it all over again! It's awesome to watch. Coming from a fellow e82 135i owner, I know how much of a headache these things are. Thank you for the content Jake!
You're an OG man, thanks for the support. Glad to know the fellow 135i owners are ready for this series!
1:20 - 1:34 Eileen is going to take Larry Chen's job with that camera footwork.
Lmfao 😂 no kidding
New subcriber from England, UK. Cant believe you found an 11000 mile 135i. Cant wait to see the next video to see if it starts.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching, I can't believe it either. We'll see if it works out...
Literally just stumbled across this video while scrolling. Can't wait to see the next video🙌
I personally don't own a 135i, but I love my 123d🙏
Glad you found it, welcome aboard! 1 series gang
ahh the satisfaction you get when you see dead car bring brought back to life
I wish I could be that good
You can do it man, I've learned everything from friends and TH-cam lol
Stolked to see this thing fire up!
Me too... I hope anyways lol
As a 50+ year old guy, I really enjoyed this find! I think it will run for you! Good luck!
Glad to hear the content is enjoyable for all ages! Thanks for watching the channel, I appreciate the kind words.
Bro no matter what 2k and you have a parts car; you're winning for sure.
That's what I was thinking, worst case scenario I'd just part it out
Absolutely insane project that’s gonna go down
Should be a fun one :)
Just found ur channel, can't wait for the next video! Im fully invested to see what happens next!
Thanks Matt, welcome aboard!
Favorite TH-camr thank you for coming back to us !!!!
Love to see that your putting out regular uploads again, been missing the E82 content! Stay at it broski
Thanks Ricardo! I appreciate that. Feels good to making 1 series content again, without the OG 135i
This is exciting!!! Hope it starts right up for you!
I'm hoping for the best but expecting the worst lol
@@jake_spence might be worth it to shoot some kroil or pb in each cylinder and let it sit till crank time in case any rings are stuck into the pistons.
You’re the reason I bought my 135i two and a half years ago, best decision I ever made, glad to see you posting again, hopefully this thing just fires right up!
You have to get this car running! I'll be here for the whole series. Love the content Jake. Fellow 135i owner here (with the inferior n55, lol). Just replaced my vanos solenoids last weekend
I hope to have her running in the next video, we'll see! Thanks for following along man, love the group of 1-series enthusiasts we've got on this channel.
the n55 is far more reliable, get more mpg, cools better, sounds better, and is a better daily.
@@DigitalDissidentand yet it still falls short of the n54’s charm
Good luck with getting this thing running! Definitely a very interesting history on this one!
Thanks RJ! Weird history, that's for sure.
Get the car running. Just think of the content. All 135i owners here can't get enough. Just glad you got all this content coming out. Keep up the great work.
Thanks John! I'm hoping the next episode will be a good one, going to see if I can get everything installed this weekend...
Dude if that N54 fires up, what a steal! Excited to see what happens next.
I know, I'm excited to see what happens!
As the former owner of a black 2009 128i and a red 2013 128i, this is awesome. One of my favorite BMW models of all time!!
ANOTHER 135I N54 CONTENT? LETSSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Yessir, my bread and butter lol
Excited forn this build!
Thanks, me too!
Another banger been loving the videos man keep it up you really have something good going here
Thanks Austin! I appreciate you
As a Audi guy do love your content always insightful ❤
Glad to hear that, now come to the dark side (BMW)! Lol
Once your done turning it on , you can pull it all out and put in a upgraded "dme" 😉 holley or ecumaxx carry them
Yessir, with a 6.0L V8 😉
Dude this is sick and a cool start to a little series! Hopefully the motor is still good. Water damage is no joke. Fingers crossed bro!
Fingers crossed! I'm not sure what to expect being a flood car, like you said. But we'll see! Thanks for following along.
This could be a great car, it could also be a nightmare. The Vanos solenoids being gone is a big problem since rust could then get all up inside the timing chain and down on the pump, which would be pretty bad. I highly recommend taking a boroscope around inside the timing cover at the front (probably take out the timing chain tensioner for a good view) and inside the cylinders to see what you're working with. Hoping for the best!!!
Yeah, I was bummed out when I saw they were gone. She's been exposed for who knows how long. Going to add cheap oil and see what happens lol.
There's a good chance whoever went through and ripped the DME, cats etc. out also pulled those, and if it was right before it got to you the damage could be minimal. Those solenoids are pretty crammed in the front and if the hood was left down, you have a really good chance I think.
This is going to be so fun to watch you tear through someone elses mess and the mystery behind it all. Its like CSI meets Fast and Furious.
Exactly what I was thinking! It's been fun already, I can't believe what kind of life this thing has lived...
Love this! I have a super clean lemans blue 2013 myself.
That's awesome, I've always loved Lemans Blue, wish to own one some day!
I rescued a salvaged 135i that was "repaired" by some absolute butchers. Took me months to make it truly road worthy, and I love that car now. I hope you can bring yours back to life.
Wow! My wife has a 2015 228i x drive 89k- no issues, but parts are expensive. Saved money through bimmer world. We bought a gates brand new belt tensioner pulley assembly for $40 . But it’s nice that you all know how to work on it your selves. Save the labor.. can’t wait to see what happens..
This is awesome! FYI the negative terminal of that battery should have the date code stamped on it! The bottom numbers are the year and the top two are the month!
No way, never knew that. I'll have to check that out!
@@jake_spence take a look!
Excited for part 2! Thumbs up from Portugal 🇵🇹😁💪🏻
Me too! Crazy that people around the world are watching 👋
Another one ! These little e82s are beasts. Can’t wait for the next video 👍
Coming soon, I'm gonna get everything installed this weekend! Thanks for watching.
Hope this works out well for you! Best of luck from an 135i owner 😀
Thanks, I hope so too! 😎
Yesssir! I’m liking this series that’s going to happen 🔥
Me too! Thanks for watching, man.
@@jake_spence of course! No problem.
Awesome vid and awesome car! There is so much potential here!
Thanks again for being my garage buddy lately, couldn't be doing this without you! Now let's get this thing breathing again...
@@jake_spence no problem!! Its been fun! I look forward to seeing where both the 1’s go from here!
interested to see what you do with the second 135, excited for you!
Good luck Jake! Sounds like a gamble… hopefully it pays off for ya!!
I hope so too! I'm a gambling man, lol.
I strongly suggest changing the vins in a new cas and dme to the original one, and transfering the milage from the original kombi into them. If you need help with editing the eeprom's from these modules and programming a new keys - I can assist with that.
Love this style of content. What a score this would be if it fires up with the new parts. Flood cars are scary, looking forward to the next vid!
Love to hear that! I'm glad the extra effort I put into the film/edit is paying off for you guys. I'm excited to see what happens with this thing, we'll see soon...
Can't wait to see how this pans out - good luck !!!
You and me both! Thank you 🙏
Great to see another 135 project 🙌👌
I'd change the oil, unplug the injectors then crank it if it runs to build some oil pressure before you start it. Also, check the fuel to see if there's any water in there.
Can't wait to see more of this 🙌
Checking if it is building oil pressure now makes no difference if the engine previously was abandoned due to an oil pump issue. I’d do this check after it runs considering the state of the car
Keep up the work man!
Thanks, will do!
Enjoying the new content bro, good to see you back
Thank you! Trying to make the best possible content I can for YT these days.
Congratulations bro you got 2 135i s now 🎉
love your vids, man. I hope you never stop making videos. I'm always excited to watch new uploads!
I'm excited for the next episode!
Me too, I better get to work lol
@@jake_spence keep the good work! I’m currently building my single turbo setup and I probably viewed all of your video 🙂
Fingers crossed that the wet plugs doesn’t mean bad motor but it wasn’t locked up so you can still break it open and do a refresh to eliminate any worries about it blowing and then you’ll surely be giving it all the goodies for some boost!!! This was a great score if everything is salvageable. Can’t wait for the next upload.
Thanks man! I'm hoping it's good, but we will see. Can't wait to get everything back together and upload the next video.
Hey Jake I hope that new 135 doesn’t give you much trouble. Because of you I now want a 135 so bad. I’m holding out for the right deal. You have my support, I’m subscribed and love the content. Keep it coming. ❤
Thanks Eric, I appreciate that! You'll love your own 135i if you get one some day, keep holding out til the right one comes.
That’s such a sweet video bro. Wishing you Gods blessings in getting this thing started
This is awsome. Can’t wait to see how this project goes along with the other 335 🤞🏻
You and me both, man! I'm so excited to have some projects.
Great content....trying to revive old BMWs is fantastic to watch...good stuff. My 09' 135i is all stock...but it still rips.
Thanks! I'm really excited for this one. As you know, even in stock form, these things are a blast.
From his other builds you know this ones gonna be another killer build 😮💨🔥
I can't wait to see what I can do with it! Thanks bro
Please never stop with this series
Excited for this project! Since this car a DME from a car with a different vin number is that going to cause a problem when you try to register it?
Thanks, me too! And do you mean register it with the state to drive legally? That shouldn't matter.
What a random history this car has! Keep it up my dude
I know, makes you wonder what kind of life some other junkyard cars have lived. Never know what they've seen...
Definitely excited to see thing series. this is how I start the build on my current car. I hope everything good better than mine. 😂
Haha, don't scare me like that, man. Thanks for watching!
@@jake_spence lol nothing to be scared of all the main components to your car are there it looks like. Plus with the low miles motor you get it running and it should in theory be a perfect jewel of a car. My issue is I like getting high mileage cars and turning them into gems. Give me more headaches but more work keeps me busy. I have faith anything on your 135 you can fix. This ain’t for first n54 after all lol
@@jake_spence and been a long time subscriber loved every minute of it
@@devonsmith1995 thanks bro! This is the lowest mileage car I’ve ever owned lol. Usually it’s higher mileage stuff like you.
+1 Sub. I can’t wait to see how the 135 turns out. And yes sadly it’s going to show the miles from the DME/cas rip 11k dream😭
Thanks! I'm gonna pull the original cluster and power it up externally before installing the new DME and CAS. We'll find out...
When the ad leaves out that ECU is gone 😂😂😂
Really excited for this series, hope you scored and she runs!
I'm excited too, and hoping for the same! We'll see... thanks for watching.
Crazy man, you got a new subscriber!
Love and appreciate your job to get this car on the road again!
Good luck with the car. I’ve been through something similar with a 328xi. Had to replace some, cas, fuse block, and some other things.
This thing definitely needs saving and restoring. Keep the videos coming.
Hello from the UK 🇬🇧
I wanna see this video series. I professionally work on these BMW electronics at my job so I know a little bit on how they work so this will be really fascinating to see. Especially to see the CAS/DME/ICP swap
Great to see this 135 being resurrected!
Trying to #SaveABMW LOL
I have one 2011. Blue color. I love this car and even todays this car makes people pay attention. One of the best looking BMW. Tiny and fast.
If you are thinking to buy one, you will love!
From one 135 owner to another, GOOD LUCK! Waiting with bated breath.
Can't wait to see the outcome of this car,excited to see how everything goes,ALL THE WAY FROM CAPE TOWN,SOUTH AFRICA🫡
you got this, liked n watched the whole thing hope it pushes the vid through the algo n help you get some budget to work with good luck!
Love the optimism Jake! Fingers crossed for you my brother
This car looks promising! Looking forward to seeing the progress
Thanks, I've got my fingers crossed!
Clapped out cheap bmw’s are always a great idea. Im definitely following along this series, I want to see this thing run.
Would love to see some n55 content bro. Been following you since day one of my 135 ownership 2.5 years ago. Keep it up bro.
One of these days I’ll get another N55 👀
Looks like a lot of work! Hope you get it going
I hope so too! We'll see...
I’m excited for this channel on what’s to come in the future!
Don't need the $50 just glad to see you putting in the work bro. GL with the 135i. Looking forward to the next video!
I appreciate the comment either way, thank you!
good luck brother !!! im here for the series !
Best of luck with the plug and run - looking forward to the follow up
Good luck with the 135i. Can't wait to see if it will run.
I can't wait either! Thank you man.
This is a fun series, looking forward to seeing this run
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching.
When I saw the sludge in the coolant I instantly thought you may just have a bad oil filter housing gasket. My fingers are crossed for you! It is going to run!
Man, always wanted one of the 1 series BMW. Hope it all works out for you guys!
I'm hoping so too, thanks! I'd recommend a 1 series to anyone, they're such fun cars. You gotta get one...
Congrats on another 1-series! I just got me an e90 and my build process has started!
Thank you! You should upload some videos on it...
@@jake_spence Just filmed some today, editing soon!
Found this channel reccomended and glad I tapped in 🤝🏼 Absolutely fire bro 📛. Looking forward to the next upload 👏🏽💯
pretty cool to see another low mileage 1er, bought my 2013 135i about 2 years ago with only 17k miles on it! sadly got totaled last month but i’m back in another 1er. N54 this time ;)
Wow, that's wild! I wonder if she is living on with a rebuilder, like me, lol. N54 is the way to go now tho, congrats on joining the club.
@@jake_spence thank you brotha! i actually bought the car back from the insurance company. sitting in my garage currently. needs a front bumper, hood, headlights, and airbags. not completely sure what i’m gonna do with it yet
Another great video man! Can't wait to see the progress on this barn find. Seriously a crazy deal if it really has the mileage it says on the carfax, little manual swap action and you easily have a 20k+ car.
Thank you! I'm excited to see what we can do with it too... I'm not sure what it'd be worth or what I'll end up doing with it yet, but we'll find out soon 👀
Fun little project! Good luck!
Thank you! It should be a fun one to dive into.
Can’t wait to see this thing start! You got this!
😎Thank you Paul
Dude i really hope you do this and can get it to work or atleast share your results I’ve been a fan of you for a while. This hits close to home as there’s very little info out there on DME swaps on N54 platforms like this. And would help me a lot as I’m currently looking to swap a built motor in an e36 that I never had the ECU for.
What a great score! Even in that condition for 2500 I’d say that’s a win. Worst comes to worst you can always part it out and make the money back. I hope it’s an easy fix tho
That's what pushed me to buy it, I knew that worst case scenario I'd still be able to part it out and make some money. We'll see!
Good luck on the new 135i. Cant wait to see what what this will turnbout to be
I can't wait to see either, I'm nervous and excited at the same time lol. Thanks!
Hell yeah! N54 owner from MN!
Midwest represent!
Epic little cars. Had a 123d remapped bloody rapid. Got a 240 now but wish I'd never got rid of my one series
I used to have one of these. Very fun cars. Hope to see it running.
Thanks, me too! I'm excited to tear into it. I appreciate you following along.
This resurrection should be fun to watch! It would be so cool to make this a running/driving car again.
I know, I’m excited to see what happens. I’m hoping for the best but prepared for the worst.
I’m excited to see if she runs can’t wait for the next video😁
Me too lol I better get back to work...
Damn should’ve made a longer video! Good content!
I thought about it, but didn't want to blow it all in one load 😂 next video should be a good one too!
@@jake_spence food for thought too, you should host a Wisconsin bmw meet this summer 😅 be kinda cool
Good luck I owned a M140i in the UK and enjoyed every minute of it, I really hope you suceed .
It's nice to see that Eli Tomac is getting into restoring old Bimmers.
Had to Google him... I'll take it! Lol
@@jake_spence haha