BMW E30 Heater/Air Con Unit Restoration
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In this episode, I restore the heater/air con unit from the E30 325i Sport. This is something I've been putting off because of how little I knew about it. I didn't know if it was going to easily dismantle, or if it was even possible. Some things aren't meant to be taken apart once they're made, but it turned out this was not one of those things. I managed to completely dismantle every single part and see to it that they went back in looking brand new.
This unit worked as it should when it was in the car. No leaks, no blower issues, and good heat. The only thing is, over the time it's been out I've lost a few pieces, including the correct resistor that sits just under the motor. I have that on order along with a large list of parts that either went missing during this restoration or before. Obviously, due to the lockdown, parts are taking a very long time to arrive, I wanted to get an episode out so I'll deal with those small parts later and update you on my Instagram. Links the bottom of this description.
Most of the tank was in great condition and didn't need touching. But as I was already painting the edges I thought a few more coats of paint wouldn't hurt.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 - Opening shots
00:30 - How the unit works
01:00 - Dismantling
03:50 - SurfSharkVPN
04:53 - Dismantelling continued
15:29 - All of the parts laid out
16:08 - Washing 30 years of dirt off
16:23 - Removing the old vent foam
17:18 - Cleaning the bottom tray
17:36 - Cleaning the heater core
17:50 - Dismantelling the motor cover section
18:32 - Cleaning the motor
18:43 - Painting the plastic parts
19:02 - Restoring two damaged ABS plastic parts with a 3d pen
21:43 - Plastic parts before and after painting
22:02 - Restoring the radiator
22:28 - Restoring the heater core
23:05 - Adding new foam to the vents
24:43 - Restoring the wiring loom
25:08 - Restoring the pipes and cables
25:47 - Drilling out the rivets
26:24 - Shot blasting the small metal parts
26:51 - Polishing the small metal parts
27:04 - Zinc plating the small metal parts
27:30 - Removing two vents I had forgotten about
27:46 - Adding the last of the new foam
27:59 - Painting the small red connector
28:20 - Replacing the gaskets with new genuine BMW ones
28:42 - Adding new foam to the radiators
29:54 - All of the restored parts laid out
30:37 - Reassembly
39:48 - Comparrasion shot and final shots
40:16 - Thanks for watching
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Hey guys, thanks for watching and thanks for all of the advice. I've decided I'm going to change both heat exchangers (the heater core and evaporator) for brand new ones and also buy a new blower motor to go with the new motor clip that's on the way. I could have waited for all of those parts to arrive, but in the current climate, it would have delayed the video for weeks. I'll make a little video for Instagram when all of the new parts arrive. Follow @restoreitytchannel to see that when it happens. Thanks for all the lovely comments! Stay safe everyone.
Нужно было разобраться почему дырка появилась, вероятно подшипнику мотора конец, дырка появится снова.
Smart move, while some say if it aint broke don't fix it. These parts usually decide to start leaking after they get put back in. Its worth replacing them ALWAYS!
You too my friend..
I think it's enough just finish this car 😄
What a quality job you just have done! Well done mate!
This demonstrates why you are the best restoration channel on you tube, the attention to every detail is formidable, fantastic well done
Cheers Richards means a lot!
The award for the most patient man in the world goes to ...
I edit the swearing out... Lots of edting trust me :D
@@RestoreIt That would be fun if you added some of the swearing and blip them. So we could've a taste of the behind the scenes.
But I understand it's hard to do when you have sponsors.
Need a bloopers vid for sure
Lol, Literally ! Salut Brother @restore it
@@ibrahimasow5038 I never thought of that. That would actually be pretty cool
I'm amazed you can still get those foam gaskets.
Me too. it's why i love the E30 and BMW in general.
@Juden Arier never heard of that. thx for the info, will start to put some silicone on them to prevent that
Germans general support their models for decades. The French on the other hand, well let’s say they do the opposite. Sometimes they don’t support models after 7 years (Citroën for example).
Those gaskets are really important to prevent water dripping in through the upper firewall. I got a rusyt footwell because of that... I would replace all of them. Please check for leaks after reinstallation in that area to prevent further leakage! Keep up the good work and stay safe down there in Spain. Best from Germany
Thanks for the advice Miguel! And thanks for watching!
o shit did not know that,wonder if e34 has gasket there too,around that blower motor stuff
40 minutes!? BLESSED
Took me a lot longer than that :D
TH-cam at 2 am : Wanna watch a guy restore a heater?
Me: You know me so well!
Haha!
YOOOOOOOOOOO 40 MINUTES AND IT'S NOT EVEN MY BIRTHDAY
Happy birthday for when it is! This is your gift from me.
Happy birthday bro
But it's mine xd
When the label ripped at the end 😂 hope you’re well mate, enjoying videos I never thought I would!
Thanks Adam, I know an Adam Elliott IRL. Do you know me IRL? haha
Restore It haha that’s me! Saw DJ at a wedding last year and he mentioned the channel so checked it out and been watching since!
I couldn't even take that thing apart let alone put it all back together!
It was a bit of a long job :D
@@RestoreIt how you actually do it? Just keeping in mind where everything goes or watch your steps backwards?
Prob lots and lots of photos
This channel redefines what it means to be willing to truly restore something. Nowadays, we're really quick to getting rid of things cuz of small issues like this that we deem impossible to fix, but in reality, it's totally possible with patience and dedication. I salute you brother!
You should be given an award simply fir being able to find the replacement parts... I have no joy with the most basic parts... but you are an artist extraordinaire and the E30 is just your canvas... wish you my best friend..
How to put it back together??😂😂 im really impressed, i think i would never be able to make it one piece again. Keep it going man, good job
Thank you dude :D
Missing one "the story of my life" with the sticker XD. Nicely done man, nice work with the plastic thing!
Haha thanks man
I have done a similiar project to a mk2 golf's heaterbox. Dismantled everything, cleaned it, replaced all the gaskets and foam insulators. Replaced the heatermatrix, cleaned and restored the faceplate, replaced the bulbs, blower motor etc. It was worth the effort 100%. I kind of wish i had an older car again, so i could do all these projects that made me happy back in the day.
Get another old car Rosten! You wont regret it... much... I have new parts on the way now. I just wanted to get this video out asap :D
Wow, thanks for the heads up on this debacle. I can’t wait to put this project off for at least 10 more years! I think I’ve found someone whose OCD is a match for mine.
To say that I’m impressed by your attention to detail and level of commitment to the cause, would be an gross understatement. Your work is a great resource to the E30 knowledge base. Bravo Sir, Bravo!
You are amazing man! A really good job. I would not in a million years be able to put that thing together again after taking it apart like you did. I feel proud for your sake. Keep it up!
Thank you Kobus! Very kind of you.
What an intricate and fiddly process just to take it apart. You have some serious patience. Amazing
Thanks Vmoutsop!!
I did this exact same thing to a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee.I totally removed the entire dash and everything connected to the metal firewall. And for the deteriorated foam parts and doors, I used sun-visor replacement materials and 3M 77 spray glues. Every part removed, cleaned and tested. I even replaced the heater/AC units in the plenum as well. Great to have a perfectly great working system again. Thumbs Up!
3D pen was ingenious! So complicated, can't believe you even put it back together, let alone have just a few missing pieces
Hey, I'm not a mechanic or anything, but I'd like to point out: when sealing 2 components together, always insert all the fasteners and brackets where they're supposed to go. I.E: the screws on a cylinder head. You place and screw them on all first before beginning to tighten them (as opposed to placing 1 screw and tightening it, then placing another and so on). You could do so with brackets and rivets: place all brackets with rivets before securing them down completely.
Thanks for the advice Luke, great point.
Yes and no. On plastic the effect is almost minimal really, in this case is more of a good habit. Talking about motor that's very true, but you won't do it to secure the seal, you tighten then torque to avoid bending the cylinder head into a banana
The professor has arrived who has to explain to a professional how to restore a component of this car !! Bravo, you did a good job. I have the same car and I will have to do the exact same job, I hope it will succeed.
14:45 I expected the angels to sing when the two parts were finally separated!
Haha it felt like that kind of moment!
your patience, attention to detail and striving for perfection is unmatched. Your videos are very satisfying to watch. Thank you
I know nothing about cars but could watch your videos all day. Thanks. ❤️
Dude, you are having so much fun during the lockdown here in Spain!!! 😃 Lucky you!!! I wish to have the same workshop with all my tools and have the same fun doing things to my car!!! 👍
Thanks man. It's kind of fun, but stressfull waiting for parts and materials so I can make videos! I am very lucky though. After this particular 'lcokdown' is over, get everything ready for the next one! :D
doing the same with e34's siemens heater, so, literally, i know this feel, bruh xD
A little advice: try to heat plastic a bit, using heat gun for that. Doing this before disassembling keeps you safe from cracking plastic. Cheers from Russia, keep it up m8 ;)
Cheers Rick! Great advice thanks man.
Seeing all the disassembled parts perfectly layed out on the table was oddly satisfying.
Unbelievable attention to detail and patience. Thanks for your videos and efforts!
Wow the level & detail you go into is amazing especially for something hidden brilliant restoration for something so intricate well done great content 👍
Thanks Ghost, much appreciated!
another e30 restoration video! yay!!!!
Enjoy!
Watching you straighten the fins on the radiator/heat exchanger was particularly satisfying...
I love your narration you do in the video now and again. It makes it much more engaging.
27:58 who on earth worries about the dullness of some plastic peice inside the AC unit which itself is buried under the dash. You are....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Haha! It really bothered me... Thanks man.
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Всегда приятно и интересно смотреть)
Спасибо: D
Beautifully restored and documented. This is why I watch your videos. Especially with the 3D pen work.
So satisfying to watch, better than anything on TV.
Good job!!
16:35
Kitty: Not food? Never mind.
Exactly that! haha
I love that everything is mechanical and not computer based. You can actually fix stuff
I know right... This is why I love the E30. It's accessible by matures like me :D
Xt even the computer based stuff works the same way, it’s generally just moved by actuators instead of cables.
Love the level of detail! Very very satisfying to watch with great tips on how to restore anything along the way, thanks a lot!
You are the best restoring things! No matter if you forgot something you don’t have any idea of how much I appreciate your work more in those days... You know how to spend your time during the weeks inside home and make our lives better I really enjoyed that long video.
Yes finally I can watch the video I thought u will post the video on morning but I love your videos man keep it up
Sorry abdul, the internet here is at an all time low. It's killing meeee!
More video man from e30, its my dream
I need more hands and time! :D
627 comments when I entered mine. It's all been said. Unfrigginbelievable!! That you got the thing apart with breaking any of the vintage plastic was amazing. When you say restoration you mean TOTAL restoration of EVERY component! When you were finished it looked like NOS. Best regards from Canada
The 40 plus minutes was a blessing. Thanks for this update! Incredible work with so many fiddly pieces; you'd just never know it unless taken apart!
Thanks Michael! You're not wrong there!
39:00 oh man I laughed so hard haha.
Amazing job! Respect for patience and dedication!
The glue made it soggy haha. SO annoying. Thanks man.
Something i had no experience before start it " a brilliant words,i thought..
Thanks Abdul! I really didn't know what I was getting into.
This is delightfully helpful. I've just started a project like this tonight, just for the dismantling since I plan to sell the parts & pieces, and I got overwhelmed and went home at some point. Your video gives me new hope & energy. Thank you, and hello from Nevada, USA.
I almost cry seeing this, that unit was a nightmare! what a hard work and commitment to make it until the end! congrats!
Дождался 😎👍👍👍
Лайк не глядя, жду продолжения 👍👍👍🏆🏆🏆✅✅✅
Thank you!
О я не один кто смотрит его из России😁👍
Все ближе и ближе к салону, хотел бы посмотреть как ты его восстановишь
Мы доберемся туда: D Спасибо, чувак.
Amazing heat restore and patience!
What a beautiful job you've done Sir!
I love seeing someone taking the time to restore parts like this, awesome job! I need to do the same to one of my vehicles, where did you get those foam sheets from? I've tried using stuff from hardware stores, but it doesn't quite do the trick.
Thanks Cody! And here - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foam-Sheet-Sponge-Rubber-Grey-Extra-Sticky-Self-Adhesive-Plain-Gaskets-Seals/261530567751?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=563614506322&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
@@RestoreIt awesome, thank you!
01:47 - Wow, that random diode! Definitely not a certified or even experienced person lol.
10:29 - Air conditioning evaporator. _(sorry for the correction lol)._
I know right! and thanks for the correction, my oversight!
Unreal detailed video on a very reliable piece of engineering which I never had trouble with.
I love the attention to detail so much!! take ur time on the project dont feel pressure to push out content for us!
I was hoping to see the removal when he announced it. bummer
Sorry dude, it's quite easy. Just take every thing off the car first and simply pull it out.... :D
No it can be done quite easily really. You will need to take the dash off.
Круто!
Машину для выставки реставрируешь? )
Нет только для меня :)
I really love your attention to detail. How can anyone make a heater box revamp interesting. You nailed it.
The fan and heater in my BMW E30 stopped working about a year ago. They quoted me $1,000 to repair it, and now I can see why. You did an amazing job! I would never be able to get all those parts back together correctly.
LOL at 39:00
Haha I did laugh.. The glue made it all soggy and I tried to pull it tight and boom. Waste of time! :D
Когда будет готова машина? :)
Я скажу 5 лет, чтобы не рисковать;)
@@RestoreIt Хорошо) удачи тебе в этом деле! Я верю в тебя)
I normally don't like resto videos with music or voiceovers, I kinda watch restovideos to relax and go to sleep to. I've watched you for a while and you only get better and better. It doesn't help that I'm a BMW lover by heart and these e30 videos has been a true blessing to watch. Your voice is great to listen to, and I learn a lot from you explaining things.
I love the way you challenge yourself with doing stuff you've never done before. Keep up the great content, hope to see the e30 drive soon ;)
Thankn you Jens, what a lovely comment. It's much appreciated thank you :)
An absolute legend you are for tackling this. Such meticulous tediousness. 👍
The finished product looks like a Porsche Engine.... just saying
Haha!
Бля красавчик просто!
Thank you Павел!
This is insane! Great job my dude
Congratulation on your dedication!
Excellent work, i´ve been watching your whole E30 restoration process along, it really inspires, the way you do it so well and it´s somewhat satisfactionary to see things given a new look and new life. Wish you best of luck with this project !
ur video is soooooo satisfying to watch...the amt of patience,dedication,intricacy to details-respect!
Amazing work!
Great job again.
I had no idea of the complexity.
Bought my 1990 E30 a month ago. This has become my new favorite channel on youtube :D
Mind boggling. Well done.
Bro...putting all those pieces back together again requires some serious skills and patience.
I laughed when the sticker got broken. I'm also glad your boss made a tiny appear in this episode 😄
That was incredibly therapeutic. Thanks mate. Top job as usual! 👍
Thanks man! Glad you liked it.
Amazing work 👍🏻👍🏻
Nothing to add. Absolutely fenominal gob mate. Thank you for your efforts.
Thanks as always Ozzy!
Absolutely fantastic work, attention to detail...👍
İşinin en iyisini ve hakkıyla yapan adam. Süpersin...
Unbelievable detailed work. Amazing job.
Thanks handy man!
I am flabbergasted by your attention to detail - fantastic workmanship!
Thank you Dagobert! Much appreciated!
What a fantastic restoration 🤩
So much respect!! And amazed that bmw still making oem gaskets for that assembly
Now that’s a restoration, 40 minutes long therapy session, we’re so blessed. Watching it during lockdown.
You are awesome, the patience and attention to detail are amazing.
Thank you HJ!
I honestly love this series, no annoying music, good video quality, restoring to like new and a like from me.
Thanks Jakeb! Glad you're enjoying it, lots more to come as soon as I can :)
holy crap you are super human to remember how all of this goes back together kudos!
Thanks Karine, but the video helps :D
Thanks for tackling this project. Very impressive results. I've wanted to restore mine in my s13 240sx and it has similar worn parts.
Thanks Jonathan!
I just love the way you fixed plastic parts with 3D pen, brilliant idea.
Thanks dude! :D
The attention to detail in your videos is insane! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Jason!
Mannnnn I'm extremely impressed with this one. As a fellow restoration geek I'll restore practically anything I can get my hands on but, this is one of those things were I'd be WAY too uncomfortable tackling. It looked so painfully confusing through this video during the disassembly, but surprisingly it looked much simpler during the reassembly process. Good job brotha, been watching you since the very first upload and you never fail to satisfy!! Never stop doing this please 😂
the moment of restoring radiator was awesome! i’ll do it on my car, thanks!
Thanks! I thought some people would think that was over the top :D
.this is why we are here.
One of your best videos.
I hope you are safe there.
Cheers from Athens.
Mike
Thanks, again. Motivates me to get work down around the house during this quarantine. Be well!
Cheers Alan!
Im currently rebuilding a 1990 325is and ur videos have been such a help thank u
Glad to hear it Andrew. Thanks for watching.
dude, that unit was nasty!!!! you did a explendid job!! i love your videos, and i was missing them!! be careful with the virus! wish you all the best
VERY VERY NICE!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
This man, is an absolute legend.
you are one brave man digging in this deep!
Thanks Mark! I was anxious about taking this thing apart that's for sure.