Comeback With a Vengeance - BMW E21 323i - Project Castellón: Part 3

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  • Satisfaction guaranteed! Some facts: 1980 BMW E21 323i, abandoned for at least 26 years, rust in the cylinders, no compression, stuff growing in the cooling system, destroyed fuel system... How good of a comeback can it actually make? Well, you are in for a surprise.
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  • @tavarish
    @tavarish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2387

    Keep it up, man.

    • @illdoyouhere
      @illdoyouhere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +426

      He probably finished two cars while you typed that.

    • @jensn.1457
      @jensn.1457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      Tavarish watching Sreten 😲😍

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +401

      Cheers, Freddy!

    • @Ahhhdam850
      @Ahhhdam850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@illdoyouhere shots fired 💀

    • @DavidShamolian
      @DavidShamolian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      Hey @Tavarish you can learn a few things from him, he actually follows through and finishes every single project he starts! lol

  • @habsom1406
    @habsom1406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1043

    Dear Streten, I don't know how it feels on your side of the camera when you're making these videos but on my side it feels like you're directly talking to me personally, that's a great presenting gift you have there. This video was close to my heart having owned a couple or or 3 E21's. Replacement of the exhaust brought back memories and it was so pleasing to see you fit an original dealer part by Boysen giving that glorious sweet sound, lovelyjubbly! It definitely sounded sweeter after the second valve clearance adjustment too! Thank you for all the hard work that must go into filming and editing these videos, for me, this one was the best yet, it felt like you were taking us all along on your journey with you. Very satisfying!!!

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      That's lovely to hear, thank you!

    • @TanksForTheMammeries
      @TanksForTheMammeries 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Agreed. He's talking to me. This channel is really just fantastic, because Streten is inviting us on his journey and we're made to feel like part of the team. It's just a wonderful and rare skill he has. Really well done. I know absolutely less than nothing about car repair, but I am totally hooked, all due to his style.

    • @malcolmscott4150
      @malcolmscott4150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That lady in the background is very entertaining too lol 😝

    • @pagano126
      @pagano126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Personality for television!

    • @TanksForTheMammeries
      @TanksForTheMammeries 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@malcolmscott4150 Yes, yes indeed. Your comment deserves 100 likes!

  • @lestwitchen9970
    @lestwitchen9970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    I was cheering when she started ! My wife told me off ! I had every reason to think that it wasnt going to start, well done my man, this is THE best TH-cam channel ever👍

    • @macman6107
      @macman6107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I woke my wife up when it started and idled. Yes she clipped me ears 🤣

    • @earnestbunbury2103
      @earnestbunbury2103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No women here to bother me and get angry that I'm having fun watching TH-cam...

    • @lollypop9580
      @lollypop9580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@earnestbunbury2103Nothing to be angry in my case. Got wife since 20 years, we know what the other needs to be nice... Sometimes I need Sreten vidéos and after the angel in me is coming back.

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your wife didn't want it to start? What kind of madness does she have??

  • @truxton1000
    @truxton1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +371

    This channel is actually my favorite on TH-cam, it got everything, humour, skills, passion, happiness, despair, joy it's just fantastic. Not that the competiotion is not there, I watch many good youtube channels but this is without equal, well done!!!

    • @legioner9
      @legioner9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The competition is there, but way behind. There's nothing like this channel.

  • @davesrealgood
    @davesrealgood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I’m in hospital recovering from a broken back and compressed spine, I’ve watched every one of your videos start to finish - such an engaging guy and I love your work. It’s kept me sane! Thanks man ✌️✌️

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Wish you a speedy recovery!

    • @briangreen8887
      @briangreen8887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drink lots and lots of water and use an inversion table to release the disk spine tension every day you will be new man

    • @anthonyxuereb792
      @anthonyxuereb792 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, you should be watching videos on how to make a speedy recovery!

    • @Robbielazar
      @Robbielazar 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you are feeling better bud! God bless you

  • @WashburnD10
    @WashburnD10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    The only channel on TH-cam that can get my attention for more than 5 mins. While everyone is going out and making "shorts", I look forward to these long ones that have been made so painstakingly. Really fantastic!

    • @died4us590
      @died4us590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, the short's are just something youtube is pushing, and I don't watch those at all. You should check out western truck and tractor, great guy who goes into detail, and makes quality video's.

    • @ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness
      @ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can’t stand the daily uploads with almost no quality and full of fluff.

    • @terrygould4136
      @terrygould4136 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agre wholehearted ly

  • @torks2339
    @torks2339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    You cemented my love for this channel that you know what only fools and horses is! Sadly Boycie passed away last week so it was fitting that you bought his name up at how far that program spread. Don't ever change Sreten, your channel is among the finest on TH-cam and it won't be long before your million subbed!

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      I love Only Fools and Horses! That's why he was on my mind, so sad he's no longer with us.

    • @paveantelic7876
      @paveantelic7876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      greatest british sitcom if i do say so myself

  • @OnurKaanKaynarMusic
    @OnurKaanKaynarMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    That was a 57 minutes without any eye blink! Love these stories and all the effort you put into everything you do. Keep it up!!

  • @sr9tc
    @sr9tc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Absolutely fantastic video. My 14yr old came into the room asking what i was watching.. he sat and watched with me… he is now watching your channel and asking questions about how cars work because of you. You have more influence and effect than you are aware.
    Keep up the excellent work!

  • @SixSpeedSeven
    @SixSpeedSeven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I’m so glad I found Sreten’s channel so long ago because watching him finally get the respect and recognition he deserves (all while keeping his videos/style consistent) is a beautiful sight to see!

  • @cvnis957
    @cvnis957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    "Not sure who that woman was" hahaha, so great. I look forward to every upload.

    • @jatebenedoverjaju
      @jatebenedoverjaju 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was hellarious!!!! (hellariously hilarios !!!!! ) Thank You,Matt.

    • @RoxusRemo
      @RoxusRemo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jatebenedoverjaju hilarious (just helping you out!) :)

    • @machtschnell7452
      @machtschnell7452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RoxusRemo Or maybe he was correct the first time?

    • @RoxusRemo
      @RoxusRemo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@machtschnell7452 He wasn't though, I'm just trying to help people speak english! I'm learning spanish so I'd appreciate someone else kindly correcting a mistake.

  • @bakerloobadboy
    @bakerloobadboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    You are definitely "the" master tech for BMW's. I love these older BMW's they were built to a standard which is evident by the fact you can take apart something that has sat for so long, rebuild it and it works

    • @andyparsley3744
      @andyparsley3744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Surprised BMW haven't tapped him up probably better than most of their mechanics.

    • @paveantelic7876
      @paveantelic7876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@andyparsley3744 no reason to hire him if he actually fixes the problem

    • @BmwMunze
      @BmwMunze 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paveantelic7876 Hahahahhahahha... very true! :D

  • @BlueXonar
    @BlueXonar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I TOLD YOU!! I TOLD YOU THE M20 WOULD BE HEALTHY!!
    Those scratches in the bore are nothing!
    These engines are bombproof, I love them.
    Great work getting the old girl running again! You sceptical bastard. 🥰

    • @matthiaskaiser1005
      @matthiaskaiser1005 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the late 70s the engine called M60

    • @BlueXonar
      @BlueXonar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matthiaskaiser1005 I thought the M20 had always been called the M20 in its production years, and M60 was an early codename that got changed?
      edit: Interesting, it seems that the two names were used interchangeably for a while! M20B23KE and M60/5 for this particular engine.

    • @matthiaskaiser1005
      @matthiaskaiser1005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BlueXonar trust me M60 is right for the years 77 to 81. With the Destibutor in front of camshaft, they call it M20.

    • @BlueXonar
      @BlueXonar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matthiaskaiser1005 Oh yeah! I didn't notice the distributor wasn't even there! I bet its quite hard to find parts which are specific to the M60/2 and M60/5...

  • @sesvid
    @sesvid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My dad bought a 323, exactly the same colour like this one, back in 1981, I was 6 years old. We literally almost crossed whole Europe, from north to south, from east to west. We never experienced any trouble with her. She has been very kind with us. Oh man, my dad and I loved her. Then, the year 1989 came and my mom convinced my dad to buy a new car; a more "family friendly" Toyota Camry...
    The Camry was a good and reliable car. But she never was able to make my dad and I not to think about the 323.
    Thank you very much for awaking this old lady!!!
    And never forget; Back in time she was reliable, awesome sounding and a freaking sexy. She deserves to be treated with love.
    Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed it very much.
    greetings from Switzerland.

    • @CrazyKraut20
      @CrazyKraut20 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I Hope iot was at least a V6 Camry and not the 2.2 3S-FE

  • @jamesswm
    @jamesswm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This video genuinely made my day, who gets a tear in his eye when the engine comes back to life?.... that´ll be me!

  • @seantheuberdon756
    @seantheuberdon756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This the only channel where I can sit through a one hour video and it only feels like it’s been 10 minutes. Great work, and what an emotional rollercoaster of an episode; keep it up!

    • @habsom1406
      @habsom1406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah you're correct, it just flew by like it was 10 minutes!

  • @javierordosgoitia2185
    @javierordosgoitia2185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    Dear Sreten,
    You truly deserve to have more subscribers in your channel than any other youtuber. The secret of your success is that you don't miss any detail and put a ton of time, passion, research and knowledge on what you are doing.
    It is really enjoyable and entertaining to watch your videos;
    I can't wait to see your next video/episode.
    You rock brother!!! Keep it up!!

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you, Javier!!

    • @petepenn1
      @petepenn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@M539Restorations Killer Complete Combustion...Wunderbar as Usual....Quality is KING....RESPECT ! I see a Z8 2001 in your future! After you get a M5 E34 1994 Nuremburging suspension!
      Gotta put a LSD in that 323!

    • @иванангов-ф4ч
      @иванангов-ф4ч 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed!

  • @JoaoPedro-xn2ul
    @JoaoPedro-xn2ul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    When I saw those compression numbers I was ecstatic! You really do have a way of making videos that captivates the audience! Great one as always!

    • @redshurikenmetal
      @redshurikenmetal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It was more exciting than any soccer match i have ever seen😅

  • @Finnoctane
    @Finnoctane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    So glad you’re giving K-Jetronic some love, not many on TH-cam who go into that level of detail or are brave enough to attempt the rebuild of a fuel distributor. Like you said it’s not difficult to understand once you get your head around the principles of operation!

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The car is now running so healthy.. i can't wait to see how it will look after re-painting and re-sorting the interior, hard to see such wonderful rare cars used on street today ! ;0)

  • @chuck6318
    @chuck6318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My dog and I high-fived with the first 12bar compression test! Love this channel. As an owner of 1972 and 1974 BMWs, I think your cars are modern! 😉

  • @guzziwheeler
    @guzziwheeler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    "... when things were fixable and not made of cheese". You name my thoughts, Sreten! This was an outstanding job! And an outstanding video, too. Althougt me beeing an Automotive Engineer, you teach me not to be afraid of a 12-cylinder or a K-Jetronic fuel distributor that has been rotting for 25 years. Keep it up!

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Car is now running so healthy.. i can't wait to see how it will look after re-painting and re-sorting the interior, hard to see such wonderful rare cars on street today ! ;0)

  • @ciprianmihai4821
    @ciprianmihai4821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    That was the best episode i've seen on whole yt. Thank you man. You remember of me at 16, repairing my fathers dacia 1300 in front of the house. Love you. Love your content. I wish i can be your trainee.

  • @tomasicandi
    @tomasicandi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    As another viewer already wrote about the previous video: When the engine has reached operating temperature, the piston rings seal properly again.
    The piston rings were in an undefined state when the engine was last running and in this state the piston ring was also shifted on one side in the guide and "stuck" there due to the long service life. So you had a bad compression value.
    I was so happy with you when the engine ran on its own for the first time. As if I was standing next to you
    Please keep it up, because you do excel.
    greetings from Munich

  • @comeberza
    @comeberza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Did anyone else find the car running that smooth kinda emotional? One of my favourite videos
    On another note, local stores are way more expensive because their business is having a lot of things ready for you, they charge with every sale the price of having stock of the rest while daparto's business is sending as fast as possible, not instant, and selling a big volume of parts that they can deliver with a few mails. The business scheme is very different

  • @6urj
    @6urj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    One of the best episodes! I was jumping for joy when that engine started up!

  • @JulianValentini
    @JulianValentini 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    That really is great content. Very hyped with this project, and also very excited about Chicago.

    • @r.rudzki6899
      @r.rudzki6899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm guessing it's G powered BMW model, and I can't wait to be unveiled what it is.

    • @JulianValentini
      @JulianValentini 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@r.rudzki6899 I actually know what it is 🤭

    • @6gogix9
      @6gogix9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JulianValentini why dont u share your knowledge with us then

    • @JulianValentini
      @JulianValentini 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@6gogix9 oh nono, if Sreten doesn't share it, must have his reasons and I respect that.

    • @6gogix9
      @6gogix9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JulianValentini fair enough

  • @macman6107
    @macman6107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Happy, happy days! Well done Dr Sreten. You have brought the dead back to life, again. It's great seeing it doing what cars should do. This is going to be a great project and I am really looking forward to see how you progress from here. Hopefully this isn't the only good news to come for it.

  • @jamest5149
    @jamest5149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    A suggestion now you have had the tank cleaned and the fuel system apart, change the fuel filter again, there was so much dirt and varnish in the system 👍

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Oh, definitely, have a spare one just for that.

  • @astritmelenica876
    @astritmelenica876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You literally motivated me to become a tech. I have made it to tech 1 two days ago. My new life begins !

  • @rikobananas6
    @rikobananas6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is my favourite video yet, your videos are becoming more fun to watch. I love the repeating jokes that make me smile every time. Carbon fibre towels, ‘Cheers’ when you pour a beverage into the engine etc etc! Thank you!

  • @oleksandrmarchenko2064
    @oleksandrmarchenko2064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I own 323i e30 with m20b23 L-Jetronic. Tears rolled out of my eyes when you've sorted this engine up.
    12 bar in 6-th cylinder bursted me in tears :)

  • @-_Jelly
    @-_Jelly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    "This needs 3 people" *does it by himself* Love it haha

  • @ulisesgonzalez6956
    @ulisesgonzalez6956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Literalmente y lo digo enserio. Este es el mejor canal de restauración de todo TH-cam. Sin importar la marca con la que trabaja. Saludos desde Argentina.

  • @rymes8497
    @rymes8497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like that you clean everything before working, assembling or mounting back.

  • @gkue6004
    @gkue6004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I so enjoy these videos! I used to work on cars for a living and miss it a bit. But watching Sreten do his magic brings a smile to my face always. Next time I'm home in Germany I will visit some how.

  • @moham1287
    @moham1287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Incredible video. I saw one of these at my mechanics place today and he was amazed to see the work you have done when I briefly showed him some videos. He used to be on the BMW DTM team in the 80s!

  • @amersfoortsefotograa
    @amersfoortsefotograa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Hi Sreten, i had to laugh out loud when you pulled the Lucas part from the alternator! As a restorer of classic British motorcycles, i know 1 thing after more than 30 years experience: Joseph Lucas is 'the Prince of Darkness' LOL

    • @d_c_ocho8517
      @d_c_ocho8517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The 3 positions of any Lucas system… 1. Dim 2. Flicker and 3. Off 😂

    • @alexbrown1995
      @alexbrown1995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@d_c_ocho8517 I still regret not buying a t shirt with that printed on it - at Sturgis in 1990.....

  • @JimAirPlanespotting
    @JimAirPlanespotting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Reminds me of my first experience with working on cars about 7 years ago.. 1984 golf gti, with the devil's injeciton system.. tried to get it running with starter fluid and blew the whole intake. That scared the hell outta me and kinda didnt want to work into cars anymore.. but I studied the kjet system, took good care of it, and saved up for parts with my college money (hell they are expensive) and now that golf is my daily driver :) I wish we had filmed the whole project and all its up and downs..

  • @brensvideo
    @brensvideo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are a COMPLETE LEGEND my friend. You can raise nearly dead cars back to life again and your video's are always so informative and your attention to detail is truely amazing. Well done and keep up the great work.

  • @larsandroid
    @larsandroid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait to see an update on Project Castellon, really miss my own E21 323i! The first drive is going to be awesome.

  • @jamest5149
    @jamest5149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    One advantage of JETronic injection is… no injector tick, so the engine sounds quieter and smoothers

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Very true, sounds much smoother than E30 with L-Jet.

    • @XPbIM3
      @XPbIM3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also as it provides constant fuel flow and linkage between airflow and fuel flow is mechanical - throttle response is so much better.

  • @sebastianbarros8354
    @sebastianbarros8354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Perfect balance between comedy and true engineering knowledge. Great stuff, Sreten!

    • @adambartus6758
      @adambartus6758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly, and it's also nice to see that at the same time so many people prefer this type of automotive entertainment on yt.

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    57 minutes of goodness. The work alone is impressive but the editing must have taken weeks. AMAZING Sir 👍

  • @seang5284
    @seang5284 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was a BMW Mechanic for 7 years before I studied engineering. I believe the piston rings were stuck in their grooves from rust, varnish and carbon. A combination of oil, heat, vibration and combustion pressure from running allowed them to free-up and engage the cylinder walls again. I have actually disassembled a 1971 3.0 CS with this problem. The repair was performed in-car. We dropped the oil pan and removed the head, removed and cleaned the pistons, replaced the rings, gently honed the cylinders and replaced the bearings. The car ran just as well as your 323i, and was a joy to drive.
    I have seen this before on engines that have sat for decades, but the end result is usually not this good. I am impressed!

  • @TheMilenkata
    @TheMilenkata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The woman of this dude never gonna be worried where he is during the day or weekends. Thank you Sreten for doing it! Your channel is gonna explode even more! I'm with you on this journey!

  • @francou007
    @francou007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I audibly gasped when the engine started and kept running. Great job Professor Sreten, great job.

  • @fespa
    @fespa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A couple more minutes and you got yourself a feature film, always with a happy ending. You, sir, are a beast of a mechanic and entertainer. 👍

  • @MapOfEurasia
    @MapOfEurasia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great work Sreten!! That engine is unkillable! ✌️
    And today I solved an issue on my '02 E39 525d Touring, I had the PCV valve/filter clogged (common "issue" on the M57 platform, the filter needs to be replaced at every service) and because of that I had a ton of blow-by from the oil cap, an external oil leak from the turbo, tons of smoke from the exhaust on "pedal to the metal" mode (🤣) and a lack of performance on low revs.
    Replaced that stupid contraption with a new filter/housing and now it's all good and it's like a completely different car 🥳 so happy 😁

  • @nikmilosevic1696
    @nikmilosevic1696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This episode just made me happy, its as if the car was waiting for the right person to save it, and it looks like you passed its backgound checks. Now I cant wait for the rest of the restoration journey. Awesome!

  • @robertalvarez15
    @robertalvarez15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely excited to see the continuation of this E21 323i revival, what a jewel she is! and I bet that she will become one of the undisputed all-time favourites of your BMW collection...

  • @lenninleon6304
    @lenninleon6304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I can’t wait to see you do a interior cleaning on this gem. Cheers from Grafenwoehr Germany!

  • @Charlemagne89
    @Charlemagne89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    GET IN THERE SRETEN!! You EARNED this! You OWNED this!

  • @Reggaejames
    @Reggaejames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are the Steven Spielberg of car repair videos! Immensely enjoyable experience. What is the psychological effect that makes these "back from the dead" repair jobs so satisfying to watch?

    • @undemart
      @undemart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sreten Spielberg 😄

  • @chquair75
    @chquair75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a(GM) parts in charge, and I understand what does it feel like to serve a furious waiting customer, specially if it's discontinue parts, but the truth you don well mechanically in a very professional way, all the best for all future projects and thank you for letting us to be a part of it.

  • @AM4project
    @AM4project 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    genuine content, simple, direct. You are healing many minds. Our lives are filled with non sense crap and these 57 minutes just made sense. We all need to do what you are doing, identify our passion and simply pursue it. Streten this is more than cars

  • @3214342
    @3214342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    instant like at the start of the video.
    did not regret that at the end of the video.

  • @jinxylad71
    @jinxylad71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Something VERY rewarding about getting old cars running again. Well done! Great to watch and follow 😎

  • @Bimmerman97
    @Bimmerman97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This channel genuinely puts a smile on my face, seeing these cars come to life again, there's not much like it. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @foodieontour
    @foodieontour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This video made me smile for most of the hour of watching it. Two pee brakes later the video is done and my cheek muscles hurt a bit from all the smiles. That was good stuff. The wrenching and making things work again satisfying, very satisfying. Thank you for the good time!

  • @tednugent7625
    @tednugent7625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello and thanks for this. In 1984 I bought a 1979 323i (I was 19). It was red, with BMW Recaro style racing seats. I loved it, it was a complete animal. It would do 60 mph in second gear. Which at the time was incredible, and probably very dangerous. With rear wheel drive and little or no traction, it was a little "ass happy" and scary in the wet (I got good at drifting). I wish I still had it, and your project brought back many memories. Thank you.

  • @iandonkin6762
    @iandonkin6762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent result and well done unsticking the metering plunger! It’s coming together really well and no-one should underestimate your abilities having successfully rebuilt the metering head - many have tried and failed (especially when it comes to ensuring they don’t leak when you’ve finished).
    A really good watch and thanks for sharing your work.

  • @marius1976pl
    @marius1976pl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Amazing, it was great to hear her run so smoothly. This video it's a masterclass in many ways. It is entertaining , informative,, well presented, edited, funny and made with passion.
    Really appreciate your commitment to quality content and not quantity. It requires a lot of patience and great amount of planning. Keep it up Stretan and I don't mind waiting for content like that.

  • @berkaysomuncu4308
    @berkaysomuncu4308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want to see the complete cleaning part of the car. That's gonna be soooo satisfying.

  • @bosley629
    @bosley629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was merely 12 years old when my Dad's friend came by the house in a 323i & asked if he could chase my Dad in his W109 6.3...
    I was upset that my Dad left without me, but it felt alot worse when they got back & talked about their quick drive over beers.
    Tomorrow, i'll grab some beers & head to my parents' house to watch this video again with my Dad. Luvya Dad!
    THANK YOU Mr M539- your channel does not only educate car nuts like me, but you are also able to bring back memories on how we came to be nuts about cars.
    As your project Castellón/E21 would (if she could) proly say.... Muchos Gracias Senyor Sreten, muchos gracias...👌

  • @hendrikkluever4108
    @hendrikkluever4108 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm absolutely blown away as well that the engine cleaned up and runs and that well. Great job

  • @itsverygreen532
    @itsverygreen532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Fantastic! Really great work there. So amazing that the engine is in such great shape. I wonder if the 7th injector is clogged? After the state of the fuel system, I think it probably is. Amazing work though, and so little rust, this is a great project and I hope this car is looking just as good in antoher 40 years!

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Indeed it is, just confirmed it today. Got a new one coming.

    • @riksonyt
      @riksonyt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@M539Restorations You think old one.

    • @habsom1406
      @habsom1406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good point Robin about the 7th injector, I was thinking the same!

    • @petepenn1
      @petepenn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@M539Restorations So Rare to find so Rust Free...Envy! BMWCCA member 42 yrs. They need to Follow you! Blood , Sweat + Tears and now you have Spinning Wheels. Grand Slam Streten!

  • @XPbIM3
    @XPbIM3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    impressive episode! what a ressurection!
    The idle mixture could be ressolved with a wideband O2 sensor, but before I would do a check for per-channel fuel supply are the same for each cylinder.
    The cold start injector is also clogged as it seems.

  • @ashystyle
    @ashystyle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You must be in the clouds when seeing all of the encouraging comments here, good job man! I adore your "everything could and should be fixed" attitude!

  • @totallybonkers
    @totallybonkers ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I recently found your channel and I'm catching up on all your videos. So, yes I know this episode is over a year old.
    This is amazing, so glad you got that beauty going again without much fuss. 👍🏻

  • @martinhnilicka2114
    @martinhnilicka2114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    dude, great job fighting with that k-jet system! I was rooting for you from the moment I saw you got the car. Not that many mechanics even want to tackle k-jet issues and even fewer people know how to adjust k-jet properly. I loved watching you fixing that!

  • @hansdrinke1177
    @hansdrinke1177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I watched the hour-long video in one breath. Fascinating story, so keep going man. I can't wait for the continuation of this story

  • @boostedsideways2584
    @boostedsideways2584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Incredibly engaging and what a journey it has been so far with this car. Great job on getting it running! 👏

  • @1SaG
    @1SaG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    18:08 ...actually gave me goosebumps! Soooo satisfying.... :) Great job!

  • @stdavidboy
    @stdavidboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I have fond memories of the 323i, a gentleman I worked for back in the 1980s, a rally driver named Ian Hughes from North Wales used to rally one of these. It was a project i think for BMW to try their hand at rallying. He used to say it was a beast to drive, but he did compete in many UK national and some international rallies in it. It was derived from the touring car class and to think he drove against many of the more modern (at the time) cars some with 4 wheel drive, he did well. Loved the video and brought back memories. Cheers.

  • @SarcastSempervirens
    @SarcastSempervirens 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    SO much joy from this video! Nothing like rooting for an abandoned car to come back to life!

  • @craigmajor3188
    @craigmajor3188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really loved how you made this video Sreten, gotta say you have the patience of Job concerning all the headaches you’ve had so far with this one.
    Well done !

  • @DonPatro92
    @DonPatro92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You brought this beautiful piece of engineering back to life. Can't wait to see this project completed.

  • @mso8190
    @mso8190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was really impressive. Great work Sreten. The car sounds sweet.

  • @BigL317
    @BigL317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats up Sreten Please bring back the interior detail and the 90s music. I know things been crazy busy and there are many projects at once but that was one of my favorite parts of your videos. Love what you do. My uncle had a E30 and when I saw it I was taken back to my childhood. Thank You for what you do.

  • @SB-vb8ch
    @SB-vb8ch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fit of the plunger is so tight because it relies on it to give a fuel tight seal. It only sees control pressure but that is still over 40 psi which is pretty impressive. K Jet is a work of art from a manufacturing tolerance perspective.

  • @SalvaBarbus
    @SalvaBarbus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's nice to see how you upped your game with the shots at the end. Simply lovely! Also, the edition was very good indeed.
    I was thinking about that cooling mess... could that have been caused by the previous owner using that "patch a radiator leak with an egg" ancestral technique? Because I struggle to think of something that could have caused that much... unknown life organism thingie... to grow in there.

    • @macman6107
      @macman6107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually that's a good catch and does make a lot of sense. Because it looked bloody horrible.

  • @romeocharlie
    @romeocharlie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, when you finally managed to make the engine start, that sound was so good. Those engines were properly made. I let a 40 thousand km car like that pass a few years ago, and I will always regret it.

  • @AlexNegroiu
    @AlexNegroiu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lazarus is back from the grave! You sir, are a great mechanic, that doesn't want to give up even on rust buckets that others would have sent to the grinder since a long time ago. Great video, as always. And I'm looking forward seeing what comes from Chicago. Cheers!

  • @emiliosesma7929
    @emiliosesma7929 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I couldn't tear myself away from watching your video from start to finish of this beautiful car, I don't know anything about mechanics and I'm not into cars, but I love old school German cars, I had a 69 four-door Opel Record, but these BMWs They are at another level of automotive design and engineering, unfortunately they are very rare here in Mexico and the ones that exist are imported from the USA and are extremely expensive, anyway, I cannot lose the hope of one day having one like yours, you captivated me with your way of explaining and editing these videos that are a total learning of love towards something that comforts in life, congratulations Streten for projecting your knowledge in this way...

  • @RuperScooper
    @RuperScooper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just came back from the bond movie and this new video alert popped up I was so happy. 57 mins of sheer joy watching this - great work keep em coming you’re spoiling the armchair mechanics just how we like it 👍

  • @gergozichy2370
    @gergozichy2370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “It’s brand new” omg you made me laugh. That’s exactly what my dad would have said!

  • @gaussian18
    @gaussian18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "After 26 years of sitting idle, it's finally idling." Bravo, Sreten. A pleasure to see you battle through to get this one running again!

  • @aceace5457
    @aceace5457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you really pulled out a classic and made it run with those brakes and exhaust well done you brought out the boy in me lol

    • @aceace5457
      @aceace5457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thx u lol when is the next part .

  • @davidelkins9861
    @davidelkins9861 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1980 BMW E21 323i my favourite BMW , i cannot wait to see the next episode. I found your channel by accident. Thank you for your efforts wonderful entertaining. you must live in a time zone unlike any other.. all that work (that we can see) it is truly amazing. Let alone the editing and hunting down vehicles

  • @mrwinstonwolfe
    @mrwinstonwolfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just finished watching. Going to order some merch now. Because halfway in to the video I started feeling guilty that I'm watching this for free.

  • @KingGiac
    @KingGiac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Amazing video! That engine is truly a masterpiece. What are your plans for the interior?

    • @itsverygreen532
      @itsverygreen532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly what I was thinking, now the engine is known to be good, the interior would be wonderful to see done. This is maybe the worst interior I saw on his projects yet, will be interesting to see what can be done.

    • @M539Restorations
      @M539Restorations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Original E21 Recaro seats that Pierre donated for the project. :)

    • @alexbrown1995
      @alexbrown1995 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@M539Restorations For a start, anyway. That carpet looks pretty sad. I have no doubt you can get it looking like new inside, mate.

    • @KingGiac
      @KingGiac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@M539Restorations oh man am I looking forward to your next video

  • @aspi1379
    @aspi1379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This made up my birthday!!!, honestly made my whole week worth it. thank u for the amazing content!!!! absolute pleasure watching this thing run and that smoothly and also gaining inspiration for my car!!

  • @mariojalsovec8207
    @mariojalsovec8207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was the most enjoyable video so far, you Sir are the man. Congratulations on the rebirth of the legend. Can't wait to see next episode. Pozdrav iz Osijeka.

  • @lelisortiz8557
    @lelisortiz8557 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I TOLD YOU ALEMÁN LOCO! Compression will improve after running the engine for some time! and It did!! Great program, thanks for taking the time to restore these amazing BMW crazy difficult cars.

  • @corb5654
    @corb5654 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once the engine came to life, it was impossible not to smile like a maniac for the rest of the video. Excellent!!!

  • @FixedByDuncan
    @FixedByDuncan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the mad genius you display, fantastic work getting it running. The comedy gold you casually inject into your episodes is just bloody brilliant. 👌🏻

  • @KostasStergio
    @KostasStergio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Now the 3 dollar question" I almost died there as I was eating chocolate cake when Sreten said that quote!! Love you man. I hope some day to meet you!

  • @modri
    @modri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would like to say that this is one of my favorite projects you have done! Keep up the good work Sretan!

  • @lkrogsgaard
    @lkrogsgaard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh dont you just love the part where the happy going music is cued, along with the nice video sequences, because one more lovely BMW has been brought back to life! Pleeeeassse let a future project be the E46 M3! It's so nice...

  • @janjansen1897
    @janjansen1897 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an e21 316 from 1980. Sitting in storage now for a couple of years already but starting without exhaust reminded me of the moment when the exhaust of my e21 rotted trough in the middle whilst driving on the highway. I kept the exhaust upfrom the road with tow straps for my (very loud) trip back home.