One hour of pure joy. I can't explain why I'm so hooked on Sreten's meticulous and epic restorations. Thank you!

Just got home from the worst MRI appointment with IV contrast. Immediately feel better upon seeing this.

That ABS pump deserves to be in a museum.

You are the only youtuber that makes 1 hour long video and I sit and watch through it all the way. Amazing

Man, I can't wait for my guests to leave so I can watch this in peace. Have a great weekend everyone!

I’m thrilled to have a small part in this vehicle’s restoration to its former glory at your hands, this will be an exciting watch!

this channel deserves at least 10M subscribers

These cars should end up in a museum after all this work. too beautiful to be out in the open

It’s such a joy watching you work, Sreten. Thank you for giving us a whole hour of serious wrenching, we are indeed a spoiled bunch. Seeing you finally marry the chassis and engine was therapeutic, you sure had your work cut out for you. Those restored zinc-plated fasteners were the cherry on top that this Project Marseille needed. It’s amazing seeing how much support the BMW community is able to provide in all your restorations, we sure are indebted to all of them for their continued support. I can’t wait to hear this shiny new M70 V12 engine roar back to life, that will be one epic unveiling for this project. Thanks for everything you do, and we’ll see you on the next episode, my friend.

I don't have a BMW, and there's a strong chance I never will. I'm not really even a car guy but I find your videos therapeutic to watch :)

No crazy intro or endless talking to the camera. Thank you for the great content as always!

Warms the cockles of my heart to know that there's still experts in the world who restore old hardware.

That pump that Jordan "refreshed" looks INSANE. Absolute craftsmanship.

Honestly, this channel has just turned into an art channel - it's just a thing of beauty. That restoration on the ABS pump is simply insane. All of the work on this car is for sure going to end with an utterly magnificent piece of automotive history. I'm just shaking my head in wonderment...

That thing with the aluminium sheet made me think a lot…if you want to achieve perfection, or get pretty close to it, you need to do things by yourself. No professional workshop would go down to details like Sreten does. Every task implies that a lot of time is invested in technical research, if some spare parts are needed you need to find them somewhere and wait for them to be delivered and, finally comes the moment to properly install and make everything working. Not a lot of people are patient and mentally prepared to do what Sreten does. Personally i don’t have the time, the space and all the tools to deal with car restorations…and maybe this is the reason why i love this channel so much. I envy you, in the good way.

It's unbeliavable how M539 Restorations thumbnail stands out amongst the rest. Not because of the editing, which is not overly appealing, but because you know the content will be fantastic. If you are a perfeccionist or like things to be done really well, you don't get disappointed, instead, he will go even further than you could have expected. Amazing, as always. Thanks, Sreten.

This series has made me fall in love with the E31. Such a timeless classic, and a flawless restoration!

Some extra info about that AC condenser: The old one is what's known as a "tube and fin" design. It is made of metal fins pushed onto copper pipes. They are less efficient and very heavy, and also rust out eventually. But they are less prone to leaking, and can be repaired if they still leak. The cheaper new one is an aluminium microchannel condenser. They are much more efficient, allowing them to be a lot smaller, and they weigh much less, both due to being made of lighter materials, and due to being smaller. They also rarely rust out. However, they are a bit more fragile and can not be repaired in any way. If they leak, in the trash they go. If the fins are bent: trash. If the entire thing is dented or bent: trash. If the system was contaminated by a failed compressor: trash. Considering that almost noone repairs condensers this small anyways, that isn't really a big issue, but they are also more prone to getting bent or dented, which might make it one. Almost every new car comes with one of these since about 2000, and on average, they last about 10-15 years before they leak or get dented too badly. The better new one is a coated microchannel, which is heavier and less efficient (but still miles better than the tube-and-fin one), which is why it's larger, but the coating also makes it more resillient. Those often last 15-20 years.

I will be honest - I'm so happy that I found this KZfaq channel. The videos are so perfectly edited and it is so interesting to watch every single one of them. And the quality of work you are doing... so much better than these BS reality restoration shows with mystical deadlines. Keep up the good work ❤

Out of all the KZfaqrs I followed, the book came down to 3 letters!!! Sreten, Tavarish and Mat Armstrong! With the difference that behind Tavarish and Mat Armstrong there is an almost unlimited budget! Huge technical support from big players in the auto industry and perfect production! Behind Sreten is only incredible motivation and a huge amount of love that is needed to bring such projects to an end! I am very happy that the channel is growing very quickly, that will in the futurel facilitate Sretens job, which he loves so much, and bring us "someone in the crowd said ", pure prime time , which has become rare on KZfaq today. Thank you Sreten!

When you say "every nut and bolt", you really mean it! Damn, this was amazing! I'm so glad you managed to get to this stage, and I too am very much looking forward to hearing that engine running.

this level of detail can only be reached when its your own car. almost no amount of money you give to a shop will have them pour their heart and soul into it like you do here. amazing.

This is not simply a rebuild. This car is being future proofed. Creating a grand tourer that will soak up 1000's of miles with complete reliability, comfort and power. I want to own this car!!

One of the things I love most about this channel, is the meticulous attention to detail, the total lack of corners being cut, no cheap crap aftermarket parts and the work being done PROPERLY - it's very rare to find a garage or dealer that'd pay this much attention to a repair or build.

Never has one hour of wrenching, cleaning and fettling gone so fast. I look forward to each episode so much that it always finishes too quickly 😊 Wonderful work and attention to detail, as always. Yes, as others say, it will be better than new!

There is nobody on KZfaq, that does it better than you! Your attention to detail is one of the most startling differences between your channel and some of the others. Keep it up, you are the best!

Why you don't have millions of viewers baffles me. You are without a doubt the most entertaining and professional car builder on the internet. You're attention to details are incredible. You Sreten are outstanding!

My favorite part about Stretans restorations is when he goes OEM+ and leaves the car in a better condition than when it came out of the factory. Its really a pleasure to watch him go the extra mile, knowing the car is going to be an absolubte gem.

I'm so happy that you understood the lack luster performance was at the hands of the operator, not the process itself. Happy to see someone step up and take care of what should've been done the first time.

1.5 years of work condensed into a few quality episodes for our enjoyment. Sreten is the man! Thank you

Shotout to Jordan from Texas. That thing looked unserviceable but turned out better than brand new. Incomprehensible craftsmanship!

Just in time for my dinner and a cold beer. Cheers!

Hard to believe this channel dosen't have millions of subscribers.

absolutely gobsmacked by your perservarance,attention to detail,and plain hard work. That fantastic car is reborn, better than new

Am I the only one that repeats on a loop when he's refurbishing stuff? The thought put on everything scratches a weirdly satisfying itch. Been watching since the beginning and I love how far you've come Sreten. Same meticulous methods now with the kind of sponsors that make you jealous in the good way😉 Thank you for the best moment of the day once again!

I guess sleeping wasnt an option tonight 😂, episode drops at midnight 🎉

I have an "old" BMW that I want to refurbish one day. I hope I can find someone even half as talented, passionate and meticulous as you. Your refurbs are obviously a labor of love.

I say it once again, sretens videos never disappoint. 1 hour feels like 5 minutes, i cant get enough. This is what a restoration is all about. No shortcuts

You can always tell when Sereten has a good time. He sounds excited and happy. IF not there is muttering and more editing (swear removal). I am happy to see this one getting done with less editing for him.

Nothing like a Streten, an old BMW and a V12 engine to start a good weekend!

1:02:52 as the Toy Cleaner in Toy Story 2 once said: You Can't Rush Art! Project Marseille is going to be BETTER than when she left Dingolfing in July 1991!

A rare KZfaqr who actually knows cars and engines, transmission you name it... Wonderful man.... 1 hour was a breeze...

In this Episode of M539 Restorations Sreten wears a tinfoil hat and cracks open a cold one. Jokes aside: The Transition from beeing a part-time KZfaqr to a full-time YTer a few years ago is the best thing that could happen to us! The improvement content- and quality-wise is top notch. I am allways in big joy seeing you upload a new video. Thank you Sreten for Sharing your passion in saving neglected BMWs with us! Keep up that excellence!

Another hour of therapy without a minute skipped. I can hardly wait for the epic autobahn outing that can't be far off (I imagine other users will be doing double-takes all over the place).

I’ve just watched this video from Bali being in my honeymoon and my wife she’s like oh no more cars as I fix cars back in Uk but I can’t stop watching this masterpiece ❤❤ thank you!!

This is my favorite BMW of all time I think. Just a classic body shape and beautiful engineering and mechanicals. Absolute class

It's absolutely mental to think that I watched the engine come out 18 months ago....doesn't feel that long ago! A testament to the quality of the content produced by Mr M539.

I have never thought that I will say that refurbished ABS pump from old beamer looks like a piece of art. Outstanding job.

This will be 20% better than the best that came out of the factory. No accountants were harmed in this episode. Would be great to see if the original engineers can be interviewed for the channel and assess Srettens work.

These 8 series restorations are still my favorite. Really nice job on the custom heat shield.

Watching the dry ice cleaning is so satisfying!

As always, it was a real pleasure to watch you wrench and make stuff shiny and working again. Thank you very much for the content. 😊😊

I have particular interest in this car for two reasons: 1) in 1993, I detailed one in Austin, TX that was identical to yours, except it had an automatic transmission, and 2) I have always thought this was BMW's most handsome design. It's elegant, powerful, classy, and masculine.

Your high standards are always anazing and I bet they made your subscriber blasting your engine bay give his very best 😊 Very entertaining and as informative as always. Thanks for sharing!

Just in time for an evening chill time . 🎉 the aluminum hat was hilarious I loved it 😂. Man this thing is going to be brand new!!! The end result is going to be EPIC. I can’t believe it’s been a year and a half. Time flys feels like 6 months ago.

Was studying for the semester's exams and Sreten's new upload caught my eye... I guess it's time for a break

it’s the combo of Sreten’s engaging personality, fanatical attention to detail and shared love of BMWs that will keep me coming back here

The ingenuity for the replacement sound deadening/heatshield is magnifico!

the expression "happy as pig in mud" is what I think Sreten feels when doing this stuff.

Not even 1 minute into video, and i already know this will be a blast to watch.

BMW 8 series deserves such a loving restoration.EXCELLENT JOB.

I already know I'm going to shed a tear of happiness when you put this gorgeous piece of history on her wheels again. I feel like dropping by your shop unannounced just to give you a hug of appreciation lol

I skipped my gym visit and watched this episode from end to end. Worth every second of it!

The attention to detail achieves the level of the highest artistry. The sound deadening segment reminds me of the fable of Steve Jobs demanding that the circuit boards of the Mac computer be designed with artistry and to make them nice to look at. When his designer said "but no one will see it," he said "but we will know."

It's a dream to have a car completely refurbished like that ...!!!

Hi Sreten, I propose the BMW officially acknowledges you as the best BMW master mechanic. You are the MASTER of detail and perfection. Great job can't wait for the final project. Also can't wait for the baby to roar and drive...

First time I've watched a video this early. Sreten - You are a BMW whisperer. May the person up above bless you with E34 m5 next and we get to watch this on YT

Fantastic video as usual Sreten, your attention to detail is simply amazing and inspiring. Regarding the ABS pump, Jordan at mtechniqueabs is awesome. I have two of his refurbished pumps in my E30 M3 and E34 M5 and they have been worth every penny. My old ones were very clogged and didn’t properly function but now they work perfectly. I have known Jordan for many years and like Sreten, Jordan is meticulous when he refurbishes these old ABS pumps.

This channel is hands down among the very best the internet has to offer!

12:50 "I make a new one" niceeee

You know the episode is outstanding when one entire hour flashes by and you don't notice it. Fantástica máquina!!

This my idea of a perfect Friday evening: dinner and a new M539 Restorations episode 😎

On a whim I started this series the other day and just finished PT9 last night and said to myself, I really hope he uploads the next part soon. What a great way to start my day. Thank you for all the continued love and dedication you put into this channel. Easily one of my favorites on YT and I was never a car guy until I started watching this channel. Danke!

I love this man with all my heart. If only I had his brain, patience and most of all TALENT!

One of the BEST episodes that I saw on this channel , clear , simple ... perfect .... art

Love seeing you working on a mighty old V12 barge again mate. Loved the Maser series, but there's just something about giving an old car life like this that you can't beat. Top work.

Your work is sheer brilliance! Every part on this BMW is better than new. I am most excited to see the next episode and hear it run!

The ARTIST in Sreten is a very old soul. 50 yrs of German car ownership and repairs has my Hat Tipped to this Gentleman! Happy Wife Happy Life! if your hobby is your business you are Winning! Rock on! Clean Machine!.

2 videos in 7 days, the cars progress so far is amazing and the engine bay and engine look perfect✌️

I'm telling you, Sreten, you could be to BMW's what Singer is to Porsche! Your attention to detail is next level! Any BMW that you restore would certainly command a premium price! And people would happily pay it! I can not wait to see the final results on this beauty! You probably already have it sold, I bet! Or at least a few seriously interested in it! Keep the great content coming! Cheers!

Great work, as always. I think one of the fascinating things about this is that you have to do 1000 little things which all have to be done right before you see if you did everything right. And you can't easily go back and fix anything you missed. That needs a lot of attention to detail all the time. Great!

I have already said it many times and will say it again: Sreten is the BEST automotive content creator on YT, period!

That sound insulation/heatshield is amazing. You sir, are an automotive restoration god.

1 hour!? Let’s gooooo 0:28

Thanks, just thanks man

It is AMAZING to watch a genius (a funny, modest genius) at work. Inspirational as well as hugely entertaining. Thank you Sretan!!!

A-Mazing, what a gorgeous engine&transmission and STUNNING job by our favourite engineer!!! Thankyou for the best content on YourTube…

Best episode you did in quite some time. You took your time to film and show us all that you did; Maserati episodes felt rushed. Absolutely loved it!

Just AMAZING!!!! Thank you, Sreten.

as a lower class worker in a developing country, I most likely will not be able to own a BMW. Watching this content is really fun and I can still imagine that I have a BMW. Don't stop creating content like this, sir. Thank You

I don't mind not hearing the engine this episode. Watching this entire rebuild process has simply been amazing all on its own. Great job!

Oh no, Sreten has gone tin foil hat!

I was locked to the screen on this one, absolutely absorbed. Sreten, you are incredible, your work is incredible, and this is truly becoming your masterpiece. Words cannot describe how unbelievable the quality of your work and your videos are. Well done.

This is why I watch your videos…. It's more of a learning channel. You're awesome!

Watch a master at his craft 🤩🤩 man am just impressed beyond measure, you deserve a million subs where would i have learnt all this stuff if it wasnt for youtube 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Du inspirierst Menschen mit deinen Händen. Viele herzliche Danke

Awesome episode! I ran into the same AC condenser issue when I restored an old suburban. Original condenser was dimensionally larger in just about every regard and was the tube and fin style. The “OE” replacements which were all I could find were much smaller. Ultimately the reason for this is the original refrigerant like your BMW was R12 which was used until 1994 here in the states. After that all vehicles up until about 5ish years ago used R-134a. R12 is a much larger molecule hence the reason for a continuous tube in the original condenser. R-134a is roughly half the size of R12 and needs to be cooled with a parallel flow condenser to get the best AC performance. The newer style condensers are much more efficient which allow them to be smaller. Keep in mind that if this system was never converted prior to your ownership it would be a good idea to have the remaining ac lines and evap core back flushed to get the old mineral oil out as it is not compatible with r-134a which needs PAG oil.

As an original E31 owner that I still drive and take care of, I was eager to see the obstacles of facing/addressing the NLA parts. Fantastic work and fantastic content. Great planning and sourcing. This car pays dividends of long term enjoyment. Prost to many more miles and years of enjoyment with your E31! Salidais! #FusibleLinks

Only youtuber besides DDE that I sit down and watch in full, I've missed this content.

You’re one of a kind Sreten! For real💪⚡️