Cleaning a 33-Year-Old Chassis - V12 BMW E31 850i

Cleaning a 33-Year-Old Chassis - V12 BMW E31 850i - Project Marseille: Part 9

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2 ай бұрын

This E31 has spent over 10 years rotting in a garden in the South of France and in this episode, we focus on cleaning up the chassis. We remove the rear end, fuel take, lines, take apart more stuff in the engine bay, and rebuild the hydraulic brake booster.
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@gregorysmirnis7017 2 ай бұрын

When you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.

@Tapir18 2 ай бұрын

Done right in Germany*

@robertnagy2456 2 ай бұрын

Nur dann, wenn du es verstehst, was du machst und warum.

@juaneduardo3431 2 ай бұрын

Every time you want to restore something, that phrase is more truly

@FPVForLife 2 ай бұрын

He should ask his landlord if he can rent one more bay in the building. Just one more😂😂😂

@gplusgplus2286 2 ай бұрын

#Fact

@Spondzile 2 ай бұрын

That ice blasting company must be crazy to throw away such a good opportunity to get good review from Sreten 😮

@NFStheStig 2 ай бұрын

@@sys-administratoryou must be an american

2 ай бұрын

@@sys-administrator This is Europe - not the U.S.

@NoHandleAT 2 ай бұрын

@@sys-administrator You clearly never sued anyone.

@-Hari-03 2 ай бұрын

yes, but i highly doubt the ratio of frivolous:serious claims was worse than the US@@sys-administrator

@mattr2773 2 ай бұрын

@@NFStheStig I am American> And I agree that Comment must have been from an American. Terrible sue culture here, espically in Florida. Laywers

@RogerMcjoggin 2 ай бұрын

It's a real shame the ice blasting job was so disappointing considering how expensive it must have been. Seeing how much was missed, it seems more like an operator issue rather than a technological limitation.

@RDSAlphard 2 ай бұрын

I agree it's likely operator issue.

@henrik1743 2 ай бұрын

Definitely should ask for a refund or 2nd round

@Conservator. 2 ай бұрын

18:33 This is just shameful.

@marcusott2973 2 ай бұрын

It's not just compressor size, but how effective the air dryer is, especially when shifting grease. By the looks of it, lance vapour and the result, their air dryer is either too small or the drying media needs changing. At the company I work for we use quite a bit of dry ice blasting. I'm not an operator but I was involved in the installation and talked to the company and our operators a lot.

@marcusott2973 2 ай бұрын

@@RDSAlphard I agree the operator wasn't top. But the unit isn't running well either.

@bazzle592 2 ай бұрын

Damn you weren't kidding when you said he half-assed the dry ice, that thing came back filthy!

@shonasophia 2 ай бұрын

Those silent before and after photos, no dialogue, no music. Perfection Sreten. 👌

@francoisbeaune3289 2 ай бұрын

Especially no BS KZfaqr shit music. Love it!

@iamjesper 2 ай бұрын

@@francoisbeaune3289agreed, best part of this channel. Im so fucking tired of music EVERYWHERE

@DarkDrai 2 ай бұрын

I strongly agree with this. Never change.

@monstermirror2 2 ай бұрын

Emphasis. Like a pause in a classical concert.

@rudolfskrasovskis6790 2 ай бұрын

@@iamjesper if implemented right (like sreten does) music can be really good and compliment your video but so many lazy car youtubers just film a time-lapse, add some god-awful music and call it a day.

@AztkSmooth 2 ай бұрын

This shop definitely took advantage of you. I’ve blasting done properly would have left it like brand new.

@maxtremegamer_ 2 ай бұрын

Such a scam, terrible job

@micheskillz 2 ай бұрын

I wonder for how many hours he paid for with the ice blasting? Because i have a feeling they didnt have enough time for it or it would become too time consuming or expensive

@kenkelble358 2 ай бұрын

labor cost, tear down and rebuild replacing parts ,?

@c0llym0re 2 ай бұрын

"Details Matter". Never thought i fell in love for a self taught Mechanic. Sreten you´re a beast my friend 😅👌

@patrickgray6571 2 ай бұрын

...."Details matter..."....an oft repeated line in "Reacher", recently on Amazon...great adaptation!!!

@c0llym0re 2 ай бұрын

@@patrickgray6571 Jack Reacher could solve crimes, but my man Streten, solve my ich in my soul with methodic, detail and perfect aproach to what he do with is Beamers.So inspiring. i´m falling in love with BMW´s and all my life i had Hondas 😅 Reacher doesn´t have that "Reach" 😉😆

@piotrek4000 2 ай бұрын

I work in heart surgery and your attention to detail is on par with that of ours. To us, details matter because people's lives are in our hands, but you apply this to BMW restoration and the results are incredible. You are a BMW surgeon and a master of your craft, and you should be proud of this. Keep up the great work sir.

@Alan_Edwards 2 ай бұрын

I could not agree more !!

@joshuareisbord 2 ай бұрын

Bummer to see the dry ice blasting did not come out! As others have mentioned, this is a workmanship problem, not an issue with dry ice blasting. I hope a new shop will step up to the job and show how its really done for you!

@erminegildas 2 ай бұрын

I live alone and feel sad sometimes, but watching your videos are so satisfying to me and it makes me feel better! Keep going, great work.

@miralemmerdic 2 ай бұрын

Try read Qur'an and im sure that your sadnes will go away 😊 I wish you all the best best 😊

@NFStheStig 2 ай бұрын

@@miralemmerdic je, baš će mu to pomoći

@miralemmerdic 2 ай бұрын

@@NFStheStig naravno ❤️

@IVAN8-32 2 ай бұрын

@erminegildas Only GOD can help us,you see that we are in this world for a short time, short and fleeting. Repent and turn to God, acknowledge him as your Savior. God redeemed us with his sacrifice on Calvary's cross. He is waiting for you to turn to Him, for you to believe Him completely, God is calling you, listen to His voice and call on Him and you will be saved by His grace, not by your works but by His grace. Read the Holy Scriptures, the truth will set you free, as the Messiah said, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, and no one will come to the Father except through Me. The second glorious coming of God is very near!

@naratouzumaki Ай бұрын

Read that bible read the truth

@chuckehrlich 2 ай бұрын

Man that was a lot disassembling! That’s is why your restoration KZfaq channel is the best. All the other KZfaqrs that think they are experts, take the shortcuts. Your attention to detail is the gold standard!

@edgar9651 2 ай бұрын

I am always amazed that you still find space to store everything - and later find it again.

@beatmeierbm 2 ай бұрын

was thinking that too Maybe Steten has another storage wig boxes full of labeled parts 😮

@asatrv 2 ай бұрын

That's what we see. I can imagine Serien frantically searching for parts off camera :D

@mikoajpiatek6716 2 ай бұрын

Remember he sometimes got 2 or 3 projects running at the same time. I can't find a few bolts after I've stopped working on the car for a week or two, let alone put the car back together. This man crazy, man.

@Bavarian_M 2 ай бұрын

The ultimate restoration coming up. This will be epic every nut a bolt touched!!!

@timessix8434 2 ай бұрын

Details do matter - good job in not being content with the dry ice job. What a fail. Thanks!

@waeltawile 2 ай бұрын

i firmly believe, your skills and documentation are unmatched on KZfaq.

@McMaster1500 2 ай бұрын

It's so satisfying to see when everything is clean and shiny. Good job Sreten!

@bodivanbodivan3668 2 ай бұрын

I love your ''no stone unturned'' approach to your vehicles. It's uber satisfying.

@dave6445 2 ай бұрын

Theirs clean, then theirs Streten clean. What a difference! Keep up the good work!

@hpoonis2010 2 ай бұрын

There's not theirs!

@dabrutskiy 2 ай бұрын

Although the dry ice came out less than ideal, you came out with an attitude only a person with 700 other Bmw projects could. “It is what it is” love the videos.

@martinbcooper 2 ай бұрын

Taking a break from the painful job of drying out my waterlogged E46 Touring to watch you work on my dream car (previous owner removed the roof rails and did not plug the holes, who would do that!?) best therapy. Can't wait to see this magnificent machine on the road again!

@peaktraveller 2 ай бұрын

That is one daunting dismantling task let alone remembering everything to ensure this Munich puzzle goes back together again as it should! Ice blasting - you were done but you showed up that operative with your cleaning which is not surprising to us, your loyal subscribers. Looking forward to the next episode.

@bob-mu7wk 2 ай бұрын

Can't imagine how disappointing it must have been to get it back in that state, after what must have been such a costly and time consuming operation getting it dry ice blasted! As ever, you absolutely smashed it and it was deeply satisfying seeing you get it squeaky clean! Fantastic video as always 👍

@Sinr0ne 2 ай бұрын

This 8 serie is probably my favorite bmw of all time. Very stylish and futuristic. Beauty of a car.

@baselshahin1155 2 ай бұрын

You have no clue how long I've been waiting for project Marcel to be continued.

@monstermirror2 2 ай бұрын

Still waiting for the Nissan *sigh*

@frankmuschetto3385 2 ай бұрын

Sreten - as soon as I know you've dropped a new video I am on it. Not just because they are educational (at least to me). Not just because they are entertaining. Not just because they provide insights and suggestions that I have applied elsewhere. But because, in addition to all these aspects, you remain committed to high standards and are not happy with anything less. Your unwavering commitment to doing things right despite possible "alternatives" is unique. And, what makes what you do, in my opinion, that much better than others. You are a unique individual. If you ever decide to branch out and do restorations as a broader business I believe you will have a number of happy customers and much more business than you can handle. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

@zakoreilly5722 2 ай бұрын

Id have sent it straight back.... That dry icing was like someone was doing it for the first time, without setting the machine up right.... Well done Sreten, my fav BMW ever. Cheers from Australia 🦘

@MrJpiarull 2 ай бұрын

It'll be fun to see the Dyno results once it's up and running - what a pretty example this one will end up being

@eaturkishdude 2 ай бұрын

This is by far one of my favorite BMW's ever created. I can't wait to see the end result! And I most certainly hope you never sell it, Sreten.

@fritsified5952 2 ай бұрын

Always good to see old style French plates ending with 13. La bonne mère can be proud :)

@alexisdaix 2 ай бұрын

❤

@lptomtom 2 ай бұрын

Ah, a 13 plate... you can almost hear the crickets and machine gun fire

@baba0rum 2 ай бұрын

Lol @@lptomtom

@Maximilianboenicke 2 ай бұрын

As someone who isnt french and never visited france, what does it mean?

@atom999 2 ай бұрын

What's the deal with 13 plates ?

@yx8074 2 ай бұрын

Herr Kuenheim has to be proud of You!

@darknetcs 2 ай бұрын

Bit gutted that Ice blasting didn't go as planned, but elbow grease did work as charm

@hstefan 2 ай бұрын

This is currently my favorite project from the garage! Can't wait to see the mighty E31 finally on the road again!

@fundamentallybroken4194 2 ай бұрын

I don't care what anyone says, the E31 is pinnacle BMW design.

@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 2 ай бұрын

Your personal cleaning vs dry ice looks spectacular. Not everybody shares your standards. Well done.

@dogoonubs997 2 ай бұрын

It’s always a good day when Sreten uploads, especially when I’m having a down day!

@zeph1 2 ай бұрын

here you are in perfect timing to help me fall asleep 😊

@zeph1 2 ай бұрын

in a good way

@dcwebb1 2 ай бұрын

A time when BMW built and designed fine machines.

@Alan_Edwards 2 ай бұрын

I can't stop thinking about all the parts you have rebuilt as part of this project not to mention the all the gasket work you did on the engine. Just so many things to go wrong. I would be scared AF to start this car the first time brother. This video helped me appreciate the amount of engineering that goes into designing an automobile. All the holes needed to mount hardware and route cables plus all the shielding and insulation...what a nightmare. I had my doubts about the dry ice cleaning too so was not all to surprised TBH - but we live and learn. I give you credit for taking the time to achieve the results you DID want. You sir...are a maniac....and I mean that in a good way. I get tired just watching you !!

@mndlessdrwer 2 ай бұрын

I do love how unapologetically quirky the design of this car is and I'm glad it's getting some love. Shockingly, despite being buried in a garden in the French countryside for a decade, there's very little rust that I can see at first glance on the undercarriage. Amazing. And, you might have another excuse to go visit the awesome guys over at Colourlock to refurbish the leather and other finishes for the interior. Also, the dry ice blasting guy either has his settings wrong or his machine needs servicing. There's not nearly enough dry ice coming out of the gun and the compressor doesn't seem adequate either. It shouldn't be creating such sporadic pulses of dry ice, it should be pretty much continuous. So there's something that has gone wrong with their setup.

@chir0pter 2 ай бұрын

How much time do you spend reading and preparing for repairing each repair you do? So many different subsystems, but at this point it seems like you proceed with very little hesitation at every step- perhaps after a while you learn enough about each system & also acquire first principles knowledge about things like how to rebuilt a brake master cylinder?

@Satanist-zm2rq 2 ай бұрын

He's owned and fixed a lot of BMWs. On a year old podcast he says he's owned 60, so it's maybe 75 by now. Just counting on his YT vids he's owned about 4 E31s. There's a lot of commonality between models. The more you work on cars the more you understand the engineering behind them and get a feel for the overall mechanics of vehicles. So for instance most pumps work in a handful of similar ways. When you encounter a new one you immediately understand most of what's going on with it.

@Dusters666 2 ай бұрын

I found this channel after moving to southern Spain, but wasn't introduced to it when living 20 min away from Frankfurt in Hochheim am Main. I'm not particularly fond of BMWs, but I love the work done on the channel.

@TheMoltenM Ай бұрын

M539 WAS ABLE TO DO IT IN A CAVE! WITH A BOX OF RAGS!

@charlie1832 2 ай бұрын

The guy who does Tavarish’s cars would never leave a car like that, from what you got and what Tavarish’s guy does is night and day

@SuperAwsomeBanana 2 ай бұрын

Sreten is the mechanic every enthusiast want for their car when something is out of reach. when i see this specimen of a human working on cars, no obstical seem to big!

@BrianBeauchamp Ай бұрын

It always amazes me how he gets this stuff back together. This will definitely be his greatest test.

@hkmonaro8153 2 ай бұрын

I hope this car is going to have a set of throwing stars fitted, the best looking BMW rim..

@VladiDusil 2 ай бұрын

My dad was a patent attorney in the 90s at Ate, the company that manufactured the brakebooster for the E31. For all I know, my dad patented that very booster. Right around 25:00 you see the logo on the booster body. Brought back all sorts of memories. Thanks, Sreten.

@gregoryflinn3577 2 ай бұрын

Yep, I had the same dry icing experience - we are simply not resident in California (where all the cars depicted are also suspiciously mostly oil-free), so in reality the task is a much greater one.

@manualgarage 2 ай бұрын

Although the dry ice didn't work out your thorough cleaning process worked out better, great work✌️

@shiftdnb 2 ай бұрын

You're amazing work is such a bad influence for my time and wallet. I'm so behind on my car.

@68stonesfan 2 ай бұрын

Great video, as always, Streten. One safety suggestion: Lower the car to the table and don't raise the table to the car. This is especially true if you're dropping an engine. It just isn't safe to have that much mass that high on a table top.

@tinybartini 2 ай бұрын

11:02 the hidden secret mercedes technology appeared 😜

@gio5898 2 ай бұрын

That’s what I saw too. Funny

@djglukbh 2 ай бұрын

"Quattrobroken" made my day! Joining you on that dry ice service dissapointment...

@525tds 2 ай бұрын

About the yellow lights - maybe someone mentioned it before, but you can keep them! The car has been registered in a land and at a time where it was legal, so German TÜV says its "Bestandsschutz". Maybe this helps. Keep it up!

@Vytautas_Taz 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing work done!!!❤

@SalvaBarbus 2 ай бұрын

Such a shame that the dry ice results were not satisfying. I was actually very much looking forward to seeing this cleaning method explained, to the point I actually searched for some more other videos explaining it, but something things don't go as planned. In any case, I'm happy that the rebuild goes on! Seeing that magnificent engine back in there, and the moment of the first start, it's going to be amazing!

@j.d.8593 2 ай бұрын

Dry Ice Blasting can do really amazing things if used properly by a professional, this clearly was someone who is just getting into it or just doesn't have much experience with very dirty stuff, this is NOT a good example of what Dry Ice can do.

@chrisdunderdale 2 ай бұрын

As always, incredible work.

@sam-rs8wg 2 ай бұрын

Yes! my favorite project. so excited to see the final form!

@flapbean Ай бұрын

Great channel. Love to see how you organise the parts and relevant fixings once they’re out.

@melwebb8485 2 ай бұрын

30 minutes of listening to Sreten letting out big exertion sounds as he attempts to undo nuts and bolts. 🤣🤣

@specialstage7235 2 ай бұрын

Sreten, you're a true cleaning maniac, and LOVE that!!

@maxlagewaard8959 2 ай бұрын

Triggered just a little bit when you cut that brand new looking brake line. Well played sir

@danh2622 2 ай бұрын

I know when it’s time for a new video when I watch this one for the third time 😂

@N911GT2 2 ай бұрын

Yeah the V12 BMW's are back! Love project Marseille!

@robertcazacu4149 2 ай бұрын

I was so happy to see F11 pulling your E31 😊 i’ve got the same F11🫶

@MundoMad 2 ай бұрын

That is a mountain of work!!! Shame about the ice blasting. You should definitely get your money back!

@ninja12lawbreaker 2 ай бұрын

I love these in depth service videos, looking forward to the next installment. I bet BMW service technicians watch your videos for tips Stretton, especially for the old V12 engines

@quinntoohey406 2 ай бұрын

Love love love the tear down episodes!!!!

@petehaver3122 2 ай бұрын

Above & Beyond I really do enjoy watching your channel or better see your thoroughly work and your work ethic. How it should be done. Chappo !

@tahertoure9990 2 ай бұрын

You were very polite and diplomatic when describing the results of ice blasting...

@pieschen09 2 ай бұрын

Epic work. My deep respect.

@azelom88888 2 ай бұрын

Very grateful for coming across your channel a few years back when i first started to look up videos about v12 e31's , been a blast watching your videos ever since. Well spent time for me and one can understand how these cars works from nechanical perspective thanks to you. Greeting from Czechia.

@itjoe2844 2 ай бұрын

Sreten - Only in the homeland of BMW can you find such incredible examples of vehicles that in other parts of the world have never existed in such beautiful perfection. Thank you for restoring these majestic art pieces!

@kostais Ай бұрын

Like your series because of attention to details

@PrinceAlhorian 2 ай бұрын

Oh some sweet V12 action! I love the 850i !

@robertpassaro4089 2 ай бұрын

My favorite content on YT! One question - HOW do you store/catalog/document the 100’s of parts you take off the car? I’m dying to understand your organizing strategy.

@LSmiata 2 ай бұрын

I cannot stop watching this one. Such an iconic BMW and in the hands of a pro that will make it so correct!

@derekgee8504 2 ай бұрын

Just amazing the attention to detail and the video editing . A very brave man

@korayerhan3520 2 ай бұрын

Perfect job! congratulations!

@canampatriot 2 ай бұрын

love it that you never settle for sub-par or mis-matched parts. Restoration means restoration.

@rs3unos 2 ай бұрын

This is my therapy. Thank you for some awesome uploads! As always!

@hurstbear 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your videos and your dedication to bringing these amazing machines back to life.

@Barnagh1 2 ай бұрын

This is probably my favourite BMW. I remember seeing them when they were new and I was stunned by the beauty and the specifications. It’s right up there with the CSL, THE M1 and the 635. It’s a real pity the dry ice blast let you down. Maybe you should have done some degreasing before it left you, and inspected it in Stuttgart before it left there.

@nickH-worth1984 2 ай бұрын

Amazing attention to detail, and looking forward to seeing more of this great E31.

@TheScortUK 2 ай бұрын

Another quality video ❤

@stevebodalenko5286 2 ай бұрын

Great episode... No fluff just action at a great speed with great editing.

@odyshopody9387 2 ай бұрын

Wow - wow - wow... I'm watching the before and after from when you cleaned it yourself - crazy crazy props to you! So much work. As much as I would like to live my life to your work standards, there's always an excuse - not enough time, not enough money, whatever. You're an amazing worker!

@BrianBHatteras43c Ай бұрын

Watching your attention to detail and patience reminds me if how I need to approach my maintenance and restoration efforts on boat/engines. You are a master!!!

@KotatkoVonDrapek 2 ай бұрын

This gives me inspiration to go change the oil on my lawnmower

@DashDrones 2 ай бұрын

Happy Easter🐣 Breathtakingly beautiful work Sir!

@m4ci3j72 2 ай бұрын

The amount of work done and execution is just overwhelming 😮 excellent work 👍🙂

@Marcelll88 2 ай бұрын

We learned a LOT from this episode, and seeing that you are willing to post the negative sides or should i say truly disapointing things is so so good!

@TheVladulovivan 2 ай бұрын

Svaka cast. Odlican sadrzaj i zanimljivi automobili.

@raz0rh 2 ай бұрын

16:32 Ah yes, this sound brings back memories of my BMW's.. either you're low on fuel or you engine just anihilated itself. good times. ;)

@philippn.8856 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for giving this nice car your deserved attention. Amazing how you go into detail with everything! Great work!!

@ASONITRAM 2 ай бұрын

E31s were the reason i was among the first people to subscribe to your channel. That's the type of cars that i like watching on your channel my friend.