ABSOLUTELY!!!! Johnny is a real master mechanic and a gentleman . I wish he were my auto mechanics instructor I highschool. I also like how calm and relaxed he is it's like he's trying to teach us mechanics . I can't stand that Canadian BMW critic who is a BMW fanboy but is always bad mouthing them too .
Yes Johnny is great . I cannot stand that Canadian guy on " ExoticCar Place" he's always talking loud a d one minute saying bad things about BMW then he's driving away in them . Quite the hypocrite. I never listen to his channel anymore . I watch The Car Wizard , Car Ninja ,Chris Fix ,Scotty Kilmer and Hidie and Frankie's Garage
Honest mechanics are true unsung heroes of society. Having witnessed a mother who had to raise 5 children on her own time and time again get taken advantage of by franchise repair shops and other cowardly crooks, when I see an honest mechanic my heart is warned greatly with appreciation and a tip of the cap.
A good indicator of a well run shop is how clean and orderly it is. If Johnny's shop looked any cleaner you'd have to wear a tuxedo to get in the door.
@@pope9349 honestly IMO, the mechanic shouldn't be the one cleaning up .. if it's a successful shop, they should be able to afford a dedicated cleaner.
It’s true. I’ve gone to him several times with my 3 series wagon and it’s super orderly. Now that they have their new tool boxes? It’s like a hospital.
@@ghassanalfarra8935 Guess who would pay for those employees in the long run. It's just better to hire quality people that take pride in their work and work environment. Bonus is that the mechanic doesn't spend half his time looking for parts and tools scattered everywhere, and the oil on the floor and benches doesn't end up on your car's upholstery. As they say, your mother doesn't work here, clean up after yourself.
The videography of this channel is just first class. The calmness, the click of a torque wrench, the background noise, humming engine in background…. The pan of the camera, the cut away short discussion of what’s going on…. It’s masterful and a full 180 of obnoxious cable tv car shows. I don’t even like BMWs.
@@realcarninja 48 years of BMW work + ownership, I know a Great Mechanic when I see one! Now for the Bad News...Johnny get a exhaust hose system + Wear some Top shelf gloves for oily work! If you knew how many have died before their time from cancer in the automotive trade , you would be Afraid! The Germans came out with a product called "Invisible gloves" a silicone based hand cream that works well and protects from toxic oils + fluids. Quality craftsmen like yourself are hard to find! So Live Long + Prosper.
Funny story I thought of when he was talking about Autolite plugs: after a year or 2 of working on 90% German cars I did an ignition job on a Ford 4.2 Vulcan V6 and it ran like crap - because I had put Bosch plugs in it. Switched to some big copper electrodes (Motorcraft or Autolite, don't exactly recall but they're basically the same) and it ran great. Moral of the story is there is no single "best" spark plug; it's all about cylinder head/combustion chamber design and what a particular engine wants.
When I was young, many years ago, I thought the idea that different engines prefer different spark plugs was silly. Boy was I wrong! I used to work on real old big gas engines and they definitely ran so much better on a certain brand of plug. I would switch out an equivalent one from another big brand and they ran so poorly. It does make a difference.
This channel is under rated. I wish BMW would make even just one simple car. Absolute minimal gadgets. Just one model just focused on their own standards of driving over everything. With a simple engine. I think for enthusiasts it would sell. Sure some like the gadgets but some of us miss the older models. Theres room for at least one simple BMW in their range. Heres hoping one day.
Couldn't if they wanted to. Crash regulations, pedestrian safety regulations, emissions regulations, economy regulations... thank the government for that.
Jonny always looks happy ...even when he's mad. These cars are space ships. Super advanced technology and jonny can rip them apart fast and put them back together fixed...FASCINATING TO WATCH.
This guy reminds me of my MB specialist,even when everything is going to rat shit he stays focused and continues to follow the path that works ,never fails…👍
Thank you for your videos. I spent years diagnosing, fixing cars, and cussing engineers as I beat up, and contorted my body to fix things knowing what I was looking at was designed poorly, and to fail. I finally did a deep dive into the why of everything costing more, being made with planned obsolescence, and being a nightmare to work on. Truth is the manufacturers investors, attorneys, and accountants have meetings that determine what is best for attaining acceptable profit margins. They have formulas to calculate when things will fail, how much it needs to cost to repair or replace for a predetermined acceptable profit margin for their investors. Then the engineers are told what to design based on the outcomes of the meetings between the accountants, and attorneys using their formulas, and calculations. The days of engineering, and manufacturing something with pride, and dignity to be the best it can in America be are sadly gone. The days of prioritizing planned obsolescence, and maximizing profits are unfortunately here. Greed in people is the problem. Hopefully we can somehow get back to everyone prioritizing pride, dignity, and quality manufacturing. As long as Government Reprrsentatives bail out wasteful, corrupt, self serving people running companies into the ground that are too big to fail as what happened with Government Motors (GM) it is not likely to change. To a return to values, and principles in America. What made America great. Virtuous people that refused to succumb to greed. Integrity, Dignity, Community. Cheers🤳 I sincerely apologize to all the engineers for all my cussing, and for the fact that you are not free to best engineer something to be the best it can be because if you did companies would go broke that sold things that actually lasted. That has to be overwhelmingly irritating, and frustrating.
not disagreeing entirely, however there was no shortage of short-lived profit-first car engineering in the 'golden days.' Things are the way they are because the customer is always right and shareholders aren't looking to make a loss.
@@tam1381 on the contrary. I could rattle off a list of great BMW's, mine included, a 1988 BMW 750iL. None of them have an i-drive controller. M539 has restored several classic BMW's.
@@houseofno Okay, so we'll modify the statement and say all BMWs past about 2001 are a disgrace. There are some exceptions, but for the most part they've become increasingly bloated, tech-dependent and unreliable.
I love my e92 335xi, I’ve had 3 e46’s and love the e46 but don’t think I could go back to one unless it was an m3 and even then it would be wayyyy slower than my current car
i feel like my dad must have gotten literally the only one built well, a 2005 745li put 314,000 miles on it with zero issues, except trans started slipping so he finally traded it in lol
@@julianh9347 Especially Citroens I reckon. I can just imagine engineers meetings where each team tries to out-bastard the other teams by over designing their particular component to be far more difficult to get to and work on than theirs....
@@bossdog1480 Citroen, Renault, i would say Peugeot is still somewhat reasonable. They never game me that much trouble during my workshop time but Renault is definitely a clusterf#§$%&
I worked at a BMW dealership back when the 2002 745i was introduced. It was a smaller dealership and BMW ended up buying back 12 of our 2002's because we couldn't fix them and the BMW reps couldn't fix them. We had a few customers that were on their third 745i buy back. One car would take all night to reprogram so the software updates were super slow. Years down the road we use to say the 2002's and 2003's were pretty safe to buy because they had been in the shop so many times that they were pretty sorted out. Still i think they're a better looking model than the current ugly cars. The Bangle butt aged well.
The 02-03 is my favorite 7-series, appearance wise. It was instant attraction when I first saw one back in 03, as an 18yo in my 01 Integra. I've always wanted to own one but the horror stories terrify me
The smile of happiness when johnny fired up the cooper was priceless Even tho he looked over to the guys for a approval thumbs up but got nothing from them. Good job Johnny!
Your are a amazing mechanic! I have improved over time with a lot of mistakes, It is extremely gratifying to fix older vehicles, keeping them on the road.
Love the videos and thank you, car ninjas and shop, for allowing us to see their skills! I love seeing how a scanner is not the end all be all. Many times you’ll get a generic code and you gotta use your noggin and experience to figure out what is going on! Unfortunately, many shops don’t have that skill and will just throw new parts at a problem...
The pcv valve is what caused the other upper leaks because it is not allowing proper pressure. Also the alternator issue is a sucky one but qgain often due to people following BMW long service times. That is a no no because those gaskets start failing.
I see people mentioning seat covers. I'm not sure about high end dealerships like porsche, bmw, and merecedes, but I think it is very rare for shops to use seat covers here in the US. Not fair to knock him for that when no one here does it.
I own a small one man shop in Midtown Atlanta GA area And it’s my number one complaint from people. No one is certified and no one is honest and no one even tries to be honest. I became a millionaire within two years just for being an honest BMW and Maserati tech. Johnny reminds me so much of myself.
@@ThatSkaterKTS I was making bmw dealership a ton of my based on my skills and education from UTI and finally went out on my own. So worth it. Find what your good at being a tech and run with it. Apparently even if your somewhat reliable as a mechanic. You will make a ton of money
Hall Effect sensors detects ferris metal. It actually has a small magnet in it. The sensor measures the change in magnetic field. The tone ring in the wheel sensor is just a toothed metal ring.
When you own a BMW with the N62 engine, just have the shop to drop the entire engine out and replace all of the gaskets. If not, as sson as you leave for one oil leak you will be right back to have another one fixed.
@@Hmmm313 Despite me being a BMW defender on a lot of things. These E65s are pure garbage. Pure shit. BUT, I've seen these shits owned by section 8 residents with them running off of 5-6 cylinders and blown out suspension and they're still running.
Nice video, Car Ninja & crew! Amazing to have thousands of views and not a single dislike! This may even be the first time I've seen that (hope I didn't just jinx it).
I've never been into BMWs but I always liked the older 745s. I remember a late 90's model that came strolling past me on I-95 south of Jacksonville, back around 2010. Gorgeous car, black, elegant, subtle muscle. Not ostentatious, just an immaculate ride you look at and go "oh yeah, that's a nice car." Almost made me want to give up my Subaru Outback and get one. Almost. I paced it into Daytona doing 90 mph, just quietly purring on down the road.
@@edjackson4389 The key to owning any older car is a mechanic you can trust (maybe yourself, maybe someone like Car Ninja or Car Wizard). For some cars this is easier to find than others. I'd rather own a 20 year old BMW with Johnny working on it than a 10 year old Toyota serviced by a lazy crook.
@@PsRohrbaugh I hear ya buddy, and I would agree with you on most brands, but BMW is NOT one of them. After owning 3 of them (2 used 1 new) I know that cost of regular repairs quickly outweighs the value
The PCB valve get that expensive in Germany, too. Bad thing is that there is no good aftermarket part available. Sometimes you will find Bosch, which is the same as factory. But they are hardly to find here in good old Germany
It’s so so crazy I just did the water pipes and hoses under the intake manifold for a customer at the dealership I work at on a 2002 745Li, had 146,000 miles, junk cars
Worked on many an N62 here in the UK and I can completely attest too what your saying, known for their many oil leaks, the time needed to do the seals on that alternator bracket, PCV valves perishing and most bmw petrol engines don't like Aftermarket spark plugs, also seen plenty of poorly fitted valve cover gaskets leading to misfire issues when warm, the best one is when I find people have got the vanos solenoid connectors the wrong way. Great video though, no dramatised segments, just straight up talk, reminds me of myself a little lol
Excellent video. But, I am so pleased to see how Ben is doing in his first year with you guys. You guys are doing it right. I like. Kind regards, South Africa.
*I love watching car repair videos. I should have listened to my Dad in the late 90s and taken his advice and help to be an auto mechanic. I love fixing things and troubleshooting...I fixed computers for like 15+ years and know I would have loved auto repair. Oh well, I'm an old man now and manager an insurance office. YEEPEE!*
You must DREAD seeing someone coming in with their "bargain" early 2000's German car they got for a few grand and you have to be the one to break the news what repairs/parts will cost, I would love to own a late model BMW/Porsche but when I shopped I would go around to the repair/shop portion of the dealer and ask what an oil change, tune up would cost and quickly learned what I could afford to buy I couldn't afford to own. On my 6th Vette after a number of JDM products. Thanks for showing me how right I was by your thorough and entertaining videos. Very classy sir.....
If you're willing/able to do your own wrenching it's not so bad. Parts cost can be a little high, but the labor is what gets you. I'm familiar with the Corvette tax as well, but most of the regular maintenance items are pretty reasonable.
@@channell11 Never owned a BMW, but i've experienced german engineering firsthand. Helped my dad to replace the radiator in an old 2003 VW Jetta, had to take damn near the entire front end off just to get it in/out, we swore that we would never buy a german car again after that xD
Johhhhny can i ask . Do you know where the PCV / Crankcase breather is located on a Mercedes Vito W638 112 CDI . I cant find any info on location . Besides on the Head
I have owned three German cars. When I lived in Germany I owned a BMW320, then when I got back to the states I owned a BMW 633CSI, and Finally a Mercedes SLK320, ALL three had constant electrical problems. Fix one and another would pop up. The SLK had intermittant starting problems (Not battery or starter related). Sometimes when it wouldn't start and when I turned the key my garage door would open and close with the turn of the key.
Proud owner of a 2012 BMW 750Li and absolutely love it, they are high maintenance cars but drive like no other, if you do all the work on them yourself like I do then it’s worth it for sure
This kind of cars (m cars ecc) are for people who can afford it and have the money to maintain them. The problem with people is that they buy an bmw or any other expensive brand and when they have to 💵💵💵 they don't and then start complaining how unrelayable the car is + some abuse the car non stop like is a race car. Doesn't work that way. Those cars are not made for everybody but some people just don't get it.
My most hated car might be 5 years and older Minis. Their design and compressing everything in a small space compounding with turbo engine makes the car a ticking bomb.
The sport seats are not designed to sit sideways like you are doing in the SL. You sit in or not, nothing in between. It kills the side supports and make them look worn. But you can fix it with the ODB.
All I've been driving is German cars for 13 years. 7 BMWs and a Mercedes.The car I need the most help with now is a rare model 05 330ci ZHP convertible.Wants to shut down and die running really rough.BMW dealership was not helping me like they should.Didnt put my plastic engine cover 🔙 on correctly.Bolts and pieces missing.Brake calipers weren't put back on. I got ahold of this shop yesterday.Im trying to see if I can make it there to get the help I desperately need.
I always hear people confuse the relationship between engineers and designers. Designers come up with a design, while the engineer does the math to make it work. The designer said something like, "Could we make this work so we can lower the profile this much so we can have longer control arms/lower hood/ longer passenger compartment/whatever?" The engineer rolled his/her eyes and said, "Yeah, we could make it work that way... but... heat, working life, maintenance..." Marketing and administrative knows the data that the average ownership on a BMW is three years, so they said, "Great! Let's go with it!"
I like your format where you are showing more tech issues and how to fix them! If I still had my E39 and I lived in Kansas , it would be in your shop Mr. Ninja! So, do you like the 2015 740 better than the 750? Is the six a better motor?
The Car Ninja has the calmness at work of a brain surgeon, which makes him credible and trustworthy as a mechanic and contrasts with the nervous energy of a Hoovie. I like the laid-back vibe of this video and will subscribe.
It's a good thing I didn't know you back when I had my 2002 745li. I abandoned the car when a $1500 coolant pipe broke. I had already poured too much money in to that thing to make it worth fixing again. LOL
I think the M54 Inline-Six is one of the most durable engines that BMW made. I have it in my 05 E46 330i and never an issue besides the usual hoses for coolant and power steering. The disa went once and a valve cover gasket. Good silky smooth engine. 👌
I only repair rust, even my heart sinks when I see someone else "had a go" before me - it guarantees the job will be twice the PITA it would have been if they'd just left it alone. Bit like scraping off endless silicone the last person used..
The gasket under alternator's mounting is to have the same engine block for both versions: with and without oil cooler. The only difference is the adaptor and the gasket but the block remains the same. Long story short: $$$$
You are talking about Bernd Pischetsrieder? He was fired by BMW and then went to VAG where he proceeded to destroy their reputation for quality and durability as well. I had an e39 M5 until recently - his paw prints were all over it as well.
Sod the chassis!! Take us through the old and new engine range please, tell us about the M54 and the N52 and N54s etc. What is the best second hand motor regards longevity if well serviced? What are the expensive dealer only servicing items and what tools are required? What is the easiest of all for a mechanic to work on. Love the show, love to hoovie and the Wizard
God damn! I have to say you were the last and newest of the Hoovie group I subscribed to - but man ... I love the way this video is made - so clean, quiet and focused on the technical core of the matter. I don't want to be a racist or anything, but this video lacks the American style of being big, praised, cool, dumb, etc. It's just so relaxing, but on the other hand full of technical content. Rather, it looks like it was filmed in Switzerland or something. GOOD WORK. I am looking forward to the next one.
You guys have issues… ‘Happier’? This shop is cleaner and more professional-looking, but that’s what a ‘certain type’ of Euro-car snob…er…owner demands from a mechanic. He probably commands higher rates as well. If anything, the environment at Omega is way more relaxed and easy-going. ‘Look like shit’? I’ve never seen Omega look dirty or unkempt. It’s a much larger, more open space, and he stores parts in the same area as the cars… It’s a mechanics shop. What do you expect? A hospital? ‘Wizard is a clown’? Who cares about his personality if he’s a competent mechanic? ‘Wizard is sleazy’? When? I know my way around cars, and he pretty much tells it like it is… You also realize these guys are fairly friendly with each other outside of their shops, don’t you? 🤦♂️
@@vw5056 Have never thought his rates to be high for a shop willing to do the work that he does. And he was probably right about that rodent nest. Not his job to do, really, if he didn’t do it off-camera. Remember, these videos get much better results with some drama thrown in. More about entertainment than information.
It's always nice to see a talented person not yelling at the camera.
Scotty Kilmer is a national treasure
Yup, a screaming cam doll sucks.
ABSOLUTELY!!!! Johnny is a real master mechanic and a gentleman . I wish he were my auto mechanics instructor I highschool.
I also like how calm and relaxed he is it's like he's trying to teach us mechanics . I can't stand that Canadian BMW critic who is a BMW fanboy but is always bad mouthing them too .
Yes Johnny is great . I cannot stand that Canadian guy on " ExoticCar Place" he's always talking loud a d one minute saying bad things about BMW then he's driving away in them . Quite the hypocrite. I never listen to his channel anymore . I watch The Car Wizard , Car Ninja ,Chris Fix ,Scotty Kilmer and Hidie and Frankie's Garage
I take it you're mean Scotty Kilmer .
Honest mechanics are true unsung heroes of society. Having witnessed a mother who had to raise 5 children on her own time and time again get taken advantage of by franchise repair shops and other cowardly crooks, when I see an honest mechanic my heart is warned greatly with appreciation and a tip of the cap.
She needs to buy a Toyota. Problem solved.
@@Elaba_ yep, her boys eventually figured it out.
Truth.
@@Elaba_ Toyota money where?
@@GalvanizedGreatness Toyota is reasonably expensive to buy. But that pays of in the longer term due to very low total cost of ownership.
A good indicator of a well run shop is how clean and orderly it is. If Johnny's shop looked any cleaner you'd have to wear a tuxedo to get in the door.
Particularly with all those leaky BMW’s.
Not necessarly.If Its dirty sometimes it means the guys has too much work to do the cleaning so that means lots of customer trust him lol
@@pope9349 honestly IMO, the mechanic shouldn't be the one cleaning up .. if it's a successful shop, they should be able to afford a dedicated cleaner.
It’s true. I’ve gone to him several times with my 3 series wagon and it’s super orderly. Now that they have their new tool boxes? It’s like a hospital.
@@ghassanalfarra8935 Guess who would pay for those employees in the long run. It's just better to hire quality people that take pride in their work and work environment. Bonus is that the mechanic doesn't spend half his time looking for parts and tools scattered everywhere, and the oil on the floor and benches doesn't end up on your car's upholstery. As they say, your mother doesn't work here, clean up after yourself.
The videography of this channel is just first class. The calmness, the click of a torque wrench, the background noise, humming engine in background…. The pan of the camera, the cut away short discussion of what’s going on…. It’s masterful and a full 180 of obnoxious cable tv car shows. I don’t even like BMWs.
Yea, love that their is no background music either.
Video starts with background music lol
24p makes it cinematic
We like it when your smiling, you have a very nice shop and smile.
Yes keep this format ! A winning recipe.
8:42 That's an excellent example of being a good boss; the employee will now be happy and inspired.
I really like this channel-smart techs, interesting rides, no canned music.
No canned music? Did you watch the video with the sound muted? Great video otherwise.
? Sarcasm at its worst !
I love watching Hoovie, Doug DeMuro, and the Car Wizard but your videos are in a whole other league. Wow! I look forward to seeing more!
Thank you.
@@realcarninja 48 years of BMW work + ownership, I know a Great Mechanic when I see one! Now for the Bad News...Johnny get a exhaust hose system + Wear some Top shelf gloves for oily work! If you knew how many have died before their time from cancer in the automotive trade , you would be Afraid! The Germans came out with a product called "Invisible gloves" a silicone based hand cream that works well and protects from toxic oils + fluids. Quality craftsmen like yourself are hard to find! So Live Long + Prosper.
No offence to others but Jonny and M539 restorations are only BMW channels you’d need ever.
So calm even when he s angry. Respect to the Ninja. Each move he make is just right not too much and not too short.
Maybe a little short...
@@bossdog1480 bruh moment
Great video. It’s fascinating watching knowledgeable people do their stuff.
It’s great.
First time here....Love how proud Jonny is working on cars. Its rare to find mechanics that actually care as much as this man.
Cool to see Johnny smiling and happy after each repair. He definitely takes alot of pride with his work 😎
Funny story I thought of when he was talking about Autolite plugs: after a year or 2 of working on 90% German cars I did an ignition job on a Ford 4.2 Vulcan V6 and it ran like crap - because I had put Bosch plugs in it. Switched to some big copper electrodes (Motorcraft or Autolite, don't exactly recall but they're basically the same) and it ran great. Moral of the story is there is no single "best" spark plug; it's all about cylinder head/combustion chamber design and what a particular engine wants.
When I was young, many years ago, I thought the idea that different engines prefer different spark plugs was silly. Boy was I wrong! I used to work on real old big gas engines and they definitely ran so much better on a certain brand of plug. I would switch out an equivalent one from another big brand and they ran so poorly. It does make a difference.
Good honest mechanics , very knowledgeable , good to see Jonny getting in front of the camera and looking relaxed keep up the great videos
Amazing to watch Johny work! He obviously knows absolutely everything about these cars! Wish I could bring my BMW to him!
This channel is under rated. I wish BMW would make even just one simple car. Absolute minimal gadgets. Just one model just focused on their own standards of driving over everything. With a simple engine. I think for enthusiasts it would sell. Sure some like the gadgets but some of us miss the older models. Theres room for at least one simple BMW in their range. Heres hoping one day.
Couldn't if they wanted to. Crash regulations, pedestrian safety regulations, emissions regulations, economy regulations... thank the government for that.
Jonny always looks happy ...even when he's mad.
These cars are space ships. Super advanced technology and jonny can rip them apart fast and put them back together fixed...FASCINATING TO WATCH.
This guy reminds me of my MB specialist,even when everything is going to rat shit he stays focused and continues to follow the path that works ,never fails…👍
The look on on your face when you fired up the Mini is priceless Ninja 💪💪
"Wow, it runs!!"
We need more mechanics like Johnny. He knows his stuff.
Thank you for your videos. I spent years diagnosing, fixing cars, and cussing engineers as I beat up, and contorted my body to fix things knowing what I was looking at was designed poorly, and to fail. I finally did a deep dive into the why of everything costing more, being made with planned obsolescence, and being a nightmare to work on. Truth is the manufacturers investors, attorneys, and accountants have meetings that determine what is best for attaining acceptable profit margins. They have formulas to calculate when things will fail, how much it needs to cost to repair or replace for a predetermined acceptable profit margin for their investors. Then the engineers are told what to design based on the outcomes of the meetings between the accountants, and attorneys using their formulas, and calculations. The days of engineering, and manufacturing something with pride, and dignity to be the best it can in America be are sadly gone. The days of prioritizing planned obsolescence, and maximizing profits are unfortunately here. Greed in people is the problem. Hopefully we can somehow get back to everyone prioritizing pride, dignity, and quality manufacturing. As long as Government Reprrsentatives bail out wasteful, corrupt, self serving people running companies into the ground that are too big to fail as what happened with Government Motors (GM) it is not likely to change. To a return to values, and principles in America. What made America great. Virtuous people that refused to succumb to greed. Integrity, Dignity, Community. Cheers🤳
I sincerely apologize to all the engineers for all my cussing, and for the fact that you are not free to best engineer something to be the best it can be because if you did companies would go broke that sold things that actually lasted. That has to be overwhelmingly irritating, and frustrating.
not disagreeing entirely, however there was no shortage of short-lived profit-first car engineering in the 'golden days.' Things are the way they are because the customer is always right and shareholders aren't looking to make a loss.
"Why would you do this? This is a disgrace." My sentiments exactly on the whole E65/E66 design.
All Bmw,s are a disgrace.
@@tam1381 on the contrary. I could rattle off a list of great BMW's, mine included, a 1988 BMW 750iL. None of them have an i-drive controller. M539 has restored several classic BMW's.
@@tam1381 If that is your opinion, obviously you have never driven the e28 M5, Z8, e39 M5, e24 M635, e46M3, e92 M3
@@houseofno Okay, so we'll modify the statement and say all BMWs past about 2001 are a disgrace. There are some exceptions, but for the most part they've become increasingly bloated, tech-dependent and unreliable.
I love my e92 335xi, I’ve had 3 e46’s and love the e46 but don’t think I could go back to one unless it was an m3 and even then it would be wayyyy slower than my current car
Lawnmower spark plugs! I had to laugh.
Friends who had these cars on lease were so happy when their leases ended.
I was expecting the Alpina. 539 Restorations is having a hell of a time.
Lol , indeed he is
That nail, inside the oil pan.....
He uploaded last week
The engine requires a rebuild
i feel like my dad must have gotten literally the only one built well, a 2005 745li put 314,000 miles on it with zero issues, except trans started slipping so he finally traded it in lol
You know a car is bad when the Car Ninja or Car Wizard hates it.
The German automotive engineers credo "WHY MAKE IT SIMPLE WHEN WE CAN MAKE IT DIFFICULT"!
I see you never worked on French cars then :P They are the absolute worst.
@@julianh9347 Especially Citroens I reckon.
I can just imagine engineers meetings where each team tries to out-bastard the other teams by over designing their particular component to be far more difficult to get to and work on than theirs....
@@hirondelle8734 Be happy about that ^^
@@bossdog1480 Citroen, Renault, i would say Peugeot is still somewhat reasonable. They never game me that much trouble during my workshop time but Renault is definitely a clusterf#§$%&
British cars have entered the chat
I worked at a BMW dealership back when the 2002 745i was introduced. It was a smaller dealership and BMW ended up buying back 12 of our 2002's because we couldn't fix them and the BMW reps couldn't fix them. We had a few customers that were on their third 745i buy back. One car would take all night to reprogram so the software updates were super slow. Years down the road we use to say the 2002's and 2003's were pretty safe to buy because they had been in the shop so many times that they were pretty sorted out. Still i think they're a better looking model than the current ugly cars. The Bangle butt aged well.
The 02-03 is my favorite 7-series, appearance wise. It was instant attraction when I first saw one back in 03, as an 18yo in my 01 Integra. I've always wanted to own one but the horror stories terrify me
That myth is the downfall of many a wannabe luxury/exotic car owner. “It’s been in the shop so often, what else could possibly break?” 😄
Good info on those buy backs. First time I’ve herd the Bangle butt has aged well, maybe it’s slightly less hideous than the new 4 series.
I like these more than the E38. The facelifted 760i (not Li) is one of my favorite Bimmer specs
I wonder how many LS430s were bought back. Probably zero.
The smile of happiness when johnny fired up the cooper was priceless
Even tho he looked over to the guys for a approval thumbs up but got nothing from them. Good job Johnny!
Your are a amazing mechanic! I have improved over time with a lot of mistakes, It is extremely gratifying to fix older vehicles, keeping them on the road.
I’m sure the bean counters who pushed bmw into this direction of disposable cars didn’t get fired; more like lauded as geniuses…
Love the videos and thank you, car ninjas and shop, for allowing us to see their skills!
I love seeing how a scanner is not the end all be all. Many times you’ll get a generic code and you gotta use your noggin and experience to figure out what is going on! Unfortunately, many shops don’t have that skill and will just throw new parts at a problem...
The pcv valve is what caused the other upper leaks because it is not allowing proper pressure. Also the alternator issue is a sucky one but qgain often due to people following BMW long service times. That is a no no because those gaskets start failing.
I see people mentioning seat covers. I'm not sure about high end dealerships like porsche, bmw, and merecedes, but I think it is very rare for shops to use seat covers here in the US. Not fair to knock him for that when no one here does it.
I own a small one man shop in Midtown Atlanta GA area
And it’s my number one complaint from people.
No one is certified and no one is honest and no one even tries to be honest.
I became a millionaire within two years just for being an honest BMW and Maserati tech.
Johnny reminds me so much of myself.
Millionaire? Really ? Damm how much they paying you guys ? I’m interested in becoming a mechanic.
@@ThatSkaterKTS I was making bmw dealership a ton of my based on my skills and education from UTI and finally went out on my own.
So worth it. Find what your good at being a tech and run with it. Apparently even if your somewhat reliable as a mechanic. You will make a ton of money
@@ajsrolls-roycegarage4714 did u start your own independent shop ? How much did your schooling cost ?
You're such an awesome me and person. A man of truth, honestly and integrity. Thanks for always reminding me to be a good person.
Hall Effect sensors detects ferris metal. It actually has a small magnet in it. The sensor measures the change in magnetic field. The tone ring in the wheel sensor is just a toothed metal ring.
Save Ferris!
I wish there was a garage like this in derby.
Very clean 👍🏾👏🏾
When you own a BMW with the N62 engine, just have the shop to drop the entire engine out and replace all of the gaskets. If not, as sson as you leave for one oil leak you will be right back to have another one fixed.
Exactly what I did. Had all the common age related fail points done at the same time and it runs beautifully now.
@@Hmmm313 Despite me being a BMW defender on a lot of things. These E65s are pure garbage. Pure shit. BUT, I've seen these shits owned by section 8 residents with them running off of 5-6 cylinders and blown out suspension and they're still running.
@@yomansam4689 😂😂💀💀
@@yomansam4689 not wrong at all, ive seen some beat ass E65s and they still run. How, i have no idea lol
Seeing Mr. Car Ninja working brings genuine quality to youtube. He presents honesty, and craftmanship, and skill all in one.
Great channel, no unnecessary music or transitions just pure work, remind me a lot of m359 restorations another great channel.
Nice video, Car Ninja & crew! Amazing to have thousands of views and not a single dislike! This may even be the first time I've seen that (hope I didn't just jinx it).
I've never been into BMWs but I always liked the older 745s. I remember a late 90's model that came strolling past me on I-95 south of Jacksonville, back around 2010. Gorgeous car, black, elegant, subtle muscle. Not ostentatious, just an immaculate ride you look at and go "oh yeah, that's a nice car." Almost made me want to give up my Subaru Outback and get one. Almost. I paced it into Daytona doing 90 mph, just quietly purring on down the road.
Seeing someone who knows what hes doing is a pleasure. Almost makes me want to own a BMW. Almost.
Buy a new one and get rid of it before the warranty expires. Only way to own one and keep your peace of mind
@@edjackson4389 The key to owning any older car is a mechanic you can trust (maybe yourself, maybe someone like Car Ninja or Car Wizard). For some cars this is easier to find than others. I'd rather own a 20 year old BMW with Johnny working on it than a 10 year old Toyota serviced by a lazy crook.
Steady on!
@@PsRohrbaugh Lazy crook = Scotty Kilmer
@@PsRohrbaugh I hear ya buddy, and I would agree with you on most brands, but BMW is NOT one of them. After owning 3 of them (2 used 1 new) I know that cost of regular repairs quickly outweighs the value
great job, did a few BMW valve stem seals without removing the head.. Took me 3 weeks %^^%$^%$
The PCB valve get that expensive in Germany, too. Bad thing is that there is no good aftermarket part available. Sometimes you will find Bosch, which is the same as factory. But they are hardly to find here in good old Germany
It’s so so crazy I just did the water pipes and hoses under the intake manifold for a customer at the dealership I work at on a 2002 745Li, had 146,000 miles, junk cars
Worked on many an N62 here in the UK and I can completely attest too what your saying, known for their many oil leaks, the time needed to do the seals on that alternator bracket, PCV valves perishing and most bmw petrol engines don't like Aftermarket spark plugs, also seen plenty of poorly fitted valve cover gaskets leading to misfire issues when warm, the best one is when I find people have got the vanos solenoid connectors the wrong way.
Great video though, no dramatised segments, just straight up talk, reminds me of myself a little lol
Great Videos from a very well organized shop, showing a great mechanic and his motivated team. I really love this content!
A German car enthusiast...
Jonny is brilliant, and Honest!
Excellent video.
But, I am so pleased to see how Ben is doing in his first year with you guys.
You guys are doing it right.
I like.
Kind regards,
South Africa.
*I love watching car repair videos. I should have listened to my Dad in the late 90s and taken his advice and help to be an auto mechanic. I love fixing things and troubleshooting...I fixed computers for like 15+ years and know I would have loved auto repair. Oh well, I'm an old man now and manager an insurance office. YEEPEE!*
You must DREAD seeing someone coming in with their "bargain" early 2000's German car they got for a few grand and you have to be the one to break the news what repairs/parts will cost, I would love to own a late model BMW/Porsche but when I shopped I would go around to the repair/shop portion of the dealer and ask what an oil change, tune up would cost and quickly learned what I could afford to buy I couldn't afford to own. On my 6th Vette after a number of JDM products. Thanks for showing me how right I was by your thorough and entertaining videos. Very classy sir.....
If you're willing/able to do your own wrenching it's not so bad. Parts cost can be a little high, but the labor is what gets you. I'm familiar with the Corvette tax as well, but most of the regular maintenance items are pretty reasonable.
@@channell11 Never owned a BMW, but i've experienced german engineering firsthand. Helped my dad to replace the radiator in an old 2003 VW Jetta, had to take damn near the entire front end off just to get it in/out, we swore that we would never buy a german car again after that xD
Did he say that the valve covers need silicon added to the corners when put back on?
Johhhhny can i ask . Do you know where the PCV / Crankcase breather is located on a Mercedes Vito W638 112 CDI . I cant find any info on location . Besides on the Head
Love watching a master at work!
Superb video, great to see the dedication to fixing problems not just throwing parts at the situation.
nice that there are options other than star diagnosis.. back in the day that was the only option
Glad you showed up in my feed Car Ninja. Enjoy your work.
I have owned three German cars. When I lived in Germany I owned a BMW320, then when I got back to the states I owned a BMW 633CSI, and Finally a Mercedes SLK320, ALL three had constant electrical problems. Fix one and another would pop up. The SLK had intermittant starting problems (Not battery or starter related). Sometimes when it wouldn't start and when I turned the key my garage door would open and close with the turn of the key.
Proud owner of a 2012 BMW 750Li and absolutely love it, they are high maintenance cars but drive like no other, if you do all the work on them yourself like I do then it’s worth it for sure
This kind of cars (m cars ecc) are for people who can afford it and have the money to maintain them. The problem with people is that they buy an bmw or any other expensive brand and when they have to 💵💵💵 they don't and then start complaining how unrelayable the car is + some abuse the car non stop like is a race car. Doesn't work that way.
Those cars are not made for everybody but some people just don't get it.
Thank you for NOT cheesing with fake dramatic moments.
Great content! Most professional shop I’ve ever seen!
Here from Hoovie! Stayed for being a BMW Nerd and lover! Keep up the awesome work and content! One love! ✌
Ninja is a true great mechanic who also happens to have a UA-cam channel!!
My most hated car might be 5 years and older Minis. Their design and compressing everything in a small space compounding with turbo engine makes the car a ticking bomb.
Wish I could take my M2 to you for service. Love your attention to detail and skill.
What is being used at 12:38? Pressurized sprayer thing
The sport seats are not designed to sit sideways like you are doing in the SL.
You sit in or not, nothing in between. It kills the side supports and make them look worn. But you can fix it with the ODB.
All I've been driving is German cars for 13 years. 7 BMWs and a Mercedes.The car I need the most help with now is a rare model 05 330ci ZHP convertible.Wants to shut down and die running really rough.BMW dealership was not helping me like they should.Didnt put my plastic engine cover 🔙 on correctly.Bolts and pieces missing.Brake calipers weren't put back on. I got ahold of this shop yesterday.Im trying to see if I can make it there to get the help I desperately need.
Hey, Ninja I had to change my PCV valves on my 07 BMW 650i 2 door convertible. They sell them on EBAY for a pack @$20 -$30
I’m curious to know what the Car Ninja thinks about the B58 engine, I heard it’s pretty good developed with Toyota ???
Do all videos like this, no music, steady shots. Very relaxing
Wouldn't the first thing to do is look at the past repair shop's receipts? That's a huge help seeing what has been done, correctly or incorrectly.
I love guys like car ninja and car wizard. Seeing honest mechanics restores my faith in the business
I always hear people confuse the relationship between engineers and designers. Designers come up with a design, while the engineer does the math to make it work. The designer said something like, "Could we make this work so we can lower the profile this much so we can have longer control arms/lower hood/ longer passenger compartment/whatever?" The engineer rolled his/her eyes and said, "Yeah, we could make it work that way... but... heat, working life, maintenance..." Marketing and administrative knows the data that the average ownership on a BMW is three years, so they said, "Great! Let's go with it!"
That has to be it. I read somewhere that almost 80% of BMWs are leased. They literally design them to run great for the first lessee and no one else.
Had an 07 Mini S, thing was in the shop every other month.
What scan tools do you use to diagnose a lot of your problems
I like your format where you are showing more tech issues and how to fix them! If I still had my E39 and I lived in Kansas , it would be in your shop Mr. Ninja! So, do you like the 2015 740 better than the 750? Is the six a better motor?
Hoovies Garage + Car Wizard + Car Ninja = TOP BLOKES
The Car Ninja has the calmness at work of a brain surgeon, which makes him credible and trustworthy as a mechanic and contrasts with the nervous energy of a Hoovie. I like the laid-back vibe of this video and will subscribe.
It's a good thing I didn't know you back when I had my 2002 745li. I abandoned the car when a $1500 coolant pipe broke. I had already poured too much money in to that thing to make it worth fixing again. LOL
I think the M54 Inline-Six is one of the most durable engines that BMW made. I have it in my 05 E46 330i and never an issue besides the usual hoses for coolant and power steering. The disa went once and a valve cover gasket. Good silky smooth engine. 👌
I only repair rust, even my heart sinks when I see someone else "had a go" before me - it guarantees the job will be twice the PITA it would have been if they'd just left it alone. Bit like scraping off endless silicone the last person used..
Wow, another real nice video. You guys are getting more and more professional at making films. At least two thumbs up for this one. Keep that up.😃👍
The gasket under alternator's mounting is to have the same engine block for both versions: with and without oil cooler. The only difference is the adaptor and the gasket but the block remains the same. Long story short: $$$$
I wish I could bring my 04 645Ci to you Ninja!! You guys do such great work!!
“I call those lawn mower spark plugs” I say the same damn thing. I work at Honda they don’t like them either !
Absolutely GREAT JOB, Johnny!!!
You weren't showing the cars running after you fixed them. It's a small change but makes the videos much more satisfying to watch
He did show them running, but not driving. What would the difference be? 🤔
A happy chappy at work, honesty is the best policy, great video again.
Everyone should be so lucky to have the “Car Ninja” in their area. Would definitely make *my* cars’ lives better.
You are talking about Bernd Pischetsrieder?
He was fired by BMW and then went to VAG where he proceeded to destroy their reputation for quality and durability as well.
I had an e39 M5 until recently - his paw prints were all over it as well.
What was he applying to the engine at 12:30?
6:40 Maybe a rotor change and pads too?
Like the part about "lawn mower " spark plugs. Good to know...thanks
I've watched a few of these now and i can say that the works of art here are not the cars
it's the technicians.
The engineer of the car was a fan of repair shops and wanted to help them make money. Unlike the Lexus engineer
Hope at some point you would do a video about the N20 timing chain problems...
Sod the chassis!! Take us through the old and new engine range please, tell us about the M54 and the N52 and N54s etc. What is the best second hand motor regards longevity if well serviced? What are the expensive dealer only servicing items and what tools are required? What is the easiest of all for a mechanic to work on. Love the show, love to hoovie and the Wizard
God damn! I have to say you were the last and newest of the Hoovie group I subscribed to - but man ... I love the way this video is made - so clean, quiet and focused on the technical core of the matter. I don't want to be a racist or anything, but this video lacks the American style of being big, praised, cool, dumb, etc. It's just so relaxing, but on the other hand full of technical content. Rather, it looks like it was filmed in Switzerland or something. GOOD WORK. I am looking forward to the next one.
Sucb a different, happier work environment than the "wizard." The owner's vibe sets the tone.
for starters, johnny and mike's shop doesn't look like shit
Wizard is a clown.
You guys have issues… ‘Happier’? This shop is cleaner and more professional-looking, but that’s what a ‘certain type’ of Euro-car snob…er…owner demands from a mechanic. He probably commands higher rates as well. If anything, the environment at Omega is way more relaxed and easy-going. ‘Look like shit’? I’ve never seen Omega look dirty or unkempt. It’s a much larger, more open space, and he stores parts in the same area as the cars… It’s a mechanics shop. What do you expect? A hospital? ‘Wizard is a clown’? Who cares about his personality if he’s a competent mechanic? ‘Wizard is sleazy’? When? I know my way around cars, and he pretty much tells it like it is…
You also realize these guys are fairly friendly with each other outside of their shops, don’t you? 🤦♂️
Johnny and his whole crew are 1st class, my favorite people to work/hang with 💯
@@vw5056 Have never thought his rates to be high for a shop willing to do the work that he does. And he was probably right about that rodent nest. Not his job to do, really, if he didn’t do it off-camera. Remember, these videos get much better results with some drama thrown in. More about entertainment than information.