Can we Save this 200,000 Mile Twin Turbo BMW without Destroying It?
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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This Twin Turbo BMW 335i was gifted to me, but shortly after I got it, I ran into a small problem that made this car useless for over a year...
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"As stuck as a step-mom in a dryer" Well said🤣🤣
I don't get this joke. I know he has a porn actress fake stepmom, but what does being stuck in a dryer mean?
Hahahaha
@Jose Anguiano you need to go back to his old video to see who his step mom is...
@Jose Anguiano search for a video where Sam goes car shopping with his step mom
Especially considering his step-mom.
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen her stuck in that dryer before.
But I guess that must have been his brother.
A vTuned cameo, a LSC shirt, and a subtle dig at GZ Squad, all in one Samcrac video. It's like a automotive YT bingo.
Can’t forget about the Cory chase stepmom in a dryer bit
Don't forget at $100 a piece lmao
goontards deserve all the digs at them
Haha, yeah that subtle dig at GZ is still well deserved imo. ;)
thats cool you got v tune on your vlog
I had forgotten about this car. I remember when you got it. Glad to see it is still around. Previous owner did an amazing job of taking care of it. Hope it goes to a good home. Thanks for fun content.
we all forgot
Lol. That goonzsquad dig with the little signed pieces of metal.
The guy that gave you this car, I know his relief, when I got rid of my e90 my blood pressure probably dropped 20%, they turn into total nightmares at higher miles
The 335i can be very quick if set up right. Worth the effort. Good strong motor
I have almost 240k on mine 3k oil changes and it’s been running fine I’ve been on MHD stage 2+ for the last 30ish k
@@Pyrex_lex Me too! But I'm sorry to say. You might be due. LOL. I hope not though!
@@friguy4444 I’m patiently waiting once it goes it’s single turbo time😈
No, no its not. Absolutely worthless cars. Couldn't imagine having a 35iq
@@YungEagle3k ok what do you drive
I had this problem with an audi. Mechanic gave up after several hours like you. I knew they were seized, just found where the latches are and sprayed some dubya d40. next morning they opened up perfectly
I’ve always loved the 335i, and one day I’ll own one.. the prices right now are crazy for one, especially a 2 door manual car.. nice work Sam
SAM!!! I'm so very proud of you AND you helped me big time! Thank you for posting the work on this car. I have the very same car (2008 335XI) and I now know that I can do my O2 sensors from the bottom of the car if needed in the future. I had my Down Pipes installed by a shop because of the sub frame needing to be dropped and the O2 sensors replaced then but in the future you know they will need to be replaced again and it's worried me that I wouldn't be able to just do it myself on jack stands. Now I know that with the DP's I can reach them. As well I have up graded 17T turbos from ebay for almost a year now which along with a Custom Tune from a tuner using MHD as a flash app has made the car a monster for CHEAP!
Lol.. cut the hood into pieces autograph them and sell them.. love the knock on the Greedsquad.. 100k in one day.. for the fans!
goontards are glorified parts changers
@@Mouthy_Trucker I don't watch them anymore and they do nearly all bolt on bolt on rebuilds of the same supercars etc as the rest of the car channels on here. But I wouldn't call them gready or arrogant etc. They just know how to play the UA-cam grind. And I appreciate that they are decent and genuine people. Must YT sTaRs that age and sub count are utterly cretinous, useless and self important plant pots
Good to see OJ again! I wondered where he’d been since filming Napoleon Dynamite.
Dude, im going thru the exact same issue with my hood/latches...06 Audi A8L and two months of depression. Multiple repair shops, body shop and every over-confident DIY guy I know all have failed. Drivers side popped, now coolant light on! Classic German engineering.
Cool to see someone working on a platform I know disturbingly well unintentionally. Owning one of these has been awesome. Went from doing oil changes and car washes to brake pads, replacing injectors, both hi/lo fuel pumps, control arms, dropping my trans, exhaust, subframe, and more. Hasn’t seen an auto shop for anything other than alignment. Not for everyone but they are wildly fast for the money if you pick up a wrench, 200k is impressive. Many of them are unfortunately poorly maintained and modified with poor taste or parts.
I've worked on countless 335xi, u can cut the rear subframe bar that runs under the cat from side to side without any issues long term. I have done about 15 of these without any long term problems. 6yrs plus
Sam is the absolute king of segueing from the main part of the video into the imbedded sponsor advertisement. Well done Sam! Love your stuff.
Good to see the car back on the channel, when the time comes my wife sure could use this as she is driving a 1999 yukon Denali we've had for 22 years and is very tired. She needs something smaller and a little more reliable for daily trips through the mountains to work!
520d m sport.
Ok or a 535i
Awesome guy. Love this channel. He works through each problem with an easy going style..
I knew there’s a reason I liked sam making things great again
From one Florida man to another I love your content Sam
This channel, Hoovie, Tavarish, LSC have cured me of ever wanting another BMW or MB.
Car Ninja himself will tell you to stay away from BMW if you dont have deep pockets
Unlike a regular vehicle with a BMW you have to finesse everything like giving it a martini and valium before hand.
2008 335xi here, I’ve also had the same Issue with opening the hood, go in the driver side cockpit, take out the plastic handle and expose the wire cable out of the groove, take wise grips and pull on the metal cable until it pops open
On my e70 when the cable broke I used a coat hanger wire and slide it through the 3rd space on the pass side grill. Slide it between rubber seal and body. Press on latch in behind
I've owned a 335i for the past 9 years, although the last two of those have been in my garage, untouched. It's sitting on 260,000km and was running fine when parked - well the engine light would come on under hard acceleration but don't they all... Keep working on yours, its inspiring me to rescue mine from the dust.
No not all. Only the dead ones
Love all the content. Thx Sam. One of my favorite auto content channels.
Glad you enjoy it!
I think Scott use to be head of IT for a company I worked for. Definitely a small world moment.
That is exactly what happened with my 335xi. Me and my mechanic were replacing downpipes, and yes, we had to knock the bolts out, and of course, we damaged o2 sensors :)
I got a worn out part too apparently from what my ex wife texts her best friend
That limp mode gets you every time.
It's easy to wear out a component if it's too small for the intended purpose.
@@donaldcolbert8317 qqq
Bro I have been haveing that issue I’m scared bro
Maybe you should get a second opinion.
holy cow you got a car fixed! Seriously, hope you raise lots of money selling it.
No I hope he keeps it and drive it. Although he does have lots of choices LOL.
You should try fluid film spray. Works great for moving parts like the latches.
Sam you kinda look like my brother in law..your stressed out with these cars like this BMW but he's stressed out with with 6 kids. 😵👍
I'm new to the channel and enjoy learning about the different cars you repair but amazed but skeptical when you get them fixed!! 🐣
Imagine having both💀
@@azmi0000 doh!😖
Wow. I was so shocked to see another Sam video. Always enjoy seeing Samcrac’s videos. 💪
Glad you came back to the 335 Xi since I bought a manual one that also has gremlins
I forgot all about this BMW. But I actually remember the story from Chicago and Alex's participation. Congratulations to Sage!! More effective than the 2post lift!! LoL cheers
"Stuck as a StepMom in a dryer". Man that made be laugh Sam.
this guy who passed the whip zesty 🎉
This episode had everything! cameos from vTuned, uncle Rich in the chicken suit, Sage, and Sage’s hickey!
OJ “there is nothing really wrong with this car”- Sam “Lets change that”😂 Good tip on the hood latches though, keep them lubricated 👍
Great to see the BMW (ex Scott) again. Thanks Sam.
I love it, when a plan comes together. 😁
Two more videos on this, would be good. Rounding things up and a Grand final. ✨🎓
👋🏻
PS.
A shiny idea💡, I will go check out my hood releases asap. Mine (on a 2011 VW) is currently asking a lot of horsepower, to open.
Drop the subframe. It's super easy and 8 bolts. Just support the engine. I made that mistake when replacing my water pump. Took 2 days. Dropped the subframe the next time, took 2 hours. Use a few long extensions to get the motor mount bolts from the top. Take both wheels off to assists in finding the bolts. 15mm. Oh and you'll probably need to replace the waterpump. They usually run about 50k. I have a 2010 335xi with 170k.
Before you giveaway the 335 you should probably replace the turbos / upgrade them, the stocks are being pushed past their limit and that's why its smoking, potentially upgrade it to MHD or JB4, Cobb Accessport is abandonware for the 335 and 10 years old
Lol, a hickey. Oh the memories that brought back. Thanks Sam!
If I recall, that BMW was from Michigan. Up here you have to lube the latch and cable or, well you know.
Definitely put some plastic-safe grease all over those new latches and cables. There is the Super-Lube stuff with PTFE that is plastic safe and resists water intrusion so it doesn't wash off too easily.
You'd think when BMW creates a repair manual, they'd realize how poorly designed their cars are.
Lmfao
Yeah I don't get it. I just don't. Unless you're rich and can afford to replace them with brand new every 3 years I do not see why anyone would want one. They have NOTHING that other vehicles don't have, except high prices, expensive repairs, 100K in speciality tools that only work on certain models etc etc. I have no sympathy for BMW owners and frankly, sick of hearing them whine about all the issues when people know they are junk.
@@robsdeviceunknown you made me think of something.
I bet BMW doesn't really want their cars to be repaired. A fixed car, doesn't sell new cars.
They're disposable toys for the wealthy.
@@robsdeviceunknown reading your comment tells me you know 0 about any bmw lol. In Sam’s case this is 2008 car with 186k+ miles. If you want to bring up junk cars go and get any American car that is 186k miles. It’s going to be full of broken/faulty parts. Moral of the story: all cars require maintenance and some need more maintenance then others. After owning several bmws I understand why people go through maintaining and restoring the cars
@@robsdeviceunknown my 340 is faster and more efficient than any competing vehicle, and I️ haven’t done anything to it besides change oil and filters
always keep the cables and catches lubed up. the car sounded lovely when ya sorted the old girl. my old jags have a couple of holes under the wings which allow you to open the bonnet if the cables break. that beemer looked a nightmare to work on. well done. great vid.
I had a similar hood latch problem on an Audi. Drivers side was stuck and passenger side did open. I used a 12" hacksaw blade poked it through the hood and managed to saw off the U shaped latch. Took a few hand bruising hours to cut through 6mm of steel but I got it done without damaging anything else but the latch. It wouldn't work I suppose if both latches were slammed shut but I got a bit lucky. Turns out the ball shaped head on one of the cables broke clean off.
Sam, The car videos are good but i love your smooth transitions into commercials. Keep up the great content.
Ha! Nice shot at the Greedy Squad. Your videos have become my favorite over the last year or so. Keep up the good work!
this thing was stuck as stepmom in the dryer 😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀
I have a 335xi w 210k n it still runs great n is modified 💪💪
I quit BMWs long ago with the E46 generation and am glad I did. Sam was defeated by this thing and had to walk away to work on less frustrating machines like... British and Italian cars. Think about that.
Yeah, but in fairness, this one is miled out and rusty underneath. Nice low mileage, rust free examples are still great cars IMO.
As always great content Sam, Thnx! Love to watch Your videos and as an ex PUMA empl. also like the fact You often wear PUMA gear 8)
theres a series?!?! sorry this was like 2 years ago so forgive me if i havent noticed a schedule with you :)
The mystery of the parked BMW fires is far from solved. In some cases, the vehicles have been so badly burned it was difficult to determine a cause, and in other cases, the fires were determined to have started elsewhere on the vehicle.
This is one of those rare occasions where Sam works on his own car 😂
Thanks Scott, great for the channel
Love the way you fix thungs
"This thing was stuck like a stepmom in a dryer" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 been busy Sam? 😂😂👌👌
Bendpak Lifts has changed the dynamic of how you work on cars, definitely the most valuable purchase you have made to fix your cars
Think perhaps the hammering caused the catalytic converter to crumble thus causing the O2 codes? Love your videos.
I've broken cats air hammering out N54 exhaust studs, never o2 sensors. Used a lot of heat after that experience and haven't had an issue since. Grind them down flush, get em cherry red with oxy acetalyn and you shouldn't have an issue.
Maybe its the cat then that gets affected!
Lucky you got the good open. I've seen situations on BMWs and Mercedes where they had to cut the hood to open them.
Can’t wait for the next video, Sam … you always make for a terrific cliffhanger 👍😀😀😀
The wonders you run into being High on Good Grass. Salute. Great 👍💯 Channel
Sam, a master of the commercial segue.
My dads 528 had the hood latch seized, mechanic gave up. Sprayed some pl100 , few minutes later, opened up like a charm!
Definitely can install Downpipes without dropping subframe. But you will need to loosen steering rack e bolts. Slide forward about inch.
Such a sweet car!! And a blessing he gave it to you!!
Someone in the future is going to be looking through his scrapyard of cars and be watching these videos and figuring out when all the cars got parked
Love that you got this thing done.
Sam thanks for such a fantastic UA-cam Channel and a good laugh, all the best .
Hey sam
I have a BMW X5 E53 and i hâd the same problem with the hood latches and cables
I resolved the hood problem taking off the kidney grills off and from there you can reach directly to the latch itself and move it with the screwdriver where the cables attached
That’s how I opened my hood
It took me about 1-2 hours but it was ok
As always, very entertaining. I don’t need tv when I have shows like this
It's interesting that your issue was to do with the emission system. It has me thinking of all the times I have seen heavy equipment users (construction and agriculture) where the DEF system has stopped the machine working, and the only recourse was to bring in a manufacturer's tech at great expense. I am mostly thinking of LetsDig18 (Chris Guins) and Millennial Farmer, but I suspect they are not alone. I definitely get the impression that heavy equipment users all hate DEF. And before someone makes the daft comment that petrol/gas engined vehicles don't use DEF, yes I know that, but it is still about emissions control.
I never laughed so hard at Sam plan for the hood. Nice Goonzquad reference. Your channel is great.
Checking the hood latches on my M2 and Z4 right now.
"And so I just parked it"- a Sam Crac story
The Lock picking Lawyer has taught us that drilling a small hole in the plastic cover and using a piece of piano wire can release a latch. Because the bracket is open on one side, there should be access for the "push rod".
Sam the type of guy to not post for 3 weeks then drops 3 videos in one week.
Yea yea!
Sam is just the camera guy at this rate lol 😂
@AnotherUser Why are you here then?
@AnotherUser Bye
9:11 Nobody caught his reference, "AS STUCK AS A STEPMOM IN A DRYER"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
for the one time i’ll take the 335 if you don’t want it like to be honest it would be super cool like i’m not begging like i’ll give you 5.16cents right now like seriously. i love your videos sammy
BMW and limpmode: My old 320i decides to go into limpmode once every 6 to 8 months or so. Last time I tried to cross a road quickly: Of course it went to limpmode! Stop at the road side. Switch the engine off and start the car up again and it is running perfectly for a few months.
Sam the Chicken under the jaked up car in your preview was classic! And I like your field of WTF.
Haven’t watched a greed squad video since that event but I’m still here for Sams anticks
I hope one day i can be able to maintain my car as much as bro Samcrac
I used a long flat head between the grill or light I forgot to open the hood there’s a video on UA-cam guy doing it helped me open mines next time u could that if u ever have to do it again but other then that love videos!
Scott and Sage seem like real descent people. Sam too . Try like a race track where people can ride shotgun for a price which goes to charity, then eventually do something else charitable with that vehicle. Just my thoughts.
Get it Sage! Get itttttttttttttttt! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Did you see how happy he was to get rid of it? Should have been a HUGE tip-off!
At one time monks would beat them selves with cat-o-nine tails. Now you just get an old BMW and try to keep it on the road. 😀
its a pity i am in the uk right hand drive here . but good luck to whoever wins it , give it to a disabled person please and make there day. sam.
sam love your vlogs they make living in tyler texas a little less stressful
Good to see another car on the road with a clean bill of health
Good ole boy Scott ! I like your style !
"as stuck as a step mom in a dryer" fkn dedddd. Spat my coffee out at that one ☕🤣🤣🤣
You a girl 👧
8:18 Bend in the safety tab on the jack stands. Then the top part won't pull out when you pick it up by it.
"this car is stuck like a stepmom in a dryer" ohh boy i know which stepmom you are talking about hehehe
this was kind of a nitemare but you put lift to good use and also got the 4wd plus ample boost - well done #tooltime people
I know what the problem is… It’s not a big ole N/A engine.