Fixing Up My Girlfriend's New Old BMW. 1986 528e. Pt 1. Tie rods, Tune Up, Exhaust Fabrication

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  • @davidcoe5656
    @davidcoe5656 2 місяці тому +28

    Thanks for not talking. The chatter boxes that think they need to expand to the world their great knowledge on every stupid detail ruin it! What you’re doing is awesome!!!

  • @cipov3434
    @cipov3434 9 місяців тому +25

    Great job putting the work in! We are neighbors. I'm in Wisconsin and yes, we know rust very well. I think it held up very well given the age.

  • @Medewtysenu
    @Medewtysenu 10 днів тому +5

    I have an Autistic friend who is a mechanic. I've never seen him so much as glance at a repair manual but he can fix anything on any car without consulting anything and the work is top tier. I once watched him pull an engine from a Ford Crown Victoria, put it in another vehicle in two hours. Never once did he consult a manual. You can ask him what size any bolt on any piece of equipment anywhere on the car and he will tell you and he's correct.

  • @Medewtysenu
    @Medewtysenu 10 днів тому +5

    The camera work and editing is top tier. It's like I'm looking over your shoulder the entire time.

  • @georgebradford418
    @georgebradford418 5 днів тому +1

    Thanks for these. Ive owned a 98 exploder forever that I just retired and now a ranger, and it gives me confidence to go about things the way you do. learned all the basics on the exploder. I was never interested in mechanics at all and knew nothing about cars, until one day I just deep dove. Difficult to get into but you just keep accruing as much knowledge as you can until one day you wake up and could change a knuckle, or ball joints. I did do a "differential repair"(mostly just replacing shim pack that exploded in the 98). Ive now done Ujoint stuff, ball joint stuff, thermostat housings, water pump. One day Ill do the stuff you do too.

  • @vinaypanchal5469
    @vinaypanchal5469 Рік тому +19

    youtube recommended me this video hope u make it a series of videos of this restoration

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  Рік тому +8

      Thanks for checking it out. The BMW will definitely be a regular on the channel, I already have more work planned for it

  • @7mtex300
    @7mtex300 7 днів тому +1

    Now that exhaust work is clever and some true cob artistry. Well done Sir!

  • @Schnellemeyer
    @Schnellemeyer 6 місяців тому +25

    This channel is about to blow up! Awesome content - I found the channel a couple of days ago and I am now officially addicted! Binge watching every video you have😁 Thanks man!

  • @danielprivate7442
    @danielprivate7442 4 місяці тому +20

    "I'll just replace this O2 sensor"
    Bavaria: nein, you will replace everysing from zee manifold back.

  • @nimas.1415
    @nimas.1415 4 місяці тому +2

    FCP Euro is a good place to buy euro parts. The parts are priced fairly, and they offer a lifetime replacement. Even on oil, filters, and other consumables. Sounds crazy, but they do replace if you mail the parts back.

  • @paulvarrieur976
    @paulvarrieur976 6 місяців тому +5

    Admire your fortitude to repair things that are a pain, like exhaust. At some point, an entire exhaust system from FCP Euro or Turner might end up cheaper. The Frankenstein look of the finished exhaust is interesting however.

  • @davegould3678
    @davegould3678 3 місяці тому

    Seriously good viewing! I was on the edge of my seat with the number 1 spark plug😂. Well done you, you're patience payed off. That exhaust, awesome jib and saved a load of money. I've said it before, inspiring!

  • @krugerblue
    @krugerblue Місяць тому +1

    I love the franken-exhaust :)

  • @thomasstorrs6345
    @thomasstorrs6345 Місяць тому

    I always use some rtv on the rubber half moons.

  • @pierdomenicolamura4175
    @pierdomenicolamura4175 День тому

    Fantastic car

  • @MrBeboopman
    @MrBeboopman 15 днів тому

    Pure talent.. excellent videos. Subbed and hello from Tipperary Ireland 🇮🇪 😊

  • @martinjay5906
    @martinjay5906 11 днів тому

    That must be galvanized , smoke is nasty but good work sir.

  • @MrAmk3rd
    @MrAmk3rd Місяць тому +1

    What's with your parts store??!! Your other vid, you picked up used oil for a change on this car. They shorted you a plug on this one? Guess You're going to have to be more vigilant when you buy parts from them. Great vids bro, I love sitting back watching them, calms my mind. Love what you're doing keep em coming. 👍👍👊👊🤘🤘

  • @johnpartridge7623
    @johnpartridge7623 8 місяців тому

    Agree with what been said - good job & keep it up 👍

  • @MrMurraypants
    @MrMurraypants 8 місяців тому +6

    Great video, Simon. Has anyone ever told you that you're a better looking version of Roger Waters?

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  8 місяців тому +6

      I think i got that one once, I always hear that I’m a better looking Adam Driver.

    • @georgebradford418
      @georgebradford418 5 днів тому

      @@SimonFordman hell yeah chad

  • @nunyabuziness8421
    @nunyabuziness8421 7 місяців тому +2

    U have one thing i dont. Patience. Breaking that o2 sensor would have been it for me😂

  • @chaotic_fox7254
    @chaotic_fox7254 3 місяці тому

    I've seen other people just weld the pants to the Y-Pipe and that's it, no sensors?

  • @rockawamleh7782
    @rockawamleh7782 19 годин тому

  • @SnowMan68
    @SnowMan68 7 місяців тому

    Love this channel!!

  • @johna1160
    @johna1160 9 днів тому

    15:42 I can't be the only one who saw the blue face.

  • @kim288194
    @kim288194 Рік тому +1

    nice, keep post!

  • @altomorfi2341
    @altomorfi2341 Рік тому +1

    buen video

  • @Toby_the_Glen
    @Toby_the_Glen Місяць тому

    Where are you sourcing your parts?

  • @Daf63
    @Daf63 Місяць тому

    Привет. Классное видео, мне очень нравится твой контент) а какой пробег у этой машины?

  • @raptorjesus99
    @raptorjesus99 7 місяців тому

    Are you using gas less weld?

  • @nihonkokusai
    @nihonkokusai Рік тому

    diesel?

  • @benjohn6374
    @benjohn6374 Рік тому

    let her to drive it and rev it

  • @microsoftexcel8327
    @microsoftexcel8327 5 місяців тому +2

    Bro, please don't tell me you're using a tourque wrench as a breaker bar 💀

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  5 місяців тому +2

      I’ve moved on from those days

  • @altomorfi2341
    @altomorfi2341 Рік тому

    mas una sub

  • @rappers5719
    @rappers5719 5 місяців тому +2

    I hope your GF is now your wife!?

  • @brunosel1
    @brunosel1 Рік тому

    The rust is strong with this one...

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  Рік тому +2

      Previous owner said “minimal rust”!

  • @johndownie9385
    @johndownie9385 3 місяці тому +1

    I think u need find a new parts store missing spark plugs selling used oil bunch of crooks I think

  • @gstoney0505
    @gstoney0505 4 місяці тому

    I see what you’re doing, but why don’t you explain what you’re doing? It would make things a lot clearer.

    • @jgeyer66
      @jgeyer66 Місяць тому +3

      That’s the Zen of this. Just let it wash over and past you.

  • @kapekodbob
    @kapekodbob 5 днів тому

    Sounds horrible.