26 Years Of Sitting - What Does It Take To Get it Running? BMW E21 323i - Project Castellón: Part 2
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- čas přidán 29. 09. 2021
- This BMW E21 323i from 1980 has been off the road for at least 26 years and in this episode, it's time to bring it back to life. The time hasn't been kind to 3 series, the engine is an appalling condition, stuff growing in the coolant system, fuel system varnished and then some. Despite all of that, can we get this engine to run again? Well, grab snacks and buckle up for 55 minutes of struggle to find out.
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Compression WILL improve after you knock the rings back into place with a good old italian tuneup and getting them to bed in again with a couple heat cycles. That engine is definitely saveable.
That’s completely true and the compression is so low because he wash the cylinders. Use a mix of 2 stroke oil in the gasoline help to lube the walls an improve the compression when you are starting something that old.
I think so too. I wonder if the valve stems are sticking and not fully closing. Could that explain the low compression and backfiring?
definitely saveable remains to be seen but i give it a good chance as well
Compression results were really poor cause cylinders were washed out, as I said in the video. It will improve once the car is running and I flush the engine, but very doubtful it'll be over 10 bar (minimum for this engine) cause cylinders are pretty scored and valve seats heavily gummed up. A full rebuild is unavoidable.
@@M539Restorations luckily the Recently expanded Dojo has enough room for an engine stand and lots of workbench space to give that M20 engine the proper attention it needs; the real question is finding a competent local machine shop that can refresh those cylinder bores and the head.
You must be one of the few CZcamsrs that get my 100% of the view time. If your video has 55min then I'm watching all 55 of them! Great work man, Ziveli!
55 minutes of absolute goodness!
i didn´t even notice the time, i just wanted that bastard to running so badly :) "She´s" a keeper :D
Full feature length documentary this is. I love it! 🤩
You don't see very often a genuinely funny German with a sence of humor. Great work!
hilarious :d and so professional in the same time. Bravo !
Honestly, if the video were 6 hours I would watch it in a sitting. Great content like always.
Abso-fkn-lutely!
Seriously. 55 minutes is not simply not enough 😭😭
I could honestly sit with a beer and watch Sreten work on his cars all day.
@@eduardocoyoli2610 same, actually doing that pretty much his every vid
Fogging Spray for Men and that last backfire were classic! I about pissed myself. That episode was definitely one of the most entertaining videos you have made.
and the slo-mo for good effect 😂
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No, it will ruin it.
That would only ruin the channel
I could watch these all day. Humour talent great production and expertise we all dream of. What a great episode I was so delighted when the CZcams alert came through tonight. Everything stops for an M539 restoration episode in my world. 👍
disgusting car. i love it. this one will get a ton of views.
old
Here is the motivation for continuing this project - Do It !!!
How dare you disrespect...this wonderful car. Bad man.
addictive crazy fuck... did I just say that?
Satisfying seeing old buckets come to life!
this has been one of my favourites, this is going to blow up
blow up or backfire
This video proves life can live anywhere!
I think Everybody would Like to see a complete engine rebuild.
I bought a special ice-cream only for watching your episode. I was waiting so bad for this! :)
My wife made some home made ice cream yesterday, and I also sat with half a litre for this episode...
I respect your dedication for working on this, most people would just leave it but this is the stuff that you never see on CZcams and this high quality intent is what is enthusiasts crave for
I just crave car content that is not targeted for 13 year olds and 200% ADHD. This is just how I like my videos, chill, slow paced and high quality.
How to leave it, if you love to treat cars with PASSION?
@@FahrenheitRUS exactly right passion is like family, family is everything
@@dillanmistry family is worst
@@DuBstep115 I’m gonna call Dom Toretto😂😂
Man, such a spacious engine bay if you compare that to the things BMW puts out these days. Love it.
If this guy told me my daughter was pregnant I would just welcome him with open arms. You can’t deny his effectiveness
This is the only channel that keeps me entertained during the entire video, even if it's 1h long! Thanks for the content M539 Restorations!
You obviously haven't heard of Vice Grip Garage then (that he watches avidly). 🤔
My favourite notification "M539 Restorations uploaded a new video" 😁
One of your best episodes so far - no fancy electronics, just mechanical goodness
Watching this man is like magic 🪄
Cracking up at your reaction to the backfire!!
What a battle you and the little Beemer are having . Looking forward to the next episode…really hope she will come back from the edge. Great episode
Probably the only 1 h video with a car that keep me watching :)))
When my boss asks why isn't the project done yet I send him a link to this video with no additional context -- it works in so many ways. Marcel Proust!
I'm sure a fan or two in Castellón would be happy to help convince the previous owner that it is in his best interest to send you the original documents - he can keep a copy...
It's sad that the guy would keep a piece of paper he doesn't even need and stop this car living again in Germany.
Love it so much! Please save this legend of an engine. I hope you get the paper situation straight!
Yeah, the part with the paperwork sucks. Why on earth would the previous owner need these, he sold the car and got the money?
The fuel pump/accumulator assembly is such a work of art. I love these old cars. This was my first car. Quite fast, very comfortable, great sound, but didn't handle well. Very noseheavy. The 4 cylinder ones were a bit more balanced and if you moved the battery to the back the balance was improved. But the 6 cylinder ones were at times dangerous.
Possibly the best channel on CZcams!
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Those are exactly the manly sounds I'd make in the event of backfire! Cracking effort so far and unmissable viewing - keep up the good work!
This channel is such a hidden gem for car enthusiasts.
Woohoo! This little 3er is so rare and beautiful, cannot wait for it to be good as new👍 Good work Sir
"How will You wash the fuel tank? - With washers, of course.."
Only 55 minutes, could have watched this for hours. Can't wait for the next episode.
This is the most exciting project as it is the oldest car. Do not abandon!
I can't even begin to express how much I enjoy and admire your work. To watch a guy who is passionate about and actually knows what he's doing, and has a good sense of humour working on these cars, is just absolutely satisfying. Not to mention the great filming and editing, the amount of REAL content of every single episode, just impressive and admirable. (not to be a troll, but it's ten times of real work done and results accomplished here than some 3 million sub auto channels out there)
Yes! Finally a new episode....It is a great day :)
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He's a little more meticulous then Derick but I know what you mean
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GUNK! What a battle! I enjoyed every second of the video. Can't wait for the follow-up.
0 dislikes so far. Enough about content quality
Your videos are getting me through deployment
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I've had that compression issue once in my E36 M52B20. I wanted to take it from my mechanic, but it didn't start at his parking. One guy came here and we tried to figure out what was the problem. After long long cranking without starting, he checked the compression it was ridicoulusy low. (don't remember now) Then he went back to the shop and talked with more experienced guy, but he also didn't have any idea what's going on. He cleaned spark plugs, put it back in and crank again. The engine didn't start. This second, more experienced guy wanted to check compression once again and it turned out, the car had around 12-14 bar. It started after this second compression check and such situation didn't happen ever again. I don't know what was the cause of car not starting, but in case of compression, mechanic said that not burned fuel just flushed oil from cylinder walls. Then during compression check, spark plugs were disassembled so fuel evaporated. Once pistons spread oil back again on walls, compression came back. I don't know if it's what actually happened in my engine, but maybe it would give you some hints about low compression. Would be cool if you check compression again after engine worked properly (if it will). I'm really curious. As always enjoyed this episode. Thank You for the show!
Liked the video even before watching 😀.
I don't have a BMW, I don't have even a car. Somehow I became addicted to this channel. He assembles cars like lego.
Sreten, this is your best episode yet.
I don't know this man but I got very excited and so happy for him when he got it running!
This has got to be one of the most interesting videos in the last 5-6 months. Loved every second of it! Brilliant, simply brilliant!
Finally someone used washers for what they were made for
I saw this new episode yesterday, but I won't start watching all day until now because I know it will finish after one hour. Please do more.
I spend 90% on my ‘TV Time’ watching CZcams and there’s no single channel I’m more excited to watch aa yours. You’re an inspiration, a joy to watch and a comedian. Keep it up.
55 minutes of pure GOLD!! Thanks for the entertainment, I'm a video editor and love your work, specially because i know what's like to edit a 55 min long video!
This channel is one of the best youtube has to offer, great work😀
One of the very few CZcams Channels where I never notice how time flies - pleasure to watch from beginning to end .... love it.
Direct me to the guy that is giving you the run around for the paperwork and I'll give him an Italian tune up 👊👊👊
One of the best episodes if not the best , and Ive seen all , amazing content !
I Do Cars would be very proud with that water pump throw😂
The seat is in ”gangstermode” Love it😃😃
I was quite busy working at my office when I got the notification of this new video....just stopped working and started watching it...55 minutes and it was totally worth it, anything else can wait. Thanks once again Sreten, if you are motivated by this E21 running and idling, we are surely motivated by your entertaining, fun and educational videos. Keep them coming!
The only channel I follow from the first to the last second. Great episode. Thanks Sreten!
This is the best one can do - instead of leaving it to rust in peace put it back to live! Most of us definitely forgot that most of the stuff can be repaired instead of being replaced by newer versions.
Best automotive channel on youtube!
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Amazing job again! God bless you ! You made 41 yrs old car to live again 💪🏻 Best of luck brother!
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Probably someone who doesn’t understand an hour long video 😏
Great to see this car getting some love! Here's a question or a tip - have you thought about getting a set of bottle brushes? You can get them with plastic bristles so as not to scratch delicate surfaces, or get steel bristles for jobs that require more "elbow grease." Again, thanks for showing these classics some love. The E32 and the E21 are both favorites of mine - I am somewhat partial to both as I have owned one of each. My car was a 1981 320i, the bulbous-bumpered M10 US model. Tragically lost in 4 meters of flood waters in Hurricane Katrina.
Just an FYI, that fuel distributor is an extremely fussy device. My M10 engine had one of those, and per the manual, the calibration on those is measured in MICROMETERS. I highly recommend leaving the calibration of these to specialists if you don't know what you're doing. The K-Jetronic CIS (Continuous Injection System) was an extremely fussy beast, which is why BMW then went to an EFI system for the E30.
Regarding the papers, I don't know how they do it in Germany, but in most places in the USA, a seller cannot keep both the cash AND the papers. In order for the sale transaction to complete, the papers MUST be surrendered. If you handed over the cash, the papers MUST go to you in order to complete the sale and register the vehicle. No criticism of the seller intended, but that seller should have had the paperwork lined up and ready to be handed over at the point of sale.
What an amazingly serviceable machine.
Easily the best episode ever!
Goose tape had me rolling. Thanks for another great episode.
You, my friend, are a legend in the making! Never lose your motivation! :)
K-Jetronic is actually a beautifully simple system and quite economical too - the air flap won’t be stuck, but judging by the rest of your fuel system the plunger in the metering head will be!
When working properly, when the air flap lifts, it moves the plunger in the metering head and this in turn allows more fuel into the injectors. Porsche used it to good effect starting in the ’70’s, as did VW/Audi etc. a bit later and once you’ve worked through it, you’ll be a convert.
Keep it going - love watching your channel 👍
Suc-er, you're emptying my country of classic cars. Just Joking, I'm so glad you save them actually. Good Job Man
Loved the extra length in-depth video! Good luck! 🖖🙏🇨🇦
Thank you for existing and having an excellent idea, and then actually performig the idea in a fun way! Well done
Why do I find you so entertaining? I don't like bmw's yet watch all of your vids.
When working as an apprentice printer our workshop used MEK to clean ink off Heidelburg printing presses, very effective but volitile and not to be handled withough gloves. Very low flash point from memory. Enjoying the channel, thank you.
1 hour of pure awesome, was looking forward to a new episode!
Been waiting a long time for this restoration. So glad it’s started.
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one of the best ways the past week to pass an hour. you are great
What a beautiful 55 minutes. I shocked when I hear this car is sleep 26 years and see those moldy, rusted stuff. 😳 Unbelievable
Really exciting!!!
Jep, the "Mengenteiler" always causes some problems if someone touched it before. You should ask Marco Degenhardt about it, he has a lot of experience with the K-Jetronic, and also has a 323i !
in his 323i, he will replace it with stuff from an e30 as he hadn´t had any success getting it running properly.
Since when does Marco like "Mengenteiler" ?
He has already cursed them in many of his videos.
This is by far my favorite CZcams channel
Finest BMW ever made
I have never seen a e21 with that little rust. really good foundation you got there
I just love this channel, absolutely brilliant! Entertaining, informative and it's just nice to see old classic bmw's coming back /sort of/ to life! Huge thumbs up, sir!
Back in the day, I owned and worked on a _lot_ of '80s and '90s BMWs. They were well made, robust, easy to work on, and very reliable. I referred to BMW engineering of the era as 'sophisticated simplicity'. I could give many detail examples of that, but suffice to say it was the polar opposite of a modern BMW.
An important car. The rest of the car is so solid, I think an engine rebuild is worth it.
I love how easy serviceable were the cars back in those days!
Saludos desde Cartagena España, muy cerca esta vez has conseguido un coche fantástico. Mis felicitaciones porque es un gran trabajo el que haces al restaurar estos coches tan especiales.
It is incredible that you are doing all of these yourselves only man!
Im happy that you got a very descent E21
Great episode, would love to see the Italian tune up.