Everyone Else Gave Up On This BMW Except For Us

This was originally meant to be a short term project, but its been over 6 months later and we still have not given up on it. In Part 3 of our BMW E34 restoration, we diagnose the issue that left us stranded, repair decades of neglected mechanical problems, chase a serious power loss issue, and uncover a hidden problem that could have destroyed the M60 V8 engine. WATCH THE BMW E34 SERIES Part 1, Buying A Broken 31 Year Old BMW Is My Best Idea Yet Buying A Broken 31 Year Old BMW Is My Best... Part 2, We Rebuilt This Old BMW To Have More Breakdowns We Rebuilt This Old BMW To Have More Break... IN THIS EPISODE • Diagnosing and replacing the crankshaft position sensor • Welding and extracting broken hardware • Repairing damaged threads • Replacing the original fuel pump, filters, and fuel hoses • Rebuilding the rear brake calipers • Installing new brake hoses and parking brake shoes • Flushing and bleeding the brake system • Inspecting the catalytic converters • Diagnosing the ASC system and severe power loss • Replacing the oxygen sensors, knock sensors, and ignition coils • Inspecting the BMW M60 oil pump bolts • Long-distance testing and checking fuel economy • Breaking down the true cost of the project In the next episode, we attempt a 600-mile trip back to New Hampshire before turning our attention to the cosmetic restoration. TOOLS AND PRODUCTS USED DURING THIS BMW RESTORATION These are affiliate links. Using them helps support the channel at no additional cost to you. Smoke Machine https://amzn.to/44I2p9w High Tack Sealant https://amzn.to/4fhR6Lm Leather Honey https://amzn.to/4pIOk5d Leather Cleaner https://amzn.to/4vC4fn7 FOLLOW DAN AND DAVE’S GARAGE Instagram Instagram: dan_and_daves_garage TikTok TikTok: dan.and.daves.gar All channel links https://linktr.ee/dananddavesgarage For business inquiries, sponsorships, or questions about our 3D scanning and 3D printing work: [email protected] If you enjoy detailed restoration videos, classic BMW repairs, mechanical diagnostics, and seeing neglected cars brought back to life, consider subscribing. #BMW #E34 #BMWRestoration