It's so nice to watch a channel where the hosts & producer don't feel the need to embellish. There's nobody trying to be an entertainer/"personality"; the shop isn't actually a stage. No screaming hiphop in the background needed, either. That sort of thing. A channel for car guys who also happen to be adults, in other words. Thank you for presenting this channel in such a manner.

@mikenormandy9250

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better myself!

@philcowart6360

2 жыл бұрын

Soooo True

@jasonw3303

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

The mark of true professionals is that they make their job look easy. Looking forward to part two.

The AGA table is amazing. I bought one instead of another Snap On toolbox. I've since bought a US General toolbox in place of the Snappy. I wouldn't change my decision after using it. For an enthusiast it's a super expensive tool but well worth it like finally getting a lift or two in your garage, it's that life changing. I've actually paid for the table now by doing an engine out belt service on a Ferrari for a friend and several BMW / Mercedes engine / transmission jobs. There's other cheaper and more expensive tables out there but the AGA is good for anything but heavy duty trucks. Very well engineered like every other AGA product.

@slasher9883

2 жыл бұрын

I think you made a wise choice.

That AGA table is amazing, I have been to AGA facility few times to purchase tools in person since they are only an hour away from me, I use their valve stem seal tool to do the N62 seals, incredible quality.

I saw this table in a previous video, and I already realized this baby is gonna save lots of time. It may look a bit overdimensioned, but once it it set up the engine is secured safely. Very gratifying to mount that new shiny machine, no cutting corners here. A happy wife is a happy life!

The purchase of this car was invaluable. He can make a profit selling it. At the same time, he gets to let his guys get in more practice time on doing a engine swap. What's cooler is they get to do a dope engine swap from an engine from BMW so it is nice and shiny. What better way to practice and make a profit at the same time? It is a win-win.

@Christoph-sd3zi

2 жыл бұрын

It's a win-win-win for Ninja because it's a BMW so it will be back to his shop numerous times for costly repairs.

@aabidamn

2 жыл бұрын

It'd be better to practice and make profit by using a used good condition engine (low milage if possible). Both would have similar result and be back in the shop in similar time and similar fashion.

@nexusyang4832

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but who doesn't like to play with new and shiny things? :) It's clean, it's new. It's like Christmas! :)

@dylan-nguyen

2 жыл бұрын

@@aabidamn doubt you’ll find many 550i low mileage N63, maybe an N55 or N20 since those are way more popular

Also, that "table" adds a Great deal of SAFETY to such a heavy "lump" removal!!! And, its now a one man job. Super Cool guys!!

That new engine is a thing of beauty. Only thing getting me nervous were all those open holes. I'd cover them because knowing me, the first bolt I'd grab would fall into one of them.

AGA makes great stuff. Genius designers. Need a "How I got started" video. Show how you got your first customers, etc. That'd be really interesting.

Great video. Maybe do a follow-up video showing a teardown of original engine to find root cause of failure.

Channeling your inner HOOVIE with these hoopties... i respect it

Clearly, the lift table is one of the stars of this channel 😁

NOS - The official sponsor of Jon and the top rival of Jonny who continues to see cans all over the shop.

Ok, now I’m glad I found a mechanic to work on a N63 engine without any complaints, good work!!!

Truly competent mechanics just working calmly away. Excellent.

It is a benchmark within tools - so cool tool 👍 Way to go boys 🤙

Awesome video guys ! Would love to see the complete re-build and final re-installation

After seeing this video I bought the same AGA tools engine lift table.. I love it.. and have changed out several Porsche Boxster engines so far..

Masterpiece Presentation

I have seen you use this table lift removing many motors from cars but to see go through the process of actually setting the table with the adjustable towers now l totally understand how it workd

Hello from Knutsford, Cheshire, UK! Yeay, a Tuesday afternoon treat!! Thank you :)

@CarsandChrist

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Good to know someone watches from good old England where I was born. Thank you for watching!

8:03 so many heatsheilds, I took off the reinforcement plate (runs across the propshaft tunnel around row 2 seat area) on my E91, and the joy on my face when I saw the heatsheld corrosion under the plate. Nice.

8:19 This is the first time I see unboxing of an engine..

With all the praise for the table you’d think they would comp him by now. Ju përshëndes dhe suksese Ninja .

The right tool for the job is priceless. I'd make happy tool truck guys in my searches for them.

The engine looks massive, good video 👍.

Greetings from Wenatchee washington.car ninja is a boss !

You guys should see if the “I do cars” channel will buy the old engine for a teardown. That would be a cool collaboration.

@lgunderso2117

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’d love that!!!

Great stuff as always! 😁👍

Impressive tool

These modern cars with the subframe cradles the table is essential.

Being a DIYer myself, spent the video figuring out how to build one table like that from scratch using metal sheets and two car jacks joined together to lift the scissor structure up. Wouldn't look as clean and tight design as that one, but could work for a fraction of what that table costs.

@ArKritz84

2 жыл бұрын

Less efficient, but if you don't swap engines for a living you can hardly justify the cost of that table.

@RogerM88

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArKritz84 instead of a lift table, a car lift would already be more justifiable even for a DIYer.

@ArKritz84

2 жыл бұрын

@@RogerM88 well, yeah, that goes without saying.

@createachanneltopost

2 жыл бұрын

Bad obsession Motorsport made their own lift table for this purpose. Also other very impressive engineering by them if you look at their channel

The last thing I am is proficient in this sort of world, but find it fascinating! A few questions that might seem ignorant: 1. What happens to the old engine, the one that is locked up? 2. It looks like you are very careful about safety. I think that would make a great video on its own. As experienced mechanic-type guys, what are some of the consequences you've seen when safety was ignored? 3. Are there questions from non-mechanic guys like me that you find completely obvious (and perhaps other adjectives) but not everyone knows?

That looks like a keeper

Nice work gentlemen 🇦🇱👐🇦🇱

I love the n63. I know it has its flaws but it’s a beautiful motor! Keep it Johnny 😉

I think about this tool every time I’m underneath my car on my puny quick jack lift lol…

I want this table in my garage

Too short! Need more!

The N63 is definitely on the list, of most hated engines ever lol. I think they get a bad wrap overall though. You can get one from BMW for $3k now, that should tell you the history of it lol Don't get me wrong, the criticism it receives is well deserved. But if you have driven one of these, they're so damn fast & brilliant If you have a reputable money saving BMW Indy, and a BMW Master Tech around just incase. I'd say buy one They go for super cheap now, I recently bought a 2009 750Li for $8k with 60k miles...sticker price was $100,000! These cars are the same from 09-15, so everyone thinks it's like a 2017 lol However I'd recommend staying away, if you don't have what I mentioned above. And can't do a few things yourself. These Cars require preventive maintenance/on time maintenance. Someone like the Car Ninja could do it, in his sleep See how he didn't mention he hates the engine, like others he's talked about? Lol. Once you replace/solve the common problems... It is a brilliant engine if you really look at it.

What happens to the locked up engine afterwards? Is it scrapped, rebuilt, or something else?

That was cool

The table is ok.... however, you should have gone with the VW special tool - VAS 6131B.

N62 is known for bad quality seals like valve stem seals but pretty strong overall, what about this N63 ?

Very nice. So what does a new N63 engine cost from BMW?

What caused the other engine to lock up?

Where do you get your engines from?

1:45 in look on the back lift was that my gl450 lol

@09:35 its goner get messy soon sir. That's the beauty of power and usage.

I thought Hoovie was the hoopla kink. You’re giving him a challenge Johnny.

I wondered when the pole jack was going to come out?

@realcarninja

2 жыл бұрын

That's easy...at any time before the engine comes out.😁

engine swap table is essential for a euro shop

So...what's the over/under on what Jonny paid for that new OEM engine,shipped from Germany?

I want one so, so bad

That would work on my Corvair drivetrain.

how much was the brand new engine from bmw?

I'd be nervous receiving an engine with the ports (intake and exhaust) open and not covered with something - maybe tape.

I get the feeling Jonny's wife only drives his favorite BMW models...

High Jonny keep this one for and your wife .Hear in UK almost all mechanic ware disposal gloves to protect there hand . the Car Wizard and you do not were gloves ?.

When he first showed the table to Hoovie, Hoovie asked him how much he paid for it. 4400 including shipping. I immediately looked it up. It costs a bit more now. He bought it very right. (Tell your accountant that) There is a competing table which is a bit different. But this one seems better to me. Good investment.

👍👍

Between the ninja and the wizard. Kansas is the state to be. If u want ur car fixed properly. 😂

What caused the engine to lock up?

@praveenhegde8107

2 жыл бұрын

Beemers don't need a reason , it's probably timed for self destruction.

Most mechanics don’t work on their own cars. Lol. Great job.

Any idea why the motor went out at only 109k?!?

@praveenhegde8107

2 жыл бұрын

Beemers are timed for self destruction.

Every shop should have some sort of a table to take out the entire powertrain. If you can’t quite afford the one shown in this video check out “Eric the car guy” because he built one which also works well.

Ack! Spoke too soon!!!! So is he going to keep the car? 😂😂😂😂😂

@realcarninja

2 жыл бұрын

Sold and gone.

Damn! How much does a brand new BMW V8 cost over there?

My 2006 toyota sequoia has 400,000 miles and same engine just routine maintenance lol

Wow only 100k and engine seized???

@slasher9883

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the wonderful world of BMW.

Johnny keep this one for youself and sell your X5 😊. That engine is too shiny.

jon runs on nos thats why hes so quick

Cars are not built like your father's Oldsmobile anymore. With the majority of engines now requiring subframe removals from the bottom of the vehicle, it's only logical to require a lift table. I can't imagine how difficult was must have been doing an engine swap on these very complex cars beforehand! Money well spent! Now only if Jonny would replace the screeching casters on that engine hoist!😬

@t3ck3r

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Johnny Please fix those wheels !!!!

BMWs needing new engine every 100K miles, that hydraulic lift table will wear out real quick !

Did I understand correctly 109,000 miles and engine is locked up. Wow.

@ramk2443

2 жыл бұрын

Standard in a bmw

@praveenhegde8107

2 жыл бұрын

Timed for self destruction

One day for remowing battery...

I would think a new motor from BMW would cost over $16k+. How would 2011 550i be worth it after paying the last owner and then buying a brand new engine?

@MrFlyNikolai

2 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, these engines go for $3k at BMW. I bought a 2009 750Li March 2021, for $8k with 60k miles Seller said it just needed a Vanos solenoid. So I figured it was worth the risk at that price/mileage Long story short the new solenoids, made the engine run much better. But still had 1 timing code Dealership told me the chains were stretched and blah blah. Told me get rid of the car quoted me $20k for repair Scanned it with ISTA chains came back fine. Said check Camshaft exhaust gear & bolt Bought one for $200 on eBay with new bolt. Found a BMW Master Tech like the Car Ninja! Lol He charged me $750 to change the gear out. He's a Legend like the Ninja lol, did the job in literally 5 hours! It's a 10 hour shop job Car runs brand new now. Before that though, I was debating buying a new engine...since they're literally like $3k from BMW. Actually everyone was telling me to, go that route in the beginning...since they're so cheap Well worth the investment, pretty much get a brand new car.

@MrFlyNikolai

2 жыл бұрын

Just to put it in even more perspective, if you go to any mechanic right now... And tell them you have valve stem seals problem, or any timing chain issues. They will literally tell you just buy a new N63 lol

@andrewthomason3857

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrFlyNikolai Are the flaws corrected in the replacement engines? Or are you paying $3K to, in effect, re-set the timer until the car dies again?

@MrFlyNikolai

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewthomason3857 You're paying $3k for the short block, which is what the Car Ninja seems to have ordered also. Comes with no parts You then transfer what parts are in good condition, from the old engine. And replace whatever bad parts with brand new ones Since the engine is already out the car. So this gives you the opportunity to replace any critical components, like the new improved valve seals for example... So you essentially have a brand new engine, with all revised/updated parts.

@MrFlyNikolai

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewthomason3857 My quote/calculations if I would've went that route. $3k for the short block, $2k for installation... Give or take a budget of $1k-$2k for any parts, you want to change out. That's a brand new engine for less than $7k The Valve stem seals or timing chain job on this engine cost about $3k by itself lol. And that's at a discount, from an indy mechanic

BMW Blowing Motors Willingly

Keep it ..You know you want it👺 Sell it..Think of the family😇

I am amazed how u guys in the States can just by crate engines from the dealer. For us South Africans, that crate engine will cost the same amount as replacing the car. Our currency has little to no value

I agree: That engine is too good looking to actually go in the car 🙃

A brand new BMW engine aka a box full of costly repairs waiting to happen

not a bad way to spend 7k

Johnny why would a Expensive BMW engine fail at 109,000 miles . Quality of BMW is so bad . Gives you life time of work

@scottbutler2761

2 жыл бұрын

@@IkeVMAX4 Dont know if you have driven a BMW but the Dash would light up if low oil or water .

BMW should start making their cars mid-engine cause engines keep needing to be dropped like Ferraris

While a very efficent tool. If mfr's still built cars you drop a engine into the car you wouldn't need a table.

Oh look an _50 v8 that needs to be replaced... Say it isn't so.

These comments are so boring so far, they're all mostly positive and stuff. Wear gloves and eye protection you guys! 9:14 UGH, look at that nut/bolt on the left side holding the engine! The nut is barely threaded on the bolt! 1:51 At 3 o'clock, a puddle of water on the ground next to the drain?! Cleanitupwhydontcha!

@CarsandChrist

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like gloves.... I will just wash my hands.

@chrissmithz314

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarsandChrist I was just joking xoxo I've seen the safety squad pop up in other videos