Rebuilding an Abandoned E30 that Hasn't Run in DECADES!

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

I found this 1984 BMW 318 that hasn't been on the road in ages. It's been sitting, rotting away, and neglected. Now, I'm rebuilding, restoring, and refinishing this to it's former glory. PLUS rebuilding a bigger, better engine to go into it for much much more power!
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  • @c23cjr4
    @c23cjr42 күн бұрын

    Once you get them situated, you gotta get all of them together for a family photo! E30, both Porsche turbos, E36, The Big Boy Truck, and the electric scooter

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Maybe if they all ran lol

  • @sn95_mustang_garage
    @sn95_mustang_garage2 күн бұрын

    Extensions and deep sockets together can alter torque settings. There is a chart online with the percentage. Hard to snap ARP bolts though but not reusing the old ones was the way to go anyways.

  • @gouldnj

    @gouldnj

    2 күн бұрын

    Exactly what I was thinking. I did QA on submarines and we would yell at people all the time for using deep wells and extensions.

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Good points thank you!

  • @larsjson1476
    @larsjson14762 күн бұрын

    Euro-bumpers pronto !

  • @Chattsteezy
    @Chattsteezy2 күн бұрын

    I know this might be off topic but judging from the over grown weeds and trees you had to fight around for the trunk access I'd personally enjoy watching some property clean up, might help you moving around cars in the driveway and also give your property some more curb appeal in the process(I know I know big ask for a guy not having to do the work lol). Just a thought! Glad to see BMW content back in the rotation.

  • @paulsullivan1901
    @paulsullivan19012 күн бұрын

    YES! Glad to see Bavarian Matt back! All your videos are awesome, but the E36 build is what got me hooked and glad to see this start and the E92 hopefully coming with future Matt.

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Bunch of BMWs on here now!

  • @kewapartment2625
    @kewapartment2625Күн бұрын

    Matt, with the engine crane hack, you have to wait a moment after you’ve pulled the jib up before you tighten the valve. It gives the fluid time to move. Then it won’t drop down when you let go. Keep up the great work! 💪

  • @user-vh9cs3de8b
    @user-vh9cs3de8bКүн бұрын

    Matt, I never comment on anyone’s videos, but you deserve it. It’s good to see you’re back on the E30, and you are by far one of my favourite KZreadrs. I really hope you make it big like so many others have. Much love from the UK.

  • @aaronf4201
    @aaronf4201Күн бұрын

    Best channel on KZread. So damn varied and fantastic production. Should be 1mil+ subs….keep grinding man.

  • @JuzzyWhite
    @JuzzyWhite11 сағат бұрын

    Glad to se you're fixing up the e30. Nice choice on engine, fun task ahead. Done and doing this all the time. Great channel.

  • @violinmiata
    @violinmiata21 сағат бұрын

    I’m into this build. As a teenager in the 90’s a friend had a 1987 325i, lots of fun with that car. My 1992 Eclipse GS could out handle it, straight line speed was the same!

  • @user-pb4gy6wx5q
    @user-pb4gy6wx5q2 күн бұрын

    I have been seeing the e30 in the background of the videos since the 996 and I was hoping that you are going to do something about it finally

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Yup finally!

  • @pierpalicious
    @pierpalicious2 күн бұрын

    I'm pretty baffled by that head stud breaking. How is it possible that it broke AND yet the stud was so loose you were able to back the bolt out with pliers? That is really bizarre.

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    The studs don't really get tightened into the block thankfully.

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    The stud doesn't get torqued down

  • @willsbrewery3518
    @willsbrewery35182 күн бұрын

    It must be so nice being able to buy a classic car out there and find like zero rust on it. Same car same age in the UK and you would be able to see the road through the floor pan in multiple places and the sills will literally fall off if you look at them wrong 😂

  • @namtech425
    @namtech425Күн бұрын

    These are getting rare. That being said everything on that car is so expensive now. So restoring it is not going to be feasible. I applaud you for doing this.

  • @A-a-Ron_Onion
    @A-a-Ron_OnionКүн бұрын

    Another fantastic video Matt! We were all wondering when this project would get some spotlight!

  • @MikeBMW
    @MikeBMWКүн бұрын

    Awesome BMW content, Matt! Great editing with demonstrating the hard work you put into it! Some really impressive wrenching! Well done! :) Looking forward to more!

  • @stefansstuff2290
    @stefansstuff22902 күн бұрын

    God! My heart stopped when that bolt snapped!!! Holy moly you were so lucky!!!!

  • @DaytonCarCare
    @DaytonCarCare2 күн бұрын

    Good choice. I've owned a 86 325e I installed a Conforti performance chip and a limited slip differential from a 86 635CSi. Also owned two 88s a 325e and 325i convertible, 89 325ix, and a 91 325i convertible. Additionally a 96 M3, 95 525i manual with performance chip, a couple 740iL, and a couple Z3 2.8 manuals.

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    This is my third E30. All 318s.

  • @DaytonCarCare

    @DaytonCarCare

    2 күн бұрын

    @@matt13ross Most my e30/e36 cars have been six cylinders though had a very clean 1980 320i. Wish I never sold it, but got a good deal trading for some cash and a 1990 Mercedes 300CE (two door)

  • @DaytonCarCare

    @DaytonCarCare

    Күн бұрын

    @@matt13ross I assume you plan and doing a 5 lug wheel conversion and brake upgrade.

  • @Eli1981-re5bh
    @Eli1981-re5bhКүн бұрын

    FYI, a little tig welding would repair that head and having it resurfaced after. It would not be a scrap head. (For future reference)

  • @Dietcola1
    @Dietcola12 күн бұрын

    I would try and clean out those oil passages in the block pretty well, and chase the head bolts with a tap to clean it. I am probably 90% sure you have debris in the head stud passages...

  • @charha01
    @charha018 сағат бұрын

    Cool project! Always liked those Beemers!

  • @theplayforge
    @theplayforge2 күн бұрын

    Matt, you need a big shop! It is a pain to see that you have to move everything around to get to things. I am on the same boat of needing a big shop.

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    I know. Just no space!

  • @TheMatadore
    @TheMatadore2 күн бұрын

    Great work, Matt. Jealous of your cars, the 997 especially.

  • @ShakeNBlake509
    @ShakeNBlake5092 күн бұрын

    ive been looking forward to this build for a few years now!

  • @ChileVuela
    @ChileVuela8 сағат бұрын

    All hail the torque wrench! Bet you didn't forget the license plate or recieve any complaints about your truck's wheels this video (never mind the broken stud).

  • @Fotomotion_garage
    @Fotomotion_garageКүн бұрын

    Excited for another build!

  • @Jagman2919
    @Jagman29192 күн бұрын

    When that stud snapped, I thought oh shit. He is going to have to start over. I can’t believe you got that broken stud out. WOW! 😳

  • @anastasiosmichailidis6468
    @anastasiosmichailidis64682 күн бұрын

    Can't wait for the next one!

  • @zascar
    @zascar2 күн бұрын

    Ohh this is going to be a fun project! An engine with this much power in a car that old will be mental!

  • @lacedup702
    @lacedup7022 күн бұрын

    Matt Ross I absolutely love your content keep up the great work Bud

  • @Pandadriven
    @PandadrivenКүн бұрын

    ARP head stud washers need the bottom of the washer to be sanded to prevent spinning. When the washer permits the nut to spin it throws off he torque. When you call ARP they’ll tell you this but they’re not smart enough to include instructions to tell you to sand the bottom side of the washers.

  • @AlexA-bx8jr
    @AlexA-bx8jrКүн бұрын

    the bolt breaking on install was best case scenario for sure. Definitely something not right about the bolt

  • @swift__
    @swift__23 сағат бұрын

    This is gunna be an awesome series👌🏼👌🏼

  • @gibby3820
    @gibby38202 күн бұрын

    Very excited for this one! Right up my alley

  • @kimrunealund5575
    @kimrunealund55752 күн бұрын

    Great video Matt💪💪

  • @moneymikeslickwill8749
    @moneymikeslickwill87492 күн бұрын

    Was stationed in Germany had a 323 swapped with a bigger inline 6 that thing was fun

  • @joncamilleri2172
    @joncamilleri21722 күн бұрын

    i was not expecting this, so excited to see this build.

  • @jimmysplit7729
    @jimmysplit7729Күн бұрын

    Great job Matt👏🏻

  • @chrisalmaguer3681
    @chrisalmaguer36812 күн бұрын

    Never disappointed watching your channel!!! Keep grinding.

  • @baboorb
    @baboorb21 сағат бұрын

    That is one clean E30

  • @E90m3superchargedGr
    @E90m3superchargedGr2 күн бұрын

    E30 conversion to M3 and yes install and the big turbo 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻yes yes yes yes

  • @Dewree69
    @Dewree692 күн бұрын

    Oh boy, Quinn Clark's channel is a true treasure trove of essential info to properly build these engines and e36's in general! @m3nace really worth the check!

  • @Eric-bm2ou
    @Eric-bm2ou2 күн бұрын

    Yo Ross love vids man, can’t wait for people to discover this channel and make it a main line channel. Keep up the good work man

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Hopefully soon. Thank you!

  • @TripleThreatMustang
    @TripleThreatMustang2 күн бұрын

    Holy S##t! Now, that is gonna be a sick build. I cannot wait to see what you do with it. Man, you always come thru with good stuff. I am cancelling Netflix and just watching Matt Ross, haha! Good luck man, make it sick!

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Ahahaha that's great thank you!

  • @dprado110
    @dprado1102 күн бұрын

    Do a landscaping vid. Give your property some love so you can store your cars outside better....

  • @jerde_verde
    @jerde_verdeКүн бұрын

    I think ARP QC isn’t what it used to be. Had the exact same thing happen when doing my M50, snapped one and two others stretched beyond spec. They were brand new and ARP sent me replacements, but it still sucked. It snapped low on mine so we had pull the head and start over

  • @blair384
    @blair3842 күн бұрын

    I love the channel! Im really gonna enjoy this build. Something different and I love that body style.

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @Bigelboe
    @Bigelboe2 сағат бұрын

    High-tensile fasteners can suffer from hydrogen embrittlement, depending how they were stored maybe this was a factor in that one snapping.

  • @ZafiraSteve
    @ZafiraSteve2 күн бұрын

    Excited for this

  • @aaronf4201
    @aaronf4201Күн бұрын

    I bloody love the e30. Do an m3 body and wing 🤤

  • @FrancoisProjects
    @FrancoisProjects2 күн бұрын

    Glad to see the e30 back. That m50 and m20 engines are B-proof. Stock u can redline them the whole weekend. And on Monday drive it to work with no issues. (Just change the oil and oil filter) Miss my old BMW's... 😢

  • @jitm023
    @jitm0232 күн бұрын

    Thank You!

  • @FrankParkin
    @FrankParkin2 күн бұрын

    Evo sport kit. BBS. Shark or Miami blue 👌

  • @iRestoreGadgets
    @iRestoreGadgets2 күн бұрын

    Matt Ross with another BMW

  • @argento4321
    @argento4321Күн бұрын

    Great project. Just change the bumpers to euro spec. They look much better.

  • @JosephBader7
    @JosephBader73 сағат бұрын

    I'm actually in the middle of reinstalling the head on my S52 but accidentally installed the cams with the engine at TDC. Broke an expensive supertech valve and possibly a spring 🤦‍♂️

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 сағат бұрын

    I almost made the same mistake! Took me a bit to figure out how to get all the pistons down.

  • @pkday1082
    @pkday10822 күн бұрын

    14:19 When a righty tighty becomes a righty loosey Just means more work

  • @JT-162
    @JT-162Күн бұрын

    Ah, nice “this is not good” moment! You have 9 lives and have used 10 of them. 😆

  • @ideabrickworks9043
    @ideabrickworks90435 сағат бұрын

    You are overlapping with another builder I love, StanceWorks! Not a BMW fan, but I do respect them.

  • @mikecollins7222
    @mikecollins72222 күн бұрын

    Now, this is the way to start a project.

  • @djparra41
    @djparra412 күн бұрын

    Thank God this is a giveaway car. I’ve been wanting one of these forever. 😉😅

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Lol I don't do that!

  • @djparra41

    @djparra41

    2 күн бұрын

    @@matt13ross haha figured it was worth a shot. Super pumped to see this series though!

  • @1411MEDIA
    @1411MEDIA2 күн бұрын

    Finally dude!

  • @lotmeet9382
    @lotmeet93822 күн бұрын

    You should apply some liquid gasket where the block meets the front crank case cover

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    I put some there

  • @jarami06
    @jarami062 күн бұрын

    Fk yeah! This might motivate me to work on my e30 that’s been sitting for years

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Go start wrenching!

  • @andrebrown8792
    @andrebrown87922 күн бұрын

    My e30 has a supercharged S50 and is a handful! It’s probably quicker than my 4.0 996….except it can’t get traction 😂

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    That's a sweet setup!

  • @eskopar
    @eskopar2 күн бұрын

    Those wheels will look awesome on the 997 🎉

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Which ones??

  • @eskopar

    @eskopar

    2 күн бұрын

    Oh shiish was just ur old Apex wheels and some new Falken tyres 😮

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Yes lol

  • @eskopar

    @eskopar

    2 күн бұрын

    But still, black and grey might work nice!

  • @stevenpike7530
    @stevenpike75302 күн бұрын

    What’s with BMW & plastic engine parts?…Love the vlog…Congrats…

  • @darkman8674
    @darkman86742 күн бұрын

    Hell yeah

  • @cessnas2
    @cessnas22 күн бұрын

    Kinda hard to tell in the video, but did you use the ARP assembly lube on the threads? ARP calls for only their assembly lube on the threads. Engine oil or assembly lube dosent work well. I've installed ARP bolts many times with no issus

  • @gideontladi
    @gideontladiКүн бұрын

    Finally!!!!!😊

  • @jasonherskind8912
    @jasonherskind89122 күн бұрын

    Finally!

  • @h-j.k.8971
    @h-j.k.89712 күн бұрын

    Glad to see you have moved on from the Porsches for a while.

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Still working on them too.

  • @h-j.k.8971

    @h-j.k.8971

    2 күн бұрын

    @@matt13ross boring

  • @toosublime1
    @toosublime1Күн бұрын

    I’m gonna need lots of 80’s vibe tracks on this project… just sayin 👍

  • @gerard0949
    @gerard094917 сағат бұрын

    sweet

  • @plus790
    @plus7902 күн бұрын

    Modern BMWs like your other one are junk, but I'm definitely looking forward to this build. That's a nice clean slate you've got to work with. What would I do? Glad you asked. No need to go crazy with the motor. 400ish is plenty, and keep it reliable. A super clean wiring job and engine bay would be choice, but no "jewelry" please. Keep the interior pretty original, but you should try to add a light roll bar for safety and to stiffen the chassis for all that additional power. Keep the body mods to bumpers, a front air dam, maybe some subtle side skirts. Absolutely no wing. Roll the fenders if you can do so without damaging the original paint. Otherwise, maybe some understated flares since you're going to need a little wider rubber. Full suspension upgrade and call it done!

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Good points. Probably something similar to that.

  • @nelsonx4235
    @nelsonx42352 күн бұрын

    This is so much fresh and better content than the porshe build ups...

  • @thxomas
    @thxomas2 күн бұрын

    Great build! but S50? looks more like a S52? The S50 has ITB's right?

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    The American S50 is a 3.0 and the S52 a 3.2. Euros have the ITBs.

  • @arabinnovator6652
    @arabinnovator66522 күн бұрын

    Swap Porsche flat 6 in E30 😀

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Haha. Too expensive!

  • @yogidnr
    @yogidnrКүн бұрын

    U forgot to use assembly lube.

  • @user-ol5vm6ev3n
    @user-ol5vm6ev3n2 күн бұрын

    finally

  • @davejones538
    @davejones5382 күн бұрын

    BMW barley alive only Mr Ross as the technology to rebuild it 👍

  • @erezyoal
    @erezyoal2 күн бұрын

    Did you chack that the block Serface is flat ?

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Flat enough

  • @icup2957
    @icup2957Күн бұрын

    I guess this is the new car huh 😂

  • @kilove1
    @kilove12 күн бұрын

    😮😅😅😂😂👍🔥🙌 dude this one came out of “left field 😂😂😂🙌🏆🔥👏

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    That's right! Lol

  • @pollatso
    @pollatso2 күн бұрын

    Great content 👍👍👍 but it’s not a GT3 ???😁👍👍🙏🇬🇧

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Ahaha little cheaper than a GT3!

  • @MyBallers
    @MyBallers2 күн бұрын

    Came for the Porsche's, guess I'll stay for the BMW's lol

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Good haha

  • @cm-ex8nb
    @cm-ex8nb2 күн бұрын

    do you not need to torque down the head stud?

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Just hand tight

  • @cm-ex8nb

    @cm-ex8nb

    2 күн бұрын

    @@matt13ross actually?

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Yes that's their instructions

  • @cm-ex8nb

    @cm-ex8nb

    2 күн бұрын

    @@matt13ross well you learn something new everyday. I am very excited about this project!

  • @greatonest.vgreatonest.v8193
    @greatonest.vgreatonest.v8193Күн бұрын

    🔥💪🏾🤙🏾

  • @lueluc8522
    @lueluc85222 күн бұрын

    U inspired me to seek a build project bmw m3 E46 or e92? If u know of any vehicles around please let me know. Delaware bound. Thanks

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 күн бұрын

    Go for an E46!

  • @northernmaten7676
    @northernmaten76763 сағат бұрын

    what pistons your block has

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    2 сағат бұрын

    Weisco

  • @martynrollinson
    @martynrollinsonКүн бұрын

    Great new project... Anything but them stupid truck wheels 😂

  • @marksun.7861
    @marksun.7861Күн бұрын

    🔩🔩🔩🔩🔩👍🏻

  • @carlosoruna7174
    @carlosoruna7174Күн бұрын

    Umm that e30 will be way too tail happy, better look into suspension and brakes as well as a roll cage.. E30s dont behave well in a roll over..

  • @thatonedude926
    @thatonedude926Күн бұрын

    You did two Porsches...now do two BMWs. This E30 and get that gorgeous M3 rebuilt

  • @ivanjovanovic362
    @ivanjovanovic3626 сағат бұрын

    Some studs dont need grease

  • @ivanjovanovic362
    @ivanjovanovic3626 сағат бұрын

    75 ft/pd? That's a little too much? 75 with cutting rings?

  • @matt13ross

    @matt13ross

    4 сағат бұрын

    ARP calls for 75 ft lbs.

  • @grantlingley1385
    @grantlingley1385Күн бұрын

    Hey Matt, a new video and a “New” to us car! As always love the videos and the work you put into them for us! Have a great weekend!

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