Hello, My name is Gentil and I'm just an ordinary bloke, fiddling with cars, driving them and enjoying the pleasures of motoring... even when it goes wrong!
What are your thoughts Gentil on refinishing/spraying the wiper arms in matt black? I know this wouldn’t be authentic on a ‘74 / ‘75 model but they would match the blades, which I don’t think are available in silver? Great to get your build summary 🎉
@GentilsGarageКүн бұрын
When I had this car over 20 years ago, the blades were also polished stainless steel, but whoever got the car thrown them away. I might just get E28 arms and have all in black, not just for matching but because the E12 arms use a pin to secure the blades instead of the standard hook on type. I think the stainless steel ones I have now were another South African aftermarket and I don't see them in their cars either.
@maurovenezia3 күн бұрын
Thank you for the video . I’m planning to import from Italy my old Honda (first reg 05/1992).
@GentilsGarage2 күн бұрын
Glad it helped. Good luck!
@georgetzioros46823 күн бұрын
Hello nice video bro i have a question can i install 2 isofix adapter for 2 baby seats?
@GentilsGarage3 күн бұрын
Thank you. Yes you can
@mattwheeler24024 күн бұрын
Excellent video. All settings now working. A bit of a fiddle but problem solved and money saved. Thank you!
@GentilsGarage4 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@VinDieselS704 күн бұрын
I was an owner of a 1972 2000 Touring back in the 80s. I mean, Who doesn't like a sharknose BMW?
@GentilsGarage4 күн бұрын
They're lovely cars. I drove a 2000 TII touring many years ago and it was good fun
@grahambroadbent71755 күн бұрын
I was looking to take the CAT off to fix the exhaust for MOT when I found this. Fits perfect. Many thanks.
@GentilsGarage5 күн бұрын
Glad I could help
@p1mmyt0w3ll5 күн бұрын
I have today just bought a 2009 1.6 (100) Titanium with 78k miles for £1,150. An absolute bargain in my eyes, it just needs a ruddy good valet and detail inside and out, which is my passion. So once I have cleaned it within and inch of its life, I'm sure I will the thrilled with the car overall. This video has been extremely reassuring to me. My biggest concerns were rust or any lacquer peel... But on inspection it seems to have none of the above. My plans were originally to clean it up and sell it on. But due to practicality, reliability, running costs and the general look and feel of the car, I can see myself keeping it for myself for many years to come.
@GentilsGarage5 күн бұрын
congratulations, that's a great buy!
@TherealSoldier_boy6 күн бұрын
Hi just got one. Just wondering why once I’ve twisted the handle counter clockwise to release the pressure it goes down really slowly. Other jacks I’ve used before go down at a normal pace. Does this mean anything. Haven’t used it in my car yet if that makes a difference
@GentilsGarage6 күн бұрын
Maybe because it needs more use or something like that. Mine goes down pretty swiftly
@TherealSoldier_boy6 күн бұрын
@@GentilsGarage my thought exactly. Maybe just needs some use. Just weird tho cos all the unboxing vids show it going down at a normal pace. Right out the box
@GentilsGarage5 күн бұрын
@@TherealSoldier_boy should be ok after
@Justin-n4g6 күн бұрын
Had exactly identical problem to the video not working on 1 and 2 settings. I am the most impractical person but managed to do this following this fantastic video in about 45 mins. Thank you for the video
@GentilsGarage6 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad it helped!
@ajay15436 күн бұрын
I got a ford focus eco boost st line 2019 1litre what do I need to make sure to keep the car the oil slump free ? How often should I get it checked ?
@GentilsGarage6 күн бұрын
I would advise to do the oils changes much earlier than the 12k miles recommend by Ford and to switch off the auto-start/stop as there is less stress in the belt. However, if your car has the turbo at the back of the engine, then it's likely to be a newer version of the Ecoboost with timing chain instead of wet belt.
@ajay15434 күн бұрын
@@GentilsGarage I’ll get that check if it got the new timing chain but if it’s doesn’t and it’s wet belt you think it’s better to take to ford or normal garage for the the oil change so it doesn’t block ? Thanks for replying back
@wietseterpstra82956 күн бұрын
The MK2 is under the skin a MK1 with some small alterations, and a little bit bigger, both are strong cars and will run forever when properly maintained, i drive a 2003 MK1 wagon and you can't find a car in the same class with that much loading space, i can fit 18 bananaboxes, all my watch boxes a few tables and a a few small cases with games, hotwheels etc in it when i go to a fleamarket, only weak point on the wagons are the rear wheel bearings.
@GentilsGarage6 күн бұрын
They're great cars indeed
@AllThingsBavarian7 күн бұрын
Gorgeous ❤
@GentilsGarage6 күн бұрын
🧡
@peterstudley18047 күн бұрын
That's a very early 520.
@GentilsGarage6 күн бұрын
Indeed, but there are a couple of older ones in the Uk, from 1973
@asm17 күн бұрын
Lovely Car and story, sympathetic "upgrade" - the 318i out the E30 is similar power wise to the original 520 perhaps slightly more. Would you consider putting a later 4 or 5 speed auto in it ? ZF4 or 5 ? OR are you dead set on manual conversion? Subscribed. Look forward to more instalments.
@GentilsGarage6 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! The power is a bit less at 105bhp, compared to the 115bho of the 2l twin carb. However, being EFI has a better power curve, smoother running, better start and more economical too. I would consider a better and more modern 4 speed auto (no 5 speed auto will fit without a converter plate) but the issue is that I would also have to replace the diff (currently 4.20) with a taller one. Also, the 4 speed autos from the E28 and E30 (need to be from a M10 or M30 engines car) do not have the mechanical speedo drive because those cars have electronic speedos and take the reading pulses from the diff. I would need a GPS speedo converter. With the extra spend involved with more modern autos, it would be better to get a few more bits and do the manual conversion. A 4 speed manual isn't hard to get. I would love a 5 speed manual, but the ones with mechanical speedo drive are hard to get and not cheap. Thank you for subscribing, more stuff coming soon
@MASHIN_BAZZ.18 күн бұрын
E12 is best
@GentilsGarage8 күн бұрын
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@UnitySoundsDjFlex8 күн бұрын
Are you not ment to tighten these wishbones under load ?
@GentilsGarage8 күн бұрын
That is correct, but I have done this nearly 4 years ago when I didn't have ramps and therefore no ground clearance to reach and tighten the rear bush bolt. All the other ones do not need to be under load to be tightened.
@UnitySoundsDjFlex8 күн бұрын
You didnt have creeking issues ?@GentilsGarage
@GentilsGarage8 күн бұрын
@@UnitySoundsDjFlex not at all and they were still good after 40k miles. MOT done in july and all still in very good condition
@RoBika09610 күн бұрын
It doesn’t enter into test mode for me. I did everything like you. Can you tell me why?
@GentilsGarage10 күн бұрын
Sorry, no idea. It always worked for me
@billweismann131810 күн бұрын
Great to see such an early 5 series restored! Dashboard…. There’s no easy solution. Well, there is but it’s incredibly expensive. There’s an outfit in America called “just dashes” that will make it like new. But I believe they charge every bit of $3,000 these days to do it. Plus shipping to and from the US. It will come back better than new and likely won’t ever crack again but it’s very very expensive. I’d caution against a used dash as they’re all now well over 40 years old and can crack, especially once you disturb them. Ask me how I know from an E28 upper dash swap. But that is a lovely car!
@GentilsGarage10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much. Good point about a second have one and, honestly, I don't fancy taking everything out to replaced. Did that with an E30 and it was a lot of work. I am just going to fill the cracks with PU sealant and use plastic if or vinyl paint.
@tlake6410 күн бұрын
Looking very solid Gentil. I am so pleased to see this car saved. My 1976 RHD 528 was the same, the original owner swapped the Blaupunkt Frankfurt for an '80s Phillips cassette player. I am using the single dashboard speaker, and it works surprisingly well. I have the same rims and trim rings, but with the 195/70 tire. Our cars look so similar, but mine is Fjord met blue. I have always liked the rear deck fuel flap e12s. I have also had the same e12 for decades!
@GentilsGarage10 күн бұрын
Thank you, lovely car you have. I like the rear filling on the early E12's it does stand out at the petrol station! Are you based in the Uk? I would love to gather a few early E12's. I know at least 3 from 73 to 75 that are on the road.
@tlake6410 күн бұрын
@@GentilsGarage I would love to join the group, but unfortunately I am in Perth, Western Australia! When I was in the UK in the '80s, 1970s BMWs were rare. My neighbour had a friend who visited with his T reg 520/6, metallic red and multi spoke alloys. In a country full of Granadas and Rover SD1s, the e12 5 series was something unusual.
@user-ix4wn1th5m11 күн бұрын
Hi 👋 Greetings from New Zealand. I like these BMW's , they were sold in limited numbers in the 1970s.
@GentilsGarage11 күн бұрын
Thank you. I can imagine there aren't many left in there.
@user-ix4wn1th5m11 күн бұрын
@GentilsGarage I don't see any on the road anymore here in NZ. There are many of the latest models now. They were very expensive to buy back in the 1970s. BMW 's are cheaper today.
@monk3yboy6910 күн бұрын
I don’t think they are cheaper today. There are just better finance options available to the everyday person that would not have been the case in the 70s and 80s.
@user-ix4wn1th5m10 күн бұрын
@@monk3yboy69 Yes
@DimasFajar-ns4vb11 күн бұрын
wow its 4 wheel vehicle not 2 wheel vehicle sir
@GentilsGarage11 күн бұрын
I don't understand.
@DimasFajar-ns4vb11 күн бұрын
@@GentilsGarage wow its not a motorcycle is what i mean
@GentilsGarage11 күн бұрын
@@DimasFajar-ns4vb and where/when do I say it's a motorcycle?
@aureliobrighton187112 күн бұрын
Living in Munich for almost 60 years your car must evoke all kinds of memories with me. Today its elegant simplicity to me is more striking than ever. The words 'design cue' now everywhere, well, here is one of its molds. Nose, backlights, exhaust position ... interior design .. exclusive 5er. And when we saw a 528i turning onto the 'Mittlerer Ring' finishing the Salzburger Autobahn on a warm winter day its grey skirt would tell about swift transportation. Cheers:)
@GentilsGarage12 күн бұрын
Lovely. Thank you very much for sharing your story.
@R118GSiVVC13 күн бұрын
Well done on the amount of time and effort you've put in m8!
@GentilsGarage13 күн бұрын
Cheers, I kinda feel relieved now
@Wenutz13 күн бұрын
Where is the list of error codes? Cannot find it in the description box.
@GentilsGarage13 күн бұрын
sorry, i was under the impression I had uploaded it. its a list of menu functions, with only a handful error codes.
@TheHorsebox213 күн бұрын
Just discovered you. Love this car, my boss had one of these in the eighties, though it was the facelift model, and I did get to drive it. Lovely to see an original one, and an orange one at that. Love seeing survivor cars in loving hands. Best of luck going forward.
@GentilsGarage13 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, really appreciate it.
@Lot76CARS13 күн бұрын
Brilliant to see the orange beauty back on the road and total admiration for sticking with it! Looking forward to seeing it in person!
@GentilsGarage13 күн бұрын
Cheers Simon, I'll be at Rustival in September and if all goes well, German day at Goodwood.
@ChrisStirk13 күн бұрын
Great car, commentary and explanations. Lovely to see. Congratulations on your channel. Subscribed!
@GentilsGarage13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, very kind of you
@OKuusava14 күн бұрын
As I was 14 that summer, those were "the" cars which burned to brain as classic beautiful ones.
@GentilsGarage14 күн бұрын
Same with me. also, as a child these looked big and now feel so much smaller!
@billweston657914 күн бұрын
You had the engine firing on number 4 cylinder and you should have adjusted that at 007”, not number 1 cylinder. Cylinder 4 Rockers are on the back of the cam lobe which is the correct position. Number 1 cylinder is rocking on the cam lobes so there should be no clearance. The gap will be far too big and they will be very loud. I worked on these engines for years and did hundreds of valve clearances.
@GentilsGarage14 күн бұрын
Thank you for your feedback, I apreciate it. will take it in mind next time
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What are your thoughts Gentil on refinishing/spraying the wiper arms in matt black? I know this wouldn’t be authentic on a ‘74 / ‘75 model but they would match the blades, which I don’t think are available in silver? Great to get your build summary 🎉
When I had this car over 20 years ago, the blades were also polished stainless steel, but whoever got the car thrown them away. I might just get E28 arms and have all in black, not just for matching but because the E12 arms use a pin to secure the blades instead of the standard hook on type. I think the stainless steel ones I have now were another South African aftermarket and I don't see them in their cars either.
Thank you for the video . I’m planning to import from Italy my old Honda (first reg 05/1992).
Glad it helped. Good luck!
Hello nice video bro i have a question can i install 2 isofix adapter for 2 baby seats?
Thank you. Yes you can
Excellent video. All settings now working. A bit of a fiddle but problem solved and money saved. Thank you!
You're welcome!
I was an owner of a 1972 2000 Touring back in the 80s. I mean, Who doesn't like a sharknose BMW?
They're lovely cars. I drove a 2000 TII touring many years ago and it was good fun
I was looking to take the CAT off to fix the exhaust for MOT when I found this. Fits perfect. Many thanks.
Glad I could help
I have today just bought a 2009 1.6 (100) Titanium with 78k miles for £1,150. An absolute bargain in my eyes, it just needs a ruddy good valet and detail inside and out, which is my passion. So once I have cleaned it within and inch of its life, I'm sure I will the thrilled with the car overall. This video has been extremely reassuring to me. My biggest concerns were rust or any lacquer peel... But on inspection it seems to have none of the above. My plans were originally to clean it up and sell it on. But due to practicality, reliability, running costs and the general look and feel of the car, I can see myself keeping it for myself for many years to come.
congratulations, that's a great buy!
Hi just got one. Just wondering why once I’ve twisted the handle counter clockwise to release the pressure it goes down really slowly. Other jacks I’ve used before go down at a normal pace. Does this mean anything. Haven’t used it in my car yet if that makes a difference
Maybe because it needs more use or something like that. Mine goes down pretty swiftly
@@GentilsGarage my thought exactly. Maybe just needs some use. Just weird tho cos all the unboxing vids show it going down at a normal pace. Right out the box
@@TherealSoldier_boy should be ok after
Had exactly identical problem to the video not working on 1 and 2 settings. I am the most impractical person but managed to do this following this fantastic video in about 45 mins. Thank you for the video
Thank you, glad it helped!
I got a ford focus eco boost st line 2019 1litre what do I need to make sure to keep the car the oil slump free ? How often should I get it checked ?
I would advise to do the oils changes much earlier than the 12k miles recommend by Ford and to switch off the auto-start/stop as there is less stress in the belt. However, if your car has the turbo at the back of the engine, then it's likely to be a newer version of the Ecoboost with timing chain instead of wet belt.
@@GentilsGarage I’ll get that check if it got the new timing chain but if it’s doesn’t and it’s wet belt you think it’s better to take to ford or normal garage for the the oil change so it doesn’t block ? Thanks for replying back
The MK2 is under the skin a MK1 with some small alterations, and a little bit bigger, both are strong cars and will run forever when properly maintained, i drive a 2003 MK1 wagon and you can't find a car in the same class with that much loading space, i can fit 18 bananaboxes, all my watch boxes a few tables and a a few small cases with games, hotwheels etc in it when i go to a fleamarket, only weak point on the wagons are the rear wheel bearings.
They're great cars indeed
Gorgeous ❤
🧡
That's a very early 520.
Indeed, but there are a couple of older ones in the Uk, from 1973
Lovely Car and story, sympathetic "upgrade" - the 318i out the E30 is similar power wise to the original 520 perhaps slightly more. Would you consider putting a later 4 or 5 speed auto in it ? ZF4 or 5 ? OR are you dead set on manual conversion? Subscribed. Look forward to more instalments.
Thank you very much! The power is a bit less at 105bhp, compared to the 115bho of the 2l twin carb. However, being EFI has a better power curve, smoother running, better start and more economical too. I would consider a better and more modern 4 speed auto (no 5 speed auto will fit without a converter plate) but the issue is that I would also have to replace the diff (currently 4.20) with a taller one. Also, the 4 speed autos from the E28 and E30 (need to be from a M10 or M30 engines car) do not have the mechanical speedo drive because those cars have electronic speedos and take the reading pulses from the diff. I would need a GPS speedo converter. With the extra spend involved with more modern autos, it would be better to get a few more bits and do the manual conversion. A 4 speed manual isn't hard to get. I would love a 5 speed manual, but the ones with mechanical speedo drive are hard to get and not cheap. Thank you for subscribing, more stuff coming soon
E12 is best
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Are you not ment to tighten these wishbones under load ?
That is correct, but I have done this nearly 4 years ago when I didn't have ramps and therefore no ground clearance to reach and tighten the rear bush bolt. All the other ones do not need to be under load to be tightened.
You didnt have creeking issues ?@GentilsGarage
@@UnitySoundsDjFlex not at all and they were still good after 40k miles. MOT done in july and all still in very good condition
It doesn’t enter into test mode for me. I did everything like you. Can you tell me why?
Sorry, no idea. It always worked for me
Great to see such an early 5 series restored! Dashboard…. There’s no easy solution. Well, there is but it’s incredibly expensive. There’s an outfit in America called “just dashes” that will make it like new. But I believe they charge every bit of $3,000 these days to do it. Plus shipping to and from the US. It will come back better than new and likely won’t ever crack again but it’s very very expensive. I’d caution against a used dash as they’re all now well over 40 years old and can crack, especially once you disturb them. Ask me how I know from an E28 upper dash swap. But that is a lovely car!
Thank you very much. Good point about a second have one and, honestly, I don't fancy taking everything out to replaced. Did that with an E30 and it was a lot of work. I am just going to fill the cracks with PU sealant and use plastic if or vinyl paint.
Looking very solid Gentil. I am so pleased to see this car saved. My 1976 RHD 528 was the same, the original owner swapped the Blaupunkt Frankfurt for an '80s Phillips cassette player. I am using the single dashboard speaker, and it works surprisingly well. I have the same rims and trim rings, but with the 195/70 tire. Our cars look so similar, but mine is Fjord met blue. I have always liked the rear deck fuel flap e12s. I have also had the same e12 for decades!
Thank you, lovely car you have. I like the rear filling on the early E12's it does stand out at the petrol station! Are you based in the Uk? I would love to gather a few early E12's. I know at least 3 from 73 to 75 that are on the road.
@@GentilsGarage I would love to join the group, but unfortunately I am in Perth, Western Australia! When I was in the UK in the '80s, 1970s BMWs were rare. My neighbour had a friend who visited with his T reg 520/6, metallic red and multi spoke alloys. In a country full of Granadas and Rover SD1s, the e12 5 series was something unusual.
Hi 👋 Greetings from New Zealand. I like these BMW's , they were sold in limited numbers in the 1970s.
Thank you. I can imagine there aren't many left in there.
@GentilsGarage I don't see any on the road anymore here in NZ. There are many of the latest models now. They were very expensive to buy back in the 1970s. BMW 's are cheaper today.
I don’t think they are cheaper today. There are just better finance options available to the everyday person that would not have been the case in the 70s and 80s.
@@monk3yboy69 Yes
wow its 4 wheel vehicle not 2 wheel vehicle sir
I don't understand.
@@GentilsGarage wow its not a motorcycle is what i mean
@@DimasFajar-ns4vb and where/when do I say it's a motorcycle?
Living in Munich for almost 60 years your car must evoke all kinds of memories with me. Today its elegant simplicity to me is more striking than ever. The words 'design cue' now everywhere, well, here is one of its molds. Nose, backlights, exhaust position ... interior design .. exclusive 5er. And when we saw a 528i turning onto the 'Mittlerer Ring' finishing the Salzburger Autobahn on a warm winter day its grey skirt would tell about swift transportation. Cheers:)
Lovely. Thank you very much for sharing your story.
Well done on the amount of time and effort you've put in m8!
Cheers, I kinda feel relieved now
Where is the list of error codes? Cannot find it in the description box.
sorry, i was under the impression I had uploaded it. its a list of menu functions, with only a handful error codes.
Just discovered you. Love this car, my boss had one of these in the eighties, though it was the facelift model, and I did get to drive it. Lovely to see an original one, and an orange one at that. Love seeing survivor cars in loving hands. Best of luck going forward.
Thank you very much, really appreciate it.
Brilliant to see the orange beauty back on the road and total admiration for sticking with it! Looking forward to seeing it in person!
Cheers Simon, I'll be at Rustival in September and if all goes well, German day at Goodwood.
Great car, commentary and explanations. Lovely to see. Congratulations on your channel. Subscribed!
Thank you so much, very kind of you
As I was 14 that summer, those were "the" cars which burned to brain as classic beautiful ones.
Same with me. also, as a child these looked big and now feel so much smaller!
You had the engine firing on number 4 cylinder and you should have adjusted that at 007”, not number 1 cylinder. Cylinder 4 Rockers are on the back of the cam lobe which is the correct position. Number 1 cylinder is rocking on the cam lobes so there should be no clearance. The gap will be far too big and they will be very loud. I worked on these engines for years and did hundreds of valve clearances.
Thank you for your feedback, I apreciate it. will take it in mind next time