RESTORING A BARN FIND BMW E24 635CSI | PT1
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The video documents the early phase of a long term restoration project on a 1989 BMW E24 635 CSI, filmed as a barn find that has not run in many years. The host starts with a wash to assess the exterior condition and then moves to the underside to gauge rust and structural integrity. He acknowledges the scale of the project, admitting this is a first attempt at a full restoration and that mistakes will be made along the way. The initial focus is on getting the car into the workshop, removing wheels, and evaluating the front and rear suspension components for rust and deterioration. Throughout this segment, the plan is laid out: address rust, replace corroded parts, and determine how far the project will go, all while managing the reality of a long timeline and a steep learning curve. The video concludes with a decision to flush the cooling system, source core plugs, and prepare to extract the engine for a future rebuild, signaling the start of a complex, multi-month journey toward bringing the classic BMW back to life.
Topics · classic cars · restoration · auto repair · car project · barn find
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- What is the current state of the BMW E24 when the video begins?
- The car is a barn find that has sat for many years, with the engine not running initially, rust present on the undercarriage, and the brakes seized. The engine’s ECU is found to be inexpensive to fix, and the general plan is to wash the car, inspect the underside, and determine the extent of restoration required.
- What major concerns are identified during the initial inspection?
- Key concerns include extensive rust in the chassis rails and wheel arches, a damaged front passenger wing with seam sealer, a leaking brake system, potential core plug damage in the engine, and the need to flush and pressure test the cooling system before attempting an engine rebuild.
- What is the immediate plan to move forward with the project?
- Move the car into the workshop, remove wheels, assess the suspension and rust, flush the cooling system, replace rusty subcomponents, obtain and install core plugs, and prepare to extract the engine for a rebuild after confirming the engine is watertight.
- Why are core plugs being addressed before engine removal?
- Core plugs are being replaced to ensure the engine block is watertight and to avoid a hidden crack becoming a costly issue if the engine is run or rebuilt outside the car. This step helps guarantee that the decision to rebuild will not be wasted if the block has hidden damage.