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Short▶This short garage clip focuses on a Mercedes C230 Kompressor Eaton supercharger gasket and oil-service subject. It is a quick look at that component rather than a complete compressor rebuild or a full workshop procedure.
66,297 views
Video▶I'm replacing the upper radiator hose on an N54-powered BMW. If you're looking at a coolant leak, a damaged hose connection, or a cooling-system refresh on a 335i, 135i, or 535i, this video lets you see the hose and the actual job instead of guessing from a diagram.
51,398 views
Short▶Here's a quick test hit with a built 1988 Toyota MR2. It's a short look at the car in action, not a step-by-step repair or a breakdown of the build.
49,508 views
Video▶I'm working through hydraulic lifter replacement on a BMW N54. The project follows a ticking-noise concern and takes us into the engine's valvetrain, a much more involved job than swapping an external sensor or gasket. This is a useful look at the work before deciding whether to tackle it yourself.
45,937 views
Short▶A quick look at a BMW N52 crankcase ventilation valve replacement. If you're researching the N52 CCV system, this Short helps you find the job, but it isn't a full removal-and-installation walkthrough.
43,874 views
Short▶This Mercedes C230 Kompressor clip deals with a cylinder-three misfire complaint. If you're trying to understand a C230 rough-running problem, it gives you a quick look at the specific cylinder the creator was investigating, but the short clip should not be treated as a complete diagnostic walkthrough.
38,376 views
Video▶I'm replacing the radiator fan switch on an M54-powered BMW Z4 after problems involving the cooling fan. The video is about that switch and the car's cooling-system symptoms. If your Z4 is overheating or its fan won't behave normally, this gives you one real repair to compare against your own diagnosis.
37,890 views
Short▶This short BMW clip shows the subject of wear on valve-body check balls in the GM 6L45-family automatic transmission. It's a useful companion to the longer BMW shift-issue repair, especially if you're trying to recognize the parts being discussed.
35,334 views
Short▶The upper radiator hose on this BMW X3 is brittle and broken. This quick clip highlights the cooling-system repair and points you toward my longer BMW X3 upper radiator hose replacement video for the full job.
34,505 views
Short▶This short clip covers running a local OpenClaw agent on Raspberry Pi hardware with Ollama in the picture. It's one of my electronics and software projects rather than a car repair, showing the local-AI setup as a project snapshot.
24,117 views
Video▶I'm setting engine timing on the BMW N54 and showing where the timing tools come into the work. If you're preparing to open the valvetrain or put the N54 back together, this is the video to start with for a look at the setup rather than just the finished result.
24,065 views
Video▶I'm troubleshooting a manual BMW E90 that won't crank, with attention on the clutch-pedal switch and starting interlock. If the dashboard wakes up but the starter won't engage, this video shows the clutch-switch side of one BMW no-start investigation rather than telling you to replace the starter immediately.
23,646 views
Short▶A 2001 BMW 530i with the M54 engine is stalling and showing P0340. This short records the problem and fault code without claiming a single confirmed cause or a completed repair.
21,770 views
Video▶I'm rebuilding a Toyota rear differential fitted with an electronic locker. The project gets into bearings, seals, the pinion and crush-sleeve arrangement, rather than just showing a cleaned-up housing. It's useful if you want to see what the parts look like before opening your own axle.
21,274 views
Short▶A short clip about the oil filter housing gaskets on BMW's N52 engine. If you're checking a possible leak around the housing or planning gasket work, this points you to the topic without pretending to be a full repair tutorial.
21,211 views
Short▶A Chevy 350 small-block rebuild with an unusual setting: the dining room. This short is a quick project glimpse, not a start-to-finish engine assembly or a specification guide.
20,546 views
Short▶Working on a 2008 BMW X3 with an ABS warning light? This quick clip focuses on front wheel hub removal during wheel bearing work. It shows the project being tackled, not a complete walkthrough of testing the ABS system.
20,314 views
Video▶I'm tackling valve-stem-seal replacement on a BMW N54. This is internal engine work, not another external oil gasket, so the video gives you a better sense of the scope before you decide to dig into the valvetrain yourself.
20,191 views
Short▶A Nissan 240SX with a Toyota 1UZ V8 swap gets put to work in a burnout clip. This one is about seeing a custom engine-swap project in action, rather than learning the complete swap or the build specifications.
19,329 views
Video▶I'm replacing the front lower control arms on a 2007 BMW 335i. The video is a look at the real E90 front suspension job, including the parts and work area, rather than a generic suspension diagram.
19,045 views
Video▶I'm replacing an engine ground connection on a BMW 335i while investigating a no-crank or no-start complaint. A bad ground can make a starting problem look bigger than it is, so this video looks at one of the electrical connections worth inspecting before throwing parts at the car.
17,856 views
Video▶I'm replacing the timing belt and water pump on Toyota's 3.4-liter 5VZ-FE V6. Both jobs put you in the same part of the engine, so this video lets you see the work together instead of treating the pump and belt as unrelated repairs.
17,689 views
Short▶A second-generation Dodge Cummins runs into snapped bolts around the hydroboost and steering gearbox setup. This short documents the problem as part of a truck repair project rather than claiming a completed fix.
16,808 views
Short▶I'm working on the voltage regulator on a BMW N54 charging system. The clip concentrates on the regulator rather than replacing the entire car's electrical system, and it's a starting point if you're investigating charging-voltage complaints on an N54 BMW.
16,529 views
Video▶I'm replacing the oil-cooler lines on a BMW 335i N54. If you're tracing an oil leak around the cooler plumbing, this video shows the line-replacement project and gives you a chance to compare the connections on the actual car.
16,502 views
Short▶A quick before-and-after look at a front driveshaft U-joint replacement on a second-generation Dodge Cummins. This clip shows the comparison, not the complete process of removing, fitting, or checking the joint.
16,082 views
Video▶I'm replacing the crankcase vent hose on a 2007 BMW 335i with the N54 engine. If you're chasing a brittle breather connection or need to get familiar with the hose routing, this video stays focused on that piece of the crankcase-ventilation system.
15,387 views
Video▶This BMW's power-folding mirror was traveling past its normal stop. I investigated the over-extension and worked around the mirror's stop or locking mechanism rather than assuming the complete mirror assembly needed replacement.
15,304 views
Short▶Removing an exhaust stud at the catalytic converter on a BMW X3 with the N52 engine. This short focuses on the exhaust fastener job, rather than claiming a full catalytic converter replacement or detailing every removal step.
14,118 views
Short▶This Audi B5 S4 short shows a K03 turbocharger rebuild subject from the project. It's a quick look at the turbo components, not a substitute for the detailed balancing, assembly and inspection procedures needed for a turbocharger rebuild.
14,069 views
Video▶Dealing with a BMW E90 hood that won't open, including the latch and release-cable repair.
13,969 views
Video▶I'm removing and cleaning the VANOS oil screens on a BMW N54. It's a targeted look at the oil-screen area while investigating a VANOS-related concern, not an invitation to start replacing every VANOS component when a code appears.
13,047 views
Video▶I'm working on a BMW Z4 convertible-top problem involving the hydraulic pump motor. The video follows this repair area on a real car, which is useful if your roof has stopped moving normally and you're trying to understand what parts are involved.
12,717 views
Short▶Here's a parts-identification challenge from a 2001 BMW 530i with the M54 engine. If you've worked on an E39, take a look at the component and see whether you recognize it before checking the answer in the original video.
11,945 views
Short▶Listen to a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette after its engine rebuild.
11,568 views
Video▶I'm working through a shifting problem on a BMW fitted with the GM-based 6L45-family automatic transmission. The repair takes us beyond a simple fluid change and into transmission service components, including valve-body and sealing parts.
11,461 views
Short▶Cleaning secondary-air passages in a BMW N62 cylinder head. A short look at the work involved.
11,044 views
Short▶Trying to get a car back on the road after suspension or steering work? This quick DirtyKurty clip is about a budget-minded do-it-yourself wheel alignment. It is a short look at the idea, not a complete procedure or a replacement for checking the vehicle against proper alignment specifications.
10,988 views
Short▶A quick check for a BMW Z4 convertible top that isn't working as expected.
9,871 views
Video▶Replacing the battery on a BMW 335i. Here's how the battery comes out and goes back in.
9,746 views
Video▶I'm replacing a front wheel bearing on a 2008 BMW X3. This is the E83 front wheel-end job, with an ABS warning part of the surrounding problem, so the video helps you see which components are in the work area.
9,517 views
Video▶Can you identify the part shown on this BMW 325xi with the N52 engine?
9,206 views
Video▶Working on a Chevrolet 350 small-block V8? This DirtyKurty video focuses on adjusting the engine valves. It is a longer engine-work video that gives viewers a chance to see the job in the garage rather than just a quick clip of the finished engine.
9,133 views
Short▶A quick parts-spotting challenge from the garage: can you identify everything shown in this $13 build clip? Take a look and see how many parts you recognize before heading over to the original video.
9,067 views
Short▶A Nissan S13 with a Toyota 1UZ V8 swap gets some tire-spinning action in this short clip. It is a look at the engine-swapped project in motion, not a walkthrough of the swap wiring, mounting or tuning.
8,737 views
Short▶A quick look at the 2024 Ferrari Purosangue, the four-door Ferrari with a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12. The original video highlights its 715-horsepower rating. This is a short car spotlight, not a mechanical repair or in-depth road test.
8,628 views
Short▶Here is a quick look at a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, one of the later C3-generation cars. This DirtyKurty clip is for anyone who enjoys older American sports cars or is browsing the Corvette projects featured on the channel. It is a short vehicle spotlight, not a walk-through of a restoration or a repair.
8,436 views
Video▶Taking apart and cleaning the stock diverter valves and O-rings on a BMW N54, with an eye on possible boost leaks and oil buildup.
7,870 views
Short▶A Nissan 240SX with a 6.0-liter Chevrolet LS-series V8 is a combination that gets your attention. This short DirtyKurty clip highlights that V8-swapped Nissan project. If you like engine swaps and unusual builds, have a look at this one and the other 240SX videos on the site.
7,347 views
Short▶A Toyota MR2 with a built Honda K24 engine is a fun combination of lightweight sports car and modern four-cylinder power. This quick clip highlights the K24-swapped MR2 and its sound. It is one more project-car video from the channel rather than a detailed account of how the swap was completed.
7,312 views
Short▶A clean BMW E46 with a Chevrolet LS6 V8 under the hood. This short DirtyKurty clip shows off an unusual engine-swap combination: classic E46 BMW styling with a GM V8. If you are into swapped BMWs, this one belongs in the mix.
7,250 views
Short▶A quick side project away from the garage: this DirtyKurty clip is about remote script execution on a Raspberry Pi W using P4wnP1 A.L.O.A. I like exploring electronics and small computers alongside automotive work, and this one fits into that hands-on technology side of the channel.
7,023 views
Short▶A BMW 545i with the 4.4L V8, a few revs and some driving footage.
6,486 views
Short▶An old Corvette and a small-block Chevy engine coming out of the car. This quick DirtyKurty clip captures part of the 350 V8 removal from a 1981 Corvette, the kind of garage project that usually comes with plenty of discoveries along the way. If you are following the Corvette build or interested in classic Chevy V8s, this is a short look at the work.
6,082 views
Video▶Working on the camshaft sealing rings and cam-ledger area of a BMW N54.
6,080 views
Video▶I'm replacing a leaking oil-filter-housing gasket on an M54-powered BMW Z4. If you have oil collecting around the housing, this is the repair area to inspect before assuming the leak is coming from deeper inside the engine.
6,009 views
Short▶A BMW E46 project with a round LCD display, an ESP32 microcontroller, and code developed in the Arduino IDE. Cars and electronics are two things I enjoy working on, so this little project sits right at that intersection. The clip gives a quick look at the concept rather than a complete build tutorial.
5,439 views
Video▶I replace the upper radiator hose on a BMW X3 with the 2007–2010-style setup, using BMW part 17123415433.
5,385 views
Video▶Replacing a camshaft position sensor on the BMW N54, with a look at the sensor locations and the job itself.
5,057 views
Video▶Here's an older Toyota alternator-related garage video. The model and precise procedure aren't established by the existing listing, so this page stays focused on the charging-system component without claiming a replacement that isn't confirmed.
4,936 views
Video▶Cleaning VANOS check-valve screens on a BMW N52/N54 setup.
4,871 views
Short▶A quick look at a 2004 BMW 545i. The E60-generation 5 Series is one of those BMWs that can be both rewarding and frustrating to own, especially when you get into the V8 models. This DirtyKurty Short is a brief spotlight on the car, not a teardown or repair walkthrough.
4,833 views
Short▶Replacing an ignition-coil connector on a BMW N52 without a special connector tool.
4,448 views
Short▶A clean 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX caught on camera. The second-generation Eclipse is a familiar name to anyone who grew up around turbocharged import cars, and the GSX is especially memorable. This is a quick car spotlight for viewers who enjoy the variety of builds and machines that turn up around the garage.
4,162 views
Short▶Ever seen turn signals and high beams start flashing on their own? This BMW X3 clip highlights exactly that kind of strange electrical behavior, the sort of thing that makes diagnosis interesting. I like tracing symptoms back to their cause rather than immediately throwing parts at the problem.
4,104 views
Video▶Working on the hood-latch and release system of an early BMW Z4.
4,002 views
Video▶I'm pulling the engine from a 2009 Toyota Matrix as part of a bigger engine-swap project. You get to see the removal stage, including the surrounding connections and access, rather than jumping from a running car to an empty engine bay.
3,984 views
Short▶A quick change of scenery from the garage: an N700 Shinkansen bullet train passing through a station in Japan. I enjoy checking out machines beyond the cars I work on, and the Japanese high-speed rail system is worth a look. This short is a passing-train clip, not a train review or a behind-the-scenes engineering tour.
3,859 views
Short▶Another quick look at a 1981 Chevy Corvette with its 5.7-liter V8. If you've followed the Corvette projects on my channel, you'll know this is one of the cars that keeps showing up in the garage. This Short is a quick look at the car, not a step-by-step engine build or repair video.
3,755 views
Short▶A short look at a modified fourth-generation Toyota Supra, better known as the MK4. It's one of those cars you don't need much introduction to if you're into Japanese performance builds. This is a quick car showcase rather than a breakdown of every modification or a guide to building one.
3,591 views
Video▶Installing a Radium Engineering oil catch can on a BMW 335i N54.
3,586 views
Short▶First-start footage from an LS-swapped Nissan 240SX project. Getting an engine swap to fire up for the first time is a pretty satisfying moment, especially with a Chevy V8 sitting in a Nissan chassis. This Short captures that milestone. It's not a complete how-to for swap wiring, mounts, fuel system, or engine management.
3,348 views
Short▶A quick look at a built 2003 Mitsubishi Evo 8 from Vermont. The original upload credits @4gclipseGT with owning, building, and tuning the car. I enjoy seeing what other people have put together, and this was one worth sharing. This is a short street-car showcase, not my build or a tutorial on its modifications.
3,206 views
Short▶A second-generation Dodge Ram keeps blowing fuse 13. Electrical problems like this can turn into a real headache, especially when a replacement fuse doesn't last. This quick clip points you toward the fuse problem I'm looking at. It's a short look at a troubleshooting job, not a full wiring-diagram walkthrough or a confirmed step-by-step fix.
3,110 views
Short▶Here's a quick look at my dad's 1981 Chevrolet Corvette with a 350 small-block Chevy. It's one of the classic V8 cars that shows up in the garage content, and this clip is more about the car than taking something apart. If you're here for actual Corvette engine work, I've got separate videos on the small-block projects and repairs.
3,107 views
Short▶A quick ride in an '81 Chevy Corvette. Not every upload has to be a repair: sometimes it's worth getting out of the garage and enjoying the car. This is a six-second Corvette moment from the channel, with the longer repair and small-block videos linked nearby for anyone more interested in turning wrenches.
3,103 views
Short▶A Nissan 240SX with a Chevy V8 swap. I like seeing what happens when someone puts a completely different engine into a familiar chassis, and the 240SX shows up in several swap clips on the channel. This one is a quick look at the V8-converted Nissan, not a guide to mounts, wiring, fabrication, or getting the swap running.
3,099 views
Video▶Taking a 1981 Corvette out for a drive among the Vermont fall colors.
3,030 views
Video▶A 2017 Toyota Camry with a problem worth talking through. Here's a garage update on the situation.
2,964 views
Short▶A quick test-hit clip of a built 2003 Mitsubishi Evo 8. There's a lot to enjoy about seeing somebody's performance project in action, and this is another one of the short car clips I wanted to share. The original title mentions spinning drag tires and burning rubber. This is a showcase moment, not a build guide or a test of verified horsepower figures.
2,914 views
Short▶A quick look at the GA6L45R automatic transmission mechatronics and valve-body assembly used in several BMW applications.
2,822 views
Video▶Oil leaking around the valve cover on an N51 BMW? In this full-length garage video, I take on the valve cover gasket job and show the process rather than just the finished result. If you're dealing with an oil smell, smoke near the engine, or oil around the cover, this is one repair worth understanding before you dig in.
2,820 views
Short▶Checking a 2008 BMW X3 N52 for signs of a head-gasket leak using an inexpensive test.
2,760 views
Video▶I'm opening the A1 General Module from a 1995 BMW 850Ci and working at circuit-board level to replace aging capacitors. It's a different kind of automotive repair, and a good example of why older BMW electrical problems sometimes need electronics work rather than another replacement assembly.
2,746 views
Short▶Older BMW electronics can be their own repair project. This short clip focuses on replacing capacitors in the general module from an E31-era 850i or 840i. It's a look at the module work rather than a complete diagnosis of every electrical problem an 8 Series might have.
2,626 views
Video▶Working through a rough idle, misfires and lean codes on a 2003 BMW Z4 with the M54 engine.
2,541 views
Short▶When a second-generation Cummins truck quits charging, the alternator is one of the parts worth checking. In this under-a-minute clip, I swap out the alternator on a second-gen Dodge Ram. It's a fast look at the job, not a complete charging-system diagnostic procedure.
2,499 views
Short▶A Craigslist find turning into another garage project: this short shows a first-generation Dodge Cummins rear differential rebuild. If you're into keeping old trucks on the road, here's a quick look at the axle work, without pretending a twenty-second clip covers a full differential setup.
2,377 views
Short▶Here's a quick look at a 1973 Pontiac Trans Am with a 6.6-liter V8. I like seeing older cars that still have some character, and this one earns a spot in the garage-video collection. It's a short car showcase, not a restoration or engine-build tutorial.
2,295 views
Short▶Here's another quick look at a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, part of the third-generation C3 lineup. If you're into classic V8 cars, there's plenty more Corvette footage on my channel, including videos about the 350 small-block. This particular clip is a brief look at the Corvette, not a repair procedure or a detailed vehicle review.
2,252 views
Short▶A failed driveshaft support bearing can be a nasty surprise on a BMW. This short clip focuses on a driveshaft bearing problem in the area hidden by the exhaust and heat shield. If you're trying to track down a vibration or a driveline noise, it's a reminder that some of the parts worth inspecting aren't visible until you get underneath the car.
2,195 views
Short▶Not everything in the garage is a car. This one's a quick burnout clip featuring a 2001 KTM 640 Adventure. I work on and film all kinds of machines, and the KTM earns a place in that collection. It's a motorcycle moment rather than a maintenance or tuning walkthrough.
2,125 views
Video▶I'm doing a leak-down test on a BMW 335i N54 to get a better idea of how well the cylinders are sealing.
2,090 views
Short▶Something different from the garage: three local AI agents running on a Raspberry Pi 5, using Llama, Qwen and Mistral models.
2,042 views
Video▶I'm replacing the oil-filter-housing gasket on a BMW with the N51 engine. If you're investigating oil around the filter housing, this video shows that specific engine setup rather than assuming all BMW straight-sixes are identical.
1,921 views
Short▶Here's a Toyota MR2 with a Honda K24 swap. The original upload calls out a 12.5:1 compression ratio, six-speed transmission and KPro ECU. That's quite a combination to fit into a little mid-engine Toyota. This clip gives you a quick look at the project, while the other MR2 videos on the site cover more of the cars and builds that caught my attention.
1,893 views
Short▶This one isn't the kind of engine discovery anybody hopes to make. The clip is titled as a catastrophic rod failure in a Mitsubishi 4G63T engine, with damage to the block. It's a quick look at an engine failure rather than a teardown with measurements, but it's a reminder of how serious a bottom-end failure can be.
1,859 views
Short▶Can a Honda CRF80 dirt bike fit in the back of a BMW X3? That's the question behind this quick DirtyKurty clip. It's a real-world vehicle-and-dirt-bike size challenge, not a measurement guide or a promise that a particular loading method will work.
1,728 views
Short▶A look at a 1973 Pontiac Trans Am with a 6.6L engine and five-speed gearbox.
1,711 views
Short▶Replacing the TH350 transmission in a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. A short clip from the job.
1,688 views
Video▶I'm putting an engine back into the 2009 Toyota Matrix after the removal stage, then bringing the project toward its first start. This is the installation half of the work, so it makes the most sense alongside the matching engine-removal video.
1,678 views
Short▶My 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX with an Amazon GT30 turbo is the focus of this short clip. The upload is about the turbo installation, the two-step rev limiter and a 0–60 pull. It's a look at the project in action, not a complete turbo-install walk-through or a measured performance test.
1,498 views
Short▶A quick look at a slammed Cadillac CTS. This is a short car showcase focused on the lowered stance, not a suspension-install tutorial. It's for anyone who likes seeing what a different ride height can do to the appearance of a CTS.
1,483 views
Video▶Working through a Toyota Tacoma blower motor replacement. If your cabin fan isn't doing its job, this is a useful repair to watch.
1,457 views
Video▶A look at a 1988 Toyota MR2 from the DirtyKurty channel.
1,424 views
Short▶Here's another look at a Nissan 240SX with a Chevy V8 swap. The 'sitting pretty' upload is a quick project-car showcase rather than an engine-swap step-by-step, but it belongs alongside the other V8-swapped 240SX clips from my garage.
1,323 views
Short▶A quick Corvette clip from the garage. It's a simple look at a Chevrolet Corvette rather than a detailed restoration, engine rebuild or test drive. There are several longer Corvette and small-block Chevy videos on DirtyKurty if you're looking for more of the wrenching side.
1,303 views
Video▶Another Toyota Matrix engine-project update from the garage. It's a project clip, not the main engine-removal or installation tutorial, so check those companion videos if you're following the swap.
1,286 views
Short▶Here's a part from a twin-turbo BMW 335i N54. Know what it is?
1,246 views
Video▶Taking a look at an aluminum replacement for a plastic fitting found on certain BMW N52/N54 setups.
1,194 views
Video▶Unboxing and looking over exhaust gaskets for a 2008 BMW X3 from FCP Euro.
1,148 views
Short▶Here's a quick look at an Alpine White 2007 BMW 335i with the N54 twin-turbo 3.0L and a six-speed manual. If you're into manual-transmission N54 BMWs, this is a short look at the car rather than a repair walk-through.
1,125 views
Video▶Fitting a VRSF charge pipe and TiAL blow-off valve to a 2007 BMW 335i N54.
1,066 views
Video▶Changing spark plugs on a BMW N54. A regular service job on a not-so-ordinary engine.
1,052 views
Video▶Replacing a front coil spring on a BMW E90 325xi. This is the spring job on that particular car.
1,040 views
Short▶A quick 1981 Corvette engine-project clip. The original title calls out a Holley 650 carburetor, Eagle rods, a Comp Cams Thumper cam, ARP hardware, Hooker headers and a Hughes torque converter. It's a look at the build's component list, not a step-by-step installation.
996 views
Short▶A rusty Nissan 240SX subframe is the subject of this quick restoration-project clip. The title frames it as a 'rust to revival' transformation, giving you a look at the project without claiming a full subframe rebuild tutorial.
983 views
Short▶A cold-start clip with a second-generation 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins.
980 views
Short▶A quick introduction to my 2007 BMW 335i with the N54 engine, ending with a question for fellow car owners: what do you drive? It's a short car-community clip, not a diagnostic or repair tutorial.
970 views
Short▶A quick look at freshly rebuilt cylinder heads for a 350 small-block Chevy. The original title says they're ready to go; this seven-second clip is a project update rather than a complete valve job or cylinder-head installation guide.
923 views
Video▶Replacing the brake-pad wear sensor on a 2007 BMW 335i E90.
918 views
Short▶Getting ready for a Toyota Matrix engine swap, with a little cold-weather garage atmosphere along the way. This short is a project update as the work gets underway, not a complete how-to on removing or replacing the engine.
866 views
Video▶A closer look at a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 5.9L 24-valve Cummins.
847 views
Video▶Getting the engine back into a 2000 Audi B5 S4. Here's a progress update from that project.
822 views
Video▶A quick look at the Ferrari 488 Pista and its twin-turbocharged V8.
791 views
Short▶Taking the 1981 Chevy Corvette out and firing up the 350 small-block. It's a quick clip of the Corvette coming out of the garage to make a little noise, not a carburetor-tuning or engine-start procedure.
776 views
Short▶A snow-day clip of the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX with an Amazon GT30 turbo. A quick look at the turbocharged Eclipse project in winter, not a turbo installation or tuning tutorial.
765 views
Short▶Here's a Nissan 240SX with a Chevy 6.0-liter V8 swap. This clip is about the sound and the engine-swapped car itself. It's not a guide to wiring, mounts or the complete V8 conversion.
763 views
Short▶A quick look at a 2001 BMW 325Ci from the E46 generation. This is a short look at the car rather than a specific engine, suspension or electrical repair.
745 views
Short▶A quick reminder to BMW owners: the serpentine belt is worth checking before it leaves you stranded. I’m bringing attention to a maintenance item that can be easy to overlook when everything seems to be running fine. This is a short clip, not a complete belt replacement or inspection procedure.
743 views
Short▶Got a brake-pad warning light on your BMW? This quick video is aimed at owners trying to understand that dashboard warning before choosing the next repair. A warning light is a reason to inspect the braking system, not proof that one specific part has failed. The clip gives you a place to start without pretending a 45-second video covers a complete brake job.
742 views
Video▶Changing the oil on a BMW N54. Here's the straightforward maintenance job on the engine.
713 views
Short▶A cold start on my 2007 BMW 335i with the N54 twin-turbo engine, VRSF catless downpipes and a Milltek cat-back exhaust. If you’re curious about the sound of this exhaust setup, this clip is a quick listen. It’s a car and exhaust showcase, not an installation guide, performance test, or claim about street legality.
663 views
Video▶Working on a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry with the 2.5L engine? This longer video follows a valve-cover replacement job and gives you a closer look at the work than a quick clip can. I share the process on the car so you can get a feel for what the job involves before tackling your own. Double-check your exact engine and service procedure, including the correct sealing parts and torque specifications.
653 views
Short▶Hop behind the wheel of a 1981 Chevy Corvette for a quick startup clip. If you're following the Corvette and small-block Chevy projects on DirtyKurty, this is another chance to see and hear the car without digging through a longer repair video.
633 views
Video▶Replacing a valve-cover gasket on a 2003 BMW Z4 M54 while dealing with an oil leak and smoke concern.
618 views
Short▶My twin-turbo BMW 335i N54 is back out for the first pull of the year. This short clip teases a potentially rough ending, so it's more of a moment from the project than a step-by-step diagnosis or performance test.
611 views
Live▶This is an archived DirtyKurty livestream. It's here so you can find the longer live video alongside my car projects and repair uploads. The Analytics export doesn't identify the particular topics covered, so I won't label it as a specific repair walkthrough.
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Short▶Spotted something interesting while walking around in Mexico. Can you identify the car? This short is a little automotive spotting challenge, not a repair video, and I'm leaving the make and model open instead of giving away an unverified answer.
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Video▶An early BMW Z4 project from the channel, with a title that calls it the internet's cheapest Z4. This longer video is for anyone curious about bargain BMW roadsters and project-car ownership, but I haven't assumed a purchase price or exact mechanical condition that isn't included in the available listing.
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Video▶I'm replacing the water pump on a 2017 Toyota Camry with the 2AR-FE engine. The project includes access around the belt, the pump and sealing area, and getting the cooling system back together after the replacement.
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Video▶Replacing the valve-cover gasket on a BMW 335i N54 while working around the PCV system.
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Short▶A quick look at the 2024 Ferrari Purosangue and its naturally aspirated 6.5L V12.
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Short▶A quick look at a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, better known as the Evo 8. This short is one of the car-spotting and project-style clips from my channel, not a walkthrough of a repair or a parts installation. If you're into Mitsubishi performance cars, have a look, then check the related Eclipse and Evo videos from the garage.
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Video▶Come along for the Menace Car Meet in this longer video from my channel. It's a chance to walk through the car-meet side of the hobby and see more than the usual repair bench and engine bay. The video is here for people interested in the event and automotive community, not as a how-to guide or a showcase of one specific vehicle.
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Video▶Battery replacement on a 2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i. I cover getting to the battery and disconnecting the cables.
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Video▶A short look at a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3.
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Video▶Another look at the car scene away from the garage: this video covers the Berlin City Car Meet. It's an event-style upload for people who like seeing other builds and automotive gatherings, rather than a step-by-step repair. You can browse the related car-meet recordings and project vehicles here on DirtyKurty.
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Video▶Come along for the first Best Buy Car Meet, another event video from the early days of the channel. I share these clips because the car community is part of what makes working on projects fun. This one is a meet recording, so expect the event rather than a full repair walkthrough. Other car-meet and project videos are linked below.
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Short▶Here's a quick look at a clean EG-generation Honda Civic. This is a six-second car-spotting clip from the channel, not a breakdown of the build or a repair walkthrough. If you like older Hondas and interesting street cars, this one is worth a look.
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Video▶Working on an oil leak on a BMW 328i xDrive with an N51/N52-family engine? Here's one of my older videos covering that problem. It's an approximately four-minute garage upload for people tracking down BMW oil leakage, not a claim that every possible leak comes from the same place.
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Video▶Cars and Coffee is about more than turning wrenches at home. Come along for this older car-gathering video from the channel. It's a look at the enthusiast side of the hobby, not a specific repair or a guide to one vehicle.
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Short▶A quick look at a third-generation Toyota MR2 with a built Honda K24 swap. The original title calls out a 4Piston block, CNC-ported head, RR3 camshafts, KPro ECU and an LSD. It's a twelve-second build clip, so treat it as a glimpse of the setup rather than a full engine-swap guide.
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Video▶Here's another early car-meet video from my channel: Best Buy Meet 3.5. It's a chance to check out the car community away from the garage, with a longer event recording rather than a quick Short or an automotive repair tutorial.
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Video▶Replacing a front axle on a 2005 BMW 325xi with the N52 engine and all-wheel drive.
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Video▶Cold-starting a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 5.9L 24-valve Cummins at about minus 12°F.
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Video▶If your BMW interior door handle has turned sticky or unpleasant to touch, this is the video I made about that exact problem. I'm looking at the sticky handle issue and the repair, with the aim of helping you decide what needs attention on your own car. Check your model and trim before buying replacement parts.
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Video▶Tracking down a driveshaft vibration on a 2008 BMW X3 E83 brought me to a failing center support bearing. Here's the replacement.
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Video▶Replacing the valve-cover gasket on a BMW E46 to address an engine oil leak.
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Video▶Two generations of BMW's S1000RR are the subject of this video: a 2020 bike and a 2011 bike. If you're into BMW sport motorcycles, this gives you another garage-side look at the machines outside my usual four-wheel projects. I kept the exact model years in the search details so you can find this upload again.
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Video▶This video combines two garage updates: a five-dollar OEM clutch-pedal pad and a BMW N54 smoking issue. It's the kind of inexpensive part and follow-up problem that can get lost between larger repairs. I walk through the topics in one upload, so you can find the clutch-pedal item without losing track of the separate N54 concern.
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Video▶Not every garage day is spent hunting down a fault. This longer video is about getting the BMW 335i looking good again. If you've followed the N54 repairs and diagnostics on the channel, here's a different side of the same car: taking time to clean it up and enjoy the result.
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Video▶Here's a look at a 1992 Eagle Talon AWD, one of the all-wheel-drive DSM cars from the early nineties. I'm keeping the vehicle year and model front and center so fans of the Talon, Eclipse, and DSM platform can find this recording alongside the Mitsubishi projects on the site.
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Video▶Replacing a rear wheel bearing on a 2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i (F39). Here's what the job looks like on the vehicle.
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Video▶Working around a BMW N54 ignition system? This video covers removing and installing N54 ignition coil packs, a common job when accessing the plugs or investigating an ignition concern. It belongs with my other N54 maintenance and diagnostic videos, so you'll find those linked below if you're working through a larger problem.
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Video▶A BMW 335i cabin-filter installation featuring a Burger Motorsports filter setup. This video is a starting point if you are looking into the cabin air filter area on a 335i; check the part and fitment for your exact car before ordering.
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Video▶A Toyota hybrid-battery cell-failure diagnosis video. This upload focuses on the hybrid battery issue, but the title alone does not confirm the Toyota model, failed module, measurements, or final repair.
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Video▶A BMW cabin-air-filter video covering the filter topic without a specific vehicle model identified in the upload title. If you are researching interior air filters, start here and confirm the correct part and housing location for your BMW.
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Video▶A five-minute highlight taken from the 31:54–36:54 portion of a DirtyKurty livestream. The saved Analytics title identifies the time range but not the specific subject, so this page keeps the description general.
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