Teen rebuilds BMW engine after taking on challenge at 15
Young car enthusiast restores his dad’s BMW after it sat unused for a year.
Theshen Krishnasamy (15) says he has been obsessed with cars from a very young age.
From learning to drive at 6 to helping his father repair vehicles at 7, he began taking on his own car projects by 10.
Krishnasamy shared that his father’s BMW E30 325i (1991 model) had been parked for a year and remained non-operational after being taken to a mechanic.
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This sparked his interest in taking on the challenge of repairing the engine himself.
He began working on the engine on March 13 and completed the project on Easter Sunday, April 5.
The process involved removing the engine from the vehicle, dismantling it and assessing the damage.
Krishnasamy said one of the biggest challenges was getting the gearbox to attach properly to the engine.
“When something wasn’t working, I would push my brain and sometimes try ‘stupid things’ that actually ended up working, like using a loaf of bread to remove a bearing that needed to come out,” he said.
“I wanted to give up so many times, but looking at the videos and pictures my parents took when I first started motivated me to just finish it.”
He said his parents supported him throughout the process, believing in his ability and sharing in his excitement as he progressed.
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His parents expressed immense pride in his achievement, saying the project taught him responsibility and perseverance. They added that his determination to complete the engine stood out the most.
They also said the accomplishment has become a source of pride for the family, given his long-standing passion for cars.
“He didn’t want to stop even when his dad said it was late. He was so determined to get it done. It was exciting watching all his wins,” said his mother, Maggy Krishnasamy.
Theshen added that he aspires to build more engines in the future and pursue a career as a mechanical engineer.
He and his family are currently seeking an internship, apprenticeship or learning opportunities to further support his development.
Potential sponsors or opportunities can contact his parents via email at Vishen.revolutionfreight@gmail.com or by phone at 062 218 9955.
