[Bobdudeman1988]

im offering to blast and clean n54 and n55 valves for 180 !

also if you let me know ahead of time, i can slap a new oil filter housing gasket on for an extra 30(you bring the gaskets)

Pm me for details

Im located in N. Fond du lac wi
And i do this out of my garage at home

parts for oil filter housing gasket if you obtain!


gasket for housing pn below(same gasket for non oil cooled and oil cooled models). number 4 on diagram
11427537293

gasket for oil t-stat housing(oil cooled models only). number 5 on diagram
11427525335




oring for water pipe. number 8 on diagram
11537545278

[suspenceful]

I've seen before/after pictures. He does great work and you can't beat the price!

[Bobdudeman1988]

Originally Posted by Bobdudeman1988

Im now doing blasting for people in wi, i live in fond du lac and id charge 180 per car.

Pm me for details!

Photos

[europartconnect]

What method are you using to clean them? Do you have the oem bmw blast tool?

[Bobdudeman1988]

Originally Posted by europartconnect

What method are you using to clean them? Do you have the oem bmw blast tool?

remove manifold, soak bad ones in carb cleaner if nessicary for 15 minutes, tape off open ports.walnut blast at 60 psi, with wand, blow out excess, repeat. yes i own the tool as in vac adapter and wand, 25 pound blaster and beefy compressor

[Nipro1]

I have to say this guy is AWSOME!!
I just got my car done and the results are great!!
Very please with the results.
I recommended to everybody,great service and great price!!
Before:

After:

[Bobdudeman1988]

Bump. Come on guys, wont find it cheaper

[Bobdudeman1988]

Valves. Let me clean them

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Check PM.

[Bobdudeman1988]

pm check..ed

[Impac]

How long it would take you to do the job?

[Bobdudeman1988]

Originally Posted by Impac

How long it would take you to do the job?

So far about 5 hours, but im making progress on doing it faster.

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Walnut Blasting N55 and N54 in Fond du Lac and Northeast Wisconsin, 335xi at 100k+

Bobdudeman and I walnut blasted my e92 (2011 335xi) this weekend. He's a real nice guy, down to earth. He doesn't charge much for this service, in my opinion, but he's really not in it for the money. $180. He has all the tools needed and the know-how on both N55 and N54 engines and doesn't mind if you help. Of course he appreciates a little extra and maybe a 12-pack of his favorite beer (Warsteiner dunkel).

If you do the walnut blast, I would suggest also doing the oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) replacement and the o-ring for the water hose for the extra $30. Buy the gasket and o-ring ahead of time from Amazon or ecstuning. Bob will also do transmission fluid and pan/filter change if you need it.

As for my N55, it had 101,000 miles on it at the time. I've seen pics of N54 intake valves that were much worse at 1/2 the mileage. So the N55 still seems to have the same gunk build-up issue, just to a lesser extent. I have some pics below. Sorry for the quality. It's not the best camera, and I'm far from a great photographer.
Before
https://flic.kr/p/q6d9ep
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127703...ream/lightbox/
During
https://flic.kr/p/q63ovM

https://flic.kr/p/pNSG3W
After
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127703...ream/lightbox/
Trust me, they're clean as a whistle. Noticeably more responsive throttle. Seems to have more power, but I'm thinking it's more of a placebo effect. Later this week, I'm getting the VANOS recall done, so unfortunately I won't be able to give an accurate estimate of fuel efficiency gains. But I'm SO glad this service is done . It's good peace of mind, and I know it won't be needed for another 100k miles! At least 2 years, right, Bob?

Bob, if you're reading this: excellent job! Since I'm in that area regularly, I'm going to provide you fair warning that you will be seeing my car again... and maybe some beer too.

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Originally Posted by Bobdudeman1988

So far about 5 hours, but im making progress on doing it faster.

Realistically, together we could have done it in three easily...

[Bobdudeman1988]

Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

Realistically, together we could have done it in three easily...

not everyone is nice to help like you sir and the n54s get..soo...baad! lol

[Bobdudeman1988]

Just got 50 lbs of nuts, good to go for a few more ! I do more than blast. Repair as well pm for more!

[GB-335xiCoupe]

50# of nuts!!! You better buy a bigger pair of pants!

[Bobdudeman1988]

Ill be taking a short break for the holidays till after jan. First, then ill be helping again!

Happy holidays everyone!

[Impac]

Just had my 535i with 72k Walnut Blasted by Bob yesterday, this guy is cool he knows what he is doing and does it well very well i am very happy with his work on top of that this was his FIRST 5 series that he worked on. I live in Chicago Suburbs so it was a long trip for me 2.5 hrs lol but im very happy, and it only took him Around 5hrs not like some shops told me i would have to leave my car for 2 days lol... By the way Bob dont forget when Spring comes and it gets warmer you will have to install my **'s.
Thanks again

[str8shot]

Originally Posted by Bobdudeman1988

Ill be taking a short break for the holidays till after jan. First, then ill be helping again!

Happy holidays everyone!

I'm getting my n54 1 out of storage soon. Are you still doing this?

I'm at 51k and never been cleaned before. Starting to get rough idle and some other weird hiccups, hoping a cleaning will sort it out.

I'm located in Menasha.

[Bobdudeman1988]

Sort of.. my service's are temporally down till the overtime at my job goes away

[natedog7700]

Originally Posted by Bobdudeman1988

Sort of.. my service's are temporally down till the overtime at my job goes away

Im still on that list too hopefully! Lol

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Originally Posted by natedog7700

Im still on that list too hopefully! Lol

You're still on the list, but I jumped ahead of you in line.

[str8shot]

Let me know when your available to do some blasting.

Any idea what the wait is?

[Bobdudeman1988]

10 hour days... both weekend days. its brutal. they say by may..but we all know how corporations are to the peon workers.