[Tamboy]

Just wondering if a pressure fed blaster is required or if a siphon fed blaster would work? What size compressor is required? I have 2.5 hp, 8 gallon, 125 cfm. Would that be sufficient?

[sharpist]

Does chemical cleaner do the same but with more elbow grease?

[e90man]

Originally Posted by Tamboy

Just wondering if a pressure fed blaster is required or if a siphon fed blaster would work? What size compressor is required? I have 2.5 hp, 8 gallon, 125 cfm. Would that be sufficient?

Either blaster will work, the gravity feed gun is sufficient - the compressor you have will struggle with long-duration blasts but will also work with some patience.

Good luck!

[Tamboy]

Originally Posted by e90man

Either blaster will work, the gravity feed gun is sufficient - the compressor you have will struggle with long-duration blasts but will also work with some patience.

Good luck!

Thanks! Just picked up a bigger compressor (26 gallon) and a pressure feed abrasive blaster. Also just ordered one of your kits! Looking forward to trying it all out when it warms up!

[e90man]

Originally Posted by Tamboy

Thanks! Just picked up a bigger compressor (26 gallon) and a pressure feed abrasive blaster. Also just ordered one of your kits! Looking forward to trying it all out when it warms up!

Kit is going out tomorrow. Thanks - just sent your tracking info.

26 gallon is a great all around compressor for the casual garage DIY'er, IMO.

[Tamboy]

[krukedking]

Is there anyone in Minnesota to get this done?? Bmw Minnetonka wants 495 plus gaskets.

[Spxxx]

Originally Posted by krukedking

Is there anyone in Minnesota to get this done?? Bmw Minnetonka wants 495 plus gaskets.

That's a good price for a dealer, think it's ~$750 in CA.

[padklwdsx]

Any one has recommendations in Bay area, CA?

[tim603]

Originally Posted by bimmer305

+1 on getting it done.
70K miles

An entire new car now.

I made a mess on the first valve as you can see

Dude!! Didn't you buy the vacuum and blaster adapter?? Just did mine and it made the job so clean, barely got any shells anywhere lol

[DV135i]

Originally Posted by padklwdsx

Any one has recommendations in Bay area, CA?

@Laurus_CEO does a lot of cars in the bay area. having him do mine in the next week or so. not sure if he's on n54tech, I found him on e90post.