BMW 335i (N54) - Turbo Removal and Install DIY
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- Vargas Turbos: goo.gl/5mvtLo
Turbo Install Kit: goo.gl/LPuroo
Oil Lines: goo.gl/1hmeML
Coolant Lines: goo.gl/iueBta
Subframe Hardware: goo.gl/M1npRx
Control Arm Hardware: goo.gl/RYDsnD
Steering Rack Hardware: goo.gl/rpWtb7
Vargas Inlet Pipes: goo.gl/t8hfbC
Schwaben Engine Support: goo.gl/M6v6MX
In this video we show how to remove the stock twin turbos from our 2007 BMW 335i and replace them with the Vargas OE Plus Replacement Turbos, including an upgraded 6x6 billet compressor wheel.
BMW N54 stock turbos are known to have a failing wastegates, which can be heard rattling, and failing oil seals, which causes smoke and oil consumption.
This job is fairly time consuming, but very achievable with the right tools, mechanical knowledge, and parts. The most difficult parts of the install are removing the front subframe, installing the silicone turbo inlet pipes, and keeping everything organized. Our video shows how to get it done with relative ease.
Hopefully this video helps with your install and saves an expensive trip to a mechanic. Please leave any questions about the install and we'll try to help.
Disclaimer:
Proper service and repair procedures are vital to the safe, reliable
operation of all motor vehicles as well as the personal safety of those
performing the repairs. Standard safety procedures and precautions
(including use of safety goggles and proper tools and equipment) should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Although this material has been prepared with the intent to provide reliable information, no warranty (express or implied) is made as to its accuracy or completeness. Neither is any liability assumed for loss or damage resulting from reliance on this material. In no event will ECS Tuning, LLC or its affiliates be liable for any damages, direct or indirect, consequential or compensatory, arising out of the use of this material.
Donut media should feature this guy, he really knows his shit on HRSPRS
He’s on donut bruh
@@icerinkdrifter92 Read it once more again and consider if there's any sarcasm involved...
That's Cold Af hahahaha
@@icerinkdrifter92 no response 💀💀
he should really buy an e36.
It's this hard with a lift, support bars and all that. Imagine with a jack, crawling underneath like a molerat and my iPhone flashlight.
Just like a molerat lmao.
iPhone flashlight LOL
I've done it on my drive way while my car was on jackstands in the rain. Let's say it wasn't the most fun thing I've done 😆. Only took me a good day
Luis A. Lmao you will need chiropractic treatment after this job using a jack.
Mcgyver B at least a 2 hour massage by an experienced Thai lady...
Crazy to see that he’s gone full circle. Form installing twin turbos on a 335 to installing a turbo on a Miata.
this guy should do every install video from now on
he can have my car to demonstrate it.
Just finished replacing my turbos, oil pan gasket, engine mounts, and water pump/thermostat. Easily the most miserable weekend of my entire life.. But the video helped a lot!
I am reluctant to drop 6K on this, so thanks for the motivation. I am embarking on replacing theses on my 08' 535i. Wish me luck.
@@albertobanegas7501 Get a Toyota. There!
No "luck" necessary. It will run reliably for a decade+.
@@albertobanegas7501 got it done?
@@midcenturymodern9330 I have a nice lifted Tacoma but the 335 my toy
Do you own a lift?
I can say that after watching this, I will be partaking in religious prayer, both morning and night asking god that my turbos last for as long as possible.
One of my turbos went 😑
Jerrino 😂😂
I sold my car because the wastegates started to rattle 😂
Leonard R that sucks, did you at least try to adjust the actuating rod?
BRUH
Thanks ecs, you've motivated me to work hard so I can pay a mechanic to do this job 😂
Hahaahahahahaha
Same bro😭 boutta go back to my old dealership and tell them I don’t got time what’s my FnF discount lookin like
Guys, this job really isn't too bad. You work your way up to stuff like this.
I used to be scared shitless to change an exhaust on my motorcycle. It was actually like 3 bolts, one clamp, and 20 minutes of work. In the end, I started up the bike, and felt such a rush of adrenaline that I did it correctly, felt no leaks around what I had changed, and the SOUND!! The bike was almost alive, I had accomplished something I thought was hard and scary, and you get that absolute thrill and elation you could never get "paying a mechanic" to do it.
Since then, I've slowly done more and more, acquired more tools as I needed them, I do things faster, and by feel, and with less videos and guides on forums.
You really have to start small, and at least TRY to fix your car/bike/lawn mower yourself before you grow the confidence to tackle more stuff. It's basically screwing & unscrewing stuff, moving stuff out of the way, lubing parts, staying labeled and organized, having the right tools so it takes 5 minutes to do a task instead of an hour, coding the proper things with a phone or laptop connection to your car, and finally just having faith (and caution) that you're doing it right. Again, it's such a rush and satisfying feeling when you start up the car, see/hear/feel the difference, and know that you did it yourself, saved money, and learned a lot you wouldn't have otherwise.
If you're thinking about doing mechanical work yourself, DO IT! (just have a good buddy around, or more money, time, space for the car to lay undrivable, or a daily driver, because yes, it will take longer than expected, and things DO come up, holding back your progress. question is, are you going to be a G and keep pushing forward through it, or give up?)
You're absolutely right! 🙌 That's one of the biggest reasons we have DIY videos. To show people that a lot of these jobs actually aren't as intimidating as they may seem. Obviously a job like this should never be your first, but starting with simple stuff like an oil change can give you the confidence to work up to bigger jobs like this!
qxANGELxp I just finished torquing down the front subframe after starting this DIY in January. I did little here and there whenever I could over the past 3 months, and I’m finally in the home stretch!
Before this, it was full suspension install, and before that it was radiator, intercooler, charge pipe, intake. I’m truly moving up on the rungs of the ladder of experience.💪
I resonate with you as in the beginning I was scared to put on a new exhaust. I had an experienced “pro” at an exhaust shop do the install, and he didn’t even do it well - sloppy cutting of the pipes, breaking a bolt, and stripping the threads on my exhaust flange. That’s when I realized maybe I CAN do better and started learning as well as putting faith in myself to work on my car. Yes, I have been a G and it feels great !!
@@ecstuning Your video helped so much, thanks!
@@leefunkera 💪💪💪
You can't count on other people to care about your car when they work on it. Only you.
just did mines. it was super easy.
i dropped it off at the shop.
LMAO! Well done sir!
you smart ass bitch. hahhhahaaha
master power what did you pay? Personally I’d do it myself
Show off...🤣
😂😂😂😂😂 you made me laugh even tho I’m depressed cuz of my turbos
From personal experience, I can tell you that those “quick disconnects” for the coolant lines do not come off that easily
The little ope forgot to take the oil feed line out. It’s a t30 then cut to the next scene killed me 😂. You can’t fit a normal t30 socket in their and have a ratchet, then that line is miserable to pop out.
@@rickcorless9795 exactly I just unbolted the hoses from the block and took off the lines from the turbos off the car deff the coolant lines are welded on or something 🥴took a hammer flat head and like 3 hrs of hulk smashes to get those dang hoses off 😩
THEY SURE AS HELL DON’T!!!
i swear popping out the coolant and oil lines is the worst! You dnt wanna be rough yet you have to put so much force but with carefully so you dnt break that shit, bloody stressful for sure.
Thank you ECS. It's videos like this that make me want to spend money at your company. Getting my turbos off was a breeze with this DIY. Even on jackstands.
Edit: anyone DIYing this job. Do yourself a favor and buy a 1/4" drive snapon ratched with the pivot and a quality torx set.
Or get this chrome one from HF, which is literally almost the same exact thing for $100 less www.harborfreight.com/14-in-drive-professional-swivel-head-ratchet-with-comfort-grip-64694.html
gonna want a 1/4 t30 as well
After watching this video I don't think it would be right to deprive the technician at the Dealership of all that joy...
Joshua Grullon,I like your twisted sense of humor LOL!
Amen
Yeaaaaa at the dealer we just lower the engine and transmission together on a table hoist. Fuck all that fitting into tight places bullshit.
Seems like a long way for shops get the most labor possible.
buy the kit and pay for labor is almost same price as the car is worth.
I'm grateful for the calming music because this whole video was terrifying to watch and I don't even have a 335i.
I have one and I'm now re-terrified!
Alright so now we're gonna........... break out the MasterCard and pay the tech to do it.
Lmfao exactly what i was thinking and im mechanically inclined and was down for a really hard job. LOL
When the tech subcontracts another tech to do it for him lol
😂😂
I definitely prefer to pay for that job!!!
I'm saying lmfao fuck this job lmfaoo
I'm doing this job on a 5 series right now. It's amazing how the view changes being up on that lift instead of on jack stands.
Just got this done at home with the upgraded 17t turbos, this really helped out a lot. Overall took me 3 days about 18-20 hrs to get it done ( this was on jackstands btw so it might be quicker if y’all got a lift). Hardest thing was the tight space because I used jackstands but otherwise if you get all the parts and tools you need before hand, as well as have some experience working on cars, I found it really wasn’t a difficult job at all. However extremely time consuming. Be sure to get the oil pan gasket, water pump and thermostat done at the same time since they will all be accessible.
do you have something i can message you on? going to do my turbos, my gaskets, waterpump and thermostat, etc. soon and want to make sure i have everything i need before doing it
That’s incredible, you took off the subframe completely and put it aside?
@@Critical7hinkingit’s really not that difficult I’m doing it right now on jackstands and with no help from anybody other than my dad when there’s a line thats being stubborn, I would say the hardest parts is the subframe and power steering rack, and the lines and bolts that get stuck and stubborn other than that it’s just bolts and nuts and remove things
YOOOO ITS ZACH FROM DONUT !!!!
I thought he seemed familiar lol
Damn, I thought he looked familiar. I wonder what happened to that Audience member at donut? Is he at ECS now?
IM SAYING BRUHHHH!!!!
@@taelorwatson9822 nah he used to work there
@@taelorwatson9822 no this was his previous job way before DONUT
it's cool it only takes 30minutes to do this!
Megan Cole *30 days lol
30 days to undo everything, another 20 tryna figure out how it all fit together LOL
Or more like 1 week by yourself
@@jordanmartinez8571 or be like me, tear the car apart and never really get it back together lol....that's why i'm not doing this :D
Lmfao! Now that’s funny
Thank you so much for creating this video. It helped tremendously. Started working on it at 7:30am & didn't finish her up until 10pm. Such a PITA, but this video helped a lot. All was done without a lift.
Did you do it on a lift or jackstands?
Anything you did different than what's in the video?
Ryan Davis it’s definitely very doable on stands just a real upper body workout with all the over the shoulder work. Highly recommend also doing the oil pan gasket while you’re at it unless it was recently done.
I'm gonna bookmark this video for those rare occasions where that crazy idea about getting a 335 as a "fun" project car creeps in my mind.
Gernan performance they said
It'll be fun they said
thats why you do away with the twins. single turbo setups dominate.
Take 1: We're gonna take the turbos out of this 335.
Take 2: We're going to disassemble the whole car.
got to love them twin turbo cars... until you have to replace them
Would of just pulled engine out , checked everything bmw life,
we literally had to pull the engine out since the 7 series were so bloody compact with crap and hoses everywhere.
Just when you think you've done everything.... "AND THEN YOU GOTTA REMOVE..."
Don't worry kids! You can buy all the cheap N54's you want and replace those bad turbo's in
Did this about 2 years ago under some 24 inch jack stands.
Honestly wasn't bad, my biggest issue came from the fact I was replacing the clutch with the upgraded 335is clutch at the same time.
Since the engine was supported by the brace and just hanging, once I took off the transmission, everything went all out of wack.
Took me forever with a ton of muscling it all around to get the transmission and engine back into position and reinstalled. I recommend having either the engine or transmission mounted and fixed while working on these two jobs to prevent my issues.
If I had to do this job, might as well do the oil pan gasket.
And thermostat, and water pump and everything that's down there!
Motor mounts too
Same thing my mechanic said. Once the subframes undone you might as well run the whole laundry list!
May as well replace the engine while you're in there too
Now that you’ve got all that BMW stuff off the car may as well put a Toyota motor in there.
i did this & saved 4 hours by not dropping the subframe, or removing the downpipes! I fished the turbos out from the top & popped in the new ones 👍
wish we can see the video bud....
11oct2021.dellthecomputer
Always wondered how I never got the donut mechanic job… now I know why.. this man came with real camera experience
Pretty good DIY. I do the job slightly differently whenever I pull front subframes. I leave the control arms/ knuckles bolted up and just remove the strut top bolts, motor mount bolts, and the subframe mounting bolts and pull the whole shebang out as one unit. I have ran into the bolts being seized inside the bushing sleeves (very common on all cars,) and the only way to get them out is to destroy the bushing or blast the bolt out with an acetylene torch. I live in New York, so if you live in a good environment where there is no salt used on the roads you could probably do it this way. Another thing to note is all the suspension stuff needs to be retorqued when preloaded. If your doing this job at home, make sure you do not rotate the steering wheel or shaft with it disconnected or you'll most likely destroy the clock spring. Again, good DIY to a job that is inevitable for anyone who wants to upgrade they're snails or fix the annoying wastegate rattle.
Underrated comment🎉🎉❤ thanks Boss, saved a ton of work. I assume if you don’t touch the suspension components you don’t need an alignment but did it just to avoid taking any chances. :)
Really awesome that you get in there and get dirty... also the courtesy of putting up the torque setting for every placement that it is needed. Thank You so much.
Thank you for helping me replace my turbocharger in 10 hours. You explain well and carefully. Great job! Keep shooting!
Now THIS car is a real Money Pit.
i have never felt better about being a 328i owner
I don't even have an N54, but the attitude is the best part of this video.
Looks like that water pump should’ve been replaced along with the inlet hose that had the abrasion mark on the outer protective sleeve. Damn what a job!!!! Great video man.
What you don't see/ notice in this video is the finesse in using those tools. I can see many people out there doing DIY on fasteners corroded like that and just stripping the hell out of the heads.
I am going to sell mine after watching this.
I was gonna sell mine before I watched this video now I just need a rope to finish myself off
@@mazjap What RWD will you swap it for?.
Drop the struts, hang calipers and drop subframe assembled. Trust me👍👍
I just did this and it was miserable
Roachbowl dropped sub assembled or tore down?
Aaron Dugan assembled ish. Dropped and disconnected subframe from the whole passenger side of the car and swung it out with the steering rack. I regret not dropping the whole subframe out lol
Thanks a lot for making this video. This video will help a LOT of N54 owners!
Yes it will help us 54 guys. Go buy the 55 post 2011 single turbo model and save 45% of the cost and 65 lbs less weight with 1 turbo that has a much better linear powerband from idle to 6800 rpm vs the 54 twins which are good from 1300 to about 5600 rpm then fall flat.
I just did this job and will add my own observations:
- Label your bolts, especially the torx M6-16 go into the block & water pipe and the torx M6-12 go into the CHRAs, the rest of the screws are external torx that go everywhere else.
- The turbo oil and water lines are much harder to remove than shown. (Annoyingly so!!)
- Attach the oil supply lines to chra before installing turbo saves time.
- Inlets are also a PITA but lowering the engine was a good idea and made it much easier.
The misc parts add up: new seals and gaskets $250, water pump & tstat $380, inlets $200, outlets $200.
GL!!
Good Lord is right! I'm having anxiety reading all these comments!
thank you for this video...I am thinking about 30 days...not 30 min. lol
Holy crap I was just trying to get tips on how to take off n54 turbos and I’m glad ol boy went to donut media
damn thats some massive dismantle just to fit new turbos... if one ever wonder why a job at your local bmw dealer cost so much. here is your answer :D
Micke I still won’t go to the dealership they over charge way too much, they quote me $4,000 for a valve cover gasket replacement on a X6 and I got that job done for $600 bucks.
n54 x6 ? if so yea , it costs that much , the shop that did it for 600 bent alot of your shit to sneak out the valve cover
@@mcgyverb1664 what 4k sounds a bit much, but in general people tend to think its just the parts that are expensive. the shops have salarys to pay their mechanics, for the shops etc. and then its usually not taking apart the part that is broken. sometimes you need to dismantle the half if not the whole engine to get to something and change the tiny part that costs 50 bucks. not like they will tear apart you car for free.
Micke yes, but it makes no sense if small shops are charging way cheaper than the stealership, I found a leaking oil filter housing gasket, and the oil cooler leaking, the stealers wanted me to pay $1000 for that job, I got it done for $100 at an independent shop the gaskets were $39 each, hey bmw are simple vehicles to own, it’s the stealership organization that makes the brand disposable.
@@mcgyverb1664 i do agree with you. but as i said. in general people tend to think that it is an easy fix, when the have to dismantle tons of stuff. thats what costs. but yeah the so called stealership is way more expensive than an independent one.
I was about to do this...... then I watched this video. I’ll let someone with a lift bend me over instead. It seems more enjoyable that way. ***Update*** I did it and it sucked. I could do it a lot faster now though. Saved me around $2000.
So I did this on the weekend on jackstands on my 200k+ km Canadian '08 135i.
Couple notes:
I did this *without* dropping the subframe. YMMV but on the 135i there was "lots" of room.
Wiggling the oil / coolant lines did exactly jack... Needed a nice pry bar there. Damn california cars in the video!
You need a mid length extended T50 socket on a 3/8 drive to get the manifolds off. It can't be too long because otherwise you won't have room. I used this set: www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-14-piece-torx-impact-bit-socket-set-0580334p.html#srp
You also need a low profile T30 to get the oil feed lines off. There is very little clearance here. I used a T30 bit on a 1/4 bit ratchet.
3/8 electric ratchet was a huge time saver.
Takes a while but the instructions provided in the video are excellent. Thanks ECS, you guys got my business for the replacement parts!
That's not a California car, i live in socal, and our cars don't even have rust on boltheads LOL
P90Puma very accurate. What I’m going through right now. Gonna attempt to put together again
If you have xdrive I'm pretty sure you have to drop the subframe
I started watching this at 0:00 fell asleep, woke up and he's still disassembling the car. My dreams of owning one of these is ruined.
Super easy DIY- Said no one ever 😂 Great video as always.
An alternator on that engine drove me nuts and now seeing how hard to replace the turbos, im selling the car and done with anything has turbos on BMW. But I still buy the N55 tho. At least one turbo. But I wanna say you did a great job replacing the turbos and you are pro.
Chapeau!
This guy should be feature and make his own episodes at donut media, building a budget miata maybe a good idea.
Just finished up one of these jobs in my workshop and all i can say is good luck to anyone attempting this without a lift and some mechanical experience also.
After doing a few N54 turbos, the process honestly isn't that bad. My first go at it took two days on a AWD sedan model, which means you just have to work around the front passenger axle. Those are the real pains. Other than that, this job isn't TOO bad. It's definitely labor intensive and I charge accordingly for sure lol. I personally think the hardest part of the entire is removal and reinstalling the coolant and oil lines on the turbo. The most annoying of the process is ALL OF THE ENGINE COOLANT GOOD LORD THERES SO MUCH.
Yea I wanna replace all my shit lol. I have an 2007 335xi
8E6JI how much would you charge someone?
Al Guapo about $1500 if I supply coolant and oil.
8E6JI for that price doing it in my driveway with a car jack and my iPhone camera doesn’t sound so bad anymore lol
Al Guapo yeah man, for sure! I honestly couldn’t imagine doing this on my back after doing it on a lift, so kudos to you man!
Great job bud. Your sense of humour made it better to watch. I'm a millwright, very important to lose it just a little at work, keeps you sane. Cheers.
Love how natural the video is
Was thinking about picking up a 335 and wanted to see what I may be getting myself in to WHEN I blow the turbos. Thank you ECS for convincing me to stick to my V.A.G cars instead, I thought they were bad until I watched this 😥
Did I hear him say "right on my chest, just where I like it.."? Why doesn't this dude have his own channel?
Isn't he with Donut Media now?
Shout out to BMW for making life easy for us DIY guys. Now I just need $3,000 more in tools and to call off work for 6 days. I’m so happy
The confusion on my face when I saw Zach Jobe not on a donut media video
Thanks guys I am currently rebuilding my car and I am swapping it from 318i to n54 335i I finished rebuilding the engine and now am on the thermostat and water pump part thanks so much ECS tuning
Glad we could help!
13:50 "Right on my chest. Right where I like it." 😂😂😂
I wondered if anyone else heard that. 😂😂😂
he's so hot tbh
Funny how the first time I watched this I thought it was a big deal, and now I realize it’s so simple and I’m buying the first good deal on a manual n54 I find, preferably one needing turbos.
This video makes me love the placement of the turbo on my MK7 GTI
Jason S good luck lol
Auto-diag Fellah already replaces my turbo. Took me 3 hours
even better on the B5 Passat. Only the airbox has to come out. full exposure.
Even better with my genesis coupe stage 3:) top mount baby
The important word here is turbo vs turbos.
Just got an N54 with 124k miles on it. Turbos are g2g for now - dreading this job one day. I don't have it in me to pay a shop to do it lol
Literally just bought this kit a couple weeks ago from you guys. This video has perfect timing. Thanks!!!
I learned a while back, that you need to know how to work on these cars yourself if you don't want to go bankrupt and make owning this car worth it. I have never worked on anything as complicated as these BMW's before, but saying that, its still not that hard to work on. Videos like this one from ECS really really helps as well.
Is this the donut media guy?
Wow...Actually, I'm really really happy with my N52. I'll sleep better tonight. Nice job guys.
Disclaimer : DIY not for the faint of heart
I love those calipers and rotors so much
I was looking through the comment specifically to see if someone knew where to buy those. I’d love to try and fit them on my e60
I guess I'm never replacing my turbos .... I wouldn't want to attempt this without a lift
You definitely look more happy at donut media:) great work explaining the process
this man went on to make great content at donut
I took my bmw to dealership for an oil change. Next day I burnt my motor. Dealership denies the fact there was no oil in motor. I take to another certified technician. I get a radiator leak and a tranmission leak after they replace my pan and engine. So I dont think I deprive any technician of joy. Maybe I just have some sorry service technicians in my area. I'll just do my own from now on. Thanks for great video.
Holy crap....😂 for a job like this I would definitely replace the oil pan gasket as well but thats just me. Congrats man👍
it's just incredible to watch this video, super amazing! I fixed a few small things on my 12 X3. Last weekend, I was trying to replace the valve cover, took me hours to unplug all the connectors in a tight space, but I failed to unplug an inside hose (pretty big one, don't know what's that for). I hesitated and eventually gave up. After I put everything back, misfire, O2 sensor voltage low. I probably can fix them if I have one more day, but I totally lost the mood. I was very frustrated and drove my shaking X3 to a local shop and paid around 1.4K to get everything done. What a awful weekend...
They make it look so easy on TH-cam 😂
The Germans..."Hey nobody has ever used the 16mm size or e-torx, what should we hold this on with".....I know 16mm and e-torx!!
no doubt. when I work on my 335i the first time I was like 15mm too small oops 17mm too big wheres my 16mm. YEAH where are the 16mm?!
@@mhks68 Not to mention the *opportunity* to use all of your wrenches - hex, yup, torx, yup, e-torx, sure! Surprised they didn't throw some triple-squares just for fun!
Kirk Junker f10 5 series use triple square on the front wheel hubs.
But the problem isn't with the Germans using that size. It's with the tool makers in North America not including them in their kits.
Wow, good content, big effort on this one. I suggest that you put the torque specs in the description too. This is probably the hardest install on an N54 motor. Seriously a jigsaw puzzle of parts. Subsystems he had to remove before the turbos: coolant, suspension, steering, exhaust, intake. Whole lotta stuff going on at one time. This is the best time to take care of everything below the engines cover: replace those worn out E90 control arms, engine mounts, sway bars, higher performing cooling system, radiator, coolant pump/thermostat housing, inlet pipes, intercooler, charge pipe, and down pipes. Watching this video, its an intimidating level of complexity due to the number of subsystems you're dealing with at one time. I am gonna be at this one for a month of weekends with all of the other stuff I need to do at the same time as 'just replace the turbos'.
It would be easier to pull the engine out, holy crap a lot of work! great job ECS!!!
Thanks man! All done installing mine. Your video is perfect. You just make it look much easier than it really is 😂😂👌
This man is good explaining and making videos thanks for the video
You Forgot to add that the turbos are easy remove bc you dont have to remove both manifolds and just have to loosen the v band. The stage three turbos with a stock bottom end and a couple of fuel mods from vargas will put you at 164 on the half mile around the 700hp. While I was working there Vargas had the record for stock bottom end. Plus all turbines were balanced over 160000rpm for quality. solid stuff, I enjoyed putting test driving these cars.
I've watched this video probably 20 times, just replaced my turbos. I will say, even if you log your bolts keep in mind there are two T30 bolts for the turbo coolant lines, one is longer than the other. Both the coolant feedline and drain line need to use the shorter of the two. There has been a lot of people who end up with coolant leaks because they used the longer bolt.
I hope to God I don't have to do this. Thanks for that though.
Ok so for the front turbo there has to be a short and a long t30 and on the rear turbo there also has to be a short and a long t30 right??? That would be for the top and lower coolant lines for front and rear turbo correct?
I m on it, since 2 days on jack stands. it s a fucking job. Very time consuming, many parts in the way, a lot of different bolts, shrinking bolt s from downpipes, little room to work,you need a lot of tools, coolant and oil trips on your faces and so on ... The guy in the video is definitely a professional mechanic he knows what he is doing...
I feel like I would get along with this dude, seems chill.
Let's hang
@@ecstuning 10/10 would hang if I didn't live in Canada.
I just did this job for a customer using two jack stands to hold the car up a piece of card board to lay on and a low pro jack to hold the motor up didnt remove the subframe I only removed the motor mount and bracket as one unit and moved the rack and pinion out of the way and that gave me plenty of room ...yes it takes some time without a lift but it's really not that bad just time consuming
It looks really bad as time is very consuming.
Thank you so much for such an informative video and especially for all the crucial information on exact torque specs! I now have the confidence to slap my new turbos on myself.
ECS does not hire blind mechanics! WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES ALL THE TIME!!! Great video! Your attention to detail was amazing.
I feel like anybody that wants to buy a $8,000 335 on marketplace should watch this before doing the deal
Shoulda listened to this comment
I bought a 3375$ 335 from marketplace😂 it’s good tho (after I put 12000$ in parts into it) still same smoking turbos I bought it with but they boost💀 I do all labor myself, that 12k is parts only🤣
only shit its the donut guy and he's legit working on a bmw project build rn what a legend
Wait is this the Donut Media guy?
The car being lifted doesn't make it a little easier, it makes makes a world of difference. This would be a nightmare without a lift.
Im pretty much a noob 😂
Noob as in I never dismantled any car in my life, never repaired anything. But I was thinking of buying a used 335i as a first time ever project car.
mmmmmmaybe next time 😂😂
I have a n52 and I wanted to get a 335i for the extra power, this video very much changed my mind lol
Great DIY, guys! 👍🏻
BMW Fanatic I blew my turbo seals, I need you to hook me up on one of your next giveaways.
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I've done 4 of these so far. It's nice someone who doesn't do this for a living now has a video of how to's. I've had a few of the v band clamp nuts go for a spin around and a middle finger. Someone who might run into this issue just cut the clamp and buy a new one. It will save ya a lot of hassle
These videos are very well done I enjoy these vids
Cool vid! Wish this video was around last year. I did this almost exactly the way you guys did - except I removed, cleaned, and reused the old oil/coolant lines from the old turbos. If I had to do it over, I'd go new like you guys did. It's an act of God to remove these damn things from the old turbos without damaging them.
That was truly amazing to see........great lighting.
Love from the 🇬🇧
Had to do this to mine after one of the turbos failed. It was easy thanks to this video.
What brake kit is that?