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:
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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...
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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.
thank you for this video...I am thinking about 30 days...not 30 min. lol
This guy should be feature and make his own episodes at donut media, building a budget miata maybe a good idea.
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
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.
this man went on to make great content at donut
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 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.
Anyone watching this, you can do an install by just removing the Downpipes, water pump and motor mount and you have plenty of room without having to remove the subframe. Still pretty damn tight but it’s doable without a lift.
Yea the first 2 times did it without a lift after that i used a lift but it is do able without
Holy crapballs. Will be praying to the Bimmer Gods that my turbos are intact and that my boost problems are a vacuum leak or coil pack issue!
I sold mine because of the turbos. When I saw this I thought, yeah I’m still glad I sold it.
Amazing guide though👍
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
Ok I've been thinking on buying a 2011 535i but after watching this video, I will continue to save an simply build my mustang and just twin that instead! I love watching dissemble car vids and such but this kinda makes make not want a BMW now. "ok today we are gonna change spark plugs" .... removes the cylinder heads, timing chain and crankshaft
That was truly amazing to see........great lighting.
Love from the 🇬🇧
ECS does not hire blind mechanics! WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES ALL THE TIME!!! Great video! Your attention to detail was amazing.
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'.
This was a great video now i know what to look forward to do on my 335i. When i do this job im just replace alot of things in there when i do this to.
These videos are very well done I enjoy these vids
This is CRAZY, imagine you doing this on 535xi which is unfortunately this what I have,, massive work factory rear air inlet no way it can be replaced with out dropping tranny no wonder the silicon ones came pretty handy easy installment!
my brother in christ this is so much work to get to these freaking turbos 😭
Your bracelet takes me back to middle school
Thank you for the truly helpful video. I was able to accomplish this on a 2008 535 xi without sub frame removal, a bit challenging, but I did it on jackstands in my garage.
What brake kit is that?
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.
wow (spelled W.O.W.) Who would of thunk that you have to remove the R&P steering, A-arms, sub-frame etc... eGads! Thank God the crankshaft didn't need to come out. Just saying. Thanks for taking one for the team.. GR8T post edits. Cheers from So.Ca.USA 3rd House On the Left.
only 30 minutes to do this job? count me in!
I was contemplating a 335i, but this has seriously put me off
Right? Imagine doing this on your back...
Broken turbos on such a clean car? My dudes those bolts and bushes are all fresh.
Torque specs left out of this video, according to Bentley Publishers (Come on ECS!):
Bracket to cylinder head (bracket for turbo solenoids): 9Nm
Coolant supply to crankcase: 9Nm
Coolant return line to crankcase: 8Nm
Coolant return line to turbocharger: 8Nm
Coolant supply line to supply line: 8Nm
Exhaust Manifold head shield to crankcase: 8Nm
Oil supply line to crankcase: 20Nm
Oil pressure line to turbocharger: 8Nm
Oil return line to crankcase: 8Nm
Oil return line to turbocharger: 8Nm
Turbocharger to exhaust manifold: 20Nm
I wish it were this easy for awd it’s absolute nightmare lol. Haven’t found a video that goes into detail like this one with the X drives
I used this video for my n54 it is so far so good as soon as I seen who was making the video I knew it was gonna be good #donutmedia
Hey y, Donut Media in da house! I didn't know he worked at ECS too!
safe to say i love my e46 even more 😭
What, didn't expect to see Zach over here.
This guy should hook up with doughnut media
Now I know what the definition of over an engineered looks like. I would still do this, though.
awesome video! simple disassembly and reassembly, lol. using an electric ratchet in those tight spaces might make it a little easier, no? i am looking at cheaper cars right now. picking up an n54 and adding turbo upgrade is a good option. cheap car with enough power that it wouldn’t be terrible to drive.
Imagine if you put everything back together, then you remember you forgot to put in the gasket on the oil drain line on the turbo! :-)
I don't doubt it for a second that it happens watching this high anxiety video.
i was today years old when i learned he went from ecs to donut, that’s sick i knew i recognized him
When the turbos give out it's time to trade in
But then guys like me buy the 50K BMW for 5-6K and replace the turbos and near good as new. ;)
Dustin Roberts i like the way you think
Dude acts just like we do at the dealer. Hell Yeah brother
can't wait to do this!!!!
Rogelio Hernandez I been dragging mine for the second time . I'll just keep adding oil for now.
this made me really worry since i am hearing recently some rattling in my 335i turbo's. this takes a of work, i dont understand why BMW didn't make easy access to replace them! i think ill wait until they completely die to change them, either go single or stage 3 MMP
Man being a mechanic looks hard
xJayFromVA but a lot of fun not gonna lie👌🏽
It does sometimes get hard, yes
Excelente vídeo , yo aporto con prelubricar el eje del turbo para no afectar su duración.
Honestly, who in the world actually has eyes that blue? The inside of his inlet pipes are the same shade!
I just finished this on my 2010 E60, fun time!
You did help for sure
Anyone else coming from Donut? Zach is the best!
those white floors reflect the light letting you see under the car when it's on the lift... i spent a whole day trying to get the rear turbo out a 535i and it sucked because i had to grab the light every 5 seconds to see what i was doing and oil was dripping into my eyes
@3:59 looks like the head of the bolt sheared.... great video, but what i hate most about working on you own car are seized, rounded or broken fastener!
just randomly watching car videos to come across Zach Jobe on this channel haha
Whata massive PITA.... Credit to you sir!!!!!!!!!!!
Doing the swap on a x model.
Everything single o' ring is fused to the block.
Going on day 6
This video should be recommended To all the kids running around with those burble tune set at the max
How many times for remove 2 turbo on 335i?
What do u recommend for ease of future maintenance of the car. Upgraded twins or single turbo kit?
He had to have made this video just to flex how fast he could switch turbos
DIY in a shop with a lift and all the tools you could need don’t know if that really classifies as a DIY more like a professional walk through
What about turbo lines? If the tube is are leaking oil there is possibility the heat friction in the trubos ruin the liens because they seize into the turbo
Hope those silicon hoses last for ever or it'll be a pain in the ass to replace them.
Omg I don't even think about it , it's gonna be so much work to replaced Turbo 🙉🤯
Was considering a 335i as my first car, good thing I bought a g37 instead
G37 well I feel sorry for you
Why not have both ❤️
My my... what a huge job! What torque wrench are you guys using?
HEYYY !! ITS ZACH JOBE !
Doesn’t anything rust where you are. This job would never be this easy in the uk.
BMW = "Bring My Wallet"
Bob Marley and the Wailers
@@stephaniedejong8040 BMATW not the same ring as BMW!
Break my wallet
70% through and im regretting all my life choices up until this point. My car looks like it drove over a landmine lmao.
At 18:10 is where I made my mind up I’m not doing stock location inlets. I’ll go relocated🤷🏾♂️
This thought me alot....for example how much will this guy charge me to replace the turbos and water pump and oil pan gasket while he's at it.
"Vargas turbos are fantastics"
Yes, for the first 3 months
Uh oh. That's what I just bought to put in.
@ECS Tuning how much oil did you syringe into the turbos prior to installing?
Awesome 30 mins video with some fast forwarding. While stealership would charge 30 hours in slowmo.
Can you do an n55 turbo video also please?
Why do you replace the exhaust studs? Seems unnecessary
Im not so sure i want a 335i now....Still in love with M3's
Mans pretty much took the entire car apart 😂😂😂
I tried doing this . The car has now sat in the garage for 2 years .
That 2nd turbo oil drain line looked like it was in rough shape. Does it need to be replaced? My n54 is burning oil with new turbos and an oil catch can installed. Im trying to solve the issue.
NIGHTMARE TOWN!
How long should a shop take doing this job? Rough time lol?
I know this guy from somewhere. I just cant quite put my finger on it.
Selang dari wastegate kemana bro?
Is this why these cars have dropped so much in re-sale value? I was considering buying one....until seeing this. What a nightmare.
I mean just get it without turbos
Turbos are like a drug.
Don't do it. I just sold my 07 335i with 70k miles and it was falling apart. Sold it for $5500.... I really don't know why they complicate the design so much. Absolute nightmare to work on.
Dirty Cordoba dam you got taken. My 335i been paid off since 60k and only put maybe $500 in the last 5 years of door locks and window regulators. Now at 90k, I’m not replacing turbskies until I get a code. By then I be doin clutch, downpipes and all that misc crap under there. This so far no worse than a chevy, ford, dodge not by a long shot.
I heard horrible things about Vargas Turbos.. Idk if I should just replace mine with the stock mitsubishi instead..
on this episode of money pit we.......oh wrong channel
my lines been giving me hell to get off the turbo
Thnx for the video ur amazing keep up the bmw diy too bad we can't see u do a pull haha
Can you guys link the rear turbo return line? My oem line does not fit around my rear 19t turbo like this line does
Would of been good to know the method for removing the inlet pipes 🫠