South Florida Walnut blasting

Cbozz · 09-12-2013, 04:18 PM

hey guys just today had my car walnut blasted, last time i did it at 50k and now i'm at 65k. 15k miles gave it a significant amount of carbon build up and after blasting the car runs really smooth...! here are pictures of before and after..
it was really cheap so if you want info just pm me and I'll give you guys number

123Britt · 09-17-2013, 08:46 AM

To BE HONEST - I am surprised at the "after" pictures. My DIY job did a much better job at cleaning the valves. Specifically the hardened "tar" around the valve seat and even the remaining coating on the valve stem. They certainly did not used the BMW tools. I used 90psi followed up with dental tools to pick around the valve seats. Once I removed all I could with mechanical tools - I soaked the intake with carb cleaner for 15min. One final walnut blasting produced results that were near "NEW" condition. Not to trash your results but once you are in there -- spend the extra time and complete the job. I had 87k and started with unbelievable gunk.
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Have also installed a RB PCV valve and a BMS Catch can -- hoping to help slow down future build-up.

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123Britt Captain 308 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT; 2008 Z4 3.0Si MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Good Not Great To BE HONEST - I am surprised at the "after" pictures. My DIY job did a much better job at cleaning the valves. Specifically the hardened "tar" around the valve seat and even the remaining coating on the valve stem. They certainly did not used the BMW tools. I used 90psi followed up with dental tools to pick around the valve seats. Once I removed all I could with mechanical tools - I soaked the intake with carb cleaner for 15min. One final walnut blasting produced results that were near "NEW" condition. Not to trash your results but once you are in there -- spend the extra time and complete the job. I had 87k and started with unbelievable gunk. . Have also installed a RB PCV valve and a BMS Catch can -- hoping to help slow down future build-up.
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