Soot build up on exhaust tip

Thumperx · 03-04-2010, 01:14 AM

I've changed out my exhaust tips, and I noticed engine soot build up on the right inside and none on the left. There is NO oilly feel with the build-up. What should make of this?

Jonny550 · 03-04-2010, 01:18 AM

if you still a have stock exhaust its due to you exaust valve it closes the right side of the exhaust half te time your driving. Look up golf tee mod

Bimmer This · 03-04-2010, 01:29 AM

Your right side exhuast is always flowing. Your left pipe has a valve/door that opens and closes during various conditions. I noticed my right tip had more carbon buildup then my left. I think it's normal.

vase330 · 03-04-2010, 01:36 AM

Completely normal. The car runs rich at start up, getts sooty real fast.

Bimmer This · 03-04-2010, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vase330

Completely normal. The car runs rich at start up, getts sooty real fast.

+1. mine runs really rich. The garage reeks of gas when it is warming up.

Irishace · 03-04-2010, 07:11 AM

Any ideas on the best way to clean this? I want my pipes polished up and ready for the summer.

Thumperx · 03-04-2010, 09:29 AM

Thanks guys for the input. The exhaust is OEM, and I got a little concerned if something was not right with the engine (from the original source 3 cylinders). I glad to hear it's normal condition.

I may look more into the golf tee idea.

My tips are stainless steel. so its easy to clean or wipe down. I guess you would regular wipe the tips down on a regular basis if you want them to look fresh all the time. Keep a rag handy in the trunk, I do.

MrWhite1015 · 03-04-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Irishace

Any ideas on the best way to clean this? I want my pipes polished up and ready for the summer.

use (triple zero) 000 steel wool with some soapy water.... makes them look like new... i keep a bag of it in the trunk

Dr_Dirt · 03-04-2010, 11:34 AM

soft-scrub works too

Sniz · 03-04-2010, 01:05 PM

000 steel wool followed by a good metal polish and soft rag and you'll be looking good.

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Thumperx Major 90 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: 335I coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (77)	Soot build up on exhaust tip I've changed out my exhaust tips, and I noticed engine soot build up on the right inside and none on the left. There is NO oilly feel with the build-up. What should make of this? __________________ Name: Blanca \| 07 E92 \| AW-Blk \| ZSP \| Alcon BBK \| M3 Bits \| VM RR Links \| Koni \| UUC Sways \| V5 \| Dinan CAI \| ETS IC \| Fge DV \| ER CP \| Cyba \| Raden. Exh \| Mod Step \| Trunk Drawer \| Perf LED Wheel \| Illum Dr Sills \| IS Shifter \| Parrot \| Philps D1S \| 6000k fog \| MTECH RR \| CSL Trunk \| Aero \| Roof Spoiler \| PSS on BBS RS-GT 19s
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Jonny550 Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,936 Posts Drives: 2012 550i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (14)	if you still a have stock exhaust its due to you exaust valve it closes the right side of the exhaust half te time your driving. Look up golf tee mod __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] .
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Bimmer This Major General 107 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	Your right side exhuast is always flowing. Your left pipe has a valve/door that opens and closes during various conditions. I noticed my right tip had more carbon buildup then my left. I think it's normal.
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vase330 Colonel 107 Rep 2,760 Posts Drives: 19 E63S; 15.5 RangeRover ATB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arlington, Va iTrader: (1)	Completely normal. The car runs rich at start up, getts sooty real fast. __________________ E92 335 \| Space Gray \| Saddle Brown Dakota \| Dark Burl Trim \| ZPP \| ZSP \| AT \| Idrive \| 6FL \| FBO \| Dinan CAI \| Quaife LSD \| STG3 PROCede.
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Irishace ElevenPointFive 337 Rep 2,449 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Any ideas on the best way to clean this? I want my pipes polished up and ready for the summer. __________________ 2008 E90 335xi - N54 Daily Driver MHD Stage 2+ ~ CPE DPs ~ BMS Intake ~ AMS FMIC
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Thumperx Major 90 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: 335I coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (77)	Thanks guys for the input. The exhaust is OEM, and I got a little concerned if something was not right with the engine (from the original source 3 cylinders). I glad to hear it's normal condition. I may look more into the golf tee idea. My tips are stainless steel. so its easy to clean or wipe down. I guess you would regular wipe the tips down on a regular basis if you want them to look fresh all the time. Keep a rag handy in the trunk, I do. __________________ Name: Blanca \| 07 E92 \| AW-Blk \| ZSP \| Alcon BBK \| M3 Bits \| VM RR Links \| Koni \| UUC Sways \| V5 \| Dinan CAI \| ETS IC \| Fge DV \| ER CP \| Cyba \| Raden. Exh \| Mod Step \| Trunk Drawer \| Perf LED Wheel \| Illum Dr Sills \| IS Shifter \| Parrot \| Philps D1S \| 6000k fog \| MTECH RR \| CSL Trunk \| Aero \| Roof Spoiler \| PSS on BBS RS-GT 19s
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Dr_Dirt Major 65 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: E90 335i 6AT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	soft-scrub works too
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Sniz Lieutenant General 715 Rep 10,584 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	000 steel wool followed by a good metal polish and soft rag and you'll be looking good. __________________
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