Intake Valves Cleaned

KyLu II · 03-24-2012, 12:20 AM

Not bad.

nafoo · 03-24-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by marv85

All I know about this guy is that he did a great job

, is he a member here?

Yep. "Thread killer"

nafoo · 03-24-2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cleex024

hey what did he use to cover up the ports? i had a problem trying to build something that till suck out the walnuts as i blasted them.

There's a BMW part you can buy, but I think thread killer fabricated his own.

nafoo · 03-24-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackz

I need this done I am pretty sure. Ive owned my car since 13k and then, I would get 29-31mpg on the highway...its slowly going down to around 25mpg now. Im pretty sure this is the reason. I was quoted $650 by my dealer as well. Im thinking about doing it because I feel its needed more then we think. Would you say there is a bit of an MPG bump? I know it will be MUCH smoother. $650 is just a littttttle more then I would want to spend. Especially if it doesnt quite merit the savings on gas. I have an 80 mile daily commute now (95% of the drive is highway) so getting a nice gain in MPG would be nice. I just turned over 50k this week (but warranty was out 2 months ago)

Haven't really noticed gas mileage increases. I only commute 10 mins all city driving to work.

marv85 · 03-24-2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nafoo

Yep. "Thread killer"

may be he can chime in on an Oregon visit

Dackz · 03-24-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nafoo

Haven't really noticed gas mileage increases. I only commute 10 mins all city driving to work.

Yeam thats hardly enough to notice that. I know on my friends X5 and my old Maxima that when I ran BG44k I would get a solid 2mpg increase afterwards, so I know intakes being clean helps quite a bit. Ill probably see what a local indy shop will cost and see if its worth it to pay BMW to do it at $650. I know it will need it at some point. Hopefully I can have my SA take before and after shots for me too?

Supra98 · 03-24-2012, 03:49 PM

Can anyone post a link or point me in the direction of the correct brushes i should buy to clean/scrub mine with?

wren57 · 03-24-2012, 06:32 PM

I had this done in Memphis for $400 this week. If anyone wants the shop name PM me.

Scorviss · 03-24-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumperx

I'm down for group cleaning in the bay area? Anyone??

I second that!

cupertinosteve · 03-25-2012, 01:32 AM

Ditto ... for the SF bay area (there are other "Bay Area"s)

03-24-2012, 12:20 AM	#23
KyLu II FREE DREAMK 168 Rep 9,321 Posts Drives: the shiiit! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vineland, NJ iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 Lexus LFA [3.76]	Not bad. __________________
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03-25-2012, 01:32 AM	#32
cupertinosteve Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 227 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cupertino, Duh? iTrader: (0)	Ditto ... for the SF bay area (there are other "Bay Area"s)
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