Walnut blast - my experience and pics

chepy24 · 02-16-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by raceyBMW

How bad were your valves, and at how many miles? Is there a noticeable difference in how it drives now?

78k on the clock i thought they looked pretty bad but some weren't too bad. the car just feels way better the idle is like the car isnt even on. At times it would shake on a cold start and rpms would go crazy that doesnt happen anymore. The car just feels so much better its hard to put into words but the engine just feels HAPPY and SMOOTH.With the snow this morning and the cold weather i felt a huge difference on start up and how the car ran while still warming up. didn't get a chance to take many pics here are the three i did get
here is cyl 3 before final blast to get the gunk on the left off

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forgot what cyl this was but one of the cleaner ones before blasting(after a little scraping)
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cyl 1 after one round of blasting

again Alex i cant thank you enough!!

adidoman · 02-17-2015, 02:47 PM

It's seems like I should get mine done.. Too many success stories with cleaning these and it would be beneficial before modding

chepy24 · 02-18-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by adidoman

It's seems like I should get mine done.. Too many success stories with cleaning these and it would be beneficial before modding

i would! im preppin for stage2+ install so it had to be done

adidoman · 02-18-2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chepy24

i would! im preppin for stage2+ install so it had to be done

I would rather do it myself than a shop and learn more about my car. I don't know we're to really start

thaar · 02-25-2015, 04:42 PM

Alex, I can't believe you're still doing this lol. You're certainly the man. If you ever want to take some turns on the slopes, let me know. Beers on me is the least I can do!

ibd12nv · 02-25-2015, 07:00 PM

Ok how about everyone bring their cars to Pagosa Springs this AUG. (BMW4Corners Meet)
If we can get Alex there, this should knock out many cars in one day.

IN54NITY · 02-25-2015, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by thaar

Alex, I can't believe you're still doing this lol. You're certainly the man. If you ever want to take some turns on the slopes, let me know. Beers on me is the least I can do!

Yep, I'm the friendliest valve biotch in town. Yeah, all this new snow is making me desperate for a day of hooky. In fact, I think I'm going to ski this Friday, but back for Saturday for ~more~ intake cleaning.

IN54NITY · 02-25-2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ibd12nv

Ok how about everyone bring their cars to Pagosa Springs this AUG. (BMW4Corners Meet)
If we can get Alex there, this should knock out many cars in one day.

Ha! I'm not that friendly.

16M4 · 02-26-2015, 12:01 AM

What I'd like to know is why are you not charging money? (Doesn't sound like you are)

chepy24 · 02-26-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred

What I'd like to know is why are you not charging money? (Doesn't sound like you are)

Because he really just enjoys helping out the community and really has a passion for cars and the 335. Just a cool dude the genuinely likes to meet people in the community and lend a hand. That being said i hope he doesn't run into us all at once.... he will be really REALLY drunk lol ps alfred i still need to pick up those bulbs lol i had to buy 4 new tires

ibd12nv · 02-26-2015, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aleckzandr

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Originally Posted by ibd12nv

Ok how about everyone bring their cars to Pagosa Springs this AUG. (BMW4Corners Meet)
If we can get Alex there, this should knock out many cars in one day.

Ha! I'm not that friendly.

At least show up for the event so we all meet and greet

16M4 · 02-27-2015, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chepy24

Because he really just enjoys helping out the community and really has a passion for cars and the 335. Just a cool dude the genuinely likes to meet people in the community and lend a hand. That being said i hope he doesn't run into us all at once.... he will be really REALLY drunk lol ps alfred i still need to pick up those bulbs lol i had to buy 4 new tires

Sorry, I already sold them as I never heard from you.

chepy24 · 02-27-2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred

Sorry, I already sold them as I never heard from you.

darn oh well snoozin n losin haha

raceyBMW · 02-27-2015, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aleckzandr

Yep, I'm the friendliest valve biotch in town. Yeah, all this new snow is making me desperate for a day of hooky. In fact, I think I'm going to ski this Friday, but back for Saturday for ~more~ intake cleaning.

I think I waited too long and now we won't have another clear weekend for me to drive the 3 up there!

phubar · 03-16-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero_Cool

To OP, I live near Nashville, which is a reasonable 3 hour cruise to Louisville. I just picked up my 07 e92 and would love to walnut blast it. Are you still willing to land a hand? Definitely willing to compensate for tools and guidance. I just rolled 87k on the clock, so would there be any other parts to replace while doing the walnut blasting to get ahead on preventative maintenance? Thanks in advance!

PMd you.

raceyBMW · 03-30-2015, 11:24 PM

Huge thanks to Alex, it is awesome that you offered this up.

Cylinders 1 - 6 in order, before the blast. They honestly weren't terrible, probably helps that I have had a BMS OCC and the RB PCV valve for about 13k miles (I have 52k currently). Plus I drive it pretty hard all the time.

No afters, but just picture clean valves

IN54NITY · 03-31-2015, 12:08 AM

You're welcome. Ha! Nice pics, indeed we taped 3 & 6 first.

Hmmm, thanks for a most excellent bribe. (The other generous bribes are great as well.)

DiabloCO · 03-31-2015, 12:29 PM

I love prost!!! Ill buy a few 6ers for some valve work!

Just as long as we can share!

Fyi the guy who started prost was also the brewmaster for drydock

IN54NITY · 03-31-2015, 09:12 PM

^ it's going to have to wait a while, I'm a little burned out. Can you wait a few months?

Tuesday night delight. VVVV

DiabloCO · 04-01-2015, 09:23 PM

Lol ill be doing it my self i just need the adapter and the wand. I May just buy Em for that matter unless you wanna loan em out, i already have the sandblaster

Im lookin at doing it in a few weeks. My spark plugs need to be changed asap and id like to do them and walnuts blast at same time.

IN54NITY · 04-06-2015, 11:55 PM

I just broke my adapter again, you can borrow the wand.... Wand and adapter are part of a kit now though....

IN54NITY · 04-09-2015, 06:54 PM

Ordered a new kit and have it now. If you want to borrow this stuff, let me know. You can borrow the broken adaptor that still works with duct tape, or the new one. If you break the new one, you buy it, break the broken one even more...you can keep it...

02-17-2015, 02:47 PM	#46
adidoman First Lieutenant 56 Rep 369 Posts Drives: '10 335i xDrive Join Date: May 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1)	It's seems like I should get mine done.. Too many success stories with cleaning these and it would be beneficial before modding
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02-25-2015, 04:42 PM	#49
thaar Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2009 335i x-drive MHD Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Centennial, CO iTrader: (0)	Alex, I can't believe you're still doing this lol. You're certainly the man. If you ever want to take some turns on the slopes, let me know. Beers on me is the least I can do!
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ibd12nv Chief Warrant Officer 4 54 Rep 726 Posts Drives: 335I, E46 M3, X5M Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Back in the US iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [10.00]	Ok how about everyone bring their cars to Pagosa Springs this AUG. (BMW4Corners Meet) If we can get Alex there, this should knock out many cars in one day. __________________
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02-26-2015, 12:01 AM	#53
16M4 Colonel 133 Rep 2,978 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Broomfiled, CO iTrader: (5)	What I'd like to know is why are you not charging money? (Doesn't sound like you are)
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03-30-2015, 11:24 PM	#60
raceyBMW king of the hills 112 Rep 2,923 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 w/ESS55, 2001 540i/6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW 540i/6 [8.17] 1994 530i [9.00] 2007 335i Coupe [8.37]	Huge thanks to Alex, it is awesome that you offered this up. Cylinders 1 - 6 in order, before the blast. They honestly weren't terrible, probably helps that I have had a BMS OCC and the RB PCV valve for about 13k miles (I have 52k currently). Plus I drive it pretty hard all the time. No afters, but just picture clean valves
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03-31-2015, 12:08 AM	#61
IN54NITY Major nutz 90 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: '09 n54 e92xi, 6mt, kw v3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [8.89]	You're welcome. Ha! Nice pics, indeed we taped 3 & 6 first. Hmmm, thanks for a most excellent bribe. (The other generous bribes are great as well.) Attached Images __________________ KWs - Vorshlags - APEX EC-7s - "My garage" has suspension install pictures. _____________________
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DiabloCO Enlisted Member 7 Rep 49 Posts Drives: Lola, 08 335xi crimson red Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: denver iTrader: (0)	I love prost!!! Ill buy a few 6ers for some valve work! Just as long as we can share! Fyi the guy who started prost was also the brewmaster for drydock
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IN54NITY Major nutz 90 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: '09 n54 e92xi, 6mt, kw v3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [8.89]	^ it's going to have to wait a while, I'm a little burned out. Can you wait a few months? Tuesday night delight. VVVV Attached Images __________________ KWs - Vorshlags - APEX EC-7s - "My garage" has suspension install pictures. _____________________
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DiabloCO Enlisted Member 7 Rep 49 Posts Drives: Lola, 08 335xi crimson red Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: denver iTrader: (0)	Lol ill be doing it my self i just need the adapter and the wand. I May just buy Em for that matter unless you wanna loan em out, i already have the sandblaster Im lookin at doing it in a few weeks. My spark plugs need to be changed asap and id like to do them and walnuts blast at same time.
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IN54NITY Major nutz 90 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: '09 n54 e92xi, 6mt, kw v3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [8.89]	I just broke my adapter again, you can borrow the wand.... Wand and adapter are part of a kit now though.... __________________ KWs - Vorshlags - APEX EC-7s - "My garage" has suspension install pictures. _____________________
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