Walnut blast - my experience and pics

JRM_335xi · 11-05-2015, 10:16 AM

hey are you still doing this? my car is in need at 70k

SAM67 · 11-10-2015, 04:15 PM

I was also wondering if Alex is still offering his services for a suitable bribe? My 335i has about 80,000 miles - dealer did a walnut blasting under warranty when the car had 48,000 miles. Made a huge difference but unfortunately I'm due again.

-Scott

DiabloCO · 11-11-2015, 03:44 PM

I am considering buying the tools pretty soon, i could charge cash to just do the work. Or if you guys are mechanically adapt and want to lend a hand or learn i would be fine with that, just bring beer lol. Seems like there could be the potential for money to be made.

IN54NITY · 11-11-2015, 06:09 PM

Sorry, I've been off e90post for about a month. Yea, let me check my schedule. Next two weekends are shot. "Greg" notified me on FB, so he's next.

chepy24 · 11-12-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by IN54NITY

Sorry, I've been off e90post for about a month. Yea, let me check my schedule. Next two weekends are shot. "Greg" notified me on FB, so he's next.

wow alex you need some sort of medal or something for still helping out! haha

Sarnman · 12-03-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SAM67

I was also wondering if Alex is still offering his services for a suitable bribe? My 335i has about 80,000 miles - dealer did a walnut blasting under warranty when the car had 48,000 miles. Made a huge difference but unfortunately I'm due again.

-Scott

How did you get them to do it under warranty? I just got a 2011 335xi m sport and purchased an extended warranty for it. Would LOVE to get this done under the warranty.

SAM67 · 12-05-2015, 08:17 PM

Sarnman: my car was still under BMW's original 50,000 mile warranty and I had been experiencing a consistent engine hesitation in 4-6th gear (6MT) around 3,000 RPM when accelerating hard, e.g. merging onto the highway. I suggested to the service advisor that it could be carbon build-up in the intake valves. The tech did a test drive and confirmed the hesitation issue. They removed the intake to inspect valves and found "excessive carbon present." Took photos and submitted a PUMA case, which was authorized. The SA told me it was the first walnut blasting that they had ever done at that dealership (April, 2012). It didn't completely eliminate the hesitation issue but made a big difference. Not sure if your extended warranty will cover this but it never hurts to ask. Good luck.

adidoman · 12-06-2015, 02:07 AM

The build-up on the intake valves have to causing a problem for it to be done with warranty work, back on my n55 they said one of my persisting problems was do to carbon build-up and they cleaned the intakes covered under warranty. Otherwise it's going to be considered maintenance and it's going to cost you.

Sarnman · 12-21-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by adidoman

The build-up on the intake valves have to causing a problem for it to be done with warranty work, back on my n55 they said one of my persisting problems was do to carbon build-up and they cleaned the intakes covered under warranty. Otherwise it's going to be considered maintenance and it's going to cost you.

Got it. I'm taking mine in for service tomorrow so I'll throw it out there and see what they say. Thanks!

Guntharia · 02-16-2016, 04:06 PM

I have a question. I have the kit and the car torn apart to being walnut blasting. The black vacuum to port adapter has a very small connection. I have a standard shop vac which I believe is 2-1/2" or so. Did any of you adapt a standard shop vac to the black port fitting? What is the best way to adapt this?

mrvedit · 02-16-2016, 05:04 PM

I used a 2-1/2" to 1"(?) adapter. A kit like this gives you various options:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-3-...1755/202077239

Guntharia · 02-17-2016, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mrvedit

I used a 2-1/2" to 1"(?) adapter. A kit like this gives you various options:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-3-...1755/202077239

Thank you.

IN54NITY · 07-27-2016, 05:36 PM

Update. I had a peek at my intake valves due to alternator failure (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387276 , post #49) and they were blackened but not bad at all! I now have 82k miles on car. The oil catch can appears to work pretty well, so I will check back on them in another 25k miles or so.

IN54NITY · 07-30-2016, 06:16 PM

Also cleaned out the oil catch can (BMS) this past spring, it was about 1/4 to 1/3 full in 16 months time.

Aqid · 11-30-2016, 06:39 PM

Do you still do this? Would be pretty amazing if you keep something like this up for 2+ years lol. Mine is at 95k and I don't think it's ever been done. Don't really have the money for it now, but maybe in a few months. I'd like to swap out spark plugs and charge pipe too while its out there. I'm not super technical but will definitely help with anything I can. Let me know, I'd definitely bring you an awesome bribe and/or pay you.

DiabloCO · 12-02-2016, 11:29 PM

ive done my own now and have all the tools, ill have a new garage set up here in a few weeks. id be willing to do it for a little bit of extra cash.

that is if in54nity isnt around, other wise pm me.
im in aurora

edgirizarry · 12-05-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DiabloCO

ive done my own now and have all the tools, ill have a new garage set up here in a few weeks. id be willing to do it for a little bit of extra cash.

that is if in54nity isnt around, other wise pm me.
im in aurora

Hi dear friend i live in Orlando i dont know where you live but i would love to have this job dono go my bmw e90 335i 2007, this is mh very first reply or coment here on this forum. Let me know . I dont know what is pm me but let me know.

DiabloCO · 12-07-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by edgirizarry

Hi dear friend i live in Orlando i dont know where you live but i would love to have this job dono go my bmw e90 335i 2007, this is mh very first reply or coment here on this forum. Let me know . I dont know what is pm me but let me know.

im in denver Co, so its a bit of a haul

IN54NITY · 01-15-2017, 11:01 PM

Sorry, I don't get on e90post much any more. For those near Denver, I suggest looking up Denver BMW group on Facebook. Too many good, competent and honest mechanics deserve your business. One of which is Nick Yanzito, or maybe DiabloCO can do it...

gungriffin · 02-23-2017, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IN54NITY

Sorry, I don't get on e90post much any more. For those near Denver, I suggest looking up Denver BMW group on Facebook. Too many good, competent and honest mechanics deserve your business. One of which is Nick Yanzito, or maybe DiabloCO can do it...

Are you a part of the group in Denver? Thanks for the recommendation on Yanzito. My 335i just came out of warranty and I am happy to have his number!

IN54NITY · 03-18-2017, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gungriffin

Are you a part of the group in Denver? Thanks for the recommendation on Yanzito. My 335i just came out of warranty and I am happy to have his number!

Yep. The moderator/starter of that group is a member of my Lemon's team. We have an '86 e28 we race.

IN54NITY · 09-18-2018, 11:16 AM

I am asked frequently what walnut blast kit I used. I used this one:

https://m.harborfreight.com/portable...not%20provided

The trigger is all you need to stop/start the process.

11-05-2015, 10:16 AM	#67
JRM_335xi Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BSM e90 335xi Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Aurora iTrader: (0)	hey are you still doing this? my car is in need at 70k
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11-10-2015, 04:15 PM	#68
SAM67 Cars & Guitars 5 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E90 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO iTrader: (0)	I was also wondering if Alex is still offering his services for a suitable bribe? My 335i has about 80,000 miles - dealer did a walnut blasting under warranty when the car had 48,000 miles. Made a huge difference but unfortunately I'm due again. -Scott __________________ 2008 E90 335i >Blue Monaco, Lemon/Aluminum, 6MT, Sport, Prem, Cold, iPod, CA, Sirius >European Delivery in April 2008
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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 am considering buying the tools pretty soon, i could charge cash to just do the work. Or if you guys are mechanically adapt and want to lend a hand or learn i would be fine with that, just bring beer lol. Seems like there could be the potential for money to be made.
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11-11-2015, 06:09 PM	#70
IN54NITY Major nutz 87 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]	Sorry, I've been off e90post for about a month. Yea, let me check my schedule. Next two weekends are shot. "Greg" notified me on FB, so he's next. __________________ KWs - Vorshlags - APEX EC-7s - "My garage" has suspension install pictures. _____________________
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12-05-2015, 08:17 PM	#73
SAM67 Cars & Guitars 5 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E90 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO iTrader: (0)	Sarnman: my car was still under BMW's original 50,000 mile warranty and I had been experiencing a consistent engine hesitation in 4-6th gear (6MT) around 3,000 RPM when accelerating hard, e.g. merging onto the highway. I suggested to the service advisor that it could be carbon build-up in the intake valves. The tech did a test drive and confirmed the hesitation issue. They removed the intake to inspect valves and found "excessive carbon present." Took photos and submitted a PUMA case, which was authorized. The SA told me it was the first walnut blasting that they had ever done at that dealership (April, 2012). It didn't completely eliminate the hesitation issue but made a big difference. Not sure if your extended warranty will cover this but it never hurts to ask. Good luck. __________________ 2008 E90 335i >Blue Monaco, Lemon/Aluminum, 6MT, Sport, Prem, Cold, iPod, CA, Sirius >European Delivery in April 2008
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12-06-2015, 02:07 AM	#74
adidoman First Lieutenant 56 Rep 369 Posts Drives: '10 335i xDrive Join Date: May 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1)	The build-up on the intake valves have to causing a problem for it to be done with warranty work, back on my n55 they said one of my persisting problems was do to carbon build-up and they cleaned the intakes covered under warranty. Otherwise it's going to be considered maintenance and it's going to cost you.
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02-16-2016, 04:06 PM	#76
Guntharia New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 07 E92 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Oakland iTrader: (0)	I have a question. I have the kit and the car torn apart to being walnut blasting. The black vacuum to port adapter has a very small connection. I have a standard shop vac which I believe is 2-1/2" or so. Did any of you adapt a standard shop vac to the black port fitting? What is the best way to adapt this?
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02-16-2016, 05:04 PM	#77
mrvedit Private First Class 48 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI iTrader: (1)	I used a 2-1/2" to 1"(?) adapter. A kit like this gives you various options: http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-3-...1755/202077239 __________________ 2017 M3 DTC * 2013 M3 Manual 2017 330i (Winter beater) 1981 Camaro Z28 - 427 LS3 - 10.94 @126mph 2006 Corvette (streetable track car) 1986 535i "24 Hours of Lemons" also streetable
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07-27-2016, 05:36 PM	#79
IN54NITY Major nutz 87 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]	Update. I had a peek at my intake valves due to alternator failure (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387276 , post #49) and they were blackened but not bad at all! I now have 82k miles on car. The oil catch can appears to work pretty well, so I will check back on them in another 25k miles or so. __________________ KWs - Vorshlags - APEX EC-7s - "My garage" has suspension install pictures. _____________________ Last edited by IN54NITY; 07-27-2016 at 06:49 PM..
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IN54NITY Major nutz 87 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]	Also cleaned out the oil catch can (BMS) this past spring, it was about 1/4 to 1/3 full in 16 months time. __________________ KWs - Vorshlags - APEX EC-7s - "My garage" has suspension install pictures. _____________________
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11-30-2016, 06:39 PM	#81
Aqid Private First Class 24 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X6M Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Do you still do this? Would be pretty amazing if you keep something like this up for 2+ years lol. Mine is at 95k and I don't think it's ever been done. Don't really have the money for it now, but maybe in a few months. I'd like to swap out spark plugs and charge pipe too while its out there. I'm not super technical but will definitely help with anything I can. Let me know, I'd definitely bring you an awesome bribe and/or pay you. __________________ 2007 335i e92: Avant Garde M310 • MHD Stg2+ • Mr. 5 intake • VRSF DP • VRSF FMIC • Dtec v7 Angel Eyes • iJDMTOY 6k HID 2017 X6M F86: Still stock
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12-02-2016, 11:29 PM	#82
DiabloCO Enlisted Member 7 Rep 49 Posts Drives: Lola, 08 335xi crimson red Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: denver iTrader: (0)	ive done my own now and have all the tools, ill have a new garage set up here in a few weeks. id be willing to do it for a little bit of extra cash. that is if in54nity isnt around, other wise pm me. im in aurora
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IN54NITY Major nutz 87 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]	Sorry, I don't get on e90post much any more. For those near Denver, I suggest looking up Denver BMW group on Facebook. Too many good, competent and honest mechanics deserve your business. One of which is Nick Yanzito, or maybe DiabloCO can do it... Last edited by IN54NITY; 01-16-2017 at 09:15 PM..
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IN54NITY Major nutz 87 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 am asked frequently what walnut blast kit I used. I used this one: https://m.harborfreight.com/portable...not%20provided The trigger is all you need to stop/start the process.
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