Do it yourself walnut blasting, $229.95

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 01:24 AM

I just got the new Bavarian Autosports newsletter in the mail, they have a DIY section and there they show a how to and they sell the entire kit to CBU clean yourself, anyone seen this or tried it, it has to be on there website in the DIY section also...kit is $229.95 includes media to blast...

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 01:29 AM

Just found the video on Bavarian Autosports DIY video's was downloaded 5 days ago, I cant link it here...it says they are working on a kit for the 335d because it is slighty different to clean than a 335i...

austinla335d · 07-19-2014, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DieselRacer

Just found the video on Bavarian Autosports DIY video's was downloaded 5 days ago, I cant link it here...it says they are working on a kit for the 335d because it is slighty different to clean than a 335i...

Keep in mind that at my local BMW shop, CBU cleaning on a 335i costs $300, but on a 335d it is $700.

I'm sure the process and price will be much more drawn out. Go meth and never look back ;-)

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by austinla335d

Keep in mind that at my local BMW shop, CBU cleaning on a 335i costs $300, but on a 335d it is $700.

I'm sure the process and price will be much more drawn out. Go meth and never look back ;-)

Meth is good but it still needs to be cleaned, my BMW dealer is $800 for CBU cleaning so $300 is a price I have not heard of as of yet...335i not sure how much they want for a 335d...

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by austinla335d

Keep in mind that at my local BMW shop, CBU cleaning on a 335i costs $300, but on a 335d it is $700.

I'm sure the process and price will be much more drawn out. Go meth and never look back ;-)

What dealership do you use, I want to show my BMW dealer these prices for CBU cleaning...???

HouseN54 · 07-19-2014, 08:54 AM

229.......all the parts can be had at harbor freight for less than 100$ including the walnut media. just need access to a compressor and your time.

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HouseN54

229.......all the parts can be had at harbor freight for less than 100$ including the walnut media. just need access to a compressor and your time.

That is the set-up my nephew bought, he is going to try it Tuesday on a 335I, Harbor freight does not sell the BMW attachment to do the runners...

GreekboyD · 07-19-2014, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HouseN54

229.......all the parts can be had at harbor freight for less than 100$ including the walnut media. just need access to a compressor and your time.

Don't you still need a different adapter for the wand due to our intake ports being shaped differently than that of the gassers? I've heard that it is this piece that's hard to find.

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekboyD

Don't you still need a different adapter for the wand due to our intake ports being shaped differently than that of the gassers? I've heard that it is this piece that's hard to find.

Yes, the kit has it from Bavarian, the Harbor freight one does not, the diesel kit will be available soon, I'm sure they sell just the adaptor...

335ddd · 07-19-2014, 09:28 AM

i am willing to buy one in NY area (nj/ct/pa) once the diesel version comes out and anyone is welcome to use it but all i ask is help me with doing my car (cpo 37k miles but recently had a shop take off the intake to check for cbu and it was confirmed. no cel but i dont want to wait for cel).

in the end, even with this kit how do we clean the intake manifold since bmw doc says it needs to be sent out.

F32Fleet · 07-19-2014, 10:14 AM

Meh...without sending the intake out for cleaning you're only doing half the job. I suspect once that is done you'll save about $200 in the end. Not worth it IMO

335ddd · 07-19-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Socom

Meh...without sending the intake out for cleaning you're only doing half the job. I suspect once that is done you'll save about $200 in the end. Not worth it IMO

whats the usual cost for intake cleaning?

F32Fleet · 07-19-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 335ddd

whats the usual cost for intake cleaning?

I would guess that it's ~1/3 the total cost of what the dealer charges for the job. You'd have to call around in your area.

Not to mention all the fasteners and gaskets you'll have to replace.

GreekboyD · 07-19-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Socom

I would guess that it's ~1/3 the total cost of what the dealer charges for the job. You'd have to call around in your area.

Not to mention all the fasteners and gaskets you'll have to replace.

I'd say quite a few oil changes too after that to ensure the walnut pieces are fully removed.

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 335ddd

i am willing to buy one in NY area (nj/ct/pa) once the diesel version comes out and anyone is welcome to use it but all i ask is help me with doing my car (cpo 37k miles but recently had a shop take off the intake to check for cbu and it was confirmed. no cel but i dont want to wait for cel).

in the end, even with this kit how do we clean the intake manifold since bmw doc says it needs to be sent out.

Same here, I'm going to buy one and let my local shop use it, they are going to clean my car for free, they can use the blaster, and if I ever need it back they will buy it from me or just give it back, plus now they can clean some of the BMW's-audi, that need it, it's a start...

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 01:02 PM

My BMW now cleans all in house, they don't need to send any parts out anymore according to my SA..my location BMW

austinla335d · 07-19-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselRacer

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Originally Posted by austinla335d

Keep in mind that at my local BMW shop, CBU cleaning on a 335i costs $300, but on a 335d it is $700.

I'm sure the process and price will be much more drawn out. Go meth and never look back ;-)

What dealership do you use, I want to show my BMW dealer these prices for CBU cleaning...???

Not a dealer. Offset Motorwerks. They have the diesel wand.

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by austinla335d

Not a dealer. Offset Motorwerks. They have the diesel wand.

Very cool...

WilliamS · 07-19-2014, 01:15 PM

My dealer wants a cool $1000 to valve blast, I know Im not a D but hell where are there dealers that do it for $300?

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamS

My dealer wants a cool $1000 to valve blast, I know Im not a D but hell where are there dealers that do it for $300?

Their are none for $300, I'm going to call a few shops I know that do this and see the exact equipment they use, I know of 3 shops that will do a 335i...

taibanl · 07-19-2014, 02:49 PM

FWIW, the Carbon Blasting PDF lists the diesel specific tools that are required.

DieselRacer · 07-19-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by taibanl

FWIW, the Carbon Blasting PDF lists the diesel specific tools that are required.

Thanks...

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