[335dsleeper]

I recently purchased a high mile 335d to use as my daily commuter. I had a 2010 VW Jetta sport wagon that I did the Malone stage 2/ DSG tune,it was a nice, fun car but I missed being in a BMW. My wife's daily is a 35D and it was time to get back in a BMW as well. It's a 2009, has the premium and cold weather package, navigation, satellite & HD radio etc.

I purchased the car in upstate NY and while driving it home it was obvious the car had a few issues. It appears the previous owner had a "local" shop do much of the repairs and frankly, either performed incorrectly or they just didn't do them. "carbon cleaned the intake" & "transmission filter/fluids" etc which do not appear to have been done. Or again, incorrectly performed. I know the tranmsission was significantly low on AFT fluid, which was causing harsh/ erratic shift during the 650 mile trip back along with a few injector codes and rough ride/ misfiring and a cylinder 6 glow plug code. I did manage to average 39.2MPG on the return trip but, I knew had a bit of work ahead of me...

The first thing I decided to do was the CBU. I borrowed my buddy's N54 walnut blaster and quickly realized they are different. I tried to order the correct wand and port adapters from Bavarian autowerks but was unable due to backorder. So, I decided to just go ahead and do it with what I had. I used a bore scope to ensure each port/ valve was crystal clean before moving to the next ports. It was messy and I'll be sweeping up walnut shells for the foreseeable future.

I've done the following repairs/ modifications since finishing the CBU cleaning...

-Glow plug module
-Cyl 6 glow plug
-Forge "red hose" upgrade
-Intake manifold cleaned (machine shop)
-Intercooler cleaned (machine shop)
-ST coil over suspension
-F&R rotors/pads
-Full ABC delete
-Fuel filter
-OEM fuel pump
-Apex EC-7 staggered wheels with 275/35/18 rear tires.
-Diff fluid changed to Amsoil w/Archoil 9100
-Rotella T6 Engine oil/ filter w/Archoil 9100)
-Transmission filter/fluif (fluid filled the correct way )
-Ordered M-tech front bumper/ side skirts (not installed yet)
-K&N air filter
-Used a case of brake clean and a case of degreaser and cleaned the subframe and area around the leaking OEM red hose.

So, that's what I have so far... Water injection and hybrid turbos to come soon!

[Venom107]

I like it. Looking good.

[335dsleeper]

thanks

[logandeere]

looks great stock exhaust just gutted?

[petey_highboost]

Where in NY did you buy the car? I'm up in albany ny and browse Craigslist on the daily. Nice ride!

[335dsleeper]

Originally Posted by logandeere

looks great stock exhaust just gutted?

Thanks! I haven't gutted the exhaust yet... I will in the next few weeks.

[melonbread]

did you have to roll the fenders to fit 275 on the rear?

[335dsleeper]

Originally Posted by melonbread

did you have to roll the fenders to fit 275 on the rear?

Nope and it's pretty low. I was surprised as I've read 275's would rub. I'm running Pirelli P-zero RFT 275/35/18's.

[335dsleeper]

Originally Posted by Bob@BPC

Lookin Good

Thanks, Bob!

[melonbread]

Originally Posted by 335dsleeper

Nope and it's pretty low. I was surprised as I've read 275's would rub. I'm running Pirelli P-zero RFT 275/35/18's.

I got 275 19s and debating what to do... I was debating to do something to make it work but decided not to. it's not so BMW type of wheels too so I guess it was a good idea.

[335dsleeper]

Originally Posted by melonbread

I got 275 19s and debating what to do... I was debating to do something to make it work but decided not to. it's not so BMW type of wheels too so I guess it was a good idea.

I opted for 18's as there are more options for drag radials.

[TheBoar]

Nice ride bub!

[335dsleeper]

Originally Posted by TheBoar

Nice ride bub!

Thanks. Its getting there. Meth injection is almost sorted... it will surely be fun

[Got_Diesel]

price & mileage? I hope you got a good deal with all those issues!

[BB_cuda]

Originally Posted by 335dsleeper

Thanks! I haven't gutted the exhaust yet... I will in the next few weeks.

I drove about 1 year (6000 miles) with the SCR not gutted. I don't know what SCR looked like after 6000 miles though as it was removed in tact.

[Mark M]

Originally Posted by BB_cuda

I drove about 1 year (6000 miles) with the SCR not gutted. I don't know what SCR looked like after 6000 miles though as it was removed in tact.

Assume you ran it 6000 miles with a DPF delete but SCR intact? I'll be in this boat soon too.

With that combination from reading I know over time it will eventually clog up the SCR. However, can you give your opinion on exhaust noise with and without the SCR and also is there a noticeable difference in smoke / smell with or without the SCR? Thanks!

[BB_cuda]

Originally Posted by Mark M

Assume you ran it 6000 miles with a DPF delete but SCR intact? I'll be in this boat soon too.

With that combination from reading I know over time it will eventually clog up the SCR. However, can you give your opinion on exhaust noise with and without the SCR and also is there a noticeable difference in smoke / smell with or without the SCR? Thanks!

yes, your assumption is correct. Smell is not much different with versus without SCR. Exhaust note is noticeably different with SCR gone. I had a little bit of turbo weee when DPF was installed but not the grumble that I have now. I know ... I know, you guys have already asked for an audio clip. In past few days, Greek posted a video. Mine seems a little louder than his. 1) He does have a cat built into his downpipe though and 2) he runs a long 3" single until a split happens near the rear axle. I only have about 8" of 3" diameter and then split into (2) 2.5" pipes even with transmission. Here is a mock up of the split prior to welding.

Smoke isn't really any different since initial DPF delete. Other than when I got a red hose boost leak and then smoke happens for a different reason.

[335dsleeper]

Originally Posted by Got_Diesel

price & mileage? I hope you got a good deal with all those issues!

9k

I have around 5k into it now, which includes wheels, tires, suspension and stage 2+ tune

More to follow gents... hybrids will be on in the very near future.

[HeatherM35d]

Originally Posted by 335dsleeper

9k

I have around 5k into it now, which includes wheels, tires, suspension and stage 2+ tune

More to follow gents... hybrids will be on in the very near future.

Can't wait til' you join the club.

[335dsleeper]

Just got an awesome hook up from Jesse at Bohl Diesel. Hybrids are going in sooner than expected!!!

I'm shooting for 500whp on hybrids. If I don't get there with hybrids, I'll add a lil spray.

[BB_cuda]

Originally Posted by Bob@BPC

I like that Alpina trans pan you have there Where did you get that? Is that off of a 550?

I bought it from a parts add on another board. I honestly don't recall that forum. The guy was also a forum member here too. He said it came off a B7 alpina that had same trans we do. I had to have about 1.5" milled off the fins to get proper ground clearance. There is another thread where I go into detail. The guy also had a 335d but he sold it. He originally wanted $700 for it. I bought it from him a year after I first found the add for $300 but the machining added additional cost. I won't ever break even versus buying plastic pan with filter but I will always run cooler and I'm in south Texas. I use a filter and gasket that's made for the E53 X5.
EDIT: Bob, the thread that has info about my pan switch is called Transmission Maintenance. My entries are on pages 8 & 9.

[335dsleeper]

Water injection controller arrived today. Hope to have the primary WI system installed this weekend. Ordered new rear wheel bearings too, going to try and install them this week too.

Might get a before hybrid baseline dyno run in this week.