Turbo Seal Fun Time

BSM n54iS · 08-26-2020, 07:15 PM

So I just noticed heavier than normal white/grey smoke as I was pulling in to my garage today after being out. Pretty sure turbo seals are starting to go as this is only happening with warm oil for now (if my logic is correct there). At 108.5k.

Got an appt. w/ dealer in a few days to check them out for warranty replacement. Any arguments against pushing the car to make a clear confirmation that the seals are leaking upon inspection?

mweisdorfer · 08-26-2020, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

So I just noticed heavier than normal white/grey smoke as I was pulling in to my garage today after being out. Pretty sure turbo seals are starting to go as this is only happening with warm oil for now (if my logic is correct there). At 108.5k.

Got an appt. w/ dealer in a few days to check them out for warranty replacement. Any arguments against pushing the car to make a clear confirmation that the seals are leaking upon inspection?

Does it smoke on Deceleration?

BSM n54iS · 08-26-2020, 08:06 PM

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Does it smoke on Deceleration?

I haven't been paying attention on strict deceleration tbh, but you could say that as such as when I was reversing and letting go that's when I saw some big puffs coming out from the sideview mirror. I will pay more attention on deceleration also from higher revs. On idle there is a light amount.

It is smelling like burnt oil also from the pipes, still light though which is why I suspect they are starting to let go.

Bimmer_Engineer · 08-27-2020, 11:53 AM

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So I just noticed heavier than normal white/grey smoke as I was pulling in to my garage today after being out. Pretty sure turbo seals are starting to go as this is only happening with warm oil for now (if my logic is correct there). At 108.5k.

Got an appt. w/ dealer in a few days to check them out for warranty replacement. Any arguments against pushing the car to make a clear confirmation that the seals are leaking upon inspection?

I wouldn't expect that with your mod list you're gonna get a dealer to warranty those...

BSM n54iS · 08-27-2020, 12:27 PM

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I wouldn't expect that with your mod list you're gonna get a dealer to warranty those...

They just gave me new injectors last month..

But ya that's totally a possibility I'm planning for, I have 2 weeks and 1500 miles left on this extended warranty too

so we'll see. If not PS2 here I come I guess

BSM n54iS · 08-27-2020, 12:52 PM

Welp never fucking mind, BMWNA says there is no extended warranty on turbos...

Am I going nuts, I could have sworn there was one for N54's. He was saying there might not have been one issued specific for iS's which is pure shit

Bimmer_Engineer · 08-27-2020, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Welp never fucking mind, BMWNA says there is no extended warranty on turbos...

Am I going nuts, I could have sworn there was one for N54's. He was saying there might not have been one issued specific for iS's which is pure shit

Time to go big or go home...

BSM n54iS · 08-27-2020, 01:58 PM

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Time to go big or go home...

But I'm already at home

_N54 · 08-27-2020, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer_Engineer

Time to go big or go home...

But I'm already at home

You can't go wrong with RB's or Pure turbos

IllSic_Design · 08-27-2020, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Welp never fucking mind, BMWNA says there is no extended warranty on turbos...

Am I going nuts, I could have sworn there was one for N54's. He was saying there might not have been one issued specific for iS's which is pure shit

Yeah I believe IS's were left out of the extended warranty's somehow

BSM n54iS · 08-28-2020, 11:50 AM

What would be the expected life of Pure Stage 2 DD be running lower boost for say 450hp?

BSM n54iS · 08-28-2020, 04:04 PM

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Yeah I believe IS's were left out of the extended warranty's somehow

Ya I just talked to the service manager and he's gonna email a tech guy to see if they can pass it through. He saw the warranty for n54's and said it could have gotten missed b/c niche model. If not dealer wants $2750 for labor.

Looks like I'm doin turbo install by myself on jack stands

............not lol

andrewsmith335i · 08-28-2020, 06:46 PM

Just had mine go out a few weeks ago and it's getting the RB sauce as we speak

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BSM n54iS Brigadier General 2683 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: '11 335is \| '16 Macan Turbo Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere iTrader: (7)	Welp never fucking mind, BMWNA says there is no extended warranty on turbos... Am I going nuts, I could have sworn there was one for N54's. He was saying there might not have been one issued specific for iS's which is pure shit __________________ '11 335is BSM MT "BMW Performance Editon" \| '16 Porsche Macan Turbo GruppeM CF Intake \| AR Resonated DP \| ER CP \| Turbosmart RacePort BOV \| Cobb FMIC \| RB Inlets \| RB External Mishi/Turner OCC \| Michelin PS4 \| BMW Performance Springs/Bilstein B8 + Dinan & M3 bits \| BMW Brembo BBK \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW Performance CF Lip \| BMW Performance Alcantara \| PS Designs GTS Armrest \| AG H6-40 \| Rear Seat Delete
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