N54 Intake valve cleaning service

Blk07335i · 04-27-2011, 07:36 PM

With all the talk about cleaning the intake valves on the N54 I wonder if any local (SoCal) vendors or indy service shops will step up and offer this service. I asked about getting it done at Crevier BMW and the SA looked at me like I had two heads. I think someone could make a lot of money by offering the service.

Quisp · 04-27-2011, 09:28 PM

Had it done at my dealership and it was a small fortune(maunal decarb of valves and ports). It didnt fix the problem that it was recommended for but it made a lot of difference in how the car drives. Not sure if I would do it agiain, probably but would shop around or a better price.

Rotorocious · 04-27-2011, 09:35 PM

If any of you guys in Fla want it done, hit me up. Can work something out if you are willing to let a normal person do it who's done it before.

OC335sedan · 04-29-2011, 05:26 PM

I have the perfect shop for the OP and anyone else in Orange County: Coast Motor Werk in Irvine. Next to the Burger King on Main St and Veneto (near Main & Harvard). Their phone # is 949-474-4555 and ask for Brad. Super nice guy who saved me $1800 when my stock '07 e90 335i wouldn't pass smog and Crevier tried to rip me off.

They specialize in BMW's and Mini's only, and seem very honest. They also have a location in Huntington Beach.

Mr. 5 · 04-29-2011, 06:01 PM

Maybe I can do it for you.

DR_E92 · 04-29-2011, 06:52 PM

I would go with Mr. 5

Murph335 · 11-28-2011, 06:35 PM

I am paying the dealer $800 today. ive got rough idle at startup, and car trips up sometimes at lights.
fuel pumps have been replaced a bunch of times, most recent is march.

lamia2super · 11-28-2011, 06:37 PM

seafoam?

ttbmer · 11-28-2011, 06:38 PM

400$ here in Vegas!!

Zeph · 11-28-2011, 06:39 PM

You are using Sea Foam right? how hard is this, I wouldn't mind doing it myself but I really have no clue how it's done.

Zeph

taylors335 · 11-28-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Murph335

I am paying the dealer $800 today. ive got rough idle at startup, and car trips up sometimes at lights.
fuel pumps have been replaced a bunch of times, most recent is march.

most likley an injector issue

JamesM3M5 · 11-28-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by taylors335

most likley an injector issue

Possible, but have you seen how thick that carbon build up can get? My engine definitely ran smoother after cleaning.

Quisp · 11-30-2011, 09:23 PM

From what i have heard from the people who have tried it Seafoam is good for maintaining once they are cleaned but not so good for the initial cleaning.

rosskie · 11-30-2011, 09:30 PM

anyone in oregon know how to do it need mine done asap lol

Wedge1967 · 11-30-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rosskie

anyone in oregon know how to do it need mine done asap lol

I do, but I'm up in Portland. I know a guy who was the service manager for a John Deere dealership in Woodburn who's a real gear head that would do the job or know someone who can do it. I've known him for about 12 years, he lives in the Salem area. If you're interested PM me and I can give him a call and see what he's up to. His son is also a master machanic and a total gear head so between the two of them they have a few wrenches sitting around. I'm sure for about half of what a dealer would charge they would be willing to do the job and do a better job than the dealership would do. They'll even let you buy the beer.

robbie211 · 12-02-2011, 02:56 AM

I had this done at 50K at LTBMW. I was surprised at how dirty the valves got even with the use of a catch can.

04-27-2011, 07:36 PM	#1
Blk07335i Captain 77 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston area iTrader: (4)	N54 Intake valve cleaning service With all the talk about cleaning the intake valves on the N54 I wonder if any local (SoCal) vendors or indy service shops will step up and offer this service. I asked about getting it done at Crevier BMW and the SA looked at me like I had two heads. I think someone could make a lot of money by offering the service.
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Quisp Does not play well with others 85 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	Had it done at my dealership and it was a small fortune(maunal decarb of valves and ports). It didnt fix the problem that it was recommended for but it made a lot of difference in how the car drives. Not sure if I would do it agiain, probably but would shop around or a better price. __________________
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	If any of you guys in Fla want it done, hit me up. Can work something out if you are willing to let a normal person do it who's done it before.
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OC335sedan Captain 143 Rep 904 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (3)	I have the perfect shop for the OP and anyone else in Orange County: Coast Motor Werk in Irvine. Next to the Burger King on Main St and Veneto (near Main & Harvard). Their phone # is 949-474-4555 and ask for Brad. Super nice guy who saved me $1800 when my stock '07 e90 335i wouldn't pass smog and Crevier tried to rip me off. They specialize in BMW's and Mini's only, and seem very honest. They also have a location in Huntington Beach.
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Zeph Major 30 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	You are using Sea Foam right? how hard is this, I wouldn't mind doing it myself but I really have no clue how it's done. Zeph
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Quisp Does not play well with others 85 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	From what i have heard from the people who have tried it Seafoam is good for maintaining once they are cleaned but not so good for the initial cleaning. __________________
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rosskie Major 42 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: albany or iTrader: (11)	anyone in oregon know how to do it need mine done asap lol
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12-02-2011, 02:56 AM	#16
robbie211 Captain 43 Rep 819 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OC iTrader: (16) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	I had this done at 50K at LTBMW. I was surprised at how dirty the valves got even with the use of a catch can.
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