any reccomendations for manual carbon removal from Valves in Norcal?

joec500 · 02-08-2012, 03:02 AM

Looking for a place other than the dealer to perform valve cleaning, the good ole fashion manual way, not chemically like seafoam etc.

Thanks!

Mahhvinn · 02-08-2012, 03:02 AM

Wondering the same thing.

Haha

Thumperx · 02-08-2012, 02:13 PM

I think this is a "hot" service, for someone in the bay area, who can perform a good clean job and charge a reasonable prices. I'm totally down for any additional info on this topic.

Looking and reading at Eracer76 post, he's got a great technique (sand blaster with crushed walnut shells) and tools to do it right. Using cleaning chemicals can be time consuming and more laborious in comparison.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=645616

carlos916 · 02-08-2012, 04:42 PM

there is a guy out here in sac that can do it.. he did lawwailok car.. shoot him a pm maybe he can give u some details about it..

Thumperx · 02-13-2012, 12:35 AM

Anyone on the SF peninsula? Price points??

baltik · 02-29-2012, 11:19 PM

ttt - definitely a lot of interest for this

sparkyblue · 03-01-2012, 03:58 AM

Was thinking about this on the way home from work today, definitely agree that it is a much wanted service here in the bay for a reasonable price.

TwinSnails · 03-01-2012, 11:59 AM

I'd be interested to do this as well. Hopefully someone can do it at a reasonable price.

Syndicategt · 03-01-2012, 12:06 PM

My dealer did it, they have a walnut shell blaster. They charged $650 and turned my car back to me with a f'ed up engine

BcuzAWD · 03-01-2012, 12:33 PM

For the guys in norcal

John with Alternative BMW Service (ABS) in San Mateo.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520035

02-08-2012, 03:02 AM	#1
joec500 Brigadier General 141 Rep 3,055 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12)	any reccomendations for manual carbon removal from Valves in Norcal? Looking for a place other than the dealer to perform valve cleaning, the good ole fashion manual way, not chemically like seafoam etc. Thanks!
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-08-2012, 03:02 AM	#2
Mahhvinn EUROPROJEKTZ 191 Rep 7,958 Posts Drives: backwards Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose, CA (Bay Area) iTrader: (15) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [7.00]	Wondering the same thing. Haha __________________ LTMW\|SPEEDELEMENT\|EUROPROJEKTZ #TeamStretchNPoke
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-08-2012, 02:13 PM	#3
Thumperx Major 90 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: 335I coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (77)	I think this is a "hot" service, for someone in the bay area, who can perform a good clean job and charge a reasonable prices. I'm totally down for any additional info on this topic. Looking and reading at Eracer76 post, he's got a great technique (sand blaster with crushed walnut shells) and tools to do it right. Using cleaning chemicals can be time consuming and more laborious in comparison. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=645616 __________________ Name: Blanca \| 07 E92 \| AW-Blk \| ZSP \| Alcon BBK \| M3 Bits \| VM RR Links \| Koni \| UUC Sways \| V5 \| Dinan CAI \| ETS IC \| Fge DV \| ER CP \| Cyba \| Raden. Exh \| Mod Step \| Trunk Drawer \| Perf LED Wheel \| Illum Dr Sills \| IS Shifter \| Parrot \| Philps D1S \| 6000k fog \| MTECH RR \| CSL Trunk \| Aero \| Roof Spoiler \| PSS on BBS RS-GT 19s Last edited by Thumperx; 02-08-2012 at 03:37 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-08-2012, 04:42 PM	#4
carlos916 Semper Fi 180 Rep 449 Posts Drives: E60 M5 / G87 M2 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 [10.00] 2006 BMW M5 [10.00]	there is a guy out here in sac that can do it.. he did lawwailok car.. shoot him a pm maybe he can give u some details about it.. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-13-2012, 12:35 AM	#5
Thumperx Major 90 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: 335I coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (77)	Anyone on the SF peninsula? Price points?? __________________ Name: Blanca \| 07 E92 \| AW-Blk \| ZSP \| Alcon BBK \| M3 Bits \| VM RR Links \| Koni \| UUC Sways \| V5 \| Dinan CAI \| ETS IC \| Fge DV \| ER CP \| Cyba \| Raden. Exh \| Mod Step \| Trunk Drawer \| Perf LED Wheel \| Illum Dr Sills \| IS Shifter \| Parrot \| Philps D1S \| 6000k fog \| MTECH RR \| CSL Trunk \| Aero \| Roof Spoiler \| PSS on BBS RS-GT 19s
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-29-2012, 11:19 PM	#6
baltik Lieutenant 26 Rep 434 Posts Drives: porsche 944 turbo Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 94920 iTrader: (0)	ttt - definitely a lot of interest for this
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-01-2012, 03:58 AM	#7
sparkyblue Captain 65 Rep 765 Posts Drives: G80 M3 6MT & E82 135i N54 6MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Was thinking about this on the way home from work today, definitely agree that it is a much wanted service here in the bay for a reasonable price.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-01-2012, 11:59 AM	#8
TwinSnails First Lieutenant 26 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 335i, X5 G05 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	I'd be interested to do this as well. Hopefully someone can do it at a reasonable price. __________________ F30 - M Sport 335i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-01-2012, 12:06 PM	#9
Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	My dealer did it, they have a walnut shell blaster. They charged $650 and turned my car back to me with a f'ed up engine __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-01-2012, 12:33 PM	#10
BcuzAWD Colonel 111 Rep 2,584 Posts Drives: with E85 on 22psi at 475tq Join Date: May 2008 Location: norcal iTrader: (8)	For the guys in norcal John with Alternative BMW Service (ABS) in San Mateo. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520035
	Appreciate 0 Quote