Walnut Blasting?

E82MSport · 11-13-2013, 01:42 PM

I've done a little bit of searching but haven't found any dealer that offer intake valve walnut blasting as a service. If anyone knows where I can get this service please let me know.

E82MSport · 11-14-2013, 03:14 PM

I went the dealer route and got the BMW Club discount. Bavarian BMW in Shelby Township.

zivyn · 11-19-2013, 06:37 PM

how much? I've heard $300-$350 in Chicago but would prefer local

zivyn · 11-20-2013, 03:44 PM

Just called them, 8-9hrs = ~$1200; hope you got a deal!

E82MSport · 11-21-2013, 01:22 PM

I was having some other issues fixed at the time that required the removal of the intake (fuel pressure sensor/switch) so I had it done at that time. The dealer quoted me 6 hours, it was about $750 to have the intake valves blasted. Seemed reasonable for dealer service and it gave me a piece of mind knowing that if anything went wrong due to the service I would be covered.

My overall impressions are quite positive. The idle quality has vastly improved, very little stumbling once warm. The acceleration is a bit smoother and makes for a better driving experience. If anyone has roughly 50k miles on their N54 I highly recommend getting it done. At idle it barely feels like it's running...sooo smooth.

Side Note: they gave me a 428i xDrive for a loaner and I can say with the intake valve clean it's just as smooth at idle as the N26. I know they're different engines but still....

11-13-2013, 01:42 PM	#1
E82MSport First Lieutenant 130 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 08' Crimson 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rochester Hills - MI iTrader: (0)	Walnut Blasting? - Detroit Area 48309 I've done a little bit of searching but haven't found any dealer that offer intake valve walnut blasting as a service. If anyone knows where I can get this service please let me know.
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11-14-2013, 03:14 PM	#2
E82MSport First Lieutenant 130 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 08' Crimson 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rochester Hills - MI iTrader: (0)	I went the dealer route and got the BMW Club discount. Bavarian BMW in Shelby Township.
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11-19-2013, 06:37 PM	#3
zivyn First Lieutenant 28 Rep 378 Posts Drives: for enjoyment Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West coast transplant iTrader: (13)	how much? I've heard $300-$350 in Chicago but would prefer local
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11-20-2013, 03:44 PM	#4
zivyn First Lieutenant 28 Rep 378 Posts Drives: for enjoyment Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West coast transplant iTrader: (13)	Just called them, 8-9hrs = ~$1200; hope you got a deal!
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11-21-2013, 01:22 PM	#5
E82MSport First Lieutenant 130 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 08' Crimson 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rochester Hills - MI iTrader: (0)	I was having some other issues fixed at the time that required the removal of the intake (fuel pressure sensor/switch) so I had it done at that time. The dealer quoted me 6 hours, it was about $750 to have the intake valves blasted. Seemed reasonable for dealer service and it gave me a piece of mind knowing that if anything went wrong due to the service I would be covered. My overall impressions are quite positive. The idle quality has vastly improved, very little stumbling once warm. The acceleration is a bit smoother and makes for a better driving experience. If anyone has roughly 50k miles on their N54 I highly recommend getting it done. At idle it barely feels like it's running...sooo smooth. Side Note: they gave me a 428i xDrive for a loaner and I can say with the intake valve clean it's just as smooth at idle as the N26. I know they're different engines but still.... Last edited by E82MSport; 11-21-2013 at 01:28 PM..
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