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Originally Posted by son_of_siggy
Awesome post and pictures! We've just purchased a BMW Walnut blaster too to do my Dad's 335i. Might look into renting the tool and/or helping others do it in the Pacific NW if all goes well .
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Originally Posted by 335twins
great post, my dealer told me that it should be done every 30,000 miles but its not covered under the maintenance plan..
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Originally Posted by iBoost
Wow, nice write up!
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Originally Posted by enrita
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Originally Posted by marcvtec
Great review dude
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Originally Posted by elim11
Excellent review and write up!
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Thanks for all your nice comments, that is really very motivating. It always takes a lot of time to write and document this, so it's great to know that the work is appreciated.
I'll have another car done in about ten days and will post a photo with the correct adapter so that you know what it looks like.
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Originally Posted by infidel82
This is a really excellent review.
I did this with a few guys from this board a couple of weeks ago but used a different walnut blaster.
The walnut blaster I used was from Harbour Freight tools for around 20 dollars and was a hand held device with a hopper on top for about $25.
There were a couple of issues with this:
1) The compressor we were using was not of high enough pressure
2) The tool kept jamming (correct non-reused media was in use)
3) It was difficult to get the tool to Cyl 6 as the space was limited
4) It makes a hell of a mess
That said I did feel that it accomplished similar effects but just took a lot more time - and a lot less money.
I would personally recommend that for 1000 USD if more than two people want to buy it, it becomes cost effective as dealers charge around 500USD for the service.
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I agree. And you have the advantage that it probably works better and with less of a mess with the BMW tool.
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Originally Posted by westwing222
Really awesome write up.
Can this same process work on the 335xi (2008)? I know you mentioned the 335i but I don't know if any differences exists between the two as far as around the manifold.
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I am reasonably certain it would also work with an xi. I do not think that there are significant differences due to the AWD in the engine bay (at least not around the manifold).
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Originally Posted by i2iSTUDIOS
Thanks for doing this for us!
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Originally Posted by BMWsky
As usual, great review. Your valves didn't look as bad as many others I've seen, but WOW did you get them clean afterward.
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Originally Posted by import36
wow...excellent review Sir!
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Thank you!
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