Walnut Shell Blasting Intake Cleaning

rascalion · 06-14-2012, 03:17 PM

Does anyone know any shops that do this in the RI/Boston area?

George@V · 06-18-2012, 03:48 PM

How soon do you want it done? Send me a PM with your email.

zeeman335 · 06-19-2012, 01:54 PM

When should you get this done ? I heard around 75,000 miles?

rascalion · 06-19-2012, 02:01 PM

Most are saying 30k-50k.

sj22 · 06-20-2012, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by George@V

How soon do you want it done? Send me a PM with your email.

Also interested. PMed.

TripEEE · 06-20-2012, 12:21 PM

also interested. PM sent

Marky70 · 07-21-2012, 12:28 AM

Just learned that Inskip in Warwick, RI will do it under warranty factory or CPO. Talked to service manager Keith and he offered that this is a design-warranty issue. Pass the word to all n54 owners in New Engalnd.

Mark

AndyReed · 07-21-2012, 03:53 AM

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Marky70 · 07-26-2012, 02:33 PM

Update
The service manager 's name is Kevin . Second , you must have a complaint of erratic idle and inconsistent acceleration at all rpms for this to be considered warranty no pay. Plus either have manufacture warranty or cpo warranty. Good luck and please paas the word to everyone-Inskip BMW , Bald Hill Road , Warwick Rhode Island.

pinemind · 09-24-2012, 01:49 PM

Ugh, I wish I read this before. Just took my car in to Herb Chambers in Boston since it was running horribly (jerky, hesitation). They said it threw codes for injectors, and a low pressure fuel sensor. But, they also said the intake would need to be cleaned, but it wasn't covered under warranty (new or CPO). I wouldn't have taken it there but I was freaked out by the problem and just had to go to the closest dealer.

How can the stories differ like this between dealerships? Do you think I have any recourse to get them to cover this at all? I did take it in for the issues described above.

Going in tomorrow to pick it up so any insights would be appreciated.

I'm still under the factory warranty/maintenance as well by 4 months and 5k miles.

krazyking · 10-14-2013, 11:11 AM

Has anyone else had their intakes cleaned at Inskip by warranty/CPO or any other dealer by that means? Took mine to Sudbury and said that it wouldn't be covered under CPO anymore. Anyone shed some light on this?

Down_Shift · 10-14-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by krazyking

Has anyone else had their intakes cleaned at Inskip by warranty/CPO or any other dealer by that means? Took mine to Sudbury and said that it wouldn't be covered under CPO anymore. Anyone shed some light on this?

They will always tell you it "can be covered". It's just the wording of getting you in so they can open a service order and try to build a case for warranty. Hq has the final day and most of the time it's a no because it's maintenance. Worked as a SA for 3 years.

I'm interested in finding a place for this as well.

PSEE · 10-14-2013, 12:15 PM

I had a '78 530i - my first bimmer (though I'd already owned beemers) that
needed a walnut shell blast years ago. Some place in Watertown did the work
for me.

...it's just a big circle...

krazyking · 10-16-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Down_Shift

They will always tell you it "can be covered". It's just the wording of getting you in so they can open a service order and try to build a case for warranty. Hq has the final day and most of the time it's a no because it's maintenance. Worked as a SA for 3 years.

I'm interested in finding a place for this as well.

Thanks for sharing your input. Looks like I may just have to pay for it out-of-pocket... The issue is getting pretty annoying, though I know its not serious. BTW, seen your car around my area lots of times - parked on Westland Ave. quite often.

Anyone know of a place that can do this for a reasonable price?

Down_Shift · 10-16-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by krazyking

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down_Shift

They will always tell you it "can be covered". It's just the wording of getting you in so they can open a service order and try to build a case for warranty. Hq has the final day and most of the time it's a no because it's maintenance. Worked as a SA for 3 years.

I'm interested in finding a place for this as well.

Thanks for sharing your input. Looks like I may just have to pay for it out-of-pocket... The issue is getting pretty annoying, though I know its not serious. BTW, seen your car around my area lots of times - parked on Westland Ave. quite often.

Anyone know of a place that can do this for a reasonable price?

Which car is yours?

krazyking · 10-20-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Down_Shift

Which car is yours?

Its the Alpine White E92 335 coupe with black forgestars and cf mirrors. saw your whip outside whole food a while ago

Down_Shift · 10-21-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by krazyking

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down_Shift

Which car is yours?

Its the Alpine White E92 335 coupe with black forgestars and cf mirrors. saw your whip outside whole food a while ago

I'll keep an eye out!

zero2sixtyZ · 10-23-2013, 08:41 AM

Bavarian Performance Group, Winchester, MA $500: http://www.bavarianperformancegroup....arbon-cleaning

I haven't gone there personally, but I am looking for some place to do it asap. Any other suggestions locally to the Boston area?

zero2sixtyZ · 10-23-2013, 12:24 PM

Just adding more info as I call around. German Performance in Brighton quoted 600, and BMW of Peabody wanted 800.

SalemChiro · 10-23-2013, 04:42 PM

Let us know where you end up going and how it turns out.

Artmasterx · 10-23-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

Bavarian Performance Group, Winchester, MA $500: http://www.bavarianperformancegroup....arbon-cleaning

I haven't gone there personally, but I am looking for some place to do it asap. Any other suggestions locally to the Boston area?

I booked an appointment for early November here for walnut blasting, along with a brake flush and oil change. I will let you know what I think afterwards, but they generally are a well-regarded shop.

NSFW 335i · 10-23-2013, 07:47 PM

500-800 seems very high, I have friends that had theirs done for 300-350 in the tri-state area.

I just moved to NH, and need it done soon. Does anyone do this job on the side?

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06-19-2012, 01:54 PM	#3
zeeman335 Captain 84 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2001 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (8)	When should you get this done ? I heard around 75,000 miles?
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Marky70 Private First Class 10 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Xi and 2010 X3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Just learned that Inskip in Warwick, RI will do it under warranty factory or CPO. Talked to service manager Keith and he offered that this is a design-warranty issue. Pass the word to all n54 owners in New Engalnd. Mark
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Marky70 Private First Class 10 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Xi and 2010 X3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Update The service manager 's name is Kevin . Second , you must have a complaint of erratic idle and inconsistent acceleration at all rpms for this to be considered warranty no pay. Plus either have manufacture warranty or cpo warranty. Good luck and please paas the word to everyone-Inskip BMW , Bald Hill Road , Warwick Rhode Island.
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pinemind Private First Class 19 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2012 135i M-sport 6 sp manual Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (3)	Ugh, I wish I read this before. Just took my car in to Herb Chambers in Boston since it was running horribly (jerky, hesitation). They said it threw codes for injectors, and a low pressure fuel sensor. But, they also said the intake would need to be cleaned, but it wasn't covered under warranty (new or CPO). I wouldn't have taken it there but I was freaked out by the problem and just had to go to the closest dealer. How can the stories differ like this between dealerships? Do you think I have any recourse to get them to cover this at all? I did take it in for the issues described above. Going in tomorrow to pick it up so any insights would be appreciated. I'm still under the factory warranty/maintenance as well by 4 months and 5k miles.
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krazyking Lieutenant 17 Rep 476 Posts Drives: '08 E92 BMW 335Xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (3)	Has anyone else had their intakes cleaned at Inskip by warranty/CPO or any other dealer by that means? Took mine to Sudbury and said that it wouldn't be covered under CPO anymore. Anyone shed some light on this? __________________ '08 E92 335Xi - Premium, Cold and Sports Packages JB4 // AFE DCI // Matte Black Grills // MTEC Angel Eyes // CF Mirror Covers // Forgestar F14's
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PSEE First Lieutenant 12 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2009 335d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BMW, MA iTrader: (0)	the more things change... I had a '78 530i - my first bimmer (though I'd already owned beemers) that needed a walnut shell blast years ago. Some place in Watertown did the work for me. ...it's just a big circle...
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NSFW 335i Lieutenant 107 Rep 559 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ny iTrader: (7)	500-800 seems very high, I have friends that had theirs done for 300-350 in the tri-state area. I just moved to NH, and need it done soon. Does anyone do this job on the side? __________________ 08 E92 335i AW Coral Red 6MT Fully Loaded\|AA DP\|BMS DCI\|JB4 G5\|Milltek full exhaust\|SSK\|Stett CP\|Tial bov\|Tinted window\|HID Fogs\|M3 Front\|Mtech Rear\|VMR V710\|ACS pedals\|V1 hardwired\|BMW Performance Parts-Shift knob-Boot-E-Brake-SteeringWheel\|CF Parts CSL trunk-V35 Hood-ACS roofspoiler\|Red Pre-LCIs\|Tow hook Plate\|Clutch Stop\|
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