How to fix wastegate rattle

Catalina Wine Mixer · 04-14-2012, 09:08 PM

my buddys 335i's wastegate rattles on start up and sounds like a damn lawnmower is there any solution besides replacing the turbo. His warranty is up fyi.

thanks

brakeboost · 04-14-2012, 10:18 PM

Does he have a tune of some sort?

skim7x · 04-14-2012, 11:19 PM

LOL... search...

A couple options:
1) Replace wastegates (and turbo assembly)
2) Adjust wastegate actuators (you can really only adjust the front one) - search Mr5's fix
3) PROcede has wastegate fix that works on some cars
4) I've heard JB4 improves wastegate rattle, and Cobb improved my wastegate rattle

Option 1 will fix wastegate rattle temporarily if at all, but it will come back.
Option 2 only works for some people and only for the front wastegate
Option 3 and 4 only work for some people, but the rattle is still there.

Learn to live with it.

/Thread

robc1976 · 04-15-2012, 05:41 AM

JB4 will help a bit with t he "rattle fix " option

Catalina Wine Mixer · 04-15-2012, 08:50 PM

No tune

rader1 · 04-15-2012, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skim7x

LOL... search...

A couple options:
1) Replace wastegates (and turbo assembly)
2) Adjust wastegate actuators (you can really only adjust the front one) - search Mr5's fix
3) PROcede has wastegate fix that works on some cars
4) I've heard JB4 improves wastegate rattle, and Cobb improved my wastegate rattle

Option 1 will fix wastegate rattle temporarily if at all, but it will come back.
Option 2 only works for some people and only for the front wastegate
Option 3 and 4 only work for some people, but the rattle is still there.

Learn to live with it.

/Thread

+1

ianthegreat · 04-15-2012, 10:00 PM

never heard of it before, it new?

hboss1217 · 04-16-2012, 12:39 PM

i got waste gate rattle too!!! some guy told my i need 2 new turbos cause they are bad... is that true??

BMWsky · 04-16-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hboss1217

i got waste gate rattle too!!! some guy told my i need 2 new turbos cause they are bad... is that true??

If that guy was your SA and they are free, then YES...it's true.

Duke · 04-16-2012, 01:35 PM

Its a great reason to upgrade to a single turbo!! If not then with with options 3 and 4 and just live with it like to rest of us

robc1976 · 04-16-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hboss1217

i got waste gate rattle too!!! some guy told my i need 2 new turbos cause they are bad... is that true??

I actually hope my rattle means this...my warranty company already approved new turbos if needed lol!

nikitino25 · 04-16-2012, 06:15 PM

So the rattle isn't causing any harm or anything?

skim7x · 04-16-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hboss1217

i got waste gate rattle too!!! some guy told my i need 2 new turbos cause they are bad... is that true??

No. You need new wastegates, but BMW gives you new wastegates by giving you new turbos.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikitino25

So the rattle isn't causing any harm or anything?

No.

Fedie · 04-16-2012, 07:39 PM

I had the rattle, they replaced turbos under warranty and rattle came back. I've installed a procede v5, and adjust the opening and still rattle a bit on cold for about a minute and goes away. I have it set to 85%.

hboss1217 · 04-16-2012, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skim7x

No. You need new wastegates, but BMW gives you new wastegates by giving you new turbos.

No.

That's for the good info!!!! 1+ I feel better lol. I'm out of warranty.

04-14-2012, 09:08 PM	#1
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skim7x Colonel 208 Rep 2,558 Posts Drives: 335i, C63 AMG Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	LOL... search... A couple options: 1) Replace wastegates (and turbo assembly) 2) Adjust wastegate actuators (you can really only adjust the front one) - search Mr5's fix 3) PROcede has wastegate fix that works on some cars 4) I've heard JB4 improves wastegate rattle, and Cobb improved my wastegate rattle Option 1 will fix wastegate rattle temporarily if at all, but it will come back. Option 2 only works for some people and only for the front wastegate Option 3 and 4 only work for some people, but the rattle is still there. Learn to live with it. /Thread __________________ '07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P. COBB ProTuned \| AMS \| CP-e \| BMS \| Quaife Last edited by skim7x; 04-15-2012 at 08:44 AM..
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