I got rocks and dirt into the engine air intake. Help me lord

blackonblackis · 02-25-2013, 12:04 AM

Ok so removed the stock air filter to replace it, and after i removed the filter i noticed there was a lot of sand and dirt and small rocks, so I got my vacuum and tried sucking it up, but the suction caused a lot of the small rocks and dirt to fall into the main engine air intake. from what I know this goes straight to the turbo propellers.

now what lol

N54 engine

M3takesNYC · 02-25-2013, 01:25 AM

Probaby screwed as even the tiniest pebble will destroy your turbo

joec500 · 02-25-2013, 03:32 AM

tow your car to the dealer, and have them remove the intake plumbing to clean out EVERYTHING! That will be a lot cheaper than a new Turbo.

Sick335 · 02-25-2013, 04:04 AM

Salad fingers

Probably a good idea to take it apart and clean the piss out of it... Or have dealer do it like suggested ^^^

335xi Kevo · 02-25-2013, 06:11 AM

Remove all the air plumbing, this is going to suck but your only choice.

E90Company · 02-25-2013, 11:08 AM

Wow.

135Pats · 02-25-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Company

Wow.

+1 i've had nightmares about this happening.

marv85 · 02-25-2013, 12:37 PM

How exactly did rocks get there? or do you mean whenyou were removing the filter to replace it crap fell through?

iBoost · 02-25-2013, 12:38 PM

Damn that sucks! Always cover the inlet holes should have stuffed them with a microfiber towel or taped it up.. good luck.

Red_Bean_Bun · 02-25-2013, 12:41 PM

Well ..... Hopefully it doesn't happen the next time round ....

khaye1 · 02-25-2013, 03:50 PM

I'm not even sure how it's even possible for that to happen...whatever you do, don't turn the car on

blackonblackis · 02-25-2013, 04:11 PM

ok so here's an update:

I had to get to work today so I started my car, and surprisingly nothing blew up. either the dirt is stuck somewhere in the air system, maybe in the intercooler, maybe even made it into the engine, but either way all seems normal. if my car blows up in a week i take full responsibility

E90Company · 02-25-2013, 04:17 PM

Not smart. The debris probably damaged your turbo compressors. At this point i would hope the intercooler caught the debris because if it made it inside the compression chambers, well, bad things can happen

Wescuddles · 02-25-2013, 05:39 PM

Not sure if troll or serious...

ihc95 · 02-25-2013, 05:45 PM

Keep us updated lol

Crewchief05 · 02-25-2013, 05:49 PM

damn that sucks. +1 on always wrap/tape/stuff hoses/pipes etc. Just remember to take them out before you install as well. lol I had to re-do my CAI because I thought I left a towel in the hose (i didnt but better safe than sorry). I wish you the best of luck.

type rrr · 02-25-2013, 08:43 PM

its normal....debris is in the lower part of the air box....filtred air is suck on top...take out the pipes and vacuum it up

TC_e90 · 02-25-2013, 08:53 PM

If something does go wrong. Can the dealership easily link it to owner causing damage and void his warranty?

02-25-2013, 12:04 AM	#1
blackonblackis New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I got rocks and dirt into the engine air intake. Help me lord Ok so removed the stock air filter to replace it, and after i removed the filter i noticed there was a lot of sand and dirt and small rocks, so I got my vacuum and tried sucking it up, but the suction caused a lot of the small rocks and dirt to fall into the main engine air intake. from what I know this goes straight to the turbo propellers. now what lol N54 engine
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02-25-2013, 01:25 AM	#2
M3takesNYC Banned 19 Rep 426 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Probaby screwed as even the tiniest pebble will destroy your turbo
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joec500 Brigadier General 125 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	tow your car to the dealer, and have them remove the intake plumbing to clean out EVERYTHING! That will be a lot cheaper than a new Turbo. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch
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Sick335 Major 88 Rep 1,174 Posts Drives: 335i / X6M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (2)	Salad fingers Probably a good idea to take it apart and clean the piss out of it... Or have dealer do it like suggested ^^^
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	Damn that sucks! Always cover the inlet holes should have stuffed them with a microfiber towel or taped it up.. good luck.
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02-25-2013, 04:11 PM	#12
blackonblackis New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	ok so here's an update: I had to get to work today so I started my car, and surprisingly nothing blew up. either the dirt is stuck somewhere in the air system, maybe in the intercooler, maybe even made it into the engine, but either way all seems normal. if my car blows up in a week i take full responsibility Last edited by blackonblackis; 02-25-2013 at 04:21 PM..
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E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Not smart. The debris probably damaged your turbo compressors. At this point i would hope the intercooler caught the debris because if it made it inside the compression chambers, well, bad things can happen
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type rrr Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: montreal canada iTrader: (0)	its normal....debris is in the lower part of the air box....filtred air is suck on top...take out the pipes and vacuum it up __________________ 2007 335i coupe AT-- I80AS--FBO -stock turbos--COBB v402 beta stage 2 + ATR-- NITTO'S 275-40-17 NT05R --- 12.025 @ 120 mph -- full weight
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