[jmb85]

Originally Posted by Underground6t9

Does this cover anyone even if you're not the original owner of the vehicle? I just purchased my 09 335i in february and would like to know if im covered or not?

Yes, you are covered.

[dwells]

Those of you who have had your turbos replaced with the new revision turbos, do you notice a somewhat minor wastegate rattle/grinding under moderate throttle, audible during AT upshifts around 3000 rpm or so? Mine do it, and it's espcially audible after a cold start for the first several 1 > 2 and 2 > 3 upshifts.

Dealership insists this is "normal" and just a consequence of the new turbo's wastegate design and they all do it. I'm not so sure. It's enough to bother me, even if it is only audible under certain conditions and with the windows down.

[headhunterz]

What is everyone paying for the diagnosis fee?

[UMich_335i]

I'm guessing this is only for people who kept their cars stock correct? Anyone have any luck getting these replaced after going into the dealer FBO?

[kingyang3]

Does this warranty cover bmw in Canada. Had my HPFP replaced but they informed me that this only affects US models... wtf..

[headhunterz]

Originally Posted by kingyang3

Does this warranty cover bmw in Canada. Had my HPFP replaced but they informed me that this only affects US models... wtf..

No only USA... But I have a US inported car that I will be taking down to try

[cmg5461]

how strong of a case do I have?

[Sgop335]

Originally Posted by cmg5461

how strong of a case do I have?

Sounds pretty clear, nicely done

[UMich_335i]

Originally Posted by cmg5461

how strong of a case do I have?

Frederick, MD huh? I don't think I've seen you around. If you see a black LCI e90 on gunmetal AGs give me a honk!

[cmg5461]

Originally Posted by UMich_335i

Frederick, MD huh? I don't think I've seen you around. If you see a black LCI e90 on gunmetal AGs give me a honk!

Will do! I'm new to the area. Moved here in July

[le0.br4zuc4]

Originally Posted by grindhardtoshinehard

where the hell did you go???? im in palm beach county!! IVista screwed me hard.. im gonna go to wpb tomorrow

Vista told me I needed to pay 380 for them to look at the car because I had no check engine light on. Where did you ended up taking your car?

[le0.br4zuc4]

I'm considering maybe changing the turbos myself if I can't get bmw to rep
ace them. Does anyone have a guide for me to follow?

[Bent_remy]

Originally Posted by BOBKUR

Last time i checked we had FIFTY states.

New Jeresy doesn't count.

[CloudStrife87]

Originally Posted by cmg5461

how strong of a case do I have?

I have this EXACT same noise, except I also get this really bad rattling noise too.

It only happens at cold start, once it warms up both sounds go away.

I just took it to the BMW dealership and showed the SA the noise, he said it sounds like that's it but they have to check it out first, if the wastegate is indeed the problem than he confirmed that they would replace both turbos under the extended 8 year/82k mile warranty.

The funny thing is I just found out about this extended warranty, and by the time I drove it to the dealership I had 81990 miles! talk about cutting it close...

As soon as the dealer lets me know I'll let the forum know what happened.

[cmg5461]

Originally Posted by CloudStrife87

I have this EXACT same noise, except I also get this really bad rattling noise too.

It only happens at cold start, once it warms up both sounds go away.

I just took it to the BMW dealership and showed the SA the noise, he said it sounds like that's it but they have to check it out first, if the wastegate is indeed the problem than he confirmed that they would replace both turbos under the extended 8 year/82k mile warranty.

The funny thing is I just found out about this extended warranty, and by the time I drove it to the dealership I had 81990 miles! talk about cutting it close...

As soon as the dealer lets me know I'll let the forum know what happened.

It didn't end well for me. They offered to measure the turbos on my dollar. They quoted me $7k to remove them and measure. If they were out of spec, the warranty would cover. But that's too much of a gamble that I can take right now. Much better off getting a warranty and replacing them at 90k.

[galahad05]

Originally Posted by cmg5461

It didn't end well for me. They offered to measure the turbos on my dollar. They quoted me $7k to remove them and measure. If they were out of spec, the warranty would cover. But that's too much of a gamble that I can take right now. Much better off getting a warranty and replacing them at 90k.

SEVEN. THOUSAND. DOLLARS.

To remove and measure? So we're talking SEVEN. THOUSAND. DOLLARS. in labor?????

EDIT: Wait, I see, they want you on the hook for a full turbo replacement.

For that kind of money I'd get upgraded turbos, have them installed elsewhere, and pocket the probably $1k - $2k difference.

[Josue335i]

Excellent Info!

[datbimmer]

Was anyone from Canada successful in going down to the USA and have the turbos replaced ?

[MIL.SPEC]

Originally Posted by le0.br4zuc4

Vista told me I needed to pay 380 for them to look at the car because I had no check engine light on. Where did you ended up taking your car?

I'm the second owner of an '07 335 e92 with 36,800 miles. I thought it might be flywheel rattle because I didn't know the waste gates would rattle like that in vacuum in neutral.

Took it to Bob Smith BMW in Calabasas, CA for an oil change. Asked them to listen for a noise. Car came back and the SA told me the techs said it was normal. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Well, last weekend, I looked up the noise on YouTube. It was exactly the sound I heard. Took it to Center BMW on advice of a friend. SA gives the tech my keys. Tech gets in my car, turns it on, revs the car and says, "Yup, wastegate rattle." Took all of 20 seconds.

So the techs at Bob Smith are either lazy or incompetent or both.

Anywho, I'll get my car back Monday with two new turbos and about 3 months left on the warranty

[igell]

anyone know if this warranty covers the exhaust valve flap rattle as well?

[tc535i]

Originally Posted by MIL.SPEC

I'm the second owner of an '07 335 e92 with 36,800 miles. I thought it might be flywheel rattle because I didn't know the waste gates would rattle like that in vacuum in neutral.

Took it to Bob Smith BMW in Calabasas, CA for an oil change. Asked them to listen for a noise. Car came back and the SA told me the techs said it was normal. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Well, last weekend, I looked up the noise on YouTube. It was exactly the sound I heard. Took it to Center BMW on advice of a friend. SA gives the tech my keys. Tech gets in my car, turns it on, revs the car and says, "Yup, wastegate rattle." Took all of 20 seconds.

So the techs at Bob Smith are either lazy or incompetent or both.

Anywho, I'll get my car back Monday with two new turbos and about 3 months left on the warranty

Care to share the tech/advisor? I'm in LA and around 78k, would love to talk to someone that can hear the issue as well.

Did you have any aftermarket parts when you brought it in?

[Ldevincent@aol.com]

Got new turbos last week on 2009 335. Car seems faster....maybe its because I was driving a 4 banger while it was in the shop. Is there at all any power increase with the new turbos?