N54 Turbo clamps discontinued by BMW

v-jeakin · 03-05-2013, 01:26 PM

I'm not sure if any of you have experienced this problem, but hopefully you can give me some advice. Last week, I had BMS catless downpipes installed in my E90 335i. During the install, one of the clamps that holds the downpipe to the turbo broke. The shop was able to weld it back together and reinstall it on the turbo. I ordered a replacement set of clamps from bmwpartspro.com (Steve Thomas BMW) and I got an email saying that BMW is blocking the order of this part since it has been deemed defective.

There is no ETA of when the manufacturer will be replacing this part. I have another order out with Tischer BMW, that I hope will be able to be fulfilled. But, if all of these parts are ordered directly from BMW, I think it will get blocked again. Do you guys think a well welded turbo clamp will be okay or are there any other options I have? I have the part diagram attached, it is the part marked #5. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Rob@RBTurbo · 03-05-2013, 01:37 PM

Keep the order with Tischer and see how it goes. They may just have them in stock.

v-jeakin · 03-05-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RobBeck

Keep the order with Tischer and see how it goes. They may just have them in stock.

That is what I plan on doing, I will keep my fingers crossed.

Redrkt503 · 03-05-2013, 02:20 PM

I've had a welded clamp for the past year, all is good

JO3 · 03-05-2013, 06:06 PM

I bought one at a local dealer, and they just had them in stock. You might want to try that route.

cwarren · 03-05-2013, 10:33 PM

me too had a welded one on for prob 6 months no problem but I also replaced both of them and soft seals the next time I was in there.

themyst · 03-06-2013, 08:41 AM

I have spares of that part sitting around if people REALLY need them.

03-05-2013, 01:26 PM	#1
v-jeakin Private First Class 9 Rep 136 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (2)	N54 Turbo clamps discontinued by BMW I'm not sure if any of you have experienced this problem, but hopefully you can give me some advice. Last week, I had BMS catless downpipes installed in my E90 335i. During the install, one of the clamps that holds the downpipe to the turbo broke. The shop was able to weld it back together and reinstall it on the turbo. I ordered a replacement set of clamps from bmwpartspro.com (Steve Thomas BMW) and I got an email saying that BMW is blocking the order of this part since it has been deemed defective. There is no ETA of when the manufacturer will be replacing this part. I have another order out with Tischer BMW, that I hope will be able to be fulfilled. But, if all of these parts are ordered directly from BMW, I think it will get blocked again. Do you guys think a well welded turbo clamp will be okay or are there any other options I have? I have the part diagram attached, it is the part marked #5. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images
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03-05-2013, 01:37 PM	#2
Rob@RBTurbo Lieutenant Colonel 387 Rep 1,571 Posts Drives: '08 335I AT, '14 M6 DCT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (5)	Keep the order with Tischer and see how it goes. They may just have them in stock.
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03-05-2013, 02:20 PM	#4
Redrkt503 Lieutenant 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	I've had a welded clamp for the past year, all is good __________________ 2011 335is "Redrkt" 6 MT DocRace 6266 Single Turbo - Fuel it stage 3 LPFP - Fuel it PI - spec stage 3+ clutch - mfactory SM flywheel - 100% E85 - VRSF 7.5" intercooler - VRSF charge pipe w/ HKS BOV - JB4 - MHD back end flash 768 whp 695 ft lbs - E85 - 32PSI
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03-05-2013, 10:33 PM	#6
cwarren Captain 82 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 08 e92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: portland iTrader: (1)	me too had a welded one on for prob 6 months no problem but I also replaced both of them and soft seals the next time I was in there.
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03-06-2013, 08:41 AM	#7
themyst Major General 177 Rep 6,631 Posts Drives: '16 MK7 GTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (8)	I have spares of that part sitting around if people REALLY need them. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT
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03-05-2013, 06:06 PM	#5
JO3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 566 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (8)	I bought one at a local dealer, and they just had them in stock. You might want to try that route.
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