335 Valve Cleaning - Deal!

richieblade · 01-19-2014, 10:43 AM

Nice im gonna have it done

Greg330 · 01-19-2014, 12:05 PM

Good to see the pictures, really pleased these boys are the real deal when it comes to walnut blasting. I think they will see an increase in business as a result!!

seanblee · 01-29-2014, 03:18 PM

I had the decoke service performed on my car today by Will at TWG Automotive. I have to reiterate the praise that's already been posted about Will - he did a great job on what seemed a busy day in their workshop and his knowledge and manner gives me complete confidence that everything has been done properly, which is more than I can say about most of the people I've dealt with at BMW dealers!

I grabbed some 'before' photos - mine turned out to be not as bad as I'd feared, with only a light coating on cylinders 1-3, then some thicker sticky stuff on 4-6. I didn't bother with 'after' photos as I'm sure that everyone's seen clean valve stems by now!

zltm089 · 01-29-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by seanblee

I had the decoke service performed on my car today by Will at TWG Automotive. I have to reiterate the praise that's already been posted about Will - he did a great job on what seemed a busy day in their workshop and his knowledge and manner gives me complete confidence that everything has been done properly, which is more than I can say about most of the people I've dealt with at BMW dealers!

I grabbed some 'before' photos - mine turned out to be not as bad as I'd feared, with only a light coating on cylinders 1-3, then some thicker sticky stuff on 4-6. I didn't bother with 'after' photos as I'm sure that everyone's seen clean valve stems by now!

how much mate?

seanblee · 01-29-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

how much mate?

£280 - that's the e90post special price.

Josh1a1h · 01-29-2014, 03:33 PM

thanks for posting Sean! You sound happy!
Do you mind posting their price? and how long it took?

seanblee · 01-29-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh1a1h

thanks for posting Sean! You sound happy!
Do you mind posting their price? and how long it took?

Think we crossed posts, but it was £280, as negotiated by Greg330. I got there just after 09:00 and left at around 15:30, so the work took a good six hours.

zltm089 · 01-29-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by seanblee

£280 - that's the e90post special price.

cheers mate.

did they use the walnut blast method?

seanblee · 01-29-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

cheers mate.

did they use the walnut blast method?

Yep. It took 10-20 minutes per cylinder, depending on how heavy the deposits were, whereas carb cleaner and brushes would likely take several times this and not give such good results.

Josh1a1h · 01-30-2014, 04:22 AM

it is a good price.
i've heard some do it in 3 hours. but as long as the work is done to a high standard, that's all that matters

EhFit · 01-30-2014, 06:19 PM

Is there anyone in Scotland who does this? I was quoted £480 (iirc) from BMW...

lolololol · 01-31-2014, 04:17 PM

Going to book this soon

Greg330 · 02-01-2014, 04:51 AM

Really pleased this deal has gone down so well!!

All i have to do now is get mine booked in!

seanblee · 02-01-2014, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg330

Really pleased this deal has gone down so well!!

Thanks very much for arranging it!

lolololol · 02-05-2014, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg330

Really pleased this deal has gone down so well!!

All i have to do now is get mine booked in!

Cheers mate, have now booked for 18th Feb. Will get some before and after pics sorted !!

zltm089 · 02-05-2014, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by omaragha

Cheers mate, have now booked for 18th Feb. Will get some before and after pics sorted !!

keep us posted!

lolololol · 02-05-2014, 09:32 AM

Np

Cozy · 02-06-2014, 04:55 AM

At what mileage is the recommended? Vines Redhill is my local and a price of £277 inc VAT sounds very nice indeed.

igatron · 02-10-2014, 11:17 AM

So it IS making a difference for people? I bought my 335 2 months ago and I've always thought the throttle was laggy and jerky. 40k on the clock. Might give these guys a call.

themanthatcan · 02-13-2014, 04:38 AM

My 335i is coming up to 50k miles and I'm thinking of getting this done. As igatron says, are those of you who have had the blasting done actually noticed a real world difference?

My idle can be slightly lumpy occasionally but I've not really noticed any other issues.

SO8 · 02-15-2014, 04:37 AM

The deposits on the cars that have been done were not too bad it seems ?

Is this really the issue people think it is ?

Nothing wrong with making sure the engine is 100% clean as can be but I wonder if it is really necessary ?

lolololol · 02-17-2014, 01:36 PM

So I dropped my car off to TWG this evening so they can crack on with the blasting early doors - will report back after tomorrow !!

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Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Good to see the pictures, really pleased these boys are the real deal when it comes to walnut blasting. I think they will see an increase in business as a result!!
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01-29-2014, 03:18 PM	#91
seanblee Captain 47 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 M340i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Enfield, UK iTrader: (2)	I had the decoke service performed on my car today by Will at TWG Automotive. I have to reiterate the praise that's already been posted about Will - he did a great job on what seemed a busy day in their workshop and his knowledge and manner gives me complete confidence that everything has been done properly, which is more than I can say about most of the people I've dealt with at BMW dealers! I grabbed some 'before' photos - mine turned out to be not as bad as I'd feared, with only a light coating on cylinders 1-3, then some thicker sticky stuff on 4-6. I didn't bother with 'after' photos as I'm sure that everyone's seen clean valve stems by now! Attached Images __________________ 2019 VW Golf GTI Performance \| H&R rear ARB Previously 2007 E92 335i SE auto \| Quaife LSD \| Birds B3 ARBs \| Evolve Stage 1
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01-29-2014, 03:33 PM	#94
Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	thanks for posting Sean! You sound happy! Do you mind posting their price? and how long it took?
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Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	it is a good price. i've heard some do it in 3 hours. but as long as the work is done to a high standard, that's all that matters
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01-30-2014, 06:19 PM	#99
EhFit Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Moray iTrader: (1)	Is there anyone in Scotland who does this? I was quoted £480 (iirc) from BMW...
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01-31-2014, 04:17 PM	#100
lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Going to book this soon __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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02-01-2014, 04:51 AM	#101
Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Really pleased this deal has gone down so well!! All i have to do now is get mine booked in!
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02-05-2014, 09:32 AM	#105
lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Np __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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02-06-2014, 04:55 AM	#106
Cozy Major 111 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (0)	At what mileage is the recommended? Vines Redhill is my local and a price of £277 inc VAT sounds very nice indeed.
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02-10-2014, 11:17 AM	#107
igatron New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	So it IS making a difference for people? I bought my 335 2 months ago and I've always thought the throttle was laggy and jerky. 40k on the clock. Might give these guys a call.
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02-13-2014, 04:38 AM	#108
themanthatcan Lieutenant 17 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i MSport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southampton, UK iTrader: (0)	My 335i is coming up to 50k miles and I'm thinking of getting this done. As igatron says, are those of you who have had the blasting done actually noticed a real world difference? My idle can be slightly lumpy occasionally but I've not really noticed any other issues.
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02-15-2014, 04:37 AM	#109
SO8 Major 243 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW G42 M240i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	The deposits on the cars that have been done were not too bad it seems ? Is this really the issue people think it is ? Nothing wrong with making sure the engine is 100% clean as can be but I wonder if it is really necessary ?
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02-17-2014, 01:36 PM	#110
lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	So I dropped my car off to TWG this evening so they can crack on with the blasting early doors - will report back after tomorrow !! __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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