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replacing turbos and DPs, diy or not?
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06-03-2013, 07:33 PM | #1 |
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replacing turbos and DPs, diy or not?
My turbos are essentially shot so I picked up a set of OEM replacements over the weekend along with some downpipes. The question is, is this a diy job or do you recommend just taking it to a shop. I am pretty handy with mechanics, brakes, exhaust, manifolds, suspension. Ive done things like that im just hesitant because it does seem like quite the job. So what are your thoughts should I just go for it? And if so do you have any suggestions when doing it?
Also any shops on the southeast who will do this job for a decent price? Last edited by Chris_506; 06-14-2013 at 02:17 PM.. |
06-03-2013, 08:06 PM | #2 |
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It's a PITA without a lift. Although some have done it just fine. But it's definitely a bigger job than suspension/brakes. If you give yourself a full weekend to do it and aren't discouraged by snapped manifold studs, go for it. Use a lot of liquid wrench
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06-03-2013, 08:07 PM | #3 |
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It's more time consuming than hard. Basically, you have to remove the downpipes, intercooler and chargepipes and all that those mods entail. Drain fluids and remove the subframe (requires hoist or equivalent if you're on the ground or a tranny jack if you have a lift). I have heard of people who just drop the subframe an inch or so in their driveway but that would make it a little more complicated. If you're on your back I'd budget an entire weekend to it. I also assume you have a nice set of tools, air, etc.
Make a DIY if you do I'm sure people would appreciate it. And don't forget to pick up all the gaskets and seals around it. More importantly, why not let the dealer warranty them? They are warrantied for a long time if I'm not mistaken, like 84k miles? |
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06-03-2013, 08:12 PM | #4 |
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Here is DIY for upgraded turbos but should be mostly the same procedure for OEMs. Good luck! http://www.bmwcca.org/forum/index.ph...cs-guide.9756/
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06-03-2013, 10:35 PM | #6 | |
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Im assuming you arent under that mileage tho...either way please take some time to do a DIY if your that type...would be awesome and many would appreciate it!
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06-03-2013, 11:09 PM | #7 |
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Definitely a pain in the ass. Very time consuming though. There are a few bolts that are a complete pita to get to...
A good selection of sockets/ratchets/extensions/ etc is all required... The subframe doesn't come out but the engine mount does.... But a jack under the oil pan and chunk of 2x4 between the engine and the subframe makes that liveable.... First time took me 16 hours on my back. 2nd time was about 14... 3rd time was like 13... Some bolts just suck !!!! So. Yea. If you have patience and are prepared to spend a whole weekend with the car on ramps and another jack under the engine... Have a bunch of tools. Normal sockets and Torx bits and Torx/E sockets.... Various ratchets etc. it's doable.... |
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06-03-2013, 11:18 PM | #8 |
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I wouldn't do it unless you have another vehicle to get you through the week. There's plenty of stubborn parts that can require another trip to the dealer when removing the OEM turbos.
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sooo with that said i found a local indy shop that is pretty reputable and they are charging me 6-8hrs @$90/hr to do both turbos and the downpipes, how do you gentleman feel about that? i guess worse case scenario it would be around $720, and they do practice fair labor rates so i have peace of mind they wont charge me for standing around like the dealership, thoughts? |
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I'm with you on that -- in a shop on a lift maybe a different story. I have a feeling the shop doesn't know what they're in for with the turbo job. Unless they do a ton of them and know exactly what to do, they are going to get screwed on their labor quote. Start to finish in an 8 hour work day is tough.
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06-05-2013, 09:26 PM | #19 |
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Oh and from speaking with the tech briefly he said hes found the quickest way to do it is to drop the engine/trans with the subframe altogether and remove the turbos that way. More room and more efficient apparently
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06-06-2013, 09:01 AM | #20 |
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That sounds like some really good pricing on the labor. Id jump on it, and even more so that the tech has experience on n54's. Good luck
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I've never thought of doing it that way, but it would obviously make things much easier to get to once the engine is out. I'm not sure how much faster it would really be, though. As long as he's standing by his labor quote for you, that's all that matters. That's a great deal.
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