Recommendation for N54 Intake Valve Cleaning

Snow King · 03-15-2012, 12:03 PM

It's about that time where I would like to have my intake valves cleaned manually, either with a solvent and brushes or walnut shell sandblasting. Does anyone have any recommendations for an indy shop or dealer with fair prices in socal?

The non dealer places I have called so far really had no clue what I was talking about and after I explained the details they just said they don't perform that service. Anyone have a recommendation for someone that knows a thing or two about DI engines and even better if they have direct experience cleaning the N54/N55 valves? I live on the westside but am willing to travel anywhere in the southland for a good scrubbing esp if it comes bundled with a fair price.

If any local e90post members know what they are doing (i.e have cleaned their own valves before with great success - seafoam does not count) and want to lend a helping hand (i.e do it for me), I'm willing to go that route as well. I will provide the beer, pizza, slightly dry sarcastic humor, and briefcase full of cash.

LAE92 · 03-15-2012, 12:06 PM

+1

robbie211 · 03-15-2012, 01:58 PM

got my valves cleaned at LTBMW in el monte.

MrRetep · 03-15-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by robbie211

got my valves cleaned at LTBMW in el monte.

Pricing?

robbie211 · 03-15-2012, 06:03 PM

you should contact them. I had this done along with oil cooler install so the price I paid was more than just the cost of valve cleaning.

805beemer · 03-15-2012, 11:08 PM

BMW of Santa Maria charges $500 for the walnut shell intake valve cleaning.

aus · 03-15-2012, 11:31 PM

LTBMW has a walnut shell cleaner?

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eduardomi · 04-11-2012, 01:49 AM

I am up for this service too. Anyone can recommend a good place in the Southbay area?

03-15-2012, 12:03 PM	#1
Snow King Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 335i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Recommendation for N54 Intake Valve Cleaning - Socal (westside preferred)) It's about that time where I would like to have my intake valves cleaned manually, either with a solvent and brushes or walnut shell sandblasting. Does anyone have any recommendations for an indy shop or dealer with fair prices in socal? The non dealer places I have called so far really had no clue what I was talking about and after I explained the details they just said they don't perform that service. Anyone have a recommendation for someone that knows a thing or two about DI engines and even better if they have direct experience cleaning the N54/N55 valves? I live on the westside but am willing to travel anywhere in the southland for a good scrubbing esp if it comes bundled with a fair price. If any local e90post members know what they are doing (i.e have cleaned their own valves before with great success - seafoam does not count) and want to lend a helping hand (i.e do it for me), I'm willing to go that route as well. I will provide the beer, pizza, slightly dry sarcastic humor, and briefcase full of cash.
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LAE92 First Lieutenant 6 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	+1
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03-15-2012, 01:58 PM	#3
robbie211 Captain 43 Rep 819 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OC iTrader: (16) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	got my valves cleaned at LTBMW in el monte.
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robbie211 Captain 43 Rep 819 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OC iTrader: (16) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	you should contact them. I had this done along with oil cooler install so the price I paid was more than just the cost of valve cleaning.
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03-15-2012, 11:08 PM	#6
805beemer Captain 23 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lompoc, CA iTrader: (4)	BMW of Santa Maria charges $500 for the walnut shell intake valve cleaning.
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03-15-2012, 11:31 PM	#7
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	LTBMW has a walnut shell cleaner? . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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04-11-2012, 01:49 AM	#8
eduardomi Lieutenant 73 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2012 e93 M3 Jerez Black Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (2)	I am up for this service too. Anyone can recommend a good place in the Southbay area?
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