I got rocks and dirt into the engine air intake. Help me lord - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

blackonblackis · 02-25-2013, 01:04 AM

Ok so removed the stock air filter to replace it, and after i removed the filter i noticed there was a lot of sand and dirt and small rocks, so I got my vacuum and tried sucking it up, but the suction caused a lot of the small rocks and dirt to fall into the main engine air intake. from what I know this goes straight to the turbo propellers.

now what lol

N54 engine

M3takesNYC · 02-25-2013, 02:25 AM

Probaby screwed as even the tiniest pebble will destroy your turbo

joec500 · 02-25-2013, 04:32 AM

tow your car to the dealer, and have them remove the intake plumbing to clean out EVERYTHING! That will be a lot cheaper than a new Turbo.

Sick335 · 02-25-2013, 05:04 AM

Salad fingers

Probably a good idea to take it apart and clean the piss out of it... Or have dealer do it like suggested ^^^

335xi Kevo · 02-25-2013, 07:11 AM

Remove all the air plumbing, this is going to suck but your only choice.

E90Company · 02-25-2013, 12:08 PM

Wow.

135Pats · 02-25-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Company

Wow.

+1 i've had nightmares about this happening.

marv85 · 02-25-2013, 01:37 PM

How exactly did rocks get there? or do you mean whenyou were removing the filter to replace it crap fell through?

iBoost · 02-25-2013, 01:38 PM

Damn that sucks! Always cover the inlet holes should have stuffed them with a microfiber towel or taped it up.. good luck.

Red_Bean_Bun · 02-25-2013, 01:41 PM

Well ..... Hopefully it doesn't happen the next time round ....

khaye1 · 02-25-2013, 04:50 PM

I'm not even sure how it's even possible for that to happen...whatever you do, don't turn the car on

blackonblackis · 02-25-2013, 05:11 PM

ok so here's an update:

I had to get to work today so I started my car, and surprisingly nothing blew up. either the dirt is stuck somewhere in the air system, maybe in the intercooler, maybe even made it into the engine, but either way all seems normal. if my car blows up in a week i take full responsibility

E90Company · 02-25-2013, 05:17 PM

Not smart. The debris probably damaged your turbo compressors. At this point i would hope the intercooler caught the debris because if it made it inside the compression chambers, well, bad things can happen

Wescuddles · 02-25-2013, 06:39 PM

Not sure if troll or serious...

ihc95 · 02-25-2013, 06:45 PM

Keep us updated lol

Crewchief05 · 02-25-2013, 06:49 PM

damn that sucks. +1 on always wrap/tape/stuff hoses/pipes etc. Just remember to take them out before you install as well. lol I had to re-do my CAI because I thought I left a towel in the hose (i didnt but better safe than sorry). I wish you the best of luck.

type rrr · 02-25-2013, 09:43 PM

its normal....debris is in the lower part of the air box....filtred air is suck on top...take out the pipes and vacuum it up

Tchao · 02-25-2013, 09:53 PM

If something does go wrong. Can the dealership easily link it to owner causing damage and void his warranty?

02-25-2013, 01:04 AM	#1
blackonblackis New Member Drives: 335is Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	I got rocks and dirt into the engine air intake. Help me lord Ok so removed the stock air filter to replace it, and after i removed the filter i noticed there was a lot of sand and dirt and small rocks, so I got my vacuum and tried sucking it up, but the suction caused a lot of the small rocks and dirt to fall into the main engine air intake. from what I know this goes straight to the turbo propellers. now what lol N54 engine
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02-25-2013, 04:32 AM	#3
joec500 Colonel Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,715 iTrader: (10)	tow your car to the dealer, and have them remove the intake plumbing to clean out EVERYTHING! That will be a lot cheaper than a new Turbo. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch

02-25-2013, 05:04 AM	#4
Sick335 Captain Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA Posts: 746 iTrader: (0)	Salad fingers Probably a good idea to take it apart and clean the piss out of it... Or have dealer do it like suggested ^^^ __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS Flash+RB Turbos+Meth=

02-25-2013, 07:11 AM	#5
335xi Kevo First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CT Posts: 372 iTrader: (2)	Remove all the air plumbing, this is going to suck but your only choice. __________________ 08' 335xi 6MT Space Metallic Grey Premium, Nav, Cold weather, Sport Procede//PWM Meth//VRSF XI Downpipe//Forge DV//DCI//KW V1//SCOOPS//ETS FMIC//ECS GEOMET ROTORS//HAWK//CDV//PERFORMANCE SPOILER//CSL//

02-25-2013, 12:08 PM	#6
E90Company Major General Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SFL Posts: 5,557 iTrader: (2)	Wow. __________________ FBO N54 6AT

02-25-2013, 02:25 AM	#2
M3takesNYC Banned Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 426 iTrader: (0)	Probaby screwed as even the tiniest pebble will destroy your turbo

02-25-2013, 01:37 PM	#8
marv85 Colonel Drives: '07 335i MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland Posts: 2,460 iTrader: (4)	How exactly did rocks get there? or do you mean whenyou were removing the filter to replace it crap fell through? __________________ '10 E92 335i MKit, COBB E40 tune (more toys coming in soon)

02-25-2013, 01:38 PM	#9
iBoost Colonel Drives: slow as f*ck Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: City of Sin Posts: 2,452 iTrader: (11)	Damn that sucks! Always cover the inlet holes should have stuffed them with a microfiber towel or taped it up.. good luck.

02-25-2013, 01:41 PM	#10
Red_Bean_Bun Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 272 iTrader: (2)	Well ..... Hopefully it doesn't happen the next time round ....

02-25-2013, 04:50 PM	#11
khaye1 Colonel Drives: '12 MW 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,487 iTrader: (5)	I'm not even sure how it's even possible for that to happen...whatever you do, don't turn the car on __________________

02-25-2013, 05:11 PM	#12
blackonblackis New Member Drives: 335is Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	ok so here's an update: I had to get to work today so I started my car, and surprisingly nothing blew up. either the dirt is stuck somewhere in the air system, maybe in the intercooler, maybe even made it into the engine, but either way all seems normal. if my car blows up in a week i take full responsibility Last edited by blackonblackis; 02-25-2013 at 05:21 PM.

02-25-2013, 05:17 PM	#13
E90Company Major General Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SFL Posts: 5,557 iTrader: (2)	Not smart. The debris probably damaged your turbo compressors. At this point i would hope the intercooler caught the debris because if it made it inside the compression chambers, well, bad things can happen __________________ FBO N54 6AT

02-25-2013, 06:39 PM	#14
Wescuddles First Lieutenant Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 334 iTrader: (0)	Not sure if troll or serious...

02-25-2013, 06:45 PM	#15
ihc95 Captain Drives: TiAg E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 640 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	Keep us updated lol __________________ COBB, ER FMIC Full Kit, AR DPs, Forge DVs, aFe Stage 2 Sealed Intake, RB PCV upgrade

02-25-2013, 06:49 PM	#16
Crewchief05 SBD Drives: 335i e90 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 250 iTrader: (0) Garage List 08 335i [0.00]	damn that sucks. +1 on always wrap/tape/stuff hoses/pipes etc. Just remember to take them out before you install as well. lol I had to re-do my CAI because I thought I left a towel in the hose (i didnt but better safe than sorry). I wish you the best of luck.

02-25-2013, 09:43 PM	#17
type rrr Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: montreal canada Posts: 234 iTrader: (0)	its normal....debris is in the lower part of the air box....filtred air is suck on top...take out the pipes and vacuum it up __________________ 2007 335i coupe AT-- I80AS--FBO -stock turbos--COBB v402 beta stage 2 + ATR-- NITTO'S 275-40-17 NT05R --- 12.025 @ 120 mph -- full weight

02-25-2013, 09:53 PM	#18
Tchao First Lieutenant Drives: e90 LCI 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 368 iTrader: (6)	If something does go wrong. Can the dealership easily link it to owner causing damage and void his warranty? __________________ 2009 TIAG e90 LCI 335i Sport

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