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9krpmrx8 · 07-29-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by j_marinelli

Berk over at German Car Specialist does a great job as well.

https://www.mygermancarsa.com/

Does he do Walnut blasting? I found a local guy that a lot of people have recommended but he works from home, I don't feel comfortable leaving my car at some dudes house.

j_marinelli · 07-29-2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

Does he do Walnut blasting? I found a local guy that a lot of people have recommended but he works from home, I don't feel comfortable leaving my car at some dudes house.

When I have mine clean he did a different method that I honestly dont even remember what all it included (its been a couple years). Give him a shout and he can probably fill you in.

TxFisherman · 07-30-2016, 06:25 PM

Think there is a shop near Blossom athletic center that does blasting. NE side there is also Pharaoh Auto for maint. They just did my waterpump/thermostat 09 335i

lab_rat · 07-31-2016, 11:29 AM

What is the consensus on Bavarian Auto? I want to do my waterpump & thermostat as preventative maintenance (my 06 330i is at 95,000 miles now).

TxFisherman · 07-31-2016, 08:38 PM

I have never used them. Talked with them on the phone but that is about the extent of my dealings.

HazChem · 08-04-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

Does he do Walnut blasting? I found a local guy that a lot of people have recommended but he works from home, I don't feel comfortable leaving my car at some dudes house.

He definitely does walnut blasting. Even includes an oil change with the price.

Herbert · 08-19-2016, 10:29 AM

Rhine West worked on my cammed e36m3 and did a custom alignment (full suspension mods), pricey BUT absolutely great to work with.

BTW, Hi from Windcrest, just picked up a 330i MT sport pkg.

9krpmrx8 · 08-19-2016, 11:55 AM

Welcome. Where is Rhine west?

Herbert · 08-19-2016, 12:20 PM

8926 Broadway. Jon was a phenomenal SA. I was lucky they even took my car in, as they don't take "project" cars. Jon took on my electrical issue, TRM tuned DME failed after 3mon of running perfectly my Schrick cammed/m50 IM swapped/full exhaust/lightened flywheel e36m3... shameless plug for my old m3

Once he figured out it was the DME, and not something I had wired wrong when I put in the motor, I sent my spare DME to TRM, and was back in business.

TxFisherman · 08-25-2016, 09:09 AM

Have seen a lot of nice E9x's on the road lately. Guess the clear weather after the rain brought them out.

9krpmrx8 · 08-25-2016, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TxFisherman

Have seen a lot of nice E9x's on the road lately. Guess the clear weather after the rain brought them out.

I was so happy to get mine washed yesterday.

expressfish · 08-25-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TxFisherman

Have seen a lot of nice E9x's on the road lately. Guess the clear weather after the rain brought them out.

yep, I dont drive mine in the rain

TxFisherman · 08-30-2016, 02:28 PM

Sadly, my 09 335i tried to kill me today. Heading to work this morning and all of a sudden half engine light/ limp mode in the fast lane. Was thankful that traffic was attentive this morning. Was able to get off the highway and had a strong fuel smell. Also had fuel puddled on top of engine cover near oil fill cap. Had to get a tow back to the shop. I am guessing here that a fuel line or injector went to the parts room in the sky. Shoot maybe even HPFP went and over pressured the system if that could happen.
Update, Repaired and found a fuel line busted.

9krpmrx8 · 08-30-2016, 05:00 PM

Not too expensive of a fix I gather? Glad they fixed it.

TxFisherman · 08-30-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

Not too expensive of a fix I gather? Glad they fixed it.

Actually pretty cheap. $60.00 out the door. The dealer covered tow and labor. Cant complain.

9krpmrx8 · 08-31-2016, 12:55 AM

Nice.

TxFisherman · 11-17-2016, 09:50 AM

Recently have been getting half engine reduced power light while under moderate acceleration. My carly app does not show any codes. Changed plugs yesterday hoping it was the issue with no luck. Now thinking maybe a crack in the charge pipe since light goes away upon restart.

9krpmrx8 · 11-17-2016, 09:56 AM

Definitely check for boost and vacuum leaks.

expressfish · 11-17-2016, 10:09 AM

first thing I thought too, boost / vac. Strange that its not throwing any codes ? Have you tried running the carly before restarting after the fault ?

TxFisherman · 11-17-2016, 02:13 PM

I have tried checking carly before restarting with same results. I as well find it odd that no codes of any kind. Shoot, maybe my app is acting up. I do think I will check for some vac and boost line leakage.
I have intentionally repeated the results. I can put the hammer down and no light, its just that moderate accel that does this and only at speeds between 60-80 and accel does it give me the notification.

TxFisherman · 11-18-2016, 12:11 PM

5/32 lines behind oil filter housing was the culprit. Dont get why it wouldnt have thrown a code but, glad it was a painless fix.

expressfish · 11-21-2016, 04:04 PM

vaccum lines, glad it was an easy fix for ya

07-30-2016, 06:25 PM	#69
TxFisherman Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Think there is a shop near Blossom athletic center that does blasting. NE side there is also Pharaoh Auto for maint. They just did my waterpump/thermostat 09 335i
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07-31-2016, 11:29 AM	#70
lab_rat Captain 395 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 2013 135is (#5 of 586) Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SATX + Heiligenhaus, DE iTrader: (6)	What is the consensus on Bavarian Auto? I want to do my waterpump & thermostat as preventative maintenance (my 06 330i is at 95,000 miles now).
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07-31-2016, 08:38 PM	#71
TxFisherman Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have never used them. Talked with them on the phone but that is about the extent of my dealings.
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08-19-2016, 10:29 AM	#73
Herbert New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Sport Pkg Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Rhine West worked on my cammed e36m3 and did a custom alignment (full suspension mods), pricey BUT absolutely great to work with. BTW, Hi from Windcrest, just picked up a 330i MT sport pkg. Attached Images __________________ I'///M Faster, Mr. Super Awesome.
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08-19-2016, 11:55 AM	#74
9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 808 Rep 1,684 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Welcome. Where is Rhine west? __________________ 2011 335i, FBO, N55+ Turbo, full E85, S55 intercooler, etc. 2015 X5 35i Xdrive
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08-19-2016, 12:20 PM	#75
Herbert New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Sport Pkg Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	8926 Broadway. Jon was a phenomenal SA. I was lucky they even took my car in, as they don't take "project" cars. Jon took on my electrical issue, TRM tuned DME failed after 3mon of running perfectly my Schrick cammed/m50 IM swapped/full exhaust/lightened flywheel e36m3... shameless plug for my old m3 Once he figured out it was the DME, and not something I had wired wrong when I put in the motor, I sent my spare DME to TRM, and was back in business. __________________ I'///M Faster, Mr. Super Awesome.
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08-25-2016, 09:09 AM	#76
TxFisherman Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Have seen a lot of nice E9x's on the road lately. Guess the clear weather after the rain brought them out.
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08-30-2016, 02:28 PM	#79
TxFisherman Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Well it tried to kill me Sadly, my 09 335i tried to kill me today. Heading to work this morning and all of a sudden half engine light/ limp mode in the fast lane. Was thankful that traffic was attentive this morning. Was able to get off the highway and had a strong fuel smell. Also had fuel puddled on top of engine cover near oil fill cap. Had to get a tow back to the shop. I am guessing here that a fuel line or injector went to the parts room in the sky. Shoot maybe even HPFP went and over pressured the system if that could happen. Update, Repaired and found a fuel line busted. Last edited by TxFisherman; 08-30-2016 at 04:23 PM.. Reason: Repaired.
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08-30-2016, 05:00 PM	#80
9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 808 Rep 1,684 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Not too expensive of a fix I gather? Glad they fixed it.
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08-31-2016, 12:55 AM	#82
9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 808 Rep 1,684 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Nice.
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11-17-2016, 09:50 AM	#83
TxFisherman Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Recently have been getting half engine reduced power light while under moderate acceleration. My carly app does not show any codes. Changed plugs yesterday hoping it was the issue with no luck. Now thinking maybe a crack in the charge pipe since light goes away upon restart.
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11-17-2016, 09:56 AM	#84
9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 808 Rep 1,684 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Definitely check for boost and vacuum leaks.
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11-17-2016, 10:09 AM	#85
expressfish Private First Class 37 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335I Monaco Blau Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	first thing I thought too, boost / vac. Strange that its not throwing any codes ? Have you tried running the carly before restarting after the fault ?
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11-17-2016, 02:13 PM	#86
TxFisherman Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have tried checking carly before restarting with same results. I as well find it odd that no codes of any kind. Shoot, maybe my app is acting up. I do think I will check for some vac and boost line leakage. I have intentionally repeated the results. I can put the hammer down and no light, its just that moderate accel that does this and only at speeds between 60-80 and accel does it give me the notification.
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11-18-2016, 12:11 PM	#87
TxFisherman Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	5/32 lines behind oil filter housing was the culprit. Dont get why it wouldnt have thrown a code but, glad it was a painless fix.
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11-21-2016, 04:04 PM	#88
expressfish Private First Class 37 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335I Monaco Blau Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	vaccum lines, glad it was an easy fix for ya
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