GVA walnut blast/intake valve cleaning

bomiheko · 01-12-2015, 03:41 AM

So, is there really no other viable options? No indy shop with the correct tools to do it for a reasonable price?

CaptChaos · 01-12-2015, 07:27 PM

I consider Performance One to be an indy even though they are owned by the same group as AutoWest.

I was pleased with their work. Noticeably cheaper than any dealer.

Lotus99 · 01-20-2015, 05:09 PM

Nixon does it too from what I've been told.

BashShah · 01-23-2015, 05:26 AM

I paid 825 taxes included for walnut blast at Langley BMW.
This included an hour of diagnostic.

Performance one pricing seems par but is not a deal.

DN

kaede · 01-26-2015, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkNemesis

I paid 825 taxes included for walnut blast at Langley BMW.
This included an hour of diagnostic.

Performance one pricing seems par but is not a deal.

DN

Thats good news! Most stealerships will do it for $1k+ last time I checked. The cheapest around Vancouver/Richmond area will be performance one (unless stealerships all adjusted their pricing). If people are around Langley by all means it seems like its a good price! Thanks for the info!

Lotus99 · 05-04-2015, 03:02 PM

Just came across someone who had a local enthusiast do his.

His handle's zenocchio.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1123023

335xi turbo · 07-31-2015, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotus99

Just came across someone who had a local enthusiast do his.

His handle's zenocchio.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1123023

Lotus,
do you have Zenocchio's contact info?
I heard he is doing a good job, can you confirm?

Lotus99 · 07-31-2015, 07:42 PM

You can email him at zeus914 at gmail dot com

He does great work and is a really nice guy.

MrToastywaffle · 08-01-2015, 01:50 PM

I wonder if this Craigslist ad is related:

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/pts/5123767363.html

I sent him/her an email a couple of days ago and they go by the handle
Zeno

blackturbo · 08-01-2015, 10:59 PM

Yup same guy

335xi turbo · 08-10-2015, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrToastywaffle

I wonder if this Craigslist ad is related:

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/pts/5123767363.html

I sent him/her an email a couple of days ago and they go by the handle
Zeno

I had him doing my car, and I am 100% satisfied with his work.
he is also a very nice guy to chat with.

PM me for his contact info

take a look:

335xi turbo · 08-10-2015, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrToastywaffle

I wonder if this Craigslist ad is related:

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/pts/5123767363.html

I sent him/her an email a couple of days ago and they go by the handle
Zeno

here is a snap shot of the craiglist ad, for future reference

he is renting the tools for $200 or doing the cleaning for $400 (+$50 for new intake and throttle body gasket)

Lotus99 · 08-11-2015, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335xi turbo

I had him doing my car, and I am 100% satisfied with his work. he is also a very nice guy to chat with.

PM me for his contact info

take a look:

wow, after how many kilometers was that?

And are you tuned?

335xi turbo · 08-13-2015, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotus99

wow, after how many kilometers was that?

And are you tuned?

about 90k km, tuned with JB4

Eternal_SIR · 08-15-2015, 08:34 PM

just got home from getting this done by Zeno, top notch guy. Definitely knows what he's doing. if your on the borderline debating to go with him or not, trust me you'll be glad you did. Very professional, made sure the car was properly protected while working. Defiantly going back to him when i need to do it again.

kaede · 08-17-2015, 07:57 PM

for $450 for the whole job (including gasket), its definitely a great value!! Hope everyone gets theirs cleaned out!! Cheers!

deens · 08-25-2015, 10:06 PM

Zeno just did mine on the weekend. highly recommended. If you are local and needing this done...go to him. pm me if you need his contact info.

335xi turbo · 11-16-2020, 09:48 PM

Hey guys Zenocchio asked me to update you all as he is not in business anymore. He Mesaged me the following:

I want to update the forum thread as I am still getting messages after few years. I am not able to help as I don’t have time nowadays but you can contact Navid at Venus mechanic (604) 897-0517 he is very reasonable and great guy that trained in Germany and knows Bmw in and outs.

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BashShah Colonel 296 Rep 2,015 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	I paid 825 taxes included for walnut blast at Langley BMW. This included an hour of diagnostic. Performance one pricing seems par but is not a deal. DN
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blackturbo Captain 59 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: vancouver iTrader: (1)	Yup same guy
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Eternal_SIR Private First Class 48 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2007 335I RWD Coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Surrey, BC iTrader: (1)	just got home from getting this done by Zeno, top notch guy. Definitely knows what he's doing. if your on the borderline debating to go with him or not, trust me you'll be glad you did. Very professional, made sure the car was properly protected while working. Defiantly going back to him when i need to do it again.
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kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	for $450 for the whole job (including gasket), its definitely a great value!! Hope everyone gets theirs cleaned out!! Cheers! __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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deens New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2001 325ci->2008 535i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Zeno just did mine on the weekend. highly recommended. If you are local and needing this done...go to him. pm me if you need his contact info.
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335xi turbo New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 335 xi Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: vancouver bc iTrader: (0)	Hey guys Zenocchio asked me to update you all as he is not in business anymore. He Mesaged me the following: I want to update the forum thread as I am still getting messages after few years. I am not able to help as I don’t have time nowadays but you can contact Navid at Venus mechanic (604) 897-0517 he is very reasonable and great guy that trained in Germany and knows Bmw in and outs.
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