I Saved This Cheap F30 BMW! N20 Turbo DIY

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In this video I show you how to replace the turbo on your N20 or N26 powered BMW. I do this on a 2012 328i with the N20 engine.
This video covers removing and installing a replacement turbo. I also convert the replacement turbo from electronic to pneumatic.
This car would blow smoke on start up and had a wastegate rattle sound.
If you're following this guide you would need a turbo install kit, that can be found here (affiliate):
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The updated turbo feed line with the check valve can be found here (affiliate):
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Special thanks to Keegan Currie for donating the turbocharger. His Instagram handle is "keegancurrie" if you would like to give a follow for some car content.
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@MrKcatx 3 жыл бұрын

Glad that turbo got put to some good use!

@markburkey6371 3 жыл бұрын

@@machtschnell7452 I think you meant to reply to the next comment...lol

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again man 😀

@coreytaylor8552 Жыл бұрын

@kevincalhoun7796 2 жыл бұрын

So I just finished my turbo install and boy let me tell you!!! This kicked my ass but if it wasn’t for this video, I would’ve set this car on fire and watched it burn to the ground! Huge shoutout to you man! Big time! If you ever end up in South Florida, the first round is on me homie! 🤙🏽

@Streamlined955 3 жыл бұрын

You sir, are a treasure to the BMW community. Nice job and great video.

@MarioDallaRiva 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! You make it look simple 👍🏻 Kudos to the turbo donor.

@paradeinberlin 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously informative N20 content, keep it up !

@austinsalt7705 11 ай бұрын

This is the best camera work I have seen on ANY repair video! Well done.

@jayjwin1178 3 жыл бұрын

You made this all look so easy. you are at master level!

@IDontHaveAVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome. Keep up the good work. You’re inspiring me to get back into BMW ownership.

@Mike-og1qk 3 жыл бұрын

Great content. I was just talking about maintenance with my brother between my E92/N54 and his F87. You have been my favorite BMW content provider for a while. Although we do not have this model, it is always enjoyable to watch you work and see what can be done at home.

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jonjimenez5139 Жыл бұрын

Amazing diy as always man 2nd video of yours that helps me on fixing the car. Great work

@Jack-sd5te 3 жыл бұрын

post notifications, have been waiting for another f30 vid 🔥🔥

@CastroJordan 3 жыл бұрын

I daily drive 100 miles in one of these and it’s perfect for that. I just have a sprinter booster set on max and an afe intake and it makes the car feel very peppy. Fwiw my engine is very quiet also and no ticking, everyone says it’s loud due to the gdi but I suspect they need shorter oci’s because I change my oil frequently and no ticking. Glad you are making content on one of these.

@IKhanNot 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah people are following the 10k or 15k mile oil changes then taking the car to a quick lube place thinking that the crap they use is going to last that long. In their mind oil is oil. I change my oil every 5k-6k despite the 10k oil change interval and the motor is happy.

@tumbox9204 9 күн бұрын

Bro, thanks for this. Your videos are very well explained.

@aruekca18det 3 жыл бұрын

As always... Simply amazing content. Thank you!

@Bimmer624 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is always on fire bro 🔥it's like a trophy I always save till I get off work

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BmwAlex0621 3 жыл бұрын

I dont even have an f30 and these videos are just so informative

@covertorange9120 3 жыл бұрын

While I don’t own any of the cars that you have on your channel (e90 m3) I always love the style of your videos and the work you do. Very satisfying!

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidfrank2824 Жыл бұрын

First off I did hit the like and describe a button. I started laughing when you were talking about the smoke coming up from the engine. I still remember the first time that happened to me. I turned my car off immediately and my father asked me what was wrong? I told him the engine was smoking after doing a complete tune-up and oil change. He told me to turn it back on and within a couple minutes it started again. I was getting ready to turn it off again and he was over there laughing and told me to leave it alone. You went through all the things that would cause it and it would stop after running for a little bit. So we jumped into the car and drove to go pick up dinner. And by the time we arrived there it was done smoking. Money came out with dinner he was laughing he told me he was watching me from the window. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

@igotaction 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing daily driver!!! Glad you saved it! Great video and great lighting!!!

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

For perspective its has more torque down low then the G80. It's decent to drive. Thanks!

@DarthVaderOG 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this gives me hope for whenever my turbo goes bad. It’s not bad of a job just need to have some patience and remember how everything goes.

@alexhier5051 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. Need to change my coolant line orings to the turbo and install the new oil line with the check valve and this is just the video I need.

@lifeofluke8620 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to remove the entire manifold?

@firasalwakeel5365 3 жыл бұрын

Waaaw. Removing a turbo without the subframe, what a huge difference between this and the e90. Great video as always. Maybe the next one, would be how to replace a cracked windshield 😄

@omazdetailing4979 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the info and the video. I just got an F30 328i X Drive and I am going to do the same project as you did and with your video man I know I will be able to get it done ✅ Thanks

@Nico_335i_DCT 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great job! It's really a good channel car! Thanks for sharing. Dutch regards, Nico.

@ufohunters4612 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video !! Thanks for educating me once again!!

@kc2213 3 жыл бұрын

If only it was this easy to replace the turbos on an N54….

@Sporgan 3 жыл бұрын

you say that like you dont love removing your subframe

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

It's about 1/2 as easy on this car. Not any less complicated just less work needed to get to it and one less turbo.

@lyfzgoodgarage826 3 жыл бұрын

Really not that bad tbh I’ve done it on 2 n54 and 1 n55

@karolismondeika6145 3 жыл бұрын

Sux on N54

@Nathan-gj8ch 2 жыл бұрын

@@lyfzgoodgarage826 but I have xdrive...

@splits_the_wtr622 3 жыл бұрын

You did great on this video editing a1 continue on great content I don’t have this car but it’s interesting to learn something new

@abimmernut 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post. Another good DIY!

@georgeiulian92 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, best diy content from ytb! Respect from România, East Europe 💪

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@osagyefoghanaba 3 жыл бұрын

Another intuitive video👌…thanks man👍

@dfqnexxus3710 3 жыл бұрын

As always your content it's absolutely amazing 👏

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kop5847 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this content, you made it look so easy!!!

@wndaa Жыл бұрын

this video is exactly what i needed, thanks!

@philiplee7604 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual!!

@aggieE46 3 жыл бұрын

Great work. I absolutely expected a Pure Turbo and catless downpipe. Great content as always.

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

From what I've read these engines don't like too much power.

@michaelv.1107 3 жыл бұрын

@@VehicularDIY You're right. Most modern engines are already on the edge to increase efficiency and reduce emmisions. Many people use their cars just to go to the shops down the road. No warming up at all, no high output to clean carbon built up and boil away water and fuel from the oil. Therefore manufacturers try to heat up the engine afap but that thermal management is very specific adjusted on the nominal power. When you increase boost they may get hot spots and simply burn holes in the pistons or get bend cyl. heads. It's not like the "good ole" N54 where you easily add 50% power with minor changes and the only thing what blows is your mind... Sorry for the long post, no potato at hand.

@2FTermination Жыл бұрын

Excellent video tutorial! Thank you!

@raeggienable3064 3 жыл бұрын

Wow nice pick up man! 👍🏽

@335d-Lane 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video man

@joelmerimaa9169 2 жыл бұрын

So I've finally gotten around to changing the turbo on my 320i. The reassembly is still in progress because the car is fighting me so much on every step! Probably doesn't help to have everything rusted because of the harsh winters, and the combination of xDrive & auto trans, working on the floor etc... You make it look so easy, magic of editing? 😂

@puctbridge 2 жыл бұрын

turned out really good!

@madbikeboysins 3 жыл бұрын

The direct injection makes the N20 sound like a diesel a lot of the time. I often have car guys ask if there is something wrong with it - that's just the way it is since new. I have an F20 / N20, the only real modification is an oil catch can for the PCV.

@dh1380 3 жыл бұрын

Hah! Not only this but when the clip that moves the exhaust flap gets bent out of shape, the car rattles at both ends 🤣

@DIY.11.11 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@rosodigital 2 жыл бұрын

How long was this job? I just ordered a replacement turbo and parts to fix my car... Ill be posting on my channel DIYWITHRP! keep up the good work! one of the best no nonsense DIY channels on youtube!

@rriis 2 жыл бұрын

so, this is the second video i watched on replacing a turbo. i think it shows to me that I would rather pay someone to do the work. i got a quote from a shop that would do the labor for about $500, and the book shows it to be a 6 hour job. of course, the 6 hours is not running into any issues, not to mention they can put the vehicle on a lift and of course not run into any issues with tools, etc.

@miodragmaravic3324 6 ай бұрын

My wife is not happy I found this video😂😅 . Great video. Thank you very much

@rickhoffman7656 2 жыл бұрын

I love the F30 platform

@vin605 11 ай бұрын

Great job 👏

@josephlucero8420 11 ай бұрын

Nice steal of a deal

@NGlitchesFTW 3 жыл бұрын

I Have a 2014 n26, thinking about changing my turbo myself, 85k miles on it, just just did a diy valve cover gasket change myself and turned out to be complicated but worked lol, i think im ready to attempt this haha, thank you for this video!

@jimmiedixon5648 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please do my valve gasket change for me :)

@mobitechaz 8 ай бұрын

on the electronic waste gate controller (assuming you model has this), you may encounter a DTC for improper waste gate linkage swing. If so, there is a 10mm adjustment on the arm at the attachment to the controller that may need to be fine tuned. You will need a scan tool capable of setting the limits. If you don't have this, you'll need to adjust slowly and carefully in either direction. I was about 8/10th of a mm out of range and arm linkage required adjustment to clear out the DTC.

@Timeless_Essence 3 жыл бұрын

great job

@miroslavblaskov1711 3 ай бұрын

How many miles on the car? Great video! I did the wastegate rattle repair and it helped me a lot! Thanks!

@Andy-ur4vu 2 жыл бұрын

Damn this video is just done so properly thank you

@DIY.11.11 3 ай бұрын

Nice thanks

@jwoods6585 6 ай бұрын

omg you sir are a legend

@CruddyPeak 3 жыл бұрын

Now you just gotta load up E-Sys and code in the sport automatic trans!

@michaelgallo3943 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Any tips on replacing just the coolant lines to the turbo?

@bence.gabor.slezak 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't slept in weeks I was so excited to see the engine. In the US it might not be quick but in Europe, a car with sub 6 seconds 0-60 is fast, and eu spec is 100kg lighter.

@bence.gabor.slezak 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what that exhaust manifold looks like on the inside. Seems pretty simple on the outside and it makes good power.

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah its no slouch, feels faster than my old 330i e46 6 speed was with full bolt on. The manifold looks the same inside as a N54.

@bence.gabor.slezak 3 жыл бұрын

@@VehicularDIY the zf 8 speed and peak torque from 1250 rpm makes it very good for street driving and it still makes around 170 ft-lb at redline, which would be a pretty good as peak torque for a naturally aspirated 2L engine.

@andrewtravers7964 2 жыл бұрын

Wow love the car. $$$ I just need to get on ur sales website. Live in California to.

@davejohnson6144 3 жыл бұрын

Damn bro are you a mechanic by trade? You know so much !

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I work in IT hardware by trade but one of my first jobs was working as an apprentice at a shop part time.

@Archi72s 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@travisdoyle7997 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this video! Just changed the turbo in mine following how you did it and definitely couldn’t have done it without you!

@larrymanaro3972 11 ай бұрын

great video,,, but you could of done a little more time on certain parts, removing them, i broke some of the parts due to you talked about it,, but didnt show how to remove them first,, i did totaly enjoyed your video, and no one has a good video of this N20 engine,,, thanks for your help,,, i enjoyed it truly...Larry

@shanemiller9191 3 жыл бұрын

I love you videos. No fluff. Just straight to the point. I need a better scan tool. What kind do you use. I want to find one that would help me diagnose better. And do things like program new injectors. Etc. Are you patreon?

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I use a laptop with ISTA and INPA installed.

@theodoreesawjr.8352 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal!!!!!!!

@adonismorales9363 Жыл бұрын

Awecome video! Absolutly a money saver. Quick question. I saw how you converted the electronic waste gate actuator to a pneumatic waste gate actuator. Would you be able to do the opposite? For example my 2013 f30 328i xdrive needs a new turbo. My f30 cmes with an electronic wastegate actuator. The turbo kit that I'm planning to get is setup for a f30 with pneumatic waste gate actuator. Would I be able to just take off the pneumatic actuator, and put in my stock electronic actuator? Or would I be better off just getting a tubro that comes with an electronic waste gate actuator? Thank you for reading this!

@lefora87 3 жыл бұрын

f30 guru👌

@simplenipple 10 ай бұрын

I got everything off but that 1 of the damn coolant lines to the turbo. Tried my ass off 2 hours before giving up and just reassembling.

@pasttraveller5767 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Love your contents, I recently bought 2017 BMW 330xi B48 and looking to replace valve cover gasket but wanted to buy Tools set to do this and other maintenance jobs without putting it on lift, would you be able to recommend tools I need for the maintenance jobs. Thanks

@colbymcintosh5989 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, can you help me with a quick question? Is it possible to change out the oil fill line without removing the turbo entirely?

@dakotamack6918 2 жыл бұрын

Your a straight machine no waisting time in detail as fuck good shit brother!

@ImranKhan-ej3fy Жыл бұрын

Do you need to drain the coolant? Or can you top up after disconnecting the coolant feed line on the turbo? Also would I need to bleed the system after doing so?

@bouawk99 3 жыл бұрын

nice!

@DupekCSS 2 жыл бұрын

There is valve set on aliexpress. I just installed this on my F11 N20B20 13" and it works just fine. The fix cost me less than $20.

@romankozlovskiy7899 Жыл бұрын

Always hard on bmws

@YK-lk3po 3 жыл бұрын

Should do the timing chain job at that mileage

@paulyprograms Жыл бұрын

What book? You mention "doing it by the book". Haynes manual? or another. Great video

@ronniet3887 Жыл бұрын

This video is an absolute lifesaver. Can you list all the tools you used in this video? I would definitely purchase them through an affiliate link

@eddy5933 Жыл бұрын

Can you drop a list of the tools needed to replace the turbo ? Thank you

@woonahk 3 жыл бұрын

If I knew this before, I did not change turbo oil feed line and then replace turbo as well. I had a F25 N20, that had blueish smoke every morning. Then it has gone after serviced turbo oil feed line for free because it was serviced under recall program. Eventually, I had notorious 'drivetrain malfunction' error and that was because of bad turbocharger

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like the wastegate lasts around 120K before it wears out.

@manuelreyes396 4 ай бұрын

Hello, very good video, is it posible for you to get an ECU for a 2013 320i Sport with the manual waste gate actuator?

@pm7805 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Could you check where was the car made- Munich Germany/South Africa?

@mohammadtaufek5529 Жыл бұрын

nice content. I have F30 2013 with N20 engine just change the original plastic Charge & Boost pipe to NFT Aluminium charge & boost pipe…. last friday felt something pop off & suddently lost power & got ‘drive terrain’ problem note on idrive. The charge pipe just pop open the connction to the throttle body. It lasted 10 years. My mechanic recommend me to change to aluminium …. he said the plastic charge & boost pipe doesnt give consistant boost …. & By charging it to aluminium will last a lifetime ….. now the acceleration is smoother…. my first mode since 2013…. In 2013, when I purchase the car I changed the exhaust to Msport … How long do turbo charge last ?? can turbo charge be serviced ??

@Rysuu0. 4 ай бұрын

W vid

@whydotufaqoff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks...A great video. I have got to change my oil feed pipe now and this is just the guide I needed. One thing different on my one I noticed is that I have a big aluminium subframe in the way and it all looks a bit harder to get to. My one is a 2013 . Is it the same process do you know? Many thanks...

@lifeofluke8620 2 жыл бұрын

Is yours xdrive? How did it go? I’m about to attempt the same. Oil line replacement.

@mrhenry1121 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man, I see you live in Houston me too can you check mine it’s also making a rattling noise.

@n3on170 3 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥

@MrWaheedulHaque 2 жыл бұрын

my car has a vacuum wastegate can i get a turbo with electric wastegate or will that not work, do i have to just find one with vacuum wastegate

@calebordogne4611 Ай бұрын

Hey man I have a n20 and I wanna make as much power as possible but keeping the engine alive do u have a parts list u could suggest?

@sophivideos1 9 ай бұрын

Where/how did you get the vacuum line for pneumatic wastegate actuator? The electronic one doesn't have the input line. How did you solve that?

@robhughes8516 3 жыл бұрын

May I ask what your background is? You seem to be a real natural at this whole “mechanic” thing and I’m just curious if this is how you earn your living or just something you like to do on your own? I really enjoy the content and wish I was even half as competent as you at this. I have an 09 X5 4.8 and it’s been very reliable so far but I plan on doing any work that needs to be done in the future myself and really liked your previous X5 content.

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I work in the IT hardware industry. I started wrenching when I was young but it's been a side gig.

@1Donkeykong 3 жыл бұрын

5:16 - me when I wake up at 3am and that water I drank before bed hits

@henryatkinson1479 2 жыл бұрын

I guess between the N20's inherent rattle and that turbo sound its pretty easy to assume this thing was broken if someone didn't know what they were listening to.

@jus10graves 9 ай бұрын

Yes it go away when hot

@ArtursDerkintis 3 жыл бұрын

If only there'd be more people who can do this when their car needs maintenance - instead of towing it straight to junkyard

@iG4MERs 3 жыл бұрын

Then the used car prices would be sky high like they are in germany😁

@ArtursDerkintis 3 жыл бұрын

@@iG4MERswell it’s not the worse thing - we should learn to be less of a consumers and more of a maintainers of the expensive things we already have.

@CastroJordan 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I dd of these and have every intention of putting over 200k on it. I maintain it myself and everything is in great shape. I try to do everything preventively but if my turbo goes I will buy a new turbo.

@iG4MERs 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArtursDerkintis Ressourcefulness is a great trait indeed. I don't know enough about the life in America, but many great DIYers come from there. In Germany, most people buy used, because they can't afford new 😅 But, like in USA, cheap leasing is taking over. DIYers in Germany are mostly people who own a shop or very young people who like to drive cars, which were definitely over their budget when new.

@ArtursDerkintis 3 жыл бұрын

@@iG4MERs I moved to US as of recently and seems like most people can’t DIY anything anymore. Everything is consumption only. And when I manage to plug a tire and throw a backup camera for my wife’s F30 it is perceived as some magical trickery lol.

@davidbarlow7955 2 жыл бұрын

Good show How many hours involved

@torygyberg8837 3 жыл бұрын

Well that car is worth a lot more now!

@jieddo1 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah probably jumped up about $10k

@geraraider1 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there, do I need to drain the oil Before taking off the manifold

@adrianleblanc3389 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual! Question though, have you ever considered one of those “quick jacks” for garage use? Or do you find jack stands is good enough for major jobs such as engine in turbo replacement where you partially drop subframe? I’m planning on doing my N54 turbos and I’ve seen you do work on them with just jack stands, how awful is it usually?

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I find the 6 ton Jack's good enough for all jobs. A set of quickjacks would be a nice luxury to have but for anything I've needed to do the heavy Jack stands have been fine.

@adrianleblanc3389 3 жыл бұрын

@@VehicularDIY thanks! Can’t wait to see how the F30 turns out !!👍🏽