BMW 335i (N54) - Turbo Removal and Install DIY

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Vargas Turbos: goo.gl/5mvtLo
Turbo Install Kit: goo.gl/LPuroo
Oil Lines: goo.gl/1hmeML
Coolant Lines: goo.gl/iueBta
Subframe Hardware: goo.gl/M1npRx
Control Arm Hardware: goo.gl/RYDsnD
Steering Rack Hardware: goo.gl/rpWtb7
Vargas Inlet Pipes: goo.gl/t8hfbC
Schwaben Engine Support: goo.gl/M6v6MX
In this video we show how to remove the stock twin turbos from our 2007 BMW 335i and replace them with the Vargas OE Plus Replacement Turbos, including an upgraded 6x6 billet compressor wheel.
BMW N54 stock turbos are known to have a failing wastegates, which can be heard rattling, and failing oil seals, which causes smoke and oil consumption.
This job is fairly time consuming, but very achievable with the right tools, mechanical knowledge, and parts. The most difficult parts of the install are removing the front subframe, installing the silicone turbo inlet pipes, and keeping everything organized. Our video shows how to get it done with relative ease.
Hopefully this video helps with your install and saves an expensive trip to a mechanic. Please leave any questions about the install and we'll try to help.
Disclaimer:
Proper service and repair procedures are vital to the safe, reliable
operation of all motor vehicles as well as the personal safety of those
performing the repairs. Standard safety procedures and precautions
(including use of safety goggles and proper tools and equipment) should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Although this material has been prepared with the intent to provide reliable information, no warranty (express or implied) is made as to its accuracy or completeness. Neither is any liability assumed for loss or damage resulting from reliance on this material. In no event will ECS Tuning, LLC or its affiliates be liable for any damages, direct or indirect, consequential or compensatory, arising out of the use of this material.

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@zl1bandit684 4 жыл бұрын

Donut media should feature this guy, he really knows his shit on HRSPRS

@icerinkdrifter92 4 жыл бұрын

He’s on donut bruh

@sumphi9057 3 жыл бұрын

@@icerinkdrifter92 Read it once more again and consider if there's any sarcasm involved...

@nedlerswedlers19 3 жыл бұрын

That's Cold Af hahahaha

@hippotesttokill750 3 жыл бұрын

@@icerinkdrifter92 no response 💀💀

@rapstninja 2 жыл бұрын

he should really buy an e36.

@luisxabi0 6 жыл бұрын

It's this hard with a lift, support bars and all that. Imagine with a jack, crawling underneath like a molerat and my iPhone flashlight.

@sethmckenzie1986 5 жыл бұрын

Just like a molerat lmao.

@DriveTuneMedia 5 жыл бұрын

iPhone flashlight LOL

@lukeyiasoumi86 5 жыл бұрын

I've done it on my drive way while my car was on jackstands in the rain. Let's say it wasn't the most fun thing I've done 😆. Only took me a good day

@mcgyverb1664 5 жыл бұрын

Luis A. Lmao you will need chiropractic treatment after this job using a jack.

@luisxabi0 5 жыл бұрын

Mcgyver B at least a 2 hour massage by an experienced Thai lady...

@kenzers.4110 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy to see that he’s gone full circle. Form installing twin turbos on a 335 to installing a turbo on a Miata.

@leonardr6704 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ecs, you've motivated me to work hard so I can pay a mechanic to do this job 😂

@1Neff1 Жыл бұрын

Hahaahahahahaha

@biglazi8243 3 ай бұрын

Same bro😭 boutta go back to my old dealership and tell them I don’t got time what’s my FnF discount lookin like

@Poopeepooo123 5 жыл бұрын

just did mines. it was super easy. i dropped it off at the shop.

@axlef1513 4 жыл бұрын

LMAO! Well done sir!

@ZAKU-GD 4 жыл бұрын

you smart ass bitch. hahhhahaaha

@jeffreyhinman1397 4 жыл бұрын

master power what did you pay? Personally I’d do it myself

@DoinStuff_w_DK 4 жыл бұрын

Show off...🤣

@alialkiyalee999 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 you made me laugh even tho I’m depressed cuz of my turbos

@cdub3799 5 жыл бұрын

this guy should do every install video from now on

@dokterkarel Жыл бұрын

he can have my car to demonstrate it.

@dawsonborne1309 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished replacing my turbos, oil pan gasket, engine mounts, and water pump/thermostat. Easily the most miserable weekend of my entire life.. But the video helped a lot!

@albertobanegas7501 3 жыл бұрын

I am reluctant to drop 6K on this, so thanks for the motivation. I am embarking on replacing theses on my 08' 535i. Wish me luck.

@midcenturymodern9330 3 жыл бұрын

@@albertobanegas7501 Get a Toyota. There! No "luck" necessary. It will run reliably for a decade+.

@someguy2312 2 жыл бұрын

@@albertobanegas7501 got it done?

@soaringman 2 жыл бұрын

@@midcenturymodern9330 I have a nice lifted Tacoma but the 335 my toy

@Mike-tf7wb 2 жыл бұрын

Do you own a lift?

@jerrino8188 5 жыл бұрын

I can say that after watching this, I will be partaking in religious prayer, both morning and night asking god that my turbos last for as long as possible.

@jerrino8188 5 жыл бұрын

One of my turbos went 😑

@1slow5.78 5 жыл бұрын

Jerrino 😂😂

@leonardr6704 5 жыл бұрын

I sold my car because the wastegates started to rattle 😂

@Whiboi 4 жыл бұрын

Leonard R that sucks, did you at least try to adjust the actuating rod?

@lukarancini1630 4 жыл бұрын

BRUH

@childish_tito 4 жыл бұрын

YOOOO ITS ZACH FROM DONUT !!!!

@jamega4000 3 жыл бұрын

I thought he seemed familiar lol

@taelorwatson9822 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, I thought he looked familiar. I wonder what happened to that Audience member at donut? Is he at ECS now?

@DiabloDeezy 3 жыл бұрын

IM SAYING BRUHHHH!!!!

@ypc-roc9563 3 жыл бұрын

@@taelorwatson9822 nah he used to work there

@childish_tito 2 жыл бұрын

@@taelorwatson9822 no this was his previous job way before DONUT

@Mr.Frost720 6 жыл бұрын

After watching this video I don't think it would be right to deprive the technician at the Dealership of all that joy...

@czarekaj1098 5 жыл бұрын

Joshua Grullon,I like your twisted sense of humor LOL!

@micraw714 5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@st1ckyplumz 5 жыл бұрын

Yeaaaaa at the dealer we just lower the engine and transmission together on a table hoist. Fuck all that fitting into tight places bullshit.

@kayhoward3482 5 жыл бұрын

Seems like a long way for shops get the most labor possible.

@ThisLaoGuy 5 жыл бұрын

buy the kit and pay for labor is almost same price as the car is worth.

@sollisummers9474 3 жыл бұрын

From personal experience, I can tell you that those “quick disconnects” for the coolant lines do not come off that easily

@rickcorless9795 2 жыл бұрын

The little ope forgot to take the oil feed line out. It’s a t30 then cut to the next scene killed me 😂. You can’t fit a normal t30 socket in their and have a ratchet, then that line is miserable to pop out.

@edwinluna8831 2 жыл бұрын

@@rickcorless9795 exactly I just unbolted the hoses from the block and took off the lines from the turbos off the car deff the coolant lines are welded on or something 🥴took a hammer flat head and like 3 hrs of hulk smashes to get those dang hoses off 😩

@Wrpancamo02 2 жыл бұрын

THEY SURE AS HELL DON’T!!!

@Zackrevoluzion 2 жыл бұрын

i swear popping out the coolant and oil lines is the worst! You dnt wanna be rough yet you have to put so much force but with carefully so you dnt break that shit, bloody stressful for sure.

@qx4n9e1xp Жыл бұрын

Guys, this job really isn't too bad. You work your way up to stuff like this. I used to be scared shitless to change an exhaust on my motorcycle. It was actually like 3 bolts, one clamp, and 20 minutes of work. In the end, I started up the bike, and felt such a rush of adrenaline that I did it correctly, felt no leaks around what I had changed, and the SOUND!! The bike was almost alive, I had accomplished something I thought was hard and scary, and you get that absolute thrill and elation you could never get "paying a mechanic" to do it. Since then, I've slowly done more and more, acquired more tools as I needed them, I do things faster, and by feel, and with less videos and guides on forums. You really have to start small, and at least TRY to fix your car/bike/lawn mower yourself before you grow the confidence to tackle more stuff. It's basically screwing & unscrewing stuff, moving stuff out of the way, lubing parts, staying labeled and organized, having the right tools so it takes 5 minutes to do a task instead of an hour, coding the proper things with a phone or laptop connection to your car, and finally just having faith (and caution) that you're doing it right. Again, it's such a rush and satisfying feeling when you start up the car, see/hear/feel the difference, and know that you did it yourself, saved money, and learned a lot you wouldn't have otherwise. If you're thinking about doing mechanical work yourself, DO IT! (just have a good buddy around, or more money, time, space for the car to lay undrivable, or a daily driver, because yes, it will take longer than expected, and things DO come up, holding back your progress. question is, are you going to be a G and keep pushing forward through it, or give up?)

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right! 🙌 That's one of the biggest reasons we have DIY videos. To show people that a lot of these jobs actually aren't as intimidating as they may seem. Obviously a job like this should never be your first, but starting with simple stuff like an oil change can give you the confidence to work up to bigger jobs like this!

@leefunkera Жыл бұрын

qxANGELxp I just finished torquing down the front subframe after starting this DIY in January. I did little here and there whenever I could over the past 3 months, and I’m finally in the home stretch! Before this, it was full suspension install, and before that it was radiator, intercooler, charge pipe, intake. I’m truly moving up on the rungs of the ladder of experience.💪 I resonate with you as in the beginning I was scared to put on a new exhaust. I had an experienced “pro” at an exhaust shop do the install, and he didn’t even do it well - sloppy cutting of the pipes, breaking a bolt, and stripping the threads on my exhaust flange. That’s when I realized maybe I CAN do better and started learning as well as putting faith in myself to work on my car. Yes, I have been a G and it feels great !!

@leefunkera Жыл бұрын

@@ecstuning Your video helped so much, thanks!

@qx4n9e1xp Жыл бұрын

@@leefunkera 💪💪💪 You can't count on other people to care about your car when they work on it. Only you.

@mikewilliams4947 5 жыл бұрын

Alright so now we're gonna........... break out the MasterCard and pay the tech to do it.

@tk2070 5 жыл бұрын

Lmfao exactly what i was thinking and im mechanically inclined and was down for a really hard job. LOL

@DaytonCarCare 4 жыл бұрын

When the tech subcontracts another tech to do it for him lol

@yezzusaguilar3097 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@edgarsgarage1266 4 жыл бұрын

I definitely prefer to pay for that job!!!

@LowKey253 4 жыл бұрын

I'm saying lmfao fuck this job lmfaoo

@alankuentz4617 4 жыл бұрын

I'm doing this job on a 5 series right now. It's amazing how the view changes being up on that lift instead of on jack stands.

@anthonykosters7874 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you ECS. It's videos like this that make me want to spend money at your company. Getting my turbos off was a breeze with this DIY. Even on jackstands. Edit: anyone DIYing this job. Do yourself a favor and buy a 1/4" drive snapon ratched with the pivot and a quality torx set.

@Thomas998822 3 жыл бұрын

Or get this chrome one from HF, which is literally almost the same exact thing for $100 less www.harborfreight.com/14-in-drive-professional-swivel-head-ratchet-with-comfort-grip-64694.html

@TEAMCREAM_96 2 жыл бұрын

gonna want a 1/4 t30 as well

@elishaistomin6203 2 жыл бұрын

Just got this done at home with the upgraded 17t turbos, this really helped out a lot. Overall took me 3 days about 18-20 hrs to get it done ( this was on jackstands btw so it might be quicker if y’all got a lift). Hardest thing was the tight space because I used jackstands but otherwise if you get all the parts and tools you need before hand, as well as have some experience working on cars, I found it really wasn’t a difficult job at all. However extremely time consuming. Be sure to get the oil pan gasket, water pump and thermostat done at the same time since they will all be accessible.

@e90_liam Жыл бұрын

do you have something i can message you on? going to do my turbos, my gaskets, waterpump and thermostat, etc. soon and want to make sure i have everything i need before doing it

@Critical7hinking Жыл бұрын

That’s incredible, you took off the subframe completely and put it aside?

@christianangulo9468 8 ай бұрын

@@Critical7hinkingit’s really not that difficult I’m doing it right now on jackstands and with no help from anybody other than my dad when there’s a line thats being stubborn, I would say the hardest parts is the subframe and power steering rack, and the lines and bolts that get stuck and stubborn other than that it’s just bolts and nuts and remove things

@SonOfTamriel 6 жыл бұрын

it's cool it only takes 30minutes to do this!

@jordanmartinez8571 5 жыл бұрын

Megan Cole *30 days lol

@StoryBookRelic9 5 жыл бұрын

30 days to undo everything, another 20 tryna figure out how it all fit together LOL

@Lu-e 5 жыл бұрын

Or more like 1 week by yourself

@kylerobinson6102 5 жыл бұрын

@@jordanmartinez8571 or be like me, tear the car apart and never really get it back together lol....that's why i'm not doing this :D

@eddieellison7679 5 жыл бұрын

Lmfao! Now that’s funny

@joewontwice 6 жыл бұрын

Gernan performance they said It'll be fun they said

@JACKOFALLFATES 5 жыл бұрын

thats why you do away with the twins. single turbo setups dominate.

@NUNYABIZNNAAAZZZ 5 жыл бұрын

lol til I bust you on the track

@erne75 5 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna bookmark this video for those rare occasions where that crazy idea about getting a 335 as a "fun" project car creeps in my mind.

@daywalker4321 5 жыл бұрын

Just when you think you've done everything.... "AND THEN YOU GOTTA REMOVE..."

@petercraggs2431 3 жыл бұрын

I'm grateful for the calming music because this whole video was terrifying to watch and I don't even have a 335i.

@TheFrenchPug 2 жыл бұрын

I have one and I'm now re-terrified!

@jztrombone 5 жыл бұрын

Take 1: We're gonna take the turbos out of this 335. Take 2: We're going to disassemble the whole car.

@DaytonCarCare 4 жыл бұрын

got to love them twin turbo cars... until you have to replace them

@Rookies103 2 жыл бұрын

Would of just pulled engine out , checked everything bmw life,

@Zackrevoluzion 2 жыл бұрын

we literally had to pull the engine out since the 7 series were so bloody compact with crap and hoses everywhere.

@rubbertoe1111 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for creating this video. It helped tremendously. Started working on it at 7:30am & didn't finish her up until 10pm. Such a PITA, but this video helped a lot. All was done without a lift.

@ryandavis6697 4 жыл бұрын

Did you do it on a lift or jackstands? Anything you did different than what's in the video?

@milehighboost5521 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan Davis it’s definitely very doable on stands just a real upper body workout with all the over the shoulder work. Highly recommend also doing the oil pan gasket while you’re at it unless it was recently done.

@ryanmoore7927 5 жыл бұрын

13:50 "Right on my chest. Right where I like it." 😂😂😂

@chavezwalden1319 5 жыл бұрын

I wondered if anyone else heard that. 😂😂😂

@coleullman5759 4 жыл бұрын

he's so hot tbh

@tiborklein5349 4 жыл бұрын

Now THIS car is a real Money Pit.

@TheCloser1 5 жыл бұрын

Drop the struts, hang calipers and drop subframe assembled. Trust me👍👍

@dawsonborne1309 3 жыл бұрын

I just did this and it was miserable

@TheCloser1 3 жыл бұрын

Roachbowl dropped sub assembled or tore down?

@dawsonborne1309 3 жыл бұрын

Aaron Dugan assembled ish. Dropped and disconnected subframe from the whole passenger side of the car and swung it out with the steering rack. I regret not dropping the whole subframe out lol

@cesartoledo1495 5 жыл бұрын

Really awesome that you get in there and get dirty... also the courtesy of putting up the torque setting for every placement that it is needed. Thank You so much.

@jiminy293 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video...I am thinking about 30 days...not 30 min. lol

@Creampie_lake_zaddy 4 жыл бұрын

I was about to do this...... then I watched this video. I’ll let someone with a lift bend me over instead. It seems more enjoyable that way. ***Update*** I did it and it sucked. I could do it a lot faster now though. Saved me around $2000.

@cartorx1261 4 жыл бұрын

I am going to sell mine after watching this.

@mazjap 4 жыл бұрын

I was gonna sell mine before I watched this video now I just need a rope to finish myself off

@bennick69 3 жыл бұрын

@@mazjap What RWD will you swap it for?.

@georgekirby5992 3 жыл бұрын

Did this about 2 years ago under some 24 inch jack stands. Honestly wasn't bad, my biggest issue came from the fact I was replacing the clutch with the upgraded 335is clutch at the same time. Since the engine was supported by the brace and just hanging, once I took off the transmission, everything went all out of wack. Took me forever with a ton of muscling it all around to get the transmission and engine back into position and reinstalled. I recommend having either the engine or transmission mounted and fixed while working on these two jobs to prevent my issues.

@P90Puma 5 жыл бұрын

So I did this on the weekend on jackstands on my 200k+ km Canadian '08 135i. Couple notes: I did this *without* dropping the subframe. YMMV but on the 135i there was "lots" of room. Wiggling the oil / coolant lines did exactly jack... Needed a nice pry bar there. Damn california cars in the video! You need a mid length extended T50 socket on a 3/8 drive to get the manifolds off. It can't be too long because otherwise you won't have room. I used this set: www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-14-piece-torx-impact-bit-socket-set-0580334p.html#srp You also need a low profile T30 to get the oil feed lines off. There is very little clearance here. I used a T30 bit on a 1/4 bit ratchet. 3/8 electric ratchet was a huge time saver. Takes a while but the instructions provided in the video are excellent. Thanks ECS, you guys got my business for the replacement parts!

@goclunker 5 жыл бұрын

That's not a California car, i live in socal, and our cars don't even have rust on boltheads LOL

@jonsanchezperformance 5 жыл бұрын

P90Puma very accurate. What I’m going through right now. Gonna attempt to put together again

@tannerjohnson4493 4 жыл бұрын

If you have xdrive I'm pretty sure you have to drop the subframe

@IlicBrother 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping me replace my turbocharger in 10 hours. You explain well and carefully. Great job! Keep shooting!

@sheldonxwilliams 5 жыл бұрын

If I had to do this job, might as well do the oil pan gasket.

@SkyPix119 5 жыл бұрын

And thermostat, and water pump and everything that's down there!

@strikerdtk 5 жыл бұрын

Motor mounts too

@mhks68 5 жыл бұрын

Same thing my mechanic said. Once the subframes undone you might as well run the whole laundry list!

@_Ambition124 5 жыл бұрын

May as well replace the engine while you're in there too

@stuarthicks2696 5 жыл бұрын

Now that you’ve got all that BMW stuff off the car may as well put a Toyota motor in there.

@douglasfeeley5502 5 жыл бұрын

Did I hear him say "right on my chest, just where I like it.."? Why doesn't this dude have his own channel?

@jamega4000 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't he with Donut Media now?

@eduardoyepez7358 8 ай бұрын

Always wondered how I never got the donut mechanic job… now I know why.. this man came with real camera experience

@--CALLGOD 3 жыл бұрын

i did this & saved 4 hours by not dropping the subframe, or removing the downpipes! I fished the turbos out from the top & popped in the new ones 👍

@de77thecomputer 2 жыл бұрын

wish we can see the video bud.... 11oct2021.dellthecomputer

@psavel274 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty good DIY. I do the job slightly differently whenever I pull front subframes. I leave the control arms/ knuckles bolted up and just remove the strut top bolts, motor mount bolts, and the subframe mounting bolts and pull the whole shebang out as one unit. I have ran into the bolts being seized inside the bushing sleeves (very common on all cars,) and the only way to get them out is to destroy the bushing or blast the bolt out with an acetylene torch. I live in New York, so if you live in a good environment where there is no salt used on the roads you could probably do it this way. Another thing to note is all the suspension stuff needs to be retorqued when preloaded. If your doing this job at home, make sure you do not rotate the steering wheel or shaft with it disconnected or you'll most likely destroy the clock spring. Again, good DIY to a job that is inevitable for anyone who wants to upgrade they're snails or fix the annoying wastegate rattle.

@alakhiymuhammad-lt7wl Жыл бұрын

Underrated comment🎉🎉❤ thanks Boss, saved a ton of work. I assume if you don’t touch the suspension components you don’t need an alignment but did it just to avoid taking any chances. :)

@jarloes 5 жыл бұрын

Super easy DIY- Said no one ever 😂 Great video as always.

@edwardchou12 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for making this video. This video will help a LOT of N54 owners!

@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it will help us 54 guys. Go buy the 55 post 2011 single turbo model and save 45% of the cost and 65 lbs less weight with 1 turbo that has a much better linear powerband from idle to 6800 rpm vs the 54 twins which are good from 1300 to about 5600 rpm then fall flat.

@JermaineLeeBlueprintAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Love how natural the video is

@ScottSellsSoCal 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like that water pump should’ve been replaced along with the inlet hose that had the abrasion mark on the outer protective sleeve. Damn what a job!!!! Great video man.

@ivan021091 3 жыл бұрын

This guy should be feature and make his own episodes at donut media, building a budget miata maybe a good idea.

@sttm1283 5 жыл бұрын

damn thats some massive dismantle just to fit new turbos... if one ever wonder why a job at your local bmw dealer cost so much. here is your answer :D

@mcgyverb1664 5 жыл бұрын

Micke I still won’t go to the dealership they over charge way too much, they quote me $4,000 for a valve cover gasket replacement on a X6 and I got that job done for $600 bucks.

@balancelol 5 жыл бұрын

n54 x6 ? if so yea , it costs that much , the shop that did it for 600 bent alot of your shit to sneak out the valve cover

@sttm1283 5 жыл бұрын

@@mcgyverb1664 what 4k sounds a bit much, but in general people tend to think its just the parts that are expensive. the shops have salarys to pay their mechanics, for the shops etc. and then its usually not taking apart the part that is broken. sometimes you need to dismantle the half if not the whole engine to get to something and change the tiny part that costs 50 bucks. not like they will tear apart you car for free.

@mcgyverb1664 5 жыл бұрын

Micke yes, but it makes no sense if small shops are charging way cheaper than the stealership, I found a leaking oil filter housing gasket, and the oil cooler leaking, the stealers wanted me to pay $1000 for that job, I got it done for $100 at an independent shop the gaskets were $39 each, hey bmw are simple vehicles to own, it’s the stealership organization that makes the brand disposable.

@sttm1283 5 жыл бұрын

@@mcgyverb1664 i do agree with you. but as i said. in general people tend to think that it is an easy fix, when the have to dismantle tons of stuff. thats what costs. but yeah the so called stealership is way more expensive than an independent one.

@conn3r81 4 жыл бұрын

i have never felt better about being a 328i owner

@8E6JI 5 жыл бұрын

After doing a few N54 turbos, the process honestly isn't that bad. My first go at it took two days on a AWD sedan model, which means you just have to work around the front passenger axle. Those are the real pains. Other than that, this job isn't TOO bad. It's definitely labor intensive and I charge accordingly for sure lol. I personally think the hardest part of the entire is removal and reinstalling the coolant and oil lines on the turbo. The most annoying of the process is ALL OF THE ENGINE COOLANT GOOD LORD THERES SO MUCH.

@nemanjaradonjic2931 5 жыл бұрын

Yea I wanna replace all my shit lol. I have an 2007 335xi

@wayneballa1179 5 жыл бұрын

8E6JI how much would you charge someone?

@8E6JI 5 жыл бұрын

Al Guapo about $1500 if I supply coolant and oil.

@wayneballa1179 5 жыл бұрын

8E6JI for that price doing it in my driveway with a car jack and my iPhone camera doesn’t sound so bad anymore lol

@8E6JI 5 жыл бұрын

Al Guapo yeah man, for sure! I honestly couldn’t imagine doing this on my back after doing it on a lift, so kudos to you man!

@prestonworden9811 4 жыл бұрын

I love those calipers and rotors so much

@milehighboost5521 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking through the comment specifically to see if someone knew where to buy those. I’d love to try and fit them on my e60

@SolarSurfLeo 4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry kids! You can buy all the cheap N54's you want and replace those bad turbo's in

@KozmikEl7 5 жыл бұрын

Holy crap....😂 for a job like this I would definitely replace the oil pan gasket as well but thats just me. Congrats man👍

@julienjjj 6 жыл бұрын

Disclaimer : DIY not for the faint of heart

@Stretch_24 4 ай бұрын

Was thinking about picking up a 335 and wanted to see what I may be getting myself in to WHEN I blow the turbos. Thank you ECS for convincing me to stick to my V.A.G cars instead, I thought they were bad until I watched this 😥

@mikebroom1866 5 жыл бұрын

I don't even have an N54, but the attitude is the best part of this video.

@strongarmdrives9796 6 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm never replacing my turbos .... I wouldn't want to attempt this without a lift

@calebcahal2817 4 жыл бұрын

this man went on to make great content at donut

@kinsley2108 4 жыл бұрын

What you don't see/ notice in this video is the finesse in using those tools. I can see many people out there doing DIY on fasteners corroded like that and just stripping the hell out of the heads.

@ayoubzerouali1752 4 жыл бұрын

An alternator on that engine drove me nuts and now seeing how hard to replace the turbos, im selling the car and done with anything has turbos on BMW. But I still buy the N55 tho. At least one turbo. But I wanna say you did a great job replacing the turbos and you are pro. Chapeau!

@BillieHQ 5 жыл бұрын

This man is good explaining and making videos thanks for the video

@Psrrrraj 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the donut media guy?

@dodgingspice55 5 жыл бұрын

Just finished up one of these jobs in my workshop and all i can say is good luck to anyone attempting this without a lift and some mechanical experience also.

@MrAks10 4 жыл бұрын

Great job bud. Your sense of humour made it better to watch. I'm a millwright, very important to lose it just a little at work, keeps you sane. Cheers.

@jasons2697 6 жыл бұрын

This video makes me love the placement of the turbo on my MK7 GTI

@walidkolea 5 жыл бұрын

Jason S good luck lol

@jasons2697 5 жыл бұрын

Auto-diag Fellah already replaces my turbo. Took me 3 hours

@streetmetl1 5 жыл бұрын

even better on the B5 Passat. Only the airbox has to come out. full exposure.

@connorr8670 5 жыл бұрын

Even better with my genesis coupe stage 3:) top mount baby

@MachtsNichts 5 жыл бұрын

The important word here is turbo vs turbos.

@kylejen5566 5 жыл бұрын

Literally just bought this kit a couple weeks ago from you guys. This video has perfect timing. Thanks!!!

@vicgon5807 3 жыл бұрын

I started watching this at 0:00 fell asleep, woke up and he's still disassembling the car. My dreams of owning one of these is ruined.

@snivesz32 3 жыл бұрын

I just did this job and will add my own observations: - Label your bolts, especially the torx M6-16 go into the block & water pipe and the torx M6-12 go into the CHRAs, the rest of the screws are external torx that go everywhere else. - The turbo oil and water lines are much harder to remove than shown. (Annoyingly so!!) - Attach the oil supply lines to chra before installing turbo saves time. - Inlets are also a PITA but lowering the engine was a good idea and made it much easier. The misc parts add up: new seals and gaskets $250, water pump & tstat $380, inlets $200, outlets $200. GL!!

@TheFrenchPug 2 жыл бұрын

Good Lord is right! I'm having anxiety reading all these comments!

@novak1387 Жыл бұрын

Oh my god this guy is so familiar 🙀😂

@VR6Bosnjo 5 жыл бұрын

It would be easier to pull the engine out, holy crap a lot of work! great job ECS!!!

@josephsamsor1698 2 ай бұрын

Funny how the first time I watched this I thought it was a big deal, and now I realize it’s so simple and I’m buying the first good deal on a manual n54 I find, preferably one needing turbos.

@jansenbigboto 7 ай бұрын

Holy crap I was just trying to get tips on how to take off n54 turbos and I’m glad ol boy went to donut media

@jukeson4085 Жыл бұрын

The confusion on my face when I saw Zach Jobe not on a donut media video

@Urbexman14 4 ай бұрын

I feel like anybody that wants to buy a $8,000 335 on marketplace should watch this before doing the deal

@jackpickle5486 2 ай бұрын

Shoulda listened to this comment

@daniilmotsenyat Жыл бұрын

You definitely look more happy at donut media:) great work explaining the process

@Rafael-rz4sw 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...Actually, I'm really really happy with my N52. I'll sleep better tonight. Nice job guys.

@maddog5814 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched this video probably 20 times, just replaced my turbos. I will say, even if you log your bolts keep in mind there are two T30 bolts for the turbo coolant lines, one is longer than the other. Both the coolant feedline and drain line need to use the shorter of the two. There has been a lot of people who end up with coolant leaks because they used the longer bolt.

@TheFrenchPug 2 жыл бұрын

I hope to God I don't have to do this. Thanks for that though.

@uncrustablesss 2 жыл бұрын

Ok so for the front turbo there has to be a short and a long t30 and on the rear turbo there also has to be a short and a long t30 right??? That would be for the top and lower coolant lines for front and rear turbo correct?

@ryanbarbolt3691 5 жыл бұрын

The Germans..."Hey nobody has ever used the 16mm size or e-torx, what should we hold this on with".....I know 16mm and e-torx!!

@mhks68 5 жыл бұрын

no doubt. when I work on my 335i the first time I was like 15mm too small oops 17mm too big wheres my 16mm. YEAH where are the 16mm?!

@kirkjunker 5 жыл бұрын

@@mhks68 Not to mention the *opportunity* to use all of your wrenches - hex, yup, torx, yup, e-torx, sure! Surprised they didn't throw some triple-squares just for fun!

@RedDirtWrenching 5 жыл бұрын

Kirk Junker f10 5 series use triple square on the front wheel hubs.

@friguy4444 2 жыл бұрын

But the problem isn't with the Germans using that size. It's with the tool makers in North America not including them in their kits.

@dustinroberts6599 5 жыл бұрын

I learned a while back, that you need to know how to work on these cars yourself if you don't want to go bankrupt and make owning this car worth it. I have never worked on anything as complicated as these BMW's before, but saying that, its still not that hard to work on. Videos like this one from ECS really really helps as well.

@alantorres106 5 жыл бұрын

You Forgot to add that the turbos are easy remove bc you dont have to remove both manifolds and just have to loosen the v band. The stage three turbos with a stock bottom end and a couple of fuel mods from vargas will put you at 164 on the half mile around the 700hp. While I was working there Vargas had the record for stock bottom end. Plus all turbines were balanced over 160000rpm for quality. solid stuff, I enjoyed putting test driving these cars.

@Silas_cv1 6 жыл бұрын

These videos are very well done I enjoy these vids

@NoSmileification 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like I would get along with this dude, seems chill.

@ecstuning 5 жыл бұрын

Let's hang

@NoSmileification 5 жыл бұрын

@@ecstuning 10/10 would hang if I didn't live in Canada.

@twportre8809 4 жыл бұрын

Ok I've been thinking on buying a 2011 535i but after watching this video, I will continue to save an simply build my mustang and just twin that instead! I love watching dissemble car vids and such but this kinda makes make not want a BMW now. "ok today we are gonna change spark plugs" .... removes the cylinder heads, timing chain and crankshaft

@kdog5471 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone watching this, you can do an install by just removing the Downpipes, water pump and motor mount and you have plenty of room without having to remove the subframe. Still pretty damn tight but it’s doable without a lift.

@joem3713 5 жыл бұрын

Yea the first 2 times did it without a lift after that i used a lift but it is do able without

@sachak 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such an informative video and especially for all the crucial information on exact torque specs! I now have the confidence to slap my new turbos on myself.

@Captain-Donut 5 жыл бұрын

That was truly amazing to see........great lighting. Love from the 🇬🇧

@DoinStuff_w_DK 4 жыл бұрын

Holy crapballs. Will be praying to the Bimmer Gods that my turbos are intact and that my boost problems are a vacuum leak or coil pack issue!

@AlexCapi 2 жыл бұрын

Had to do this to mine after one of the turbos failed. It was easy thanks to this video.

@TheNoobComment 5 жыл бұрын

Did this on the ground on my drive way. Took me almost almost 150hrs for my 335xi Pure stage 2 upgraded. By myself. From a scale of 1-10, I will give it a 8 because of the manifolds. Hated taking the manifolds out more than the turbos to be honest. Rusted bolts..eh

@cormexxemroc 5 жыл бұрын

Yo I’m doing this now and i was wonderin did you end up using new bolts on the +90 ones...or did you just reuse them

@lukarancini1630 4 жыл бұрын

Im pretty much a noob 😂 Noob as in I never dismantled any car in my life, never repaired anything. But I was thinking of buying a used 335i as a first time ever project car. mmmmmmaybe next time 😂😂

@krispytoast8804 3 жыл бұрын

I have a n52 and I wanted to get a 335i for the extra power, this video very much changed my mind lol

@Gsxforsale 5 жыл бұрын

Shout out to BMW for making life easy for us DIY guys. Now I just need $3,000 more in tools and to call off work for 6 days. I’m so happy

@mikezurawski 5 жыл бұрын

This was amazeballs. Thank you for a great video... I've done this with my QuickJack. Yes, U can too.

@BMWFanatic 5 жыл бұрын

Great DIY, guys! 👍🏻

@KevinBeGood 5 жыл бұрын

BMW Fanatic I blew my turbo seals, I need you to hook me up on one of your next giveaways. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qd2gZcuLnLXDkZ8.html

@MachtsNichts 5 жыл бұрын

FCP Euro

@cobrasvt347 5 жыл бұрын

I've done 4 of these so far. It's nice someone who doesn't do this for a living now has a video of how to's. I've had a few of the v band clamp nuts go for a spin around and a middle finger. Someone who might run into this issue just cut the clamp and buy a new one. It will save ya a lot of hassle

@a.g.pennypacker3464 2 жыл бұрын

Well, that was fun! But it took longer than the 30 minute video:) Seriously though, thank you for the video. I would not have done it without this video.

@chriswallace9113 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the process of putting everything back together now. This video has been a critical part of the process.

@nswiss19751 5 жыл бұрын

What was I thinking buying one of these a complete nightmare to work on wow

@xpo186 2 жыл бұрын

Wait is this the Donut Media guy?

@pengw4955 2 жыл бұрын

it's just incredible to watch this video, super amazing! I fixed a few small things on my 12 X3. Last weekend, I was trying to replace the valve cover, took me hours to unplug all the connectors in a tight space, but I failed to unplug an inside hose (pretty big one, don't know what's that for). I hesitated and eventually gave up. After I put everything back, misfire, O2 sensor voltage low. I probably can fix them if I have one more day, but I totally lost the mood. I was very frustrated and drove my shaking X3 to a local shop and paid around 1.4K to get everything done. What a awful weekend...

@dennvision1353 2 жыл бұрын

They make it look so easy on KZfaq 😂