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

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.

[@zl1bandit684]

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

[@icerinkdrifter92]

He’s on donut bruh

[@sumphi9057]

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

[@nedlerswedlers19]

That's Cold Af hahahaha

[@hippotesttokill750]

@@icerinkdrifter92 no response 💀💀

[@rapstninja]

he should really buy an e36.

[@luisxabi0]

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]

Just like a molerat lmao.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

iPhone flashlight LOL

[@lukeyiasoumi86]

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]

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

[@luisxabi0]

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

[@leonardr6704]

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

[@1Neff1]

Hahaahahahahaha

[@biglazi8243]

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]

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

[@axlef1513]

LMAO! Well done sir!

[@ZAKU-GD]

you smart ass bitch. hahhhahaaha

[@jeffreyhinman1397]

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

[@DoinStuff_w_DK]

Show off...🤣

[@alialkiyalee999]

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

[@kenzers.4110]

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

[@cdub3799]

this guy should do every install video from now on

[@dokterkarel]

he can have my car to demonstrate it.

[@dawsonborne1309]

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]

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]

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

[@someguy2312]

@@albertobanegas7501 got it done?

[@soaringman]

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

[@Mike-tf7wb]

Do you own a lift?

[@childish_tito]

YOOOO ITS ZACH FROM DONUT !!!!

[@jamega4000]

I thought he seemed familiar lol

[@taelorwatson9822]

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

[@DiabloDeezy]

IM SAYING BRUHHHH!!!!

[@ypc-roc9563]

@@taelorwatson9822 nah he used to work there

[@childish_tito]

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

[@qx4n9e1xp]

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]

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]

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]

@@ecstuning Your video helped so much, thanks!

[@qx4n9e1xp]

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

[@mikewilliams4947]

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

[@tk2070]

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

[@DaytonCarCare]

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

[@yezzusaguilar3097]

😂😂

[@edgarsgarage1266]

I definitely prefer to pay for that job!!!

[@LowKey253]

I'm saying lmfao fuck this job lmfaoo

[@SonOfTamriel]

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

[@jordanmartinez8571]

Megan Cole *30 days lol

[@StoryBookRelic9]

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

[@Lu-e]

Or more like 1 week by yourself

[@kylerobinson6102]

@@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]

Lmfao! Now that’s funny

[@sollisummers9474]

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

[@rickcorless9795]

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]

@@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]

THEY SURE AS HELL DON’T!!!

[@Zackrevoluzion]

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.

[@jztrombone]

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

[@DaytonCarCare]

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

[@Rookies103]

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

[@Zackrevoluzion]

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

[@anthonykosters7874]

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]

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]

gonna want a 1/4 t30 as well

[@jerrino8188]

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]

One of my turbos went 😑

[@1slow5.78]

Jerrino 😂😂

[@leonardr6704]

I sold my car because the wastegates started to rattle 😂

[@Whiboi]

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

[@lukarancini1630]

BRUH

[@elishaistomin6203]

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]

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]

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

[@christianangulo9468]

@@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

[@erne75]

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.

[@tiborklein5349]

Now THIS car is a real Money Pit.

[@TheCloser1]

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

[@dawsonborne1309]

I just did this and it was miserable

[@TheCloser1]

Roachbowl dropped sub assembled or tore down?

[@dawsonborne1309]

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

[@cartorx1261]

I am going to sell mine after watching this.

[@mazjap]

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

[@bennick69]

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

[@rubbertoe1111]

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]

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

[@milehighboost5521]

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.

[@jiminy293]

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

[@JermaineLeeBlueprintAuto]

Love how natural the video is

[@sheldonxwilliams]

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

[@SkyPix119]

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

[@strikerdtk]

Motor mounts too

[@mhks68]

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

[@_Ambition124]

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

[@stuarthicks2696]

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

[@P90Puma]

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]

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

[@jonsanchezperformance]

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

[@tannerjohnson4493]

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

[@douglasfeeley5502]

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

[@jamega4000]

Isn't he with Donut Media now?

[@prestonworden9811]

I love those calipers and rotors so much

[@milehighboost5521]

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

[@Creampie_lake_zaddy]

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.

[@xpo186]

Wait is this the Donut Media guy?

[@georgekirby5992]

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.

[@edwardchou12]

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

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

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.

[@psavel274]

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]

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. :)

[@SolarSurfLeo]

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

[@tenthousandfists]

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

[@vicgon5807]

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.

[@8E6JI]

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]

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

[@wayneballa1179]

8E6JI how much would you charge someone?

[@8E6JI]

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

[@wayneballa1179]

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]

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!

[@malcolmgodshield6837]

Thanks guys I am currently rebuilding my car and I am swapping it from 318i to n54 335i I finished rebuilding the engine and now am on the thermostat and water pump part thanks so much ECS tuning

[@ecstuning]

Glad we could help!

[@novak1387]

Oh my god this guy is so familiar 🙀😂

[@Stretch_24]

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 😥

[@josephsamsor1698]

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.

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

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.

[@mikebroom1866]

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

[@jasons2697]

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

[@walidkolea]

Jason S good luck lol

[@jasons2697]

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

[@streetmetl1]

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

[@connorr8670]

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

[@MachtsNichts]

The important word here is turbo vs turbos.

[@snivesz32]

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]

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

[@calebcahal2817]

this man went on to make great content at donut

[@twportre8809]

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

[@Urbexman14]

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

[@jackpickle5486]

Shoulda listened to this comment

[@michaelyoung5464]

Just got an N54 with 124k miles on it. Turbos are g2g for now - dreading this job one day. I don't have it in me to pay a shop to do it lol

[@strongarmdrives9796]

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

[@dodgingspice55]

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.

[@BillieHQ]

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

[@DoinStuff_w_DK]

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!

[@PseudoKirby]

am I going crazy, or does this square here remind me of someone cool?

[@ayoubzerouali1752]

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!

[@NoSmileification]

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

[@ecstuning]

Let's hang

[@NoSmileification]

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

[@kdog5471]

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]

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

[@VR6Bosnjo]

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

[@dustinroberts6599]

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.

[@AlexCapi]

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

[@maddog5814]

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]

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

[@uncrustablesss]

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?

[@krispytoast8804]

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

[@JacksonRB]

i know i’m taking this video to the grave seeing where he started to now is crazy

[@alantorres106]

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.

[@daniilmotsenyat]

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

[@TheNoobComment]

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]

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

[@floriant.8237]

I m on it, since 2 days on jack stands. it s a fucking job. Very time consuming, many parts in the way, a lot of different bolts, shrinking bolt s from downpipes, little room to work,you need a lot of tools, coolant and oil trips on your faces and so on ... The guy in the video is definitely a professional mechanic he knows what he is doing...

[@RavTokomi]

N54: Abandon all hope ye who wrench here.

[@jamesnemeth8067]

ECS does not hire blind mechanics! WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES ALL THE TIME!!! Great video! Your attention to detail was amazing.

[@Captain-Donut]

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

[@cobrasvt347]

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

[@Silas_cv1]

These videos are very well done I enjoy these vids

[@pengw4955]

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]

They make it look so easy on KZbin 😂

[@justinarnold7327]

What brake kit is that?

[@gazb9895]

I sold mine because of the turbos. When I saw this I thought, yeah I’m still glad I sold it. Amazing guide though👍

[@drake5557]

Thank you for this video! I no longer want to own a modern turbocharged BMW. Cheers!

[@thormight784]

And now he’s with donut media. Good

[@stevew145]

I did it on a 135i in my garage on jack stands. Wasn’t that bad. Better than paying labour. I didn’t touch water pump either.

[@raulrodriguez8948]

Awesome vid! More n54 vids please! 🙂

[@TheSuperMaxik]

I am not a mechanic or something like that, but I love concept of this video, that guy is amazing!

[@Stefan_Smith]

I've been watching this for 6 mins, couldnt quite put my finger on it, then I was like... MONEY PIT MIATA!!!!!

[@a.g.pennypacker3464]

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]

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

[@basedtiger8984]

Worth it? I think Yes, gotta love the N54

[@kouya0126_]

His energy gives off the vibe "i wish i could pay a shop to do this even though we are the shop being paid to do this"

[@jonasgrumby1093]

Use KY jelly on the O-rings It works better than oil

[@oReMoDuLaTex]

only shit its the donut guy and he's legit working on a bmw project build rn what a legend

[@marzonfire]

safe to say i love my e46 even more 😭

[@herrerafoto]

The upper coolant lines on both turbos are frozen-stuck on my 2009 535i. I'm seriously thinking of chopping them and just buying new ones 😞 Great video! It's helped me a lot!

[@paranormal_6lacktivity5.0]

I guess if I ever get a 335 and need to switch I'll be going single turbo lol

[@cliffgardner5717]

Single Turbo is just as much work if not more actually with all the parts you have to relocate and remove for a single turbo. Because most single turbo conversions are top mount on the N54. So everything on top turbo side of motor has to be moved. Also you have to still do all this to just remove the old twin turbo setup. So deff not easier going single turbo.

[@scottbrunner9569]

@@cliffgardner5717 It's easier than fixing smoke blowing twins a second time, or fitting new waste gates because they're flappy pieces of trash...

[@MachtsNichts]

@@cliffgardner5717 wait till you build a new CAI.

[@cliffgardner5717]

@@MachtsNichts I am currently rebuilding a 335i that was wrecked. Doing a complete front end redo on it. So deff have owned and modified many years and generations of cars. New and old. Not new to this.

[@cliffgardner5717]

@@scottbrunner9569 I can see your point there. Would be easier for future changes etc. Was thinking that route. Still undecided what I'm doing on my 335i. Like spool nd low lag of twins but like single turbo power too. Grrr.

[@ahe7462]

Nice job mann, but belive me you guys at home im a mecanic this guy is an professional , dont try this at home because you end up whit al lot of broken turbo’s, oil and coolant leaks

[@mellowyellow6848]

This guy should hook up with doughnut media

[@joyroc885]

Some reason he made it look easier than me taking mine out. Though I did mine on jack stands. Maybe that played a factor?...

[@CharlieRoberts-he7hb]

Your bracelet takes me back to middle school

[@montydonjuan]

I just did this job for a customer using two jack stands to hold the car up a piece of card board to lay on and a low pro jack to hold the motor up didnt remove the subframe I only removed the motor mount and bracket as one unit and moved the rack and pinion out of the way and that gave me plenty of room ...yes it takes some time without a lift but it's really not that bad just time consuming

[@TheFrenchPug]

It looks really bad as time is very consuming.

[@aaronpederson7910]

Thank God I work at a BMW dealership and this install will be a third of the cost.

[@aaronpederson7910]

Its the only reason I work there

[@tonyconley970]

hey i know this guy

[@decaygrim8943]

People like you help the world go round.

[@DuBstep115]

As someone with V6 turbo that can be swapped in 20 minutes flat, i dont envy x35i owners

[@sehrerwachsen8955]

Which car?

[@DuBstep115]

@@sehrerwachsen8955 Audi A5 3.0tdi, the turbo is behind the engine top side, so really its just few bolts and oil line.

[@MachtsNichts]

1 turbo on a V6 is not a very efficient design.

[@krisperkreme6021]

This video made me seriously re-consider the prospects of long-term ownership of my 335ix...

[@topperharlee718]

Imagine if you put everything back together, then you remember you forgot to put in the gasket on the oil drain line on the turbo! :-)

[@TheFrenchPug]

I don't doubt it for a second that it happens watching this high anxiety video.