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.

[@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...

[@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

[@SteveWeltman]

Wow, good content, big effort on this one. I suggest that you put the torque specs in the description too. This is probably the hardest install on an N54 motor. Seriously a jigsaw puzzle of parts. Subsystems he had to remove before the turbos: coolant, suspension, steering, exhaust, intake. Whole lotta stuff going on at one time. This is the best time to take care of everything below the engines cover: replace those worn out E90 control arms, engine mounts, sway bars, higher performing cooling system, radiator, coolant pump/thermostat housing, inlet pipes, intercooler, charge pipe, and down pipes. Watching this video, its an intimidating level of complexity due to the number of subsystems you're dealing with at one time. I am gonna be at this one for a month of weekends with all of the other stuff I need to do at the same time as 'just replace the turbos'.

[@IncognitoSprax]

Now I know what the definition of over an engineered looks like. I would still do this, though.

[@crocll5817]

just randomly watching car videos to come across Zach Jobe on this channel haha

[@boostusa4688]

When the turbos give out it's time to trade in

[@dustinroberts6599]

But then guys like me buy the 50K BMW for 5-6K and replace the turbos and near good as new. ;)

[@rj6110]

Dustin Roberts i like the way you think

[@Arctice36]

Was considering a 335i as my first car, good thing I bought a g37 instead

[@luideluna8977]

G37 well I feel sorry for you

[@oceansidepirates23]

Why not have both ❤️

[@Tyler-789]

DIY in a shop with a lift and all the tools you could need don’t know if that really classifies as a DIY more like a professional walk through

[@JAydUBr6]

Can you do an n55 turbo video also please?

[@bobthebuilder201]

This thought me alot....for example how much will this guy charge me to replace the turbos and water pump and oil pan gasket while he's at it.

[@86HellCat831]

How long should a shop take doing this job? Rough time lol?

[@desmondmoonbear4143]

🙆BIMMERS 🙆

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@Mr.Frost720]

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

[@czarekaj1098]

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

[@micraw714]

Amen

[@st1ckyplumz]

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]

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

[@ThisLaoGuy]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@cdub3799]

this guy should do every install video from now on

[@dokterkarel]

he can have my car to demonstrate it.

[@daywalker4321]

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

[@ryanmoore7927]

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

[@chavezwalden1319]

I wondered if anyone else heard that. 😂😂😂

[@coleullman5759]

he's so hot tbh

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@jiminy293]

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

[@joewontwice]

Gernan performance they said It'll be fun they said

[@JACKOFALLFATES]

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

[@NUNYABIZNNAAAZZZ]

lol til I bust you on the track

[@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?

[@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.

[@tiborklein5349]

Now THIS car is a real Money Pit.

[@xpo186]

Wait is this the Donut Media guy?

[@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

[@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?.

[@Psrrrraj]

Is this the donut media guy?

[@PseudoKirby]

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

[@novak1387]

Oh my god this guy is so familiar 🙀😂

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@friguy4444]

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.

[@julienjjj]

Disclaimer : DIY not for the faint of heart

[@alankuentz4617]

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.

[@sttm1283]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@RavTokomi]

N54: Abandon all hope ye who wrench here.

[@strongarmdrives9796]

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

[@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

[@lukarancini1630]

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 😂😂

[@jukeson4085]

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

[@petercraggs2431]

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

[@TheFrenchPug]

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

[@cesartoledo1495]

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.

[@tenthousandfists]

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

[@909_j0shua]

Iss the doughnut guy

[@jumpmanadam1536]

can anyone name the brake rotors for me??

[@tonyconley970]

hey i know this guy

[@thormight784]

And now he’s with donut media. Good

[@justinarnold7327]

What brake kit is that?

[@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!

[@calebcahal2817]

this man went on to make great content at donut

[@johnlivingston907]

This looks like a nightmare, maybe ill just find a 335i with the n55😂

[@lukewalker9298]

ZACH WORKS FOR DONUT MEDIA

[@MrJinxy01]

Does anyone know where to get one of those 90 degree extension thing he used ?

[@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.

[@glenngrassano3229]

Yeah I can see why this is a 4000 job

[@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.

[@MrJinxy01]

What is that extension used for the coolant line I want one ????

[@JermaineLeeBlueprintAuto]

Love how natural the video is

[@TheAnunnaki-NYC]

For all you people out there that laughed at the thought of attempting this as a DIY, I laughed too cause there was no way in hell I could have done this even with my friend. So yea. $5500 at very reputable BMW indi shop.

[@Xtremecarfan10188]

See, luckily in the area I live there are a bunch of Underground mechanics that have these cars. Matter of fact, most meets 50% of the cars are 335i or 340i 😂. So in my area, they aren’t unique anymore but the best part is there is a huge abundance of people that work on them so Labor is cheap. I got a dude gonna slap my 19T Turbos on for $600 Labor. I know people that pay that much just for Valve Cover Labor 😂.

[@jarloes]

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

[@KozmikEl7]

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

[@BMWFanatic]

Great DIY, guys! 👍🏻

[@KevinBeGood]

BMW Fanatic I blew my turbo seals, I need you to hook me up on one of your next giveaways. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qajTY5uQbLSSl80

[@MachtsNichts]

FCP Euro

[@SHWELL11]

Holy $hit cakes.. I was considering an upgrade to the turbos for my 535 and after seeing this video, I am no longer considering it. I wouldnt even pay someone to do this for me.. No amount of HP/Performance gains would be worth this kind of investment.

[@TheFrenchPug]

Not at all. I don't even drive mine hard anymore. Just praying it holds together!

[@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!

[@IlicBrother]

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

[@mellowyellow6848]

This guy should hook up with doughnut media

[@kxngearner698]

I was thinking about buying a 08 328i that needed a turbo repair but after seeing this im like F#ck daaaaaaaaaat

[@BillieHQ]

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

[@nswiss19751]

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

[@lcshotta]

You'll definitely be under this car for 3 weeks if your using Jack Stands

[@ThePandasian34]

And its not even for working on the car, its for motivating yourself to work on it knowing that you’ll be on the floor on jack stands

[@ildjess]

was actually not too bad tbh

[@mazjap]

U be dead underneath the car before its finished

[@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

[@fleiva30]

and I though my integra turbo was hard to replace..!

[@jaydendelaney4276]

I used this video for my n54 it is so far so good as soon as I seen who was making the video I knew it was gonna be good #donutmedia

[@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. :)

[@jarhead2368]

This guy reminds me of Zach from Donut lol

[@ecstuning]

He does look familiar 🤔

[@dontjudgeme2736]

Wait a goddamn moment your on donut media wth

[@VR6Bosnjo]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@MrErikw26]

Must not be in the rust belt, most of those bolts would've been seized, or would've snapped upon removal

[@ecstuning]

Right in the heart of the rust belt; Ohio! We use the car for R&D so its had parts on/off a bunch, which keeps things moving.

[@MrErikw26]

@@ecstuning you're lucky then lol. I'm a Ford technician, I've had 3 year old cars snap manifold studs on me, I'm also smack in the middle of the rust belt in NJ

[@garybrowne5438]

If all the manifold nuts come off easily enough is it essential to replace the studs. Just in case one snaps bad.

[@the_first_resort940]

The bolts are always getting hot as shit making them easy to unscrew anyways I never have problems replacing turbos

[@PleadThe2nd]

I'm in Ohio also, my 08 335xi has 117k miles on it, and it's still beautiful underneath

[@kevinschellein9216]

Which brake is mounted on that BMW? I would like to upgrade my OEM Brake. This front brake looks nice. Please contact me.

[@mikezurawski]

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

[@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 😥

[@conn3r81]

i have never felt better about being a 328i owner

[@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

[@Stefan_Smith]

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