I Found Metal in the Oil of my 800HP BMW 135i...

Of all things, this stupid part failed and made my N54-powered BMW 135i run like crap. It caused bank 1 and bank 2 fuel trims to deviate, causing rough idle and driving conditions. Parts and mods linked below...
Replace your fuel vent valve: bit.ly/34J8LX9
NGK spark plugs: bit.ly/3fLPXg2
Castrol Edge 5w-40 Synthetic Euro oil: amzn.to/2SWCGIu
Mann oil filter kit: amzn.to/3vRxF2K
Magnetic oil drain plug: bit.ly/3uPWcUy
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🚀 2008 BMW 135i (752whp/691wtq) 🚀
Complete Build Log: my1series.com
PERFORMANCE
- Doc Race 6266 single turbo kit: bit.ly/2RjTglg
- Doc Race intake manifold & PI kit: bit.ly/2RjTglg
- Doc Race 3" charge pipe: bit.ly/2RjTglg
- TiAL Q blow off valve: amzn.to/3fM1IDl
- VRSF 7.5" Race intercooler: bit.ly/3uKq6t7
- PR ignition coil kit: bit.ly/3g3cMea
- PR Stage 3 fuel pump: bit.ly/2XFAXI1
- PR upgraded fuel feed line: bit.ly/3w2PCvr
- NGK 97506 spark plugs @ 0.022": bit.ly/3fLPXg2
DRIVETRAIN
- MFactory 3.08 LSD: bit.ly/2ZqtxK9
- DSS 1000HP axles: bit.ly/3ilckee
- BMS differential brace: bit.ly/2S3EWxP
- Powerflex differential bushings: bit.ly/3coGOFG & bit.ly/2RJ5aC8
- Redline 75W90 differential fluid (2 qts): amzn.to/2J6pPt7
SUSPENSION
- Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs: bit.ly/2HFyfqm
- M3/1M front & rear control arm kit: bit.ly/2yomLbC
- BimmerWorld M3/1M front control arm bearing upgrade: bit.ly/2NM5A9Z
- BimmerWorld solid rear subframe mounts: bit.ly/2Hr9TmL
- BimmerWorld adjustable rear toe arms: bit.ly/30L18fi
- BimmerWorld rear camber arm bearing kit: bit.ly/325UbFJ
- ECS Tuning performance rear trailing arms: bit.ly/30B5PYO
- BimmerWorld rear trailing arm bearings: bit.ly/2L057z3
TUNING
- JB4 tuner: bit.ly/2t8Hevi
- JB4 Bluetooth connect kit: bit.ly/2DXGOOH
- JB4 port injection controller: bit.ly/3eurBEO
- Free JB4+MHD flashes: bit.ly/2V79udi
- MHD flashing cable: amzn.to/3g9Hz9f
- OTG USB adapter: amzn.to/2qKvc9R
TRANSMISSION (MANUAL)
- XClutch ceramic twin disc clutch: bit.ly/2VwCoWI
- RTD chassis-mounted shifter: bit.ly/2vIKzm3
- Poly transmission mounts: bit.ly/3bgkKNs
- Upgraded clutch delay valve: bit.ly/2LudXYd
- BMS clutch pedal stop: bit.ly/3eoeBRr
- Royal Purple trans fluid (2 qts): amzn.to/2VqSLqF
WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES
- APEX ARC-8 18" wheels (Anthracite): bit.ly/2LJxkrx
- Front tires (235/40/18): amzn.to/3etsaPu
- Rear tires: (265/35/18): amzn.to/34F9LuB
- 10mm spacers (Rear): bit.ly/2LGPaLC
- Wheel stud conversion kit: bit.ly/2zPJ7mW
- Performance drilled/slotted brake kit: bit.ly/2TEQFmF
EXTERIOR
- 1M-style front bumper: bit.ly/2z6nzT6
- Seibon M3-style carbon fiber hood: bit.ly/2VMCedZ
- Seibon CSL-style carbon fiber trunk: bit.ly/2z7c1ir
- Rieger rear diffuser: ebay.us/oTVSIP
- BMW Blackline taillights: bit.ly/2y1dhCO
- Sideskirt splitters: bit.ly/2vGdAyW
- Smoked LED side markers: amzn.to/2Lw5h3l
- LUX H8 180 LED angel eyes: amzn.to/3ckTPAf
- Gloss black front grilles: bit.ly/3wYiDbn
- Black BMW roundel overlay kit: bit.ly/2sZHpsv
- BMW ///M license plate frame: bit.ly/3cstK1Z
- LED license plate lights: amzn.to/2Hainkd
INTERIOR
- Corbeau FX1 Pro seats: bit.ly/2VdAP0R
- VAC Motorsports roll bar: bit.ly/2XI7flx
- NRW carbon fiber/alcantara steering wheel: bit.ly/3pn1KEO
- NRW carbon fiber sunroof delete: bit.ly/3cpFEde
- Project Carbon door cards: projectcarbonu...
- BMW Performance shift boot: bit.ly/2J5idLJ
- LED interior kit: bit.ly/2JsL79c
- Deka 17lb battery: amzn.to/2HtYYJ3
- Macht Schnell battery enclosure: bit.ly/2ygNkQi
ACCESSORIES
- BMS cowl filters: bit.ly/2l4082g
- BMS PCV: bit.ly/34HjnVv
- BMS oil catch can: bit.ly/2HTxsaJ
- Billet oil filter cap: bit.ly/2nDj1KW
- 3.5 bar TMAP sensor: bit.ly/3ckVJAT
- 3.5 bar adapter harness: bit.ly/34EM2dM
🔧 TOOLS I LOVE
- Dragy GPS track timer: amzn.to/2J4DILx
- BMW wheel-saver socket: amzn.to/3bqTls0
- BMW jack pad adapter: bit.ly/2V7F7mX
- 200-piece tool kit: amzn.to/2zZlsRd
- Low-Pro floor jack: amzn.to/2vq1g8F
- MaxJax home garage lift: bit.ly/3prcOk9
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[@shadowfoxy3776]

Last time i was this early i got teached how to install Catless downpipes on my not existing N54 :')

[@jake_spence]

Haha that was a great video, thanks for following along 🙏🏼

[@TrapN54Tv]

Sounds like rod bearings for sure. I’m surprised you still took it for some pulls😅💪🏼🚀

[@jake_spence]

Had to send it for you guys 🤘🏼 she stayed in one piece tho.

[@Fox_Fitness_And_Racing]

Not even close lol definitely not rod bearings

[@darth_art2101]

@@Fox_Fitness_And_Racing has more of a lifter tick. Mine had the same noise

[@kmartkid6312]

If u hold a screwdriver to your ear and place the other end to the top and bottom of engine you could get a better idea on where the sound is coming from.

[@Hrishka18]

@@kmartkid6312 why a screwdriver

[@BudgetBimmers]

Sounds like the engine i swapped in my friends 335, it was a spun cyl 6 bearing

[@eliasswierczewski186]

the legends themselves

[@4x4runr]

You’re alive!!!

[@alexivanishchuk]

We need you back!

[@TonyBMW]

You’re still alive ! Can’t wait

[@KurumaDesigns]

Will you do a comeback soon?

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Great you're back Jake! At this power level, the rod bearings will go out someday. Dutch regards Nico.

[@ALEX.THE.RUSSIAN]

I upgraded mine to ACL race bearings on mine

[@1Down4Up]

@ 2:38 my old engine in my 135 made that same sound. On disassembly I found pieces of a lifter retaining clip in my oil pickup tube, that engine had a consistent 190 across all 6 cylinders.

[@jake_spence]

So there is hope?! Mine had consistent 170ish psi. Did you replace the clip and send it?

[@1Down4Up]

@@jake_spence I ended up swapping the motor with Joe's old engine so I am not sure if it would have been fine just going that route. but, his old engine cracked a piston from detonation. next week I'm swapping the good head from his old engine to my original short block. we shall see for certain if the engine was making that exact noise from that retaining clip.

[@1Down4Up]

@@jake_spence ended up being a seized lifter broke a lobe on my intake cam shaft. the sound I was hearing was the lobe rattling

[@friguy4444]

So glad to get this information!! I've only just discovered you in the last three weeks so I missed the missing of you (Thankfully LOL). I daily an E46 M3. Actually a completely converted 2002 330CI swapped with a 2006 M3 which had been rear ended at 33000km's (Canada). But I just bough (For the second time) a 2008 335i for $1900.00 and am putting it right again after a young guy let it slip down with bad HPFP and plugs and coils along with the need for a new Valve cover and gasket. Thus the NEED for your channel! Thank you for being here to show us you hard work nd time working out these cars!

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

Hold the engine at a steady RPM and record the sound. Use audio analysis software like Audacity and figure out what the period of the noise is. This should tell you if its top or bottom end. Top end rotates 1/2 as fast. If you hold at 2000 rpm, that is 33.3 rotations per second on the crank, but half that for the cams.

[@nobaru6023]

OH MY GOD YES!! I am going to try this first thing in the morning. Thanks Jake! I was going crazy about this.

[@jake_spence]

If you’re having similar issues it’s worth a shot!

[@stankokoszka260]

Check your ac pulley for play, saw a few vids where a "rod knock" was mis-diagnosed , although the metal in the oil filter gives me chills

[@in54ne82]

Do the rod bearings first with oem parts then start using zddp high zinc additive on every oil change.

[@patrickcharest2050]

Glad you found it! I am happy that i was right, it was a vacuum leak ahah

[@WisconsinGarage]

Cool to see this thing out again! Hope whatever is wrong isn't super bad!

[@KurumaDesigns]

Man the car sounds insane, so good to finally see the 135 back in action!

[@mateotahirovic9212]

Probably a bearing or some, wouldn’t recommend ripping on it anymore could end up seizing some up. I love the build, feel like a little internal upgrade would kill the game.

[@etelking]

those pulls🤤🤤🤤 glad to see you made it to mexico and back to film those pulls with no problem 😂😂😂😉

[@jake_spence]

Haha, had to get some in the vid for you guys. Survived in one piece 🤘🏼

[@thatbmwguy6300]

Our engines are notorious for the rod bearings to go bad, I would install new rod bearings just in case, if that doesn’t fix it then atleast you won’t have to worry about them- preventative maintenance, and replace the oil pan gasket while your down there! I’m a technician at bmw and it’s common to see rod bearings go bad

[@mikemartin6857]

Enjoy your videos man!! Im new to the n54 scene and your content is very helpful and not to immature.... has good balance tone to it! 💯💯 Keep up the great work!

[@E90Kane]

So glad to see you back to Uploading!! I have a PS2 N55 car but I love your content

[@DSWGamingMCSG]

Sounds like it could be bottom end like maybe the start of a bearing letting go. I’d take a sample of the oil and send it to black stone to really see whats up. Hopefully she’s not cooked

[@DSWGamingMCSG]

Also check to see if it still makes the noise with the clutch pedal pushed down. Could be throw out bearing or just the flywheel making a new sound.

[@jake_spence]

Agreed! Unfortunately the oil is gone and I don’t think Blackstone would be able to tell me what specifically would be wrong. I think we might inspect the head, but it definitely could be a bearing.

[@jake_spence]

And it does not go away with the clutch depressed, unfortunately 😔

[@DSWGamingMCSG]

@@jake_spence damn yeah that sucks:( the blackstone analysis would just tell you if it was for sure bearing material or something else but keep us posted!

[@darth_art2101]

Love watching these videos and then walking out to the garage and be able to play with my 335

[@mattmurray2905]

Jake thanks for the content on the 135i which is my dream car! Still trying to get rid of my E82 120d so I can buy one

[@BaldBozo]

Eh you can't hear it when you're WOT. it'll be fine.

[@jake_spence]

That’s exactly the support I need 😁🤘🏼

[@HassanEido1]

Not true. That's probably rod bearings

[@BaldBozo]

@@HassanEido1 rod bearing smod bearings, who needs em?

[@HassanEido1]

@@BaldBozo 😂

[@dujon5481]

Sick Video 🔥

[@n54berk]

Back to back vids! Good to have you back man

[@BaMKiLLaCaM]

that thing pulls like a figter jet god damn. wish my 435i wwas this wild. love from 207

[@eddydreni]

Those are 100% rod bearings. Had the same noise & issue with my 335i. Get the King Bearings and swap em out.. not too bad. Hopefully the crank is OK

[@neillewis800]

Check the power steering fluid. Those pumps whine and chatter pretty bad when the fluids wrong or low.

[@jake_spence]

I’ve heard of this happening before but with metal flakes in the oil I think it’s something internal 😞

[@TS-jq9ex]

damn did pulls for the boys on a hurt motor. respect haha

[@n3on170]

glad the videos are back

[@jake_spence]

Me too! Glad to be sticking to these weekly uploads.

[@Mk5lyfstyle]

Miejers e85 always test lower than the kwik trip across the street. Highest I got from meijer was e68. The kwik trip has e75 even in dead of winter. Just for reference my car always liked across the street more

[@briceeddy625]

Sometimes since we have hydraulic lifters they get a little stuck there’s a tsb about it rev your car to about 3500rpm for about 1 minute and see if it solves it mine would do that for a while ran some different cleaners through my oil and a few oil changes back to back and I’ve been fine

[@ALEX.THE.RUSSIAN]

Throw in some ACL race bearings standard size. I had only 76 k miles and my oem bearings were not great looking and it was stock motor. When I got it 1k miles ago haha

[@oemplus6389]

Definitely worth changing the rod bearing preventively if you’re seeing bearing material in the oil filter.

[@bmfairweather]

Any updates on this? Love the show! If your pulling the head off may I suggest getting the head ported/polish 😁 haha

[@dragonballzkai287]

Its potentially the Thrust Bearing, if not then for sure a rod bearing.

[@Espence2323]

Petition for more vids

[@jake_spence]

My ride or die ♥️

[@erickzepeda8142]

The boy is back. So hyped

[@abra_kadabra805]

Jesus that thing is a BEASTY BOY.

[@jake_spence]

She’s a trooper 💪🏼

[@ama101000]

I love how I have a stock 128i but I still use the same exact oil as him

[@MasonRyanYT]

Probably not the main culprit but I've heard that aluminum ECS oil filter housing you have can shed some metal shavings off

[@Shakshuka69]

Do a blackstone test and check for bearing wear

[@Icandothatalsow]

Rod bearing.

[@jake_spence]

Unfortunately that’s definitely a possibility.

[@azdannyboi]

Built motor time 🚀

[@davidmartinjr52]

What headlights do you run in your 135i? Have to be the cleanest update for headlights I’ve seen yet!

[@Vgk36]

Would a leakedown test help ?

[@jake_spence]

Yes, it could. Might have to do one!

[@Austen403]

They always run the best before they die 🤣

[@guillermolopez1690]

Noise from the top of the motor and metal in your oil filter, cam bearing ledges? Any vanos code lately?

[@jake_spence]

Could be! And no, no VANOs codes recently.

[@Hyngyynj]

Prayers for her engine 🙏🏼

[@jake_spence]

She needs Jesus!

[@Hyngyynj]

Jake Spence indeed she does 🤣 ur page is the only one that still gives me hope for my n54 build hahaha but it has held up to a good amount of boost already. Good excuse to build the engine ;)

[@CBW0314]

That was a frickin ripper

[@KozmikEl7]

Hey Jake given the situation I most likely would have beat on her then got tested. At least with the compression out of the way there's definitely hope right! Know it felt good tho bro 😅👍

[@thesetruths1404]

Good video. On a late nineties Nissan 3.3L V-6 how much metal particles are acceptable in the oil filter at 4,000 miles? It's got 164,000 miles on it. Regularly maintained. Thanks!

[@nickpechy]

Yes more vids

[@jake_spence]

I’m staying true to my word with weekly videos! Couldn’t do it without Adrian helping film and edit tho.

[@draytonPW]

Do like I do, blame every scary noise on injector tick.

[@luisdelacruz7334]

Sounds like the clutch

[@WizDaGamer]

Sheesh, hope it’s not a rod bearing. Even if it is, is it fixable? Probably expensive I would say.

[@dereksmith6365]

What's all needed to run full e85?i know upgraded fuel pump is one thing for sure.

[@scubatankgabe546]

Exhaust setup please!

[@Kh.J.]

It’s the evap slicking sound need to replace it

[@kingpin16052]

How do you like that Castrol 5w40? I'm running it right now for the first time. I've been a Liqui Moly guy for the past 6 years lol

[@Sasa-yd7to]

hello brother, I also have these problems and I wanted to ask you how did you understand that it was that faulty component giving you problems? did you find any error code related to that component?

[@jake_spence]

No codes. It was a super big pain in the butt. Since it used to do it after filling up, I started checking all things fuel related and eventually landed on this.

[@hanglin8563]

I have a similar noise, but it goes away after a while. Do you still have the noise when the car is fully up to temp? I’m also running xclutch twin disc rigid ceramic. I thought it was the clutch because the sound coming from the wheel well area and under the car(right underneath the front driver/passenger).

[@jake_spence]

It actually is more noticeable after the car gets up to temp. Unfortunately it’s not the loud clutch or the injectors.

[@colin55594]

Lmao as my 6th spark plug fails I see this.

[@luisdelacruz7334]

Press the clutch and rev it

[@kiingmccoy6383]

Hey man I got a question if you could help me put I got a bmw 535i f10 I got the one step colder spark plugs because am pushing 400hp now but I got them gapped at 0.026 because i gapped them at 0.022 and the engine was just shaking bad but I don't have a cold air intake installed yet but am almost full bolt except the cold air intake and the spark plugs tip got blacked after one day I think the fuel is rich do you think its because I don't have enough air going into the engine or its something else what you think I should do??

[@kasraogabian9122]

Your a cool guy

[@Hyngyynj]

The anticipation :/ have you been getting zapped

[@og_fornite_clips5877]

PLZ DO THE ROD BEARING BROTHER

[@coynor1]

Send out an oil sample to blackstone labs

[@monroemidnight9372]

What happened to the motul xcess😢

[@jake_spence]

I’m surprised anyone noticed! I didn’t have any locally and wanted to change it ASAP. Figured this motor might not be seeing too many more oil changes so I just said “screw it”

[@monroemidnight9372]

It’s all good “bmw recommends castrol lol”. Gonna have to swap to x clean unfortunately bc xcess 5w40 is discontinued

[@eddieflores2852]

Why E85 on a high performance motor? Sounds wicked!!!

[@funnyguys171]

E85 burns cooler which allows you to tune up the car more. Helps with knock too

[@sobhihalabi9184]

Do you have a build engine or its stock block?

[@VanHellsing12]

I learned that driving a car with many miles being pushed toward rev limiter is no goo

[@bigmarc977]

Uhhh venting gas fumes into the engine bay? 😂 Is that even safe? Lol

[@1bad335ii]

is it

[@1bad335ii]

i believe the catcan will help

[@kamilozw86]

Check 0 to 60 channel they have same issue

[@MrBooNeal]

That sound like rod bearing issue you should really take a look.

[@Speediesam]

Its always the simple stuff

[@el.africano2156]

What rims is 15x 10.real

[@ArrtusMusic]

If it makes you feel better, my 135 sounds like a diesel/tractor every time I turn on the AC. D:

[@drewiththecamera2333]

Lets go!!

[@jake_spence]

All thanks to you brother 🙏🏼

[@chuemoua6834]

These motor aren’t as tough as what you guys think

[@tomcryer8579]

rod bearing my friend, i can save you the hassle and sell it to me ?

[@HassanEido1]

Sounds like rod bearings

[@twinturbo8304]

not a rod bearing

[@sirstardazzle1865]

Sounds like chain rattle

[@450_kid4]

Sounds like your cars eating a rod bearing

[@jake_spence]

I know 😬

[@450_kid4]

@@jake_spence sadly my car is doing the same ripping the motor out soon sending it to get close decked from cylinder support systems and fully building it I’m gonna shoot to be one of the fastest e90s I ran a 6.99 at 104 in the with a 1.7 60 foot in the 8th mile was gonna dial the 60 foot in but then the car started to sound like this so I called it a day

[@zayasra]

Bro that is your crank bearing

[@jake_spence]

Unfortunately it could be 😞

[@robertfranks9601]

I only use 100 octane in my 135i

[@E92Danny]

Do you want the aladeen news or the aladeen news

[@kamilozw86]

Ac compressor

[@mikemunoz9]

ac pully

[@bcg5175]

e82 n54 gang gang

[@jaya6454]

👍🏿👍🏿

[@davidhenry4265]

The rod bearings are bad