Restoring A FREE Twin Turbo BMW! - The Inspection

[@alcantarainterior8078]

Man you gotta love Sage - Best puppy ever

[@CorbinWilliams]

Looking forward to this restoration process!!😃🙏🏽

[@DayOffDIY]

You and me both!

[@robsweekendgarage]

Super excited for this build. So many of these fall into poor ownership and need a lot of love. Looks like you have a lot of the building blocks to bring it back around. The interior is mint! Maybe you can find someone who can help you out with body work on these projects. Def a car on my bucket list!

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

I’ve had two SRT Challengers one was a 6 manual speed. and a C-5 Corvette 6 speed manual with Z-51 package. This N54 is faster than all except maybe the manual Challenger maybe. This car has been an act of love although I knew it would be. I absolutely love this car.

[@DayOffDIY]

been doing some reaching out to brands recently, need to step my game up!

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

I recently bought a basket case of an 335i E93 with the N54. It was running with 137,000 on it. Transmission is good too. Although there’s a seal above the valve body that will make you think you need a transmission. Including a CEL and limp mode. Good video. I actually turned on notifications so I can follow content on this car.

[@alnilam8048]

I have the same exact car, and same color(Sparkling graphite a22), but a 325i. Love the car so much , design beautiful and color too👍🏻

[@DayOffDIY]

That’s awesome! We’re going to properly go through this thing

[@ian.M440]

Will look forward for the updates on this car.

[@DayOffDIY]

appreciate it!

[@DocMackGarage]

I love your inspector dog , when you said something, the dog was sniffing around and agreeing.

[@DayOffDIY]

She’s the best! I can’t wait to get home to see her!!! About to board my plane

[@igormac88]

I guess Sage was the #1 interested in the newcomer garage tennant 😆

[@ZimPurple]

wow ! plenty of content to be made from this car. perfect project vehicle to educate others who are seeking to learn how to work on these e90’s

[@DayOffDIY]

I’m really excited about it! Ready to get to work

[@Kozent15]

As a Canadian I will come meet you anywhere in the US for this vehicle if I am allowed to enter the draw ! Loooooove it.

[@DayOffDIY]

ill be sure to post any details about the next giveaway! not sure what we will do with this one yet :)

[@startingtech3900]

Sorry no canucks allowed us residents only

[@friguy4444]

SIR! You're sincerely awesome! I mean that!! Your heart is not hardened like so many in this modern clown show we now live in. Thank you! and please don't let it get tainted as people do you wrong and hurt and lie to you. I know you've served our country and I couldn't be more proud of you as a fellow human and man! ANYWAY......lol. Now to talk about myself in relation to your car/project. So this car really reminds me of when I bought my 2008 335XI for $1500. It was not running and was sitting for a year before I bought it. I towed it home and started doing all maintenance and repairs. I found the high pressure Fuel Pump was shot as well as the right front wheel bearing and a few other things like the turbos were leaking lots of oil. The mileage was 288,000 Miles when I got it and some things had been replaced but a lot was not done. I maxed out my credit cards and started replacing plugs coils valve cover gaskets Water pump ALL the sensors (got a couple of bum steers on those lol. Then the Turbos (VIV V3 TD04 17T's)They've been holding strong for coming up two years of hard driving but not a lot of miles maybe 10,000 at most so far. I had to go cheapest route and after watching enough "Zero to 60" channel and then the older "Swap Depot" videos I was convinced that ebay turbos are now worth the smaller cost. LOL. Oh and and inlets upgraded the low pressure fuel pump as well MHD tuner and XHP trans tuner app and XDelete so I can run the car as a rear wheel drive only. (It's an awesome group of apps). As well I bought the app "Protool" which has totally replaced my INPA and ISTA etc. I got a custom tune and running E40 (out of E85 fuel) and it's SO MUCH FUN!!! However there is no such thing as a finished E90 335i or 135i or Z4 35i or 335IS, IX etc. LOL. But MAN does it RIP!!

[@DayOffDIY]

Holy cow Greg that’s a properly built car! You’ve been through that thing. X delete is awesome too. I need to look into protool, I’m kinda tired of problems with ISTA connecting. Id like to know more about it! If you have some valuable knowledge on protool id love to hear it, you could shoot me an email if you’d like! Dayoffdiy@gmail I’m hoping to get this thing dialed in, thinking I might pull the engine to make life easy… Talk soon!

[@ozzi-3366]

I’m pumped, need another vid, drop RIGHT NOW!

[@DayOffDIY]

Bout to fly home, new one coming soon!

[@Xatxitor]

I cant wait on your update. Im on a similar project. A 2009 E90 with a bad transmission.

[@DayOffDIY]

Awesome! Same chassis! I’m pumped too

[@roberthatley7415]

That unknown sensor is the low pressure fuel system sensor located in line before the HPFP under the intake mani like u said :)) I know u wouldn’t figured that out anyways tho. So excited for the project let’s gooooo!!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks for the info! I’m pumped! Let’s goooooo💪💪👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@tariknaccasha6720]

I’m so hyped for this build! Alec is gonna do his thing and just keep continuing to provide results!! We all know N54’s are not for the faint of heart!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks Tarik! I’m ready to take it on, I’ve trained for this moment 😝 appreciate you dude. Keep hustling with the business! It looks great

[@dalebenavidez4896]

Looking forward to the restoration.

[@DayOffDIY]

appreciate it!

[@BFCINTL]

I had an N54 in my 135i the first year the 1-series came to the US. It had constant problems and was at the dealer frequently, under warranty thankfully. Only car to ever leave me stranded on the side of the road. I can't even imagine how much work and money it takes to keep the N54's running smoothly these days. There's a reason you don't see N54 Bimmers on the road much.

[@DayOffDIY]

This is the truth!!! They are superrrrrr high maintanence but we’re here for it! Let’s go!

[@redriver15262]

ANY car with the "Sports mind powered by" stickers is 100% sketch and unmainted. i guarantee it lol

[@DayOffDIY]

we will get her sorted out proper :)

[@465painkiller465]

Quick tip is to look close at the length of front springs when ordering new ones. I ordered too long ones so had to do the job twice

[@jutto64]

I have an M57 (X3 E83) that needs a clean at the intake valves, looking forward to your next update. Lets hope the E90 runs OK!

[@DayOffDIY]

I’m hopeful! She just needs some TLC. Yeah I’ve done the carbon cleaning 15+ times so far so I’m know what needs doing, excited to show the process

[@user-nw7kf6nl2y]

Can't wait to see the progress on this one!

[@DayOffDIY]

appreciate it!!

[@No_Life_Liam]

Excited for this series. Love a turbo car, always adds a ton of difficulty to the mix lol but you get a sweet ride out of it if you can nail it. I just bought my first project car too and man, it’s going to cost a ton but I’m loving it so far!

[@DayOffDIY]

Hell yeah Liam congrats on the purchase! I agree, I’m ready for some difficulty, let’s pull this engine out and send it 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@No_Life_Liam]

@@DayOffDIY can’t wait brother 🙏

[@pablomorales1434]

This is surely going to be insane!! Can't wait for the next chapter on this one!

[@tehedx]

This is going to be a great line of restoration content! A lot of prio 1 tasks here :) Good luck on this one

[@DayOffDIY]

Yeah I went a little heavy in the 1s lol, I need to reevaluate a little but carbon cleaning is still number 1

[@Binghatz]

Solid video. Can’t wait for more, this will be a good one.

[@DayOffDIY]

More to come! Appreciate you

[@raybradley1627]

Have you ever tried to bring engine up to temp on highway speed then spray water into intake while revving engine up, use a spray bottle I have seen it steam blast off carbon intake and cylinders pistons.

[@DayOffDIY]

Never seen that done! That would be tough to pull off lol

[@denneychoi]

Yay get some content for Friday! Looking forward to checking this out.

[@DayOffDIY]

thanks for the support!!!

[@GENERATIONFLIPPODCAST]

MY Man! looks like a new project for us to watch and learn. Cant wait to see the transformation.

[@DanielGuerrero-ck1zq]

Back at it broooo! 💪🏽 Can you put "Part-1" or something like that in the title for the videos? Just to make it easier for the viewer to know which video series goes with which! Love the channel!

[@DayOffDIY]

Yeah I’ll try to add that in as the videos come out 💪

[@wishfulbuy]

I bought a 2009 e93 335i last October, front end collision pops the driver's airbags, and bent the front rails a bit. I have done the oil pan gasket, airbags and etc., now I am stuck at the front rail repair, need some frame machine to pull the upbent rail downward... I will wait and see how you restore your 335i. :) great stuff.

[@DayOffDIY]

Awesome!!! Hope you can get that sorted… I’ve seen some cool homemade ones that attach under the tire.. that’d be tough!

[@sStrict]

I'm excited for this one!

[@DayOffDIY]

Me and you both

[@ryanbeck4826]

I have a VW carbon cleaning kit that’s brand new I’d be happy to ship it out!

[@DayOffDIY]

No way do you really?! Cash is tight so im hesitant to make the purchase. I would absolutely cover shipping plus some beer money if youre interested? if so email me at [e-mail] and we can talk more. thanks ryan!

[@ubaldobarragan898]

It does seem like a lot of work but this BMW is worth the effort especially being free. I’m here for this rebuild journey

[@DayOffDIY]

Oh yeah they are all worth it, especially a clean title, a couple dings is no bother

[@C3prio62]

Excited for this one. Can’t wait to see how it turns out

[@DayOffDIY]

Appreciate it!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Alec, this is I incredible project!

[@DayOffDIY]

Im excited mitchell! Hope all is well!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@DayOffDIYThank you Alec, you and your content are awesome 👏!

[@Chesnuu909]

got the same car, im really looking forward for this restoration !!!!

[@DayOffDIY]

new video is up and live! two of them since this video came out actually! enjoy

[@joegoh1968]

Sweet project! Can't wait to see you fix this up.

[@DayOffDIY]

You and me both!

[@declasm]

Alec - I am so excited for this one! I want you to get started asap! I would love to see you get it back to OE spec then go further. Those aftermarket turbos should get you over 500whp with full bolt-ons and a custom MHD map. I have an e93 n54 335i and adding decat downpipes, uprated intercooler and chargepipe with an mhd stage 2+ map got me 420 flywheel hp.

[@azkikr14]

I made my own kit as well on the cheap cheap. Princess Auto (Canadian Harbor Freight) blaster and some 3D printed parts. Cost me like 65 bucks. Can't wait to watch the journey!

[@DayOffDIY]

You should sell them! Are they the vacuum attachments? I would for sure buy some from you

[@Poseoptional01]

I really enjoy the channel!!! Amazing work!!! 👏👏👏

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks I really appreciate it

[@DanBuilds]

Love the plan! One video per stage of the process would be hugely helpful so I have enough time to watch the videos.

[@DayOffDIY]

You got it!

[@DayOffDIY]

Always appreciate your feedback dan

[@danielrussell5032]

New project! lets go!! Should be a fun rebuild!

[@user-ci4cj5eq4x]

There's so much good content coming up

[@DayOffDIY]

Absolutely!

[@gerardoperez9071]

so awesome. Looking forward to the whole process.

[@DayOffDIY]

Coming soon!

[@realbhopwood]

That N54 is going to be better than stock when it is completed.

[@DayOffDIY]

I hope so!!!

[@battistacagnoni3332]

Hey buddy great content. Better and batter! I would drop the oil pan before firing up the engine to make sure there are no metal shavings. Be careful with failed turbos. Looking forward watching the next video! ❤

[@jeremycollis]

Let go mi boiiiii! restore that bishhhh.... restore it like the wind!!

[@DayOffDIY]

YAASSSHHHEEEEEE!!!!

[@daineseboy78]

Wow. With all the work on that engine to do. I’d drop it and make it mint and then slot it back in. Especially easier for turbo removal and install. Being able to complete the engine and then back in the car would make it much easier

[@DayOffDIY]

I think you’re absolutely right, since I saw your comment I’ve been thinking it over, I think that’s the move…

[@daineseboy78]

@@DayOffDIY and they designed to come out fairly easily Yeah definitely a smart move. Will also give your fans more to watch

[@andygranados2075]

This car is going to be a masterpiece by the time it’s done. Let the new series begin! #Hyped #sage 🎉

[@DayOffDIY]

Appreciate you Andy!

[@convella]

Just randomly got recommended this. Subbed because it looks promising, I can’t wait to watch what you do to this car

[@MegaBlackley]

Love this channel.

[@DayOffDIY]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@snakehead3596]

cant wait for n54 content , i have one myself and im looking forward to learn some things and wrench up

[@StephenChen210]

Great! Learn a lot!

[@LastChanceFossil]

Everyone like and comment, show the support as this will be a sick rebuild. A lot of work to do but we know he can bring it all back to life. Looking forward to all episode drops 😎😎

[@douglasleeman3033]

This is gonna be great to watch! You’ve got your work cut out for you for sure! Just a thought…..I KNOW you’re an OEM purest but have you thought about reaching out for some aftermarket sponsors! You mentioned the headlights….my E60 had some killer aftermarket headlights from Bavgruppe and I would think they’d be more than willing to send you a pair for this restoration (saving you a ton of money)!

[@DayOffDIY]

thats a great idea! i just looked them up and im going to check out their stuff! appreciate the recommendation doug!

[@DayOffDIY]

just left them a voicemail!!!

[@bernard-francoistaylor4205]

Hi Sage!! Hi pumpkin!! Aww he wants to be in the video also. ❤❤❤

[@DayOffDIY]

🐕🐕🐕

[@bimmernath]

Really happy to see a 335i! I’m in the uk and I’ve almost finished a complete mechanical front to rear restoration on an e91 335i msport. It brought back a lot of memories of my own work seeing this. You have likely only scratched the surface of this cars issues though I reckon, it seems a bit of an amateur’s project in the past and you’re going to be rectifying ‘repairs’. As a side note I would inspect the con rod bearings, they are not known to spin them as you mentioned, however my car was at 160k miles and the bearings were worn enough to justify replacing along with timing chains, especially the oil pump timing chain unit, if a chain does go then it’s the oil pump chain unit that will. Love the fact you are an OEM bmw guy, I’m exactly the same. By the way are the injectors that have been replaced genuine BMW/VDO index 12s? In the uk you’re looking at £400+ per injector! Keep up the good work you’re channel is brilliant and you’re a great bloke 👍🏼

[@DayOffDIY]

I’ll have to look into the injectors when I get home. Yeah I will absolutely cut the filter open and inspect things. I’ll have the oil pan off, maybe we will get into the rod bearings but I’m going to see how she runs first and do a thorough inspection of the filter. N54s can be A LOT of work but I’m up for the challenge. Might even just pull the motor to make life easy! Cheers

[@bimmernath]

@@DayOffDIY yeah that’d be really nice. They are a fantastic engine, love them. At the age and mileages they’re at now it’s costly to get them back to good health. Really looking forward to watching along as you get stuck in.

[@E90s65]

I am also keeping an eye for the next project :)

[@DayOffDIY]

Appreciate you!!!

[@jth1987leb]

Isn’t there a aftermarket air intake manifold with fuel injectors built in that will randomly spray fuel to clean the valves

[@DayOffDIY]

Never heard of one! That would be cool thoufh

[@thisisbullcrap9630]

Love your videos, you got a new sub. Too bad I didn't see the giveaway until way after, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching the resto/repair vids and the OC one. Keep it up.

[@SuperTap007]

Good project 😎

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@7Janiel]

ohh the n54 lets go

[@craigjohnston1194]

Are you going to address the dents & replace the wheel? Reckon you could do a great job with a rattle can. Great videos, really enjoy the varied content

[@DayOffDIY]

I think so! I’m gunna buy a paintless dent removal set and give it a try!

[@targa328]

I believe the screen set up is CIC and the non screen versions are CCC right?

[@MichaelPerry-mf8dx]

If budget allows put back some OEM STYLE 162 wheels it will look really clean.

[@DayOffDIY]

I’d love to change up the wheels

[@MichaelPerry-mf8dx]

@@DayOffDIY Let you know if I see any for sale at a good price!

[@rossparkes]

This build is gonna be sick man, also nice to see a car with more oil underneath than mine 😅

[@DayOffDIY]

Hahahahah she’s leaking so bad dude. Appreciate you dude!!!

[@bogusienombre355]

Future drag car!

[@mayankvora1366]

Can’t wait!!

[@TrickiHunter]

looking forward to see the transformation, hopefully i win the raffle this time

[@DayOffDIY]

Don’t know if this one’s getting given away or not yet, we will see!

[@lieutenantdan8170]

The 07 08 have the MSD80 DME very problematic, I would try to get a MSD81 09+ DME and have it cloned to the car

[@DayOffDIY]

you know way more than me on this... Ill have to take your advice on this one. Any info on what common issues are caused by the DME?

[@lieutenantdan8170]

@@DayOffDIY The MOSFET's are notorious for failing and causing misfires and killing coilpacks also the PSU is known to fail too

[@startingtech3900]

Day off DIY a legend i have an n54 335i how much you charge me to replace my oil filter housing gasket? Im also in northern cali, i have the mahle gasket on hand

[@DayOffDIY]

Where ya located?

[@startingtech3900]

@@DayOffDIY i will come to your shop! Do it in the comfort of your shop, otherwise come to santa rosa, ca ?

[@WillDaRosa]

My 2006 330ci 6mt has an m54 that's burning a lot of oil. Any advice or tips to avoid a rebuild?

[@DayOffDIY]

Mmm… you could stick a boroscope down the spark plug hole and see if you can see any dripping oil from the intake or exhaust valves, do a leak down test to determine top or bottom end, but m54s usually need the heads gone through around 200-250k. I’d just pull the heads, send them out, new head gasket and give it a second chance

[@abdullahm8511]

This car is in good hands now, seems like its got a long way to go especially with that n54😭

[@DayOffDIY]

Oh ya she needs a lot of work but I’m ready for it!

[@RC-hd9ok]

Working on getting a 2008 328i coupe crank but no start, front positive jump conector melted the plastic housing and burned through a wire in the harness I fixed that but it still says I have no signal to all the injectors. Also swapped out fuel pump and the module.Tested each injector and they are all good any recommendations?

[@DayOffDIY]

Oh man that’s brutal… I honestly have no idea, try a spare DME? 🤯

[@bigbadboodah]

Sage did not like all the holes in the front bumper. Still love the white Bimmer.

[@DayOffDIY]

Hahahahahah I lolled!!!

[@census3370]

Just seen an ig reel under auto line pro the guy sounds just like you 😭😭

[@DayOffDIY]

lol that’s my alter ego :) yeah I make content for them

[@census3370]

@@DayOffDIYnext project needs to should be a 128i or 1series… not too many vids on their maintenance… loving the channel

[@MrKwiz1997]

I would love for you to carbon clean my e70 x5m

[@DayOffDIY]

If I buy the tool I could do it!

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

can you work 24/7 just to see this in perfect shape please? :D looking forward to see that finished! 💪

[@DayOffDIY]

Ill do my best to kick it into high gear for this one :)

[@luckgrip252]

The carbon build up is not the back-feed out of the combustion chamber, it is the PCV combined with EGR system. If it was carbon buildup caused by back-feed, then you'd have to experience backfiring. Reason it can't back-feed is because of the pressure produced by turbocharger. Or I am just not educated enough on petrol engines, I don't entirely understand what is going on these petrol engines, only experienced with diesel powered cars.

[@DayOffDIY]

I think if it were PCV related we would see it on the N52, M54, 52 etc… but it’s only on this engine really… I’m not positive though so if someone could educate me I’m all ears! This is my personal conclusion I came to

[@miltonmartinez6698]

You should sell this one brother once you got it sorted out to help you get back on your feet after giving away the other one 👍🏼

[@DayOffDIY]

I agree! I think thats the plan :)

[@greeneggsandhamsam]

Hey, I would really like to join the discord. however every time I go to accept the invite. it tells me I'm unable to accept the invite? could I some help? please and thank you

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey! I tested out the link and it’s working in my end, maybe it’s something with your discord account? I can try to create a new link for you

[@DayOffDIY]

Or invite you by email

[@greeneggsandhamsam]

@@DayOffDIY it was something on my end man thank you for the help, have a good one.

[@Wentworthjd]

Lmao those stickers are so gaudy

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

, those wheels would look far better stripped and polished

[@DayOffDIY]

That’s a good idea, how do you think I could strip em?

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

@@DayOffDIY I'm looking at doing one of my motorbike wheels with Janolite, industrial strength spray can here in UK but obviously there's sand blasting, I've done my GSXR rim edges with 320 to take the paint surface off pretty quick however

[@federicotorresbordils7624]

Awaiting to see the full restoration step by step. BimmerN53

[@JaquanFlagg]

Yo bro I need you to bring my 650 back to life 😢

[@DayOffDIY]

Where you located?!

[@friguy4444]

I'll really try not to keep butting in on the comments and trying to help all the time. I tend to get all Fatherly over the N54's when someone I really like is doing a project LOL. Not only that I'm sure you know most everything about them and don't need the peanut gallery to shut from the stands at ya LOL. You WILL have to replace that charge pipe not matter what. It WILL either crack in a big way or completely explode one day. Even on OEM everything. Go onto the cheapest store and get their least expensive Aluminum (Steel?) one. With a fake TIAL Blow off vale. Or retain the original plastic ones. But they're kind of poopy. LOL. OKAY I'm shutting up now!

[@DayOffDIY]

Your comments are always welcome Greg! Thanks for the input. I think you’re right, those charge pipes are a garbage design… I’ll no doubt look into it Also! Your a member! Appreciate it a lot friend

[@jth1987leb]

You take the sticker off the door handle it will no longer be a performance door handle

[@ivorvanwerven6210]

Keep that OE spirit coming! Everybody own choice and taste, but double sided tape for a lip on the trunk and those stickers? Come on, bmw made a decent car back then, no need to do this to it ......

[@DayOffDIY]

we will do right by her and clean her up as best we can :) she will be a solid runner in no time

[@AB-jk7tw]

Careful - the car may be slower if you remove all the “go fast” stickers!

[@DayOffDIY]

Lololol

[@mikibajrektarevic2543]

That car is not even worth fixing if u ask me