Replacing turbos next week with a lot of documentation. Will post here when I'm done.

moo snuckle · 01-08-2015, 11:59 AM

For any of those who have done this yourself, any tips and tricks to save time would be appreciated.

Also, if you guys have any requests for pictures, etc. during the swap, let me know.

cmg5461 · 01-08-2015, 12:21 PM

Subscribed. Also nice name. Reminds me of miley cyrus

Bme30 · 01-08-2015, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moo snuckle

For any of those who have done this yourself, any tips and tricks to save time would be appreciated.

Also, if you guys have any requests for pictures, etc. during the swap, let me know.

When you remove the turbos. There are some heat shields behind the stock twins. They are a reversed torx. A 1/4 socket will remove these just fine, remove the heat shields to remove the turbos. Also when working from up top remove as much hardware on the turbos as possible. It's a t50, but a t45 works perfect also.

07chupacabra · 01-08-2015, 12:34 PM

Would love to know, is it easier from the bottom w/ lift access? Is that how the dealers do it ?

Tiago@VRSF · 01-08-2015, 12:41 PM

The techs at the dealers I've seen drop the sub frame to install the turbos.

alpin3d3vil335 · 01-08-2015, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07chupacabra

Would love to know, is it easier from the bottom w/ lift access? Is that how the dealers do it ?

Yes. having a lift makes it waaaay easier.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

The techs at the dealers I've seen drop the sub frame to install the turbos.

its a must.

Bme30 · 01-08-2015, 05:18 PM

I have done 2 single turbo upgrades on the floor with jack stands in the past month. It can be done on the floor. It's not that bad. I can have the turbos out in about 4-5 hours. This way.

j1gilles · 01-08-2015, 05:19 PM

Get yourself a harbor freight engine support bar... Best 80 bucks I've spent at the freight.

Bavarian Tech · 01-08-2015, 06:57 PM

Get new oil lines, set aside an oil change also. Find a lift

moo snuckle · 01-09-2015, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bme30

I have done 2 single turbo upgrades on the floor with jack stands in the past month. It can be done on the floor. It's not that bad. I can have the turbos out in about 4-5 hours. This way.

This is how I am doing it as well. I have access to a lift, but would prefer to do this at my own pace.

moo snuckle · 01-09-2015, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j1gilles

Get yourself a harbor freight engine support bar... Best 80 bucks I've spent at the freight.

Yup. Already have one. Thank you for the advice though.

Glennyd · 01-09-2015, 09:58 AM

I am doing my turbos in the spring on a lift and love this thread, especially all the help people are adding to it. Good people here

russjonesr · 01-11-2015, 04:33 AM

The guys have already said it all. Tony Vargas encloses some advice for swapping out the turbos, as i don't have access to a lift i got Darren Wood to do the work. Drop the sub frame, check oil lines and replace if need be. Change oil and filter, and prime turbos (turn engine over to get oil into turbos without starting...i presume fuse is removed)

Scrippy · 01-12-2015, 12:30 AM

Put the car on jack stands. Place a jack under the motors oil pan with a piece of 2X8 between pan and jack. Loosen booth motormount nuts. Jack motor up 1-2 inches. Remove passenger motor mount. Remove overflow tank and boost solenoids by the whole bracket. Boom, have at it now!

BE CAREFUL IF WORKING UNDER YOUR CAR!!!!! DO NOT CUT CORNERS ON SAFETY!

Aln · 01-12-2015, 04:54 AM

Love this thread and hopefully you're putting a lot of pics and info on here, cause I've bought RB turbos which I'm gonna put on within a month, so it's nice with a lot of good advice and how to do it easiest

But is there really enough space to take off and mount the new turbos if you're only lifting up the engine 1-2 inches?
Are people also putting on a new waterpump now that the coolant is going off as well?
I've also got a lift and engine support bar for getting the job done easiest

robc1976 · 01-12-2015, 03:44 PM

I have a OEM/RB turbo install thread here.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769313

Scrippy · 01-12-2015, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aln

Love this thread and hopefully you're putting a lot of pics and info on here, cause I've bought RB turbos which I'm gonna put on within a month, so it's nice with a lot of good advice and how to do it easiest

But is there really enough space to take off and mount the new turbos if you're only lifting up the engine 1-2 inches?
Are people also putting on a new waterpump now that the coolant is going off as well?
I've also got a lift and engine support bar for getting the job done easiest

If you have the cash, ya might as well.

Aln · 01-13-2015, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robc1976

I have a OEM/RB turbo install thread here.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769313

Thanx a lot Rob, great job and that's gonna be very useful to me and others as well

robc1976 · 01-13-2015, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aln

Thanx a lot Rob, great job and that's gonna be very useful to me and others as well

You're more than welcome

moo snuckle · 01-13-2015, 06:58 PM

Quick update: car on jacks and bottom half removed. Should have everything completed and edited by end of next week. Thanks for everyone's input

fulltilt444 · 01-14-2015, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moo snuckle

Quick update: car on jacks and bottom half removed. Should have everything completed and edited by end of next week. Thanks for everyone's input

I look forward to hearing how it went! Take pictures of the difficult parts, if you can. It is great for the community DIYers.

moo snuckle · 02-03-2015, 08:57 AM

Sorry this is taking so long, fellas. Everything is completed and replacement turbos are working great. Editing is taking some time. My apologies all.

01-08-2015, 11:59 AM	#1
moo snuckle Enlisted Member 49 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (1)	Replacing turbos next week with a lot of documentation. Will post here when I'm done. For any of those who have done this yourself, any tips and tricks to save time would be appreciated. Also, if you guys have any requests for pictures, etc. during the swap, let me know.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-08-2015, 12:21 PM	#2
cmg5461 First Lieutenant 74 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2008 Deep Green 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Falling Waters, WV iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	Subscribed. Also nice name. Reminds me of miley cyrus
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-08-2015, 12:34 PM	#4
07chupacabra First Lieutenant 41 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Would love to know, is it easier from the bottom w/ lift access? Is that how the dealers do it ?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-08-2015, 12:41 PM	#5
Tiago@VRSF 2097 Rep 43,350 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Doral, FL iTrader: (99) Garage List 2014 F30 328xi [0.00] 2015 F82 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 Ducati 1199 Pa ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	The techs at the dealers I've seen drop the sub frame to install the turbos.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-08-2015, 05:18 PM	#7
Bme30 Major 88 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: 'Merika' iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I have done 2 single turbo upgrades on the floor with jack stands in the past month. It can be done on the floor. It's not that bad. I can have the turbos out in about 4-5 hours. This way.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-08-2015, 05:19 PM	#8
j1gilles Captain 51 Rep 719 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Get yourself a harbor freight engine support bar... Best 80 bucks I've spent at the freight. __________________ ASE master tech (many moons ago)335xi- JB4 G5 iso/e50 custom flash/Custom meth/Borla mids/Custom x-pipe/DCI/ER charge pipe/Dual Ebay BOV's/Alpina B3 flash/Paddle shifter retro fit
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-08-2015, 06:57 PM	#9
Bavarian Tech Major 269 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh/Harrisburg iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 330i [10.00]	Get new oil lines, set aside an oil change also. Find a lift
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2015, 09:58 AM	#12
Glennyd Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2008 335 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	Add one I am doing my turbos in the spring on a lift and love this thread, especially all the help people are adding to it. Good people here
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2015, 04:33 AM	#13
russjonesr First Lieutenant 28 Rep 308 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shrewsbury iTrader: (0)	The guys have already said it all. Tony Vargas encloses some advice for swapping out the turbos, as i don't have access to a lift i got Darren Wood to do the work. Drop the sub frame, check oil lines and replace if need be. Change oil and filter, and prime turbos (turn engine over to get oil into turbos without starting...i presume fuse is removed)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-12-2015, 12:30 AM	#14
Scrippy Lord Scrip 1823 Rep 3,018 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LA,Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Put the car on jack stands. Place a jack under the motors oil pan with a piece of 2X8 between pan and jack. Loosen booth motormount nuts. Jack motor up 1-2 inches. Remove passenger motor mount. Remove overflow tank and boost solenoids by the whole bracket. Boom, have at it now! BE CAREFUL IF WORKING UNDER YOUR CAR!!!!! DO NOT CUT CORNERS ON SAFETY! __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-12-2015, 04:54 AM	#15
Aln New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i e92 2007 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Love this thread and hopefully you're putting a lot of pics and info on here, cause I've bought RB turbos which I'm gonna put on within a month, so it's nice with a lot of good advice and how to do it easiest But is there really enough space to take off and mount the new turbos if you're only lifting up the engine 1-2 inches? Are people also putting on a new waterpump now that the coolant is going off as well? I've also got a lift and engine support bar for getting the job done easiest
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-12-2015, 03:44 PM	#16
robc1976 DIYER 614 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	I have a OEM/RB turbo install thread here. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769313 __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-13-2015, 06:58 PM	#20
moo snuckle Enlisted Member 49 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (1)	Quick update: car on jacks and bottom half removed. Should have everything completed and edited by end of next week. Thanks for everyone's input
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-03-2015, 08:57 AM	#22
moo snuckle Enlisted Member 49 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (1)	Sorry this is taking so long, fellas. Everything is completed and replacement turbos are working great. Editing is taking some time. My apologies all.
	Appreciate 0 Quote