BMW N54 335i Chinese 17T Hybrid Turbo Install Part 3: Knuckle Damage!

BMW N54 335i Chinese 17T Hybrid Turbo Install Part 3: Knuckle Damage!
So the original turbos are out, but it was a bit a mess, certainly made me work for it, also found a rather large issue with one of the coolant lines.

Budget Build Parts List So Far
Turbos through eBay
Turbos through Amazon
My port injection was secondhand. But i may switch to a PI manifold shortly.

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[syth]

When you asked Siri to call David my phone reacted to it and called my old boss, fucking awkward.

[overindulgent]

Coming from someone who is planning on upgrading the twins on my n54 by the end of the year I want to say thank you. Plenty of video's and reviews of other branded turbo's but I can't find any good one on the cheaper Chinese or Amazon turbo's. Keep at it and thanks again.

[vtekken]

Your opening comment is where I am saying to myself now...I'm on the removal steps and it's a pain, needed to remind myself of the light at the end of this tunnel...boost noises haha

[TrackItYT]

I used to do so many rubbish jobs like this and I’m so glad I stopped and have started to now hand a few over to trusted specialists. Massively sympathise with the frustration experienced here, straining holding heavy things up, aching for days after and getting the oil out of your hands. When my turbos were done all lines also had to be replaced and I still have that oil on the coolant line.

LOL should've warned you about the oil and coolant lines in the first video comment. Wiggle + pry flat head at the SAME TIME is the key. And when you install them, wiggle + push down AT SAME TIME is the key (with lubrication). Another thing happened to me was the engine support from the top had the engine tilted toward the passenger side(driver side in your case). try use something to push the engine away against the frame to gain some space on the turbo side.

[TheHeretic]

Aussie DIY'ing an E39 in Bangkok. Can't understand why I'm just finding your channel now, after 4 years of E39ing.
Question about removing centre dash vent on E39;
I've inspected pics of the units, followed tutorials about sliding credit cards into the corners between vent unit and hole in dash to depress tabs, got a pair of pliers wrapped in a cloth on the fascia, pulled - nothing. It will not budge. Most tutorials just smash the slats and grab and pull - I don't want to break mine, just remount the airflow direction tabs.
Remove Factory MID and CD and push from behind? tried that (without depressing tabs) - bugger-all access.

[nickolascain]

I feel that lol... I see that music on the TV in the background too. Thats my jam!

[bigfwopl]

Had the exact same problem getting the lines out. Had to use a credit card and plastic trim tool from harbor freight. Single handedly the hardest part of the entire job

[markhutchens]

I had to replace that rear coolant line when I did my inlets and downpipes as it was leaking from the o-ring. After 3 attempts, over 3 nights I finally removed it without breaking it. Hands were cut up like yours, must admit it almost broke me also. Keep up the good work. Always easier re-assembling. Enjoying this series!

[neilbroussard]

Hey bro, update on mine. Got my turbos out. Left the turbo line at bottom attached to turbos, and unbolted top drain lines once I removed the studs. I went ahead and changed my oil pan gasket since it was leaking. I cracked the front coolant line dropping the subframe. Just fixed it last night. This morning, power steering pump, serpentine belt, intercooler back on. AND torque the oil pan bolts. Then turbos, water pump, engine mount. Imma keep u updated. I wanna have theses 19t's on by tonight!!!!

[LachysGarage]

Found your channel a week ago and man am I enjoying this series!
Keep up the effort.

[fohatadri]

My dad bought 335is with DCT today. Got to drive it for an hour or so. Damn, the transmission makes the biggest difference. Simply amazing! Driving my E61 6HP home felt like a slow tank compared to E92 :D

[Saavvvv]

Fair play to you, problems are only problems if you give up. A true mechanic finds a solution!
Looking forward to seeing the 17t bad boys go on and of course, the turbo noises! The exact same ones on my mates car sound absolutely epic 😁

[milehighboost]

Yeah, it’s extremely difficult to get those coolant and oil lines off the turbos. The o-rings seem to always get baked on. Just have to keep trying to pry them out with a long screwdriver. Then when they are out of the turbos you can finally remove the turbos to get the line out of the block which are also baked in.

[davidrowe]

I just put larger turbos on my n54. I bought all new coolant lines but because the turbos were so big, I had to have the rear turbo coolant return line modified. I took it into a place and they cut the rubber out, welded fittings onto the ends and then added a threaded line on. It ended up being cheaper than buying the new line and it gave me more flexibility for fitment and serviceability! Might be something you consider if those Chinese ones give you trouble with fitting the lines. Feel free to message me for more info and pics

[michaelvanzoggel]

Balls of steel mate, well done. So much collateral work to get to the point. Keep going, you got this.

[DERxTECHNIKER]

I feel your pain mate, got through all this too recently.

[bimmertec]

coolant line stock because of not uses original coolant also check it drain pipe properly and clean properly inside because its main this to blow turbo

[Spooly_]

The white is definitely from the e85, have seen similar white residue on other e85 cars across YouTube. E85 is known to react with aluminum and speed up it's corrosion. Usually aluminum forms a tough oxide layer that prevents further oxidization, but it seems ethanol can destroy that oxide layer and allow further corrosion.

[dolphinfan]

When I took my stock turbos off I literally had to rip the lines out pulling the hardest I can. You will break them and I would definitely just get all new ones