I own a N54 car (2008 335XI). This is my second one. I've watched and admired your hard work for a while now and I want to tell you that you are a treasure! Your skills and attitude are beyond and I wish I could be a pert of these great builds! Thank you so much for all this hard work in doing the cars as well as the time and work it takes to video while doing it all! This was posted in 2022 Sept 12.
Nice video as always Frank. No biggie about getting frustrated, we all have been down that road. Sometimes it all needs is just to walk away for 5min, get a glass of water, breathe and get back to it. Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Nicely documented. I might just have the courage now to do my turbos. And if you think you lost your cool then I have some serious anger issues sometimes in my workshop😅.
Hey! Don't beat yourself up Frank, we all have our moments. I'm a professional automotive technician and I also flip out from time to time when it doesn't go as I think it should. I totally get why it happened. No shame in that.
I had to do this today, so I was interested to see how else it could have been approached. A 1/8 (3mm) drill bit was enough for me. Instead of grinding and hammering it out though, I opted to put a 7/8 (22mm) socket on top of the bushing and just pulled it out with a nut and bolt. Takes under a minute.
I really appreciate these videos... but don’t forget the value of your time. Could have probably bought new turbos for the price of your labor spent rebuilding at standard mechanic rates.
I did this job and it was very frustrating. 26 hours. But diy it I spent $80 to get a welder to do the bushing part. And spent less than 1/4 of shop quote from the 3 lowest local bids. Upgraded the turbos to boot.
Just saying, mechanic rate is usually $100/hr give or take. You could spend the money on labor rebuilding turbos, or you could buy new turbos. The math speaks for itself. Everyone should spend their time how they want though.
I own a N54 car (2008 335XI). This is my second one. I've watched and admired your hard work for a while now and I want to tell you that you are a treasure! Your skills and attitude are beyond and I wish I could be a pert of these great builds! Thank you so much for all this hard work in doing the cars as well as the time and work it takes to video while doing it all! This was posted in 2022 Sept 12.
Thanks a lot Greg!!!! I appreciate the kind words
Nice video as always Frank. No biggie about getting frustrated, we all have been down that road. Sometimes it all needs is just to walk away for 5min, get a glass of water, breathe and get back to it. Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Totally right man. Detach and come back with a clear head and BAM, it just comes to ya.
Nicely documented. I might just have the courage now to do my turbos. And if you think you lost your cool then I have some serious anger issues sometimes in my workshop😅.
Well done Frank
Thanks man!
Hey! Don't beat yourself up Frank, we all have our moments. I'm a professional automotive technician and I also flip out from time to time when it doesn't go as I think it should. I totally get why it happened. No shame in that.
No joke after figuring it out, it really took me no more than 18 minutes to do the second turbo lol
I had to do this today, so I was interested to see how else it could have been approached. A 1/8 (3mm) drill bit was enough for me. Instead of grinding and hammering it out though, I opted to put a 7/8 (22mm) socket on top of the bushing and just pulled it out with a nut and bolt. Takes under a minute.
Not a bad idea! What size nut did you use?
@@Garageaholic The simplist ideas are usually the best ones! ;) It was a 13mm nut on an M8x70 bolt
This a great example of why you need a harbor freight press.
how did these hold up? do they rattle at all now, how many miles if so?
Good job!
Haha, your one of thousands who thought it was a piece of cake Frank, so don't worry. Dutch regards, Nico
Sooner or later I am sure this will happen. Ecs tuning haha. Closed positioning
I really appreciate these videos... but don’t forget the value of your time. Could have probably bought new turbos for the price of your labor spent rebuilding at standard mechanic rates.
I did this job and it was very frustrating. 26 hours. But diy it I spent $80 to get a welder to do the bushing part. And spent less than 1/4 of shop quote from the 3 lowest local bids. Upgraded the turbos to boot.
Just saying, mechanic rate is usually $100/hr give or take. You could spend the money on labor rebuilding turbos, or you could buy new turbos. The math speaks for itself. Everyone should spend their time how they want though.
To drill the tap, you need a hard metal drill! Walter tool
Cobalt drill bits drill through hardened steel
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