How Long Does it take for BMW to replace turbos?

kennejp · 07-05-2010, 02:59 PM

Hey guys so a couple weeks ago I took my car into have the 30k mile service done and at the same time I told them to fix my rattling wastegates. They did just like every one on here and checked the update which was current and they they replaced the wastegates/actuators and it was ok for a couple days then it got louder and more prevalent then it was originally. I talked to the tech(I know him from the gym) and they told me to bring the car in and the only other step they could think of was to change out the turbos. Do you know how long this would take and does a rep have to come look at it or anything?

335fourdoor · 07-05-2010, 04:07 PM

it's a 22 hour job per bmw.

kennejp · 07-05-2010, 04:39 PM

Gothca-does anyone know how long it takes to get approved or if they just tell BMW NA whats going on?

markham335i · 07-05-2010, 04:42 PM

i believe they send all the facts to bmw NA and wait to get approval so they can get paid for the work.. and the approval takes around 2 days.

kennejp · 07-05-2010, 04:44 PM

Thanks-Sounds like probably the end of the week then. Is there a break in period on the new turbos?

Dackz · 07-05-2010, 05:26 PM

Figure its at least 16-20hours of just removing the turbos and replacing, and yes, that is per BMW, and it COULD take longer if they move slowly and take their time. I had mine replaced, took 2-3 days shipping each turbo, 2-3 days to get a techout, 2-3 days each time they put a new turbo in (twice), so it eneded up being 5 weeks they had mine. If they dont have turbos in stock and dont replace both at the same time, your looking at 2 weeks easy.

Also, FWIW, I waited about 500 or so miles before I opened the car up well. Just kept it below 4k and didnt really jump on it and gradually starting giving it more juice. I figured it couldnt hurt anything. This was under mostly city miles, if you have 500 highway miles that wont do anything because its never seeing boost anyway. Need some good city stuff to hit low end boost, 1-4psi or so.

joec500 · 07-05-2010, 07:14 PM

I brought my car in on Monday and had my car back by thursday for my Turbo swap through warranty. But here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we probably have more regional reps cruising around than most areas except for maybe the LA area.

kennejp · 07-11-2010, 11:05 PM

I talked to them friday and they said they had not heard back from bmw na to get the car approved yet- I asked what was taking so long and they said they had been having "computer problems". What do you think I should do call bmw na tom morning?\

BTW they have had the car since monday morning

07-05-2010, 02:59 PM	#1
kennejp First Lieutenant 39 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN iTrader: (2)	How Long Does it take for BMW to replace turbos? Hey guys so a couple weeks ago I took my car into have the 30k mile service done and at the same time I told them to fix my rattling wastegates. They did just like every one on here and checked the update which was current and they they replaced the wastegates/actuators and it was ok for a couple days then it got louder and more prevalent then it was originally. I talked to the tech(I know him from the gym) and they told me to bring the car in and the only other step they could think of was to change out the turbos. Do you know how long this would take and does a rep have to come look at it or anything?
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07-05-2010, 04:07 PM	#2
335fourdoor Captain 13 Rep 668 Posts Drives: 335 e90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: west iTrader: (3)	it's a 22 hour job per bmw.
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07-05-2010, 04:39 PM	#3
kennejp First Lieutenant 39 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN iTrader: (2)	Gothca-does anyone know how long it takes to get approved or if they just tell BMW NA whats going on?
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07-05-2010, 04:42 PM	#4
markham335i Lieutenant 61 Rep 540 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Markham iTrader: (0)	i believe they send all the facts to bmw NA and wait to get approval so they can get paid for the work.. and the approval takes around 2 days. __________________ Upgrades: <Cobb V3, DCI, BMS downpipes, ER charge pipe, Forge DV, bbs ch-r, 30%tint all around, bmw performance exhaust, umnitza V4 angel eyes>.....Next upgrades (I would like):intercooler, BBK, turbo upgrade....etc....
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07-05-2010, 04:44 PM	#5
kennejp First Lieutenant 39 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN iTrader: (2)	Thanks-Sounds like probably the end of the week then. Is there a break in period on the new turbos?
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07-05-2010, 05:26 PM	#6
Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	Figure its at least 16-20hours of just removing the turbos and replacing, and yes, that is per BMW, and it COULD take longer if they move slowly and take their time. I had mine replaced, took 2-3 days shipping each turbo, 2-3 days to get a techout, 2-3 days each time they put a new turbo in (twice), so it eneded up being 5 weeks they had mine. If they dont have turbos in stock and dont replace both at the same time, your looking at 2 weeks easy. Also, FWIW, I waited about 500 or so miles before I opened the car up well. Just kept it below 4k and didnt really jump on it and gradually starting giving it more juice. I figured it couldnt hurt anything. This was under mostly city miles, if you have 500 highway miles that wont do anything because its never seeing boost anyway. Need some good city stuff to hit low end boost, 1-4psi or so.
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07-05-2010, 07:14 PM	#7
joec500 Brigadier General 125 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	I brought my car in on Monday and had my car back by thursday for my Turbo swap through warranty. But here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we probably have more regional reps cruising around than most areas except for maybe the LA area.
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07-11-2010, 11:05 PM	#8
kennejp First Lieutenant 39 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN iTrader: (2)	I talked to them friday and they said they had not heard back from bmw na to get the car approved yet- I asked what was taking so long and they said they had been having "computer problems". What do you think I should do call bmw na tom morning?\ BTW they have had the car since monday morning
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