Im walnut blasting valves on n54 and n55 in central wi!

[Earl]

^Does it matter if he has no background? Not at all. 

I have none and I seem to be doing a decent job so far

[B C]

tsweers89 said:

So no background in automotive repair?

Sounds like the beginning of an angry union worker rant with the focal point being that unless you are ASE certified and have made a living at one time as a mechanic you are not allowed to touch anything mechanical on the car. 

People pay me to do side jobs all the time. 

One guy I did a valve adjustment for got scoliosis 3 weeks later and someone I did brakes for turned gay but otherwise my lack of professional experience hasnt mattered.

[Bobdudeman1988]

I spare my time doing what i love, tthats working on cars, i make what otherwise is stupid expensive affordable, its my hobby, i love to help, ask anyone locally here in fdl, i know my stuff

[Bobdudeman1988]

I wont fight with anyone, he dont know me, if hes not confortable with me working on cars thats fine, wont stop me tho

[Bobdudeman1988]

Besides, valve blasting isnt hard, not worth 400 lmao

[patsbimmer1]

Bobdudeman1988 said:

Besides, valve blasting isnt hard, not worth 400 lmao

$400???? Zimbrick wants $950!

[Bobdudeman1988]

patsbimmer1 said:

$400???? Zimbrick wants $950!

Lmao thats funny

[i_love_cars]

definitely gonna hit this dude up.

[suspenceful]

Yup, Bob is awesome.

I've gone to this guy for my E85 fuel pump install, backend flash, and other miscellaneous crap. Would've had him walnut blast my valves, but I already had it done before meeting him.

Cheap prices and knowledgeable, would recommend.

[Bobdudeman1988]

Thanks guys

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Bobdudeman1988 said:

New here but long time bmw owner, im offering to blast and clean n54 and n55 valves for 180 !

Pm me for details

Im located in N. Fond du lac wi

And i do this out of my garage at home

Bob, I'm in Fdl a lot, covering 1/3 of WI as my territory. Definitely interested in having you walnut blast my N55. I sent you a PM on N54tech, but I heard something happened. How long does this blast process take, start-to-finish? Would you have time this Wednesday, Thursday or Friday?

[Bobdudeman1988]

I replied back on n54 tech and nothing happened, just busy i did get banned on e90 post for this ad tho lol

[Bobdudeman1988]

just added that if you bring the gasket(s) for your oil filer housing i can swap them out for 30 bucks while where in there!

pm me for parts needed if you dont know. but oil cooler modles have an extra gasket for the t stat housing for the cooler.

 and you need the little oring for the water pipe as well. then the base gasket. i dont keep the parts here but if you need . i can order them for you and you can pay for them with the job

gasket for housing pn below(same gasket for non oil cooled and oil cooled models). number 4 on diagram

11427537293

gasket for oil t-stat housing(oil cooled models only). number 5 on diagram

11427525335

oring for water pipe. number 8 on diagram

11537545278

[patsbimmer1]

So I went and saw Bob today and all I have to say is... AWESOME!

Bob is a genuinely nice guy who just happens to know his shit about the n54/n55.  His garage was clean and organized and from the minute you step in there he makes you feel right at home.  The set up for the walnut blasting never made me question the authenticity of the service.  He was meticulous about perfecting the repair and almost obsessive about maintaining cleanliness while working.  I am thoroughly pleased with the finished product!  There is a noticeable difference in gears 2-3-4 and the power delivery is much smoother through the power band.

I was in the garage during the entire service and I will that as an ASE certified technician... I APPROVE!

Now for the pics:

Before

After

[Bobdudeman1988]

There be dirty valves out there, i shall destroy the carbon tar of death! Thanks pat!

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Looks like a patient on the real trauma tv show. Lol. Damn that garage is CLEAN!

[Bobdudeman1988]

U should have seen it 4 weeks ago, could barley get 1 car in there lolZ

[suspenceful]

Bobdudeman1988 said:

U should have seen it 4 weeks ago, could barley get 1 car in there lolZ

Bob, I still want to get down there and do the clutch at some point. Winter project? I want to go back to BMS E85 flash as well.

[Bobdudeman1988]

suspenceful said:

Bob, I still want to get down there and do the clutch at some point. Winter project? I want to go back to BMS E85 flash as well.

Cant see it being an issue, as far as tunning if you go back to bms your stock clutch might not slip lol. Just let me know

[michael1972]

suspenceful said:

Yup, Bob is awesome.

I've gone to this guy for my E85 fuel pump install, backend flash, and other miscellaneous crap. Would've had him walnut blast my valves, but I already had it done before meeting him.

Cheap prices and knowledgeable, would recommend.

+1. Bob does great work.