BMW 335i N54-N55 ?

[Lost soul]

Please can someone help me , I hear a lot of talk about N54 or N55 versions of the 335i , what are the drawbacks advantages of the two versions ?

I know its all about 2 different engines , so please which is which and how do you tell them apart

[Lost soul]

[quote=Rdawson]Identify this by listening for the hum of the LPFP priming the HPFP when you unlock the car after it has been sitting for a while.

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So the hum is a good or a bad sign ?

[Lost soul]

trippy86 said:

I hear a hum when unlocking my car too, although it is a 2008 330i with the N53 engine.

So does the hum mean that we have the upgraded hpfp, or are we in for a big bill?

[Lost soul]

Thanks again Rdawson

so after 7 years of being on the dark side of diesel I have come back to the fold

I had forgotten how responsive petrol is and just how much more feel the BMW has over the Audi A5 3lt TDi this car is a joy to drive can not wait to pick her up ,of course the Audi threw a wobbly when it realised it was being part exed the MOT had run out and it decided its steering rack was going to go south , so got to get that sorted before I pick the BMW up

Thanks everyone for your help

Here she is , Lemans blue 36,000 mils

Edited by Lost soul on Friday 10th April 07:31

[Lost soul]

DVandrews said:

Lost soul said:

Thanks again Rdawson

so after 7 years of being on the dark side of diesel I have come back to the fold

I had forgotten how responsive petrol is and just how much more feel the BMW has over the Audi A5 3lt TDi this car is a joy to drive can not wait to pick her up ,of course the Audi threw a wobbly when it realised it was being part exed the MOT had run out and it decided its steering rack was going to go south , so got to get that sorted before I pick the BMW up

Thanks everyone for your help

Here she is , Lemans blue 36,000 mils

Bloody 'ell, it looks exactly like mine... Apart from the wheels.

Dave

Spooky

Well It is a lovely colour last owner had monster problems with cracking wheels I do like them I think they set the car off and compliment the colour

[Lost soul]

Now one thing I would like to change is noise , anyone got any tips on liberation a few more Db ?

nothing max power just a bit more Grrr

[Lost soul]

ladderino said:

Have you already unplugged the exhaust valve actuator?

Not picked the car up yet , cant wait until Wednesday

So how what ?

[Lost soul]

thanks mate

That is just what I am looking for , just a little deeper and louder

So no ill effects from this mod ?

Edited by Lost soul on Monday 13th April 11:41

[Lost soul]

Thanks a lot Smuler

This is the first thing on my list when I pick her up

[Lost soul]

tick tock tick tock tick tock

24 hours to go

[Lost soul]

Smuler said:

Will you be going through the same sort of rituals, as this chap?

https://youtu.be/NszVXttN0R4

Pretty much Smuler that's funny , shoes did come in for a lot of consideration as did a light sweat shirt comfortable but not restrictive , music I figured let the BMW do the sound track after the actuator bypass thanks for the tip lads I had no idea about that and figured I would have to sell my soul for an akrapovic zorst

Anyway forecast is 20c and clear sky what could possibly go wrong

[Lost soul]

trippy86 said:

Looks like a brilliant ride that Lost Soul, congrats!! Is it a 335 then or 330?

Either way enjoy the sweet engine note!

Thanks , its a 335i in for a penny in for a £

[Lost soul]

Sorry about this but last few annoying questions

What kind of oil usage should I expect ?

What oil would owners recommend ?

What fuel , is Vmax or what ever its called worth the extra ?

And Thnks for all the help and advice

[Lost soul]

Thanks again Smuler

[Lost soul]

Smuler said:

One thing to consider, if it has Run flats, when the time comes and/or when you can afford, consider replacing. They do make the ride harsh and can risk damaging the rims. I didn't find that mine were as bad as the 'press' they get; but I am looking forward to putting the Michelin Pilot Super Sports on which I have ordered.

You know what that is a very good point and I am surprised after all the questions I have asked that has not dawned on me to take a look at to worried about pumps and turbos I guess

And yes I know how bad run flats are after my 320 and 525 but after a pretty lengthy test drive I would be pretty certain that shes on normal type tyres as she was a pleasure to drive

[Lost soul]

Smuler said:

Worth a check, hopefully you will have all 4 the same and a reasonable brand, don't want ditchfinders on a 335i even in the dry weather.
At your low mileage are you considering a BMW warranty? That should put your mind to rest over pumps and turbos.

Having non RFT does not affect BMW warranty and I have it in writing from Mondial (who provide the assistance) that they okay the change.

I would certainly look at a BMW warranty how much are they ? , it comes with a 1 year AA warranty , not sure how much that is worth

Im pretty sure the way she drove its on normal tyres a really nice feel to the ride/handling
The tyres are good all round cant really believe I did not check if they were RF's and I guess my next batch of stupid questions will concern which replacement tyres are best stand by

[Lost soul]

Smuler said:

https://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/login/index

Thanks again Smuler , but its not accepting the private plate for some reason , I will plug in the ultimate plate when I get the docs later , only 3 long hours to go

Its exactly 1 week since I did the deal and it feels like months

[Lost soul]

Mate you could not make it up , after all "what could possibly go wrong " part of the deal is I get the steering fixed on my A5 that's going in chop , part ordered on Monday from Audi , failed to turn up yesterday and was promised for delivery today , guess what

[Lost soul]

Smuler said:

Can't you just leave the Audi with the dealer and get the part to them when it arrives? Or cancel the Audi part order and pay the dealer the price of the part?

No the Audi is at the mechanic I use for this sort of work and has her steering stripped and is up on a ramp waiting for the part to arrive trust me I have tried all angles on this
especially as now its

Still tomorrow looks "ok" but nothing in comparison , or do you thing "someone" is trying to tell me something

[Lost soul]

Smuler said:

Very, very frustrating, but the dealer has a sale so he's not going to worry about a day.

Does it have heated seats? In case your bum gets cold if the weather is worse tomorrow

after the way it is there today (blazing hot) tomorrow at a chilly 16c I might need them :hehe