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M635 smog repair

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I'm looking for recommendations for a Ca. repair shop that can repair and smog my euro m635. Has high NOX readings but runs great with 100k mi. I'm pretty sure a good vintage BMW shop could do it but there are few experts left it seems. I talked to Dinan and Turner and they were completely useless. Bay area preferred but I can go anywhere.
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Re: M635 smog repair

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With due respect your asking companies who make performance
parts about being smog compliant?

Your right, your only hope is to find an older BMW guy who knows
this older technology. Most techs nowadays weren't even born when these cars were manufactured.

Maybe one of these shops can help.

https://www.bimmershops.com/search?q=san%20fransisco
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Re: M635 smog repair

Post by Tommys 89 635 »

Maybe give Griffin Motorwerks in Berkeley a call and ask them if they have any ideas for your smog.
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Re: M635 smog repair

Post by Shark2013 »

A little late with a response, but I recommend that you contact:

Bill Arnold Independent BMW Service
Bill Arnold
68D Woodland Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 459-2697
[email protected]

If that does not work out, we have an M635 expert in the San Luis Obispo area:

Bavarian Auto Haus
417 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone: (805) 773-2002
Ask for the owner - Eric, a former BMW master tech.

Good luck!
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Re: M635 smog repair

Post by 88m6 »

He did me good with my M635 smog issues.
Eric came into a low mileage m635 from one of his customers n former PSF member when he moved to Hawaii n did not want to take car with him. Eric sold it to EAG n they got mucho dollars.
He knows these older BMW's
Had a stroked e28 535 if I remember.
Arnold is probably a good bet to get it done too or knows someone who can in BAY AREA.
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