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Old 01-13-2010, 08:30 AM
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what is this swirl flap problem & how does it start causing damage ??
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Originally Posted by akhtar' post='1089803' date='Jan 13 2010, 07:30 PM
what is this swirl flap problem & how does it start causing damage ??
It concerns most diesel engines and may cause a massive engine malfunction.
If you have a diesel E60 you really should read about it.

Here:
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...mp;#entry489714
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...8&hl=engine
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...ning+the+intake
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=70452
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Originally Posted by craven79' post='1089221' date='Jan 12 2010, 11:41 PM
i have tried searching but can't seem to find out if this swirl flap issue affects 2.0d models. I have a 55 plate 520d, all the posts seem to be about 525d and 530d's. Thanks in advance.
If you have the swirl flaps, then it affects. You can check if you have the swirl flaps by yourself.
1) Open the bonnet
2) with a little mirror and a torch, try to find the long shiny rod that moves the flaps on the right side (when facing the car on front of it) of the engine. It locates under the intake manifold so it might be a bit difficult to see, but if you can find the rod, then you have the swirl flaps.

Here you can see the shiny rod you have to search for:


And here you can see where it locates. Under that plastic intake manifold of course:


I hope this helps.


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Thanks Anzafin i will have a look for that. I have read your post about removal of the swirl flaps and was wondering if you knew if the proceedure was basically the same for my 4 cylinder 2.0d thanks again.
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Originally Posted by craven79' post='1090719' date='Jan 14 2010, 10:20 PM
Thanks Anzafin i will have a look for that. I have read your post about removal of the swirl flaps and was wondering if you knew if the proceedure was basically the same for my 4 cylinder 2.0d thanks again.
Yes it is basically the same .
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Got mine removed today. Now I can sleep more easily ! I was told mine were the modified swirl flaps so I wonder if failure was less likely. Also had the oil/air separator changed at the same time. Now I can forget about the swirl flap issue. Didn't notice any change in the car after the swirl flaps were removed. I guess worth doing just for the peace of mind.
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Originally Posted by 530dE60' post='1093052' date='Jan 18 2010, 11:22 PM
Got mine removed today. Now I can sleep more easily ! I was told mine were the modified swirl flaps so I wonder if failure was less likely. Also had the oil/air separator changed at the same time. Now I can forget about the swirl flap issue. Didn't notice any change in the car after the swirl flaps were removed. I guess worth doing just for the peace of mind.
Good to ho hear! Congrats!
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1090734' date='Jan 14 2010, 04:30 PM
Yes it is basically the same .
i've just taken out the swirl flaps and put blanking plates in and tried to clean the egr and inlet manifold as best i can with carb cleaner, put everything back together and the engine management light is on and idrive is saying increased emissions. Do you have any idea what i might have done wrong. thanks
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Originally Posted by craven79' post='1096254' date='Jan 23 2010, 07:43 PM
i've just taken out the swirl flaps and put blanking plates in and tried to clean the egr and inlet manifold as best i can with carb cleaner, put everything back together and the engine management light is on and idrive is saying increased emissions. Do you have any idea what i might have done wrong. thanks
Did you disconnect the battery for the operation?

Check also the electric plug on the EGR valve that it is pushed in correctly. Also check all other plugs and tubes too.
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