My BMW has 125k miles recorded. After watching your video I had enough confidence to do the job myself and it was all done and dusted within 2 hours. No special tools were needed.and it's all thanks to your DIY tutorial. Thinking about it afterwards, perhaps 6 new complete units should have been installed instead of just blanks as the EGR system will be severely compromised without the manifold depression created by the flaps restricting incoming air at idle and on overrun. That said the engine certainly sounds crisper and seems to pick up smoother. Thanks again for your guidance
Yes i though i was seeing things! just putting blanks in and removing flaps completely. This could well mess up EGR settings. If i do job i will put in new flaps.
after following this step by step i managed to do the swirl flap blanking myself all with limited tools just need to get hold of the bmw hex type screw drivers before doing the job,it really is as simply as shown here
Nice video man. You got good angles of everything you did and you showed everything going back together. I would be confident having a go at doing this because of your video. 💯
I've watched quite a few videos on this subject recently but this is a nice and simple, easy to follow guide. By far the best yet. However, my question/thoughts are.... BMW designed the swirl flaps for a reason. They help a clean, efficient combustion as low rpm and throttle, and therefore a better throttle response and power/torque at low rpm (as well as improved efficiency). Look up "what do swirl flaps do" on RUclips. So, instead of spending money on a delete kit, I plan on removing, cleaning and using a cheap solution of Loctite on the swirl flap screw threads. That way, I retain the original fluid dynamic design of the smarty pants engineers at BMW, without compromising the longevity of the engine. For reference, I have a BEng in Automotive Engineering and so these are my 2 pennies on the subject. If my E90 engine dies after this cheap mod, I'll call back here, tail between legs to let you know.
My grandfather was a fantastic diesel mechanic (should have been an engineer but no chance of a tertiary education) and he always told me 'someone a lot smarter than you or I went to a lot of effort and and time to design and incorporate that into this car, if it didn't need it, it wouldn't be there' . I often think about that when I'm tempted to mod a vehicle. I'm currently dealing with a 530d that has had huge problems (DPF mainly) due to someone deleting the EGR without coding it out properly. I've just found they removed and threw away the vacuum can for the swirl flaps too when they did the delete...
@@adamwest1138 I hope you get your problem fixed. There's far too many cowboy mods online that fix one problem and create 10 others! There's a reason that people look for clean, unmodified cars.
Thank you so informative and helpful. I just bought a 2011 335D. 9/13/19. Yes Friday the 13th lol. And I can't wait to install this delete and the egr delete
Just had a load of work done on my X3 SD ... as manifold was off ... garage recommended I delete these flaps. Glad they recommended it. Biddenden Motor Racing.
Hi mate, always love watching your vids, its the most easiest tutorial to follow on youtube..just wanted to know have you sold this car and why?...this it the only vid you did on this car so just wondered..thanks!!
Hey, I've just managed to remove my swirl flaps and everything went smooth and as expected apart from some fucked up reinforcement transversal bar bolts which BMW left me completly stripped! On your video you are not sure if you have to remove the bar but I can say you'll need to because you can't take out the back motor cover to access back intake manifold screw. Keep up with your great videos! :) BTW, I have a 530d with the M57N2 engine. My intake manifold can't come out without removing the injectors :)
In Poland we have alternative solution to remove swirl flaps: remanufactured swirl flaps which have improved construction (bigger shaft size, new seals, aluminum plates and brass levers) imageshack.com/a/img922/2774/evoUwK.jpg imageshack.com/a/img922/916/E7otQk.jpg Regards pt-pro
ok! a quick question!! once you've removed the swirl flaps is it actually necessary to re-attach the vacuum valve that controls the flaps? could you not just remove that valve aswell & blank off the vacuum hose that operates the pump?? also would this apply to the 520D (4 cyl) engine as I'm looking into buying a sport model only diesel version
In the video when you was removing connections from the manifold you unclipped an item that you was not sure what it did. Its the egr vacuum solinoid. I'm trying to find out where the two line run as I have one off mine and carnt figure out where it connects. Thanks in advance
Hello loving you video pal very clear on what needs to be done thanks alot just wondering is there anyway go tell this has been done with out stripping it all down ?thanks in advance
Top video BMAC VAGS, excellent. Will do it on my 320D E46 2003 as well. Do you by any chance where i can order those blanks you used on the swirl flaps holes? Much aprecciated
Great video mate, really helpful for DIY! I am going to change my glow plugs whilst I am doing the swirl flaps on my 2009 530d do I need to disconnect the battery before doing these jobs? If so will this cause any issues with the idrive and car settings? Really appreciate your help and reply! Wazza
You actually need to disconnect your battery before start doing that. Because you will unplug your injectors's wires. And that will not damage your iDrive system.
Good video. I'm going to do mine while I'm not using the car as much due to loss of power...blpody dpf is full going to do a egr delete while I'm there I think
Thanks for the video. Very helpful but on reassembly, did you leave the vacuum in situ and intact, so it was just the flaps and their operating rods that were removed? If so, can we assume that the vacuum unit would operate normally as if the rod was still there so there would be no loss of vacuum?
Hi, what did you do with that vacume ? I mean, did you conected it again to electric plug ? so after removal of the flaps it blows air somewhere beside the engine ? or is it not connected to any electricity so after removal of the flaps it doesn't work at all ?thanks ;)
Would I have to re code this after the swirl flap delete? You didn't mention that in the video... Did you have any issue with engine light or code after delete without that procedure?
Hello mate its Amazing video i gave e60 530d msport same color with your when i star Thé after couple of minutes engine shaking and lacking but when engine getting warm everything finish whatever area youtube thinking is that's swirilp flap fault THX for help
Brilliant video!! In the rain as well. I'm about to do this job, and also change the glow plug plugs. My car has no power under 2k revs so thinking about changing the swirl flaps actuator . Have you come across this issue before? No power at all under 2k even a 1.1 micra can do me at the lights :(
that's proper clear ,well explained video, very helpful.Think I will try to attempt to do it myself on e39 530d, it should be very similar isn't ? was really scared to fuck up something, but seems not too difficult . Would e39 defo be similar just to make sure?
what you do with the vacuum pipe for the swirl flaps. just blank it or what because I seen you put the the vacuum controller for flaps back on. thanks Shane
Very nice video , now time for my beemer to cut out this liltle flaps , im going to make it by my self , its all right on use vaseline to this gasket ? Bless up mate 🤜🤛
I have a 335d touring E91 and just had swirl flaps removed and blanking plates put on. Ive noticed straight away the difference with engine power has dropped. Is this something that should be expected. I miss the engine performance before I had the job done.
I just bought a 2002 320D touring has about 236k not looking to do anything crazy to the car just clean and maintenance. Is there anything else I need to look pay attention to or replace. Also maybe some sites to order from or find more info to research more in depth. Any help is appreciated.
Put your hand underneath the intake and feel around. If the vacuum actuator and shaft is still there chances are pretty good the flaps are also still there.
Going to attempt this myself on my 335D M57TU2D30 engine. Thanks for the video! The rod which opens and closes the flaps doesn't need to be refitted, correct?
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My BMW has 125k miles recorded. After watching your video I had enough confidence to do the job myself and it was all done and dusted within 2 hours. No special tools were needed.and it's all thanks to your DIY tutorial.
Thinking about it afterwards, perhaps 6 new complete units should have been installed instead of just blanks as the EGR system will be severely compromised without the manifold depression created by the flaps restricting incoming air at idle and on overrun. That said the engine certainly sounds crisper and seems to pick up smoother.
Thanks again for your guidance
You are welcome, I am.glad it helped you
Hi David. What do you mean? Also what if you did an EGR delete? Have you had issues in the last year?
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Yes i though i was seeing things! just putting blanks in and removing flaps completely. This could well mess up EGR settings. If i do job i will put in new flaps.
David Hall does this save your engine or just tune it up some? Confused just bought same thing you have
Thats one of the best tutorial videos I've seen for swirl-flaps, just off to order the blanks for my '08 530d. Great stuff, thank you.
What a great DIY video! I do not have much experience with mechanics but with your guide I will definetly be doing this! Very well done Mate!👍
Brilliant video ..one of the best tutorials I've seen for this job .
One of the best DIY videos I have ever seen
after following this step by step i managed to do the swirl flap blanking myself all with limited tools just need to get hold of the bmw hex type screw drivers before doing the job,it really is as simply as shown here
Nice video man. You got good angles of everything you did and you showed everything going back together. I would be confident having a go at doing this because of your video. 💯
So glad it helped you
Brilliant video and extremely well and simply explained. 👏
I have a 535d e60, thank you a lot for your tutorial, it's my turn now, let's go.
The Job is done, everything works correctly, thanks !
Brilliant video pal, very clear instructions unlike most ones u come across 👍👍
Glad it helped.
finally a decent video on youtube...been waiting for this. looks easy too, will have a go in the morning
Great diy tutorial video, just recently bought a E61 525D and will have a go my removing these swirl flaps.
I've watched quite a few videos on this subject recently but this is a nice and simple, easy to follow guide. By far the best yet. However, my question/thoughts are.... BMW designed the swirl flaps for a reason. They help a clean, efficient combustion as low rpm and throttle, and therefore a better throttle response and power/torque at low rpm (as well as improved efficiency). Look up "what do swirl flaps do" on RUclips.
So, instead of spending money on a delete kit, I plan on removing, cleaning and using a cheap solution of Loctite on the swirl flap screw threads. That way, I retain the original fluid dynamic design of the smarty pants engineers at BMW, without compromising the longevity of the engine. For reference, I have a BEng in Automotive Engineering and so these are my 2 pennies on the subject. If my E90 engine dies after this cheap mod, I'll call back here, tail between legs to let you know.
My grandfather was a fantastic diesel mechanic (should have been an engineer but no chance of a tertiary education) and he always told me 'someone a lot smarter than you or I went to a lot of effort and and time to design and incorporate that into this car, if it didn't need it, it wouldn't be there' . I often think about that when I'm tempted to mod a vehicle.
I'm currently dealing with a 530d that has had huge problems (DPF mainly) due to someone deleting the EGR without coding it out properly. I've just found they removed and threw away the vacuum can for the swirl flaps too when they did the delete...
@@adamwest1138 I hope you get your problem fixed. There's far too many cowboy mods online that fix one problem and create 10 others!
There's a reason that people look for clean, unmodified cars.
So good to see you making videos again man! always enjoyed your stuff! keep it up bud
Excellent video, very calm and informational explanation. Saved for later when I replace my flaps. Thanks.
Thank you so informative and helpful. I just bought a 2011 335D. 9/13/19. Yes Friday the 13th lol. And I can't wait to install this delete and the egr delete
Excellent tutorial my friend done to perfection thank you ! 👍🏻🙏🏻
Just had a load of work done on my X3 SD ... as manifold was off ... garage recommended I delete these flaps. Glad they recommended it. Biddenden Motor Racing.
Hi mate, always love watching your vids, its the most easiest tutorial to follow on youtube..just wanted to know have you sold this car and why?...this it the only vid you did on this car so just wondered..thanks!!
Great video, you have a very good way of talking mate, thanks a lot for the clarity.
Good video man! Wish all youtube videos were like that.
Very good explaining and recorded ! Could not have done it better !
Very explanatory post, thank you. Wanted to do this while I changed my glow plugs, and glow relay. Worth a view
great video cn you do a video on exchast manifold cast iron replacement doing the job from the top removing injectors and air filter cheers
Great tutorial, man! Could you do next one about how to bypass EGR valve which can also cause problems after some time?
Hey, I've just managed to remove my swirl flaps and everything went smooth and as expected apart from some fucked up reinforcement transversal bar bolts which BMW left me completly stripped!
On your video you are not sure if you have to remove the bar but I can say you'll need to because you can't take out the back motor cover to access back intake manifold screw.
Keep up with your great videos! :)
BTW, I have a 530d with the M57N2 engine. My intake manifold can't come out without removing the injectors :)
In Poland we have alternative solution to remove swirl flaps: remanufactured swirl flaps which have improved construction (bigger shaft size, new seals, aluminum plates and brass levers)
imageshack.com/a/img922/2774/evoUwK.jpg
imageshack.com/a/img922/916/E7otQk.jpg
Regards
pt-pro
What a well explained brilliant video..thank you
That’s brilliant. I wish all videos were like this and you had done the same guide for the 123 d
Awesome video and wonderfully detailed. I'll be using this video if I get a dreaded n47 car!
Thank you for a very good instructional video. Just the right amount of information, quality video and everything is quite clear. Thanks again. :)
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to post it.
Any wrong feeling after removing flaps? Less mpg or dead spots on low rpm area?
Great Vid thanks, really clear, well explained and excellent advice throughout !
Top lad! Awesome videos, really helpful and you made me laugh so even better.
Subscribed and looking forward to more videos!
Keep it up dude!
Mate, this is a great guide, thank you!
Glad it helped!
Very good mate! I think the Astra F SRI 150's give swirl flap problems too
good vid man clear instuctions, like it a lot
Good description of the task , thanks
Did you have a check engine light for any "runner "
No
ok! a quick question!! once you've removed the swirl flaps
is it actually necessary to re-attach the vacuum valve that controls the flaps? could you not just remove that valve aswell & blank off the vacuum hose that operates the pump??
also would this apply to the 520D (4 cyl) engine as I'm looking into buying a sport model only diesel version
No body answear to this question ???
I need to know please 🙏 thanks
@121bham Don't spread rubbish.
Yes otherwise it will throw a code. The code can be coded out though.
Fantastic vid
Glad you enjoyed it
You should never use Vaseline on Rubber seals it is petroleum-based jelly eats away the rubber USE Silicone grease.....Good clear Video though Dude
In the video when you was removing connections from the manifold you unclipped an item that you was not sure what it did. Its the egr vacuum solinoid. I'm trying to find out where the two line run as I have one off mine and carnt figure out where it connects. Thanks in advance
excellent tutorial keep on rolling man
johnny mckenna Do you have a BMW?
Hello loving you video pal very clear on what needs to be done thanks alot just wondering is there anyway go tell this has been done with out stripping it all down ?thanks in advance
Top video BMAC VAGS, excellent. Will do it on my 320D E46 2003 as well. Do you by any chance where i can order those blanks you used on the swirl flaps holes? Much aprecciated
Excellent video man
Thank you
Great vid just one question will the check engine light come on ?
Brilliant tutorial, will give any ham-fisted bloke like me enough confidence to do the job by themselves!!!
Excellent, thanks very much. Michael (NZ)
Great video mate, really helpful for DIY! I am going to change my glow plugs whilst I am doing the swirl flaps on my 2009 530d do I need to disconnect the battery before doing these jobs? If so will this cause any issues with the idrive and car settings? Really appreciate your help and reply! Wazza
You actually need to disconnect your battery before start doing that. Because you will unplug your injectors's wires. And that will not damage your iDrive system.
...Good vid ...excellent stuff ...
Good video. I'm going to do mine while I'm not using the car as much due to loss of power...blpody dpf is full going to do a egr delete while I'm there I think
Thanks for the video. Very helpful but on reassembly, did you leave the vacuum in situ and intact, so it was just the flaps and their operating rods that were removed? If so, can we assume that the vacuum unit would operate normally as if the rod was still there so there would be no loss of vacuum?
Hi, what did you do with that vacume ? I mean, did you conected it again to electric plug ? so after removal of the flaps it blows air somewhere beside the engine ? or is it not connected to any electricity so after removal of the flaps it doesn't work at all ?thanks ;)
Very good video 👍
Nice video dude, would this be the same for a 1 series engine? Thanks
Brilliant video!
Great DIY man! Thx! My inlet manifold leaks oil.. according to mech. Can I solve this with new orange gaskets?
Would I have to re code this after the swirl flap delete? You didn't mention that in the video... Did you have any issue with engine light or code after delete without that procedure?
Hello mate its Amazing video i gave e60 530d msport same color with your when i star Thé after couple of minutes engine shaking and lacking but when engine getting warm everything finish whatever area youtube thinking is that's swirilp flap fault THX for help
Great video buddy this is my weekend job.... Wish me luck 👌
Hey. I know this is 4 years on from your comment but how did it go? Looking at removing mine on the weekend
Nice video i just picked up a 2008 E61 m sport do you know if this model has the swirl flaps?
Brilliant video!! In the rain as well. I'm about to do this job, and also change the glow plug plugs. My car has no power under 2k revs so thinking about changing the swirl flaps actuator . Have you come across this issue before? No power at all under 2k even a 1.1 micra can do me at the lights :(
hey, this looks really interesting, what are the benefits of doing this, i want to try this on my E90
that's proper clear ,well explained video, very helpful.Think I will try to attempt to do it myself on e39 530d, it should be very similar isn't ? was really scared to fuck up something, but seems not too difficult . Would e39 defo be similar just to make sure?
Brilliant video.... is the kit in you link suitable for the 2007 520D? My engine looks like yours!
Keep up the good work!
The 520d have smaller blanking plugs. Would you like me to find you a link?
@@BMACVAGS thankyou but its ok.... i just wanted to check... hhave found some that are apparently right at 22mm! Cheers
Spot on. Thanks for posting this.
Hi what do you do with the vacuum and sensor left it off and sensor unplugged?
Hi, Nice video thank you 👍
fantastic video, thanks... how big are swirl flap 32..or 33 mm...thank you
Saša Babić the 3.0liter 6cyl engine has 33mm and 2.0liter 4cyl is 22mm.
what you do with the vacuum pipe for the swirl flaps. just blank it or what because I seen you put the the vacuum controller for flaps back on.
thanks Shane
Very nice video , now time for my beemer to cut out this liltle flaps , im going to make it by my self , its all right on use vaseline to this gasket ? Bless up mate 🤜🤛
I like to see you making more videos daily
Hey great video! Is this the same on the 2008 335d? Does it not need to be deleted from the computer as well?
Thank's for the video man I love you keep up
So replacing them with the blanks doesn't change anything other than the pitch of the turbo? No performance downgrade whatsoever?
really good video! thanks
First class video, thanks
+Barry Webster no problem
Barry Webster
Hi ,
Can I learn what size are tiny screws on swirl flap ?
What torx wrench can I remove them by ?
Great video!
I have a 335d touring E91 and just had swirl flaps removed and blanking plates put on. Ive noticed straight away the difference with engine power has dropped. Is this something that should be expected. I miss the engine performance before I had the job done.
I just bought a 2002 320D touring has about 236k not looking to do anything crazy to the car just clean and maintenance. Is there anything else I need to look pay attention to or replace. Also maybe some sites to order from or find more info to research more in depth. Any help is appreciated.
is there any way of telling if the swirl flaps are still there without taking inlet manifold apart.
Put your hand underneath the intake and feel around. If the vacuum actuator and shaft is still there chances are pretty good the flaps are also still there.
Just done mine , swirl flap blanks were the wrong size so modified the old ones. Ckeaned egr and manifold and new seals throughout
Where can I find your deleated seance ,,😁👍
Brilliant. Thank you!
enjoyed this nice work,
+XTOMMYPX Thank You
Nice job
Top video, top bloke.
Hello. Why do Vaseline use on the gaskets? Is it better silicon grease or lithium fat? thank you for the video. it is very useful.
U should not use vaseline as it contains petrolium which will eat up the rubber gaskets, instead use lithium greese
GREAT videos ...good job
Going to attempt this myself on my 335D M57TU2D30 engine. Thanks for the video!
The rod which opens and closes the flaps doesn't need to be refitted, correct?
+SGM 26 Correct, the rod is now obsolete.
+BMAC VAGS Cheers!
No problem
@@BMACVAGS But you'd still keep the vacuum attached right?
fantastic video, thanks for sharing
But why you remove it ,its not problème if i do same
Does the 5 series bmw 2.2 petrol engine have swirl flaps?
Year is 2006
Great video, helped a lot ;-) thank you
might want to mention that there are 2 sizes, 22mm and 33mm, theres no way of telling what ones you need. i found just order both lots to be sure.
i have bmw e60 525d 177 2006 2.5 6cyl. I want to order this kit. my car has 32mm or 22 mm flaps? thank you
iv got a 08 plate 2.5d , 3series coupe , is it the same principle with my model aswel?