Swirl Flaps done today

[kjb1]

they do.  Vauxhall zafira!! google it.

[X5Sport]

Eek!

Spent a few hours changing the E46 ones for PMW blanks this morning.  Job made a little more challenging because the run out models have electric flap control systems which no one else mentions in any if the 'how to' guides I found.  The plug to the control can only be got at if you part lift the inlet manifold.

Anyway it's done now and runs OK.

Richard

[Gaff]

OK guys, so bought the X3 (tonight) and one of the first jobs I'm looking at are these feared Swirl Flaps. Reading this, I would rather get rid of and use Blanking plates, esp as 99.9% of forums and guys I've spoken to have said performance is the same. Get rid of rather than risk destroying an engine. Any of you recommend a good thorough "How to guide/ video"? Also, would a £5. Ebay blanking plate work... an recommendations? Thanks.

[X5Sport]

I found guides on YouTube for the 3series with the M57 engine (3.0D).

Blanking plates came from PMW.

Richard

[Gaff]

Thanks Richard. I've not heard of them before, so guessing as you had them... they had to be quality! 

[X5Sport]

Solidly machined from Alli billet and around £34 for a set of 6.

Perfect fit too.  Being 'domestic Control's' car, it had to be right..... :'(

Richard

[jagr]

I used these on mine:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4X-22MM-BMW-D ... 1253588646

Mine needed the 22mm flaps but ordered both as I was unsure which ones were needed. I then returned the unused set.

And used this guide as a basic start but read a lot on line first:

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0337/5 ... _flaps.pdf