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2005 E60 530d - Swirl flaps done today

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#1 ·
I decided that even with a warranty I'd get my swirl flaps done as it just wouldn't be worth the hassle if they did go...

So £48 and about 2-3 hours later, I have swirl flap blanking plates in place and a cleaner EGR valve!

All went very smoothly, followed some excellent instructions on the net (can't remember where but sure a google will suffice...) and am looking forward to seeing if it makes any difference to the driving of the beast!

If not, then it still gives me a great piece of mind that somethings not going to be dropping in my engine any time soon :cool


Now just to try and get my warranty to fit me some new thermostats...
 
#2 ·
i did mine matey. Took me about 4 hours to do and was well happy I did it and dint pay some garage £££ to do it. Nice and easy.

You probably wont see any performance increase although you said you cleaned the EGR so it might breath better but its just piece of mind....:thumbsup
 
#5 ·
Can someone give me a hand doing this in Basingstoke area? I havent got all tools, and I am not brave enough to do it on my own. I asked some mechanics but they dont wanna do it, as it is not a standard thing.
Can someone help me to do it in the next few months? I can drive to you (with some beers or some £ you ask)

BR Tamas
525D E61:)
 
#10 ·
Just re-read my post and the "you know it is done right " bit is in no way aimed at you xmak! It could read like it is.
I meant rather than do it yourself ,for someone like me who aint got a clue mechanically.Thats why mine is going to an indy.
Its a very kind offer of you and good to see forum members helping each other out.
Happy Easter to you all.
 
#12 ·
No didn't think you ment anything by it :thumbsup

As stetheblue has said there is great guides on this mod but i imagine to alot it looks abit daunting to tackle as a first DIY.

I've done a friends 320d with him as he didn't feel confident enough. And I've had my manifold off at least 4 times now for various reasons (not for the swirlflap mod my model engine dosent have them) getting quicker each time :D
 
#11 · (Edited)
Tomi1000
Following the tuts available will enable anyone to do this mod, it's really straight forward... no special tools, just a socket set and basic spanners and drives... If your local indy doesn't want to do it google bmw specialists in your area.... People would be amazed but every area that has a stealers normally has at least one specialists as people just don't want to pay the stealers labour rates

Quick google shows

Andover Autotech Garage Ltd

94, Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3JZ

* BMW Service Specialists
* Motorhomes, Vans Up To 3.5 Ton
* Good Garage Scheme Members
* Exhausts, Brakes & Tyres
* All Makes Welcome
* MOT's While U Wait

* Tel: 01264 312540
* 13.8 miles W

I got my blanks from PMW when I did mine
 
#18 ·
If it's a BMW warranty I'd leave well alone and be happy with the knowledge you'll get a new engine if the worst does happen. If after market warranty I'd be less comfortable.

When do they fail? some never fail, some go early some go late. It's a gamble.

Your car is a 2007 though, long after the problem is supposed to have been fixed.
 
#20 ·
I was thinking of taking a bmw warranty out, but decided against it in the end and went somewhere else,reason being way to pricey at a £1100 for the year which works out £5500 for say 5 years.
So in the end the car which cost me 13k would actually cost 18.5k, I mean how many people honestly think they have brought the right motor if they believe its going to need £1100 of work done on it every year.

Yes bmw's go wrong and someone will be along shortly on here and tell me its worth every penny, but to me this is the person who has been unlucky and picked up a bad egg in the first place.

People who pay this sort of money are a sandwich short of a picnic
 
#23 ·
I didn't trust any of them mate TBH, until a friend of mine took out a warranty direct one after having an AUC warranty, and after 6 months of taking out the policy things were happening to his motor he then took it to the dealers who then told him the price for labour/parts etc will be £980.
He said WD didn't pay the dealer directly he had to fill in his paperwork and 10 days later he got his cheque through the door for the full amount.

So he could of just been lucky or WD have improved their service, but I went for this at £326 per annum which is 6-700 less then bmw's.

Fingers crossed nothing happen to my motor and then WD decide not to payout as I won't be best pleased, I will then be on here cursing them.
 
#26 ·
sounds like WD payouts are improving etc.

however i've heard that such places are very strict on looking at previous service history i.e. one forum thread i've read is that the guy decided to have oil and filter change more often or decided to go for an inspection 1 vs oil and filter, well it didn't follow the service guide even though had more work done and they kicked up, not sure which 3rd party warranty it was though
 
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