BMW swirl flap failure

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BMW swirl flap failure

Have you had many complaints about swirl flap failure which usually results in catastrophic engine damage? BMW of course does not admit there is a problem, but a visit to Google>BMW swirl flaps tells otherwise.

Owners who don't want to drive with this potential "timebomb" are being advised by independent engineers to have the flaps removed from the inlet manifold and to fit blanking plates,with no significant increase in emissions. What are your thoughts on this?

Asked on 5 August 2012 by glandyfi

Answered by Honest John

Yes. It was a problem with 2003 - 2005 3.0 litre and 2.0 litre diesels. Not so much of a problem since. On older cars, yes, have them removed. The engines will be less efficient, but won't then self-destruct.

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