swirl flap upgrades

Tambohamilton · 11-01-2023, 05:59 AM

Anyone know of any aftermarket/refurbished upgrades to the swirl flaps to stop them from leaking? Not deletes - not interested.

I'm aware of the redo solutions kit for the older 22mm flaps (my car has 33mm) - something like that but for 33mm I think would be ideal:
https://www.redosolutions.com/produs...cu-6-cilindri/

Also aware of the PMG refurbished manifolds, but they don't ship to the UK...thanks 52%. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303298929776
Looks like they use these 22mm swirl flaps though? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331738954357

My original flaps were leaking and one of them had a chunk of the rubber seal from the flap missing so I replaced the manifold with a Febi item at about 140k miles. Now at 160k miles the Febi manifold is also leaking, though I haven't taken it off to inspect the internals. I should be able to get a refund for the Febi manifold under warranty, but I need to have a replacement so I can use the car while the Febi manifold is away.

...... though maybe I should just be installing a cheap used deleted manifold and see how bad it really is without the flaps for a while. I'd really rather not though!

Tambohamilton · 11-16-2023, 03:41 PM

Bought a deleted manifold to run while the Febi one is off for warranty - let's see how that goes. Also bought a cap to blank off the swirl flap pressure converter - part no 11611437560. Just need to find the time to swap them over now...

Andy198712 · 11-16-2023, 04:57 PM

I honestly didn’t notice any change on my N57 engine when i pulled the flaps out

Tambohamilton · 11-16-2023, 05:44 PM

Auto or manual?

Andy198712 · 11-17-2023, 03:08 AM

Auto, can’t recall if it was mapped then or not
325d 2010 lci 3.0 n57…..

Tambohamilton · 11-17-2023, 03:49 AM

I think auto helps mask it, since you never see high engine load at low RPM.

Still, I'm sure I'll survive with it for a couple of months. Hopefully...

santose90disl · 11-17-2023, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

I think auto helps mask it, since you never see high engine load at low RPM.

Still, I'm sure I'll survive with it for a couple of months. Hopefully...

Hi I have reinforced 33mm vortex flaps for sale. If interested how to get in touch? I'm in the US. But I can ship.

Tambohamilton · 11-17-2023, 04:29 PM

Oh, that sounds very interesting! Can you share details of them, please? I wasn't aware there were any upgrade options for the 33mm flaps. Hoping your 0 rep/1 post is just coincidence...

santose90disl · 11-17-2023, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

Oh, that sounds very interesting! Can you share details of them, please? I wasn't aware there were any upgrade options for the 33mm flaps. Hoping your 0 rep/1 post is just coincidence...

I'm trying to attach pictures. But for some reason, I can't. I put them up for sale on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/40463040198...mis&media=COPY

Tambohamilton · 11-18-2023, 01:38 AM

Are those self-made?

santose90disl · 11-18-2023, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

Are those self-made?

Yes

Tambohamilton · 11-18-2023, 03:25 PM

Cool, good work. I'll pass on them, thanks - can make my own if it comes to that.

11-01-2023, 05:59 AM	#1
Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3058 Rep 3,910 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	swirl flap upgrades - not deletes Anyone know of any aftermarket/refurbished upgrades to the swirl flaps to stop them from leaking? Not deletes - not interested. I'm aware of the redo solutions kit for the older 22mm flaps (my car has 33mm) - something like that but for 33mm I think would be ideal: https://www.redosolutions.com/produs...cu-6-cilindri/ Also aware of the PMG refurbished manifolds, but they don't ship to the UK...thanks 52%. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303298929776 Looks like they use these 22mm swirl flaps though? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331738954357 My original flaps were leaking and one of them had a chunk of the rubber seal from the flap missing so I replaced the manifold with a Febi item at about 140k miles. Now at 160k miles the Febi manifold is also leaking, though I haven't taken it off to inspect the internals. I should be able to get a refund for the Febi manifold under warranty, but I need to have a replacement so I can use the car while the Febi manifold is away. ...... though maybe I should just be installing a cheap used deleted manifold and see how bad it really is without the flaps for a while. I'd really rather not though!
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11-16-2023, 03:41 PM	#2
Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3058 Rep 3,910 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	Bought a deleted manifold to run while the Febi one is off for warranty - let's see how that goes. Also bought a cap to blank off the swirl flap pressure converter - part no 11611437560. Just need to find the time to swap them over now...
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11-16-2023, 04:57 PM	#3
Andy198712 Major 145 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 325d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	I honestly didn’t notice any change on my N57 engine when i pulled the flaps out
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11-16-2023, 05:44 PM	#4
Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3058 Rep 3,910 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	Auto or manual?
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11-17-2023, 03:08 AM	#5
Andy198712 Major 145 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 325d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	Auto, can’t recall if it was mapped then or not 325d 2010 lci 3.0 n57…..
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11-17-2023, 03:49 AM	#6
Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3058 Rep 3,910 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	I think auto helps mask it, since you never see high engine load at low RPM. Still, I'm sure I'll survive with it for a couple of months. Hopefully...
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11-17-2023, 04:29 PM	#8
Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3058 Rep 3,910 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	Oh, that sounds very interesting! Can you share details of them, please? I wasn't aware there were any upgrade options for the 33mm flaps. Hoping your 0 rep/1 post is just coincidence...
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11-18-2023, 01:38 AM	#10
Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3058 Rep 3,910 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	Are those self-made?
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11-18-2023, 03:25 PM	#12
Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3058 Rep 3,910 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	Cool, good work. I'll pass on them, thanks - can make my own if it comes to that.
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