[ryanwarriors9]

I have bmw 325d e92 2007 does my model have swirl flaps? I was told it did so ordered the blanking plates and when the inlet was taken off there is no swirl flaps to have to blank

Thanks
Ryan

[old grey steve]

Originally Posted by ryanwarriors9

I have bmw 325d e92 2007 does my model have swirl flaps? I was told it did so ordered the blanking plates and when the inlet was taken off there is no swirl flaps to have to blank

Thanks
Ryan

I suspect you'll have them

[ryanwarriors9]

Originally Posted by old grey steve

I suspect you'll have them

looks like I haven't mate I thought my model did but when they took the inlet off there is no swirl flaps there
strange one

[old grey steve]

Originally Posted by ryanwarriors9

looks like I haven't mate I thought my model did but when they took the inlet off there is no swirl flaps there
strange one

Its actually not, some actually do not come with them fitted depends on when the car was built we've seen a few without them (which is a godsend) last 7 of the chassis will confirm all

[ryanwarriors9]

Originally Posted by old grey steve

Its actually not, some actually do not come with them fitted depends on when the car was built we've seen a few without them (which is a godsend) last 7 of the chassis will confirm all

sweet saves me some pennies I can send the blanks back now. I was getting glow plugs and module replaced so whilst the inlet was off I ordered them to be changed at same time

where can I check with my chassis numbers?
Thanks
Ryan

[BIFCAIDS]

Would be handy to know as my 2008 325d apparently doesn't have them but Im none the wiser.

[ryanwarriors9]

Mine defiantly doesn't have them picked the car up this morning after having the glow plugs and module fit

[Jonnybgood]

Mines a 2010 325d and I'm getting swirl flap faults so I must have them
Should I get them removed ? Any garage recommendations around derby area?

Cheers

[ryanwarriors9]

Originally Posted by Jonnybgood

Mines a 2010 325d and I'm getting swirl flap faults so I must have them
Should I get them removed ? Any garage recommendations around derby area?

Cheers

yeh mate I would get them out

I don't understand why mine hasn't got them but im not complaining haha

[sadsac]

Originally Posted by old grey steve

Its actually not, some actually do not come with them fitted depends on when the car was built we've seen a few without them (which is a godsend) last 7 of the chassis will confirm all

please could you tell me how to check? I've got the full spec of the car using the end of the vin and the online site but didn't see anything about swirl flaps - 08 e91 330d pre LCI. TIA

[Kenebell]

I've got a 2008 E91 325d and mine doesn't have them, it was the first thing I checked when I bought it.

[sadsac]

Originally Posted by Kenebell

I've got a 2008 E91 325d and mine doesn't have them, it was the first thing I checked when I bought it.

Thanks - how did you check?

[dy63]

Originally Posted by sadsac

please could you tell me how to check? I've got the full spec of the car using the end of the vin and the online site but didn't see anything about swirl flaps - 08 e91 330d pre LCI. TIA

you will most likely have them. i think maybe it was 325d engine that some had and some didnt?

[Kenebell]

I had a look on realoem and also asked my mechanic to double check when he changed both the thermostats. The only thing I really monitor closely is the dpf but mine regenerates fine and shows very healthy pressure readings. I have one glow plug out and this doesn't affects the passive or requested regens. The m57 engine is a peach if well serviced

[mrbubba]

Can't work out where on realoem to look? I put my vin in and it gives the details of my car
It's a 2008 325D M Sport

I know I need new thermostats as the temp is only getting up to 78 and I'm getting 39.2mpg with regular driving! From the little I know about these cars, that will cause dpf issues

[Kenebell]

It's under the engine drop down and it should say intake manifold without flap control. I'd be interested to see if you get the same

We get 44mpg from our manual but it's all mainly motorway miles

[sadsac]

realoem says my intake manifold has vacuum control but no mention of flaps. apparently the issue mainly affected 2001-2005 and not so much e9x vehicles anyway

[dy63]

Originally Posted by sadsac

realoem says my intake manifold has vacuum control but no mention of flaps. apparently the issue mainly affected 2001-2005 and not so much e9x vehicles anyway

my 57 had flaps

[old grey steve]

Originally Posted by ryanwarriors9

sweet saves me some pennies I can send the blanks back now. I was getting glow plugs and module replaced so whilst the inlet was off I ordered them to be changed at same time

where can I check with my chassis numbers?
Thanks
Ryan

Quickest place to find the chassis number is base of the front screen near side the full chassis will be visible last 7 numbers is what's needed. Then check to see if you have with/without flap control, its all very confusing but never assume hence the need to check. Remember its when the car was produced NOT registerd that counts

[old grey steve]

Originally Posted by sadsac

realoem says my intake manifold has vacuum control but no mention of flaps. apparently the issue mainly affected 2001-2005 and not so much e9x vehicles anyway

That sadly doesn't seem to be correct in practice its damn confusing some have some haven't most come back as not having them, when you look say at real OEM BMWFans M57N's for the 325d when checked seem to largly say without flap control but as has been said above some have discoverd otherwise.

[ryanwarriors9]

How do you know what engine you've got ? Mines 325d 2007 it's the 197bhp model and has no swirl flaps

[mrbubba]

Originally Posted by Kenebell

It's under the engine drop down and it should say intake manifold without flap control. I'd be interested to see if you get the same

We get 44mpg from our manual but it's all mainly motorway miles

Mine says intake manifold-without flap control