Inlet manifold

[panason1c]

I don't think anyone has mentioned that if you do this conversion you will have to replace the step motor that operates the flaps with a resistor so car management system still thinks motor is still there and working.

Not quite true.......... As long as the original step motor (flap motor) is in working order, then all you need to do is refit the motor to its original position on the manifold and connect the electric plug and the ecu then operates the motor as normal, even though it is now mechanically disconnected from the non-existent flaps.

 

[Ermir]

Can i tell if the flaps are damaged without removing the manifold. If they are broken im going to buy a new one, but i can not buy it without being sure that they are broken. Thank you all guys

 

[Lord-WYBMAnE220]

Can i tell if the flaps are damaged without removing the manifold. If they are broken im going to buy a new one, but i can not buy it without being sure that they are broken. Thank you all guys

Don't worry, they won't be broken - it's only the BMW flaps that break up.

 

[mersum1es]

Don't worry, they won't be broken - it's only the BMW flaps that break up.

umm... my manifold was missing two flaps when it was dismounted...

 

[panason1c]

umm... my manifold was missing two flaps when it was dismounted...

Mine too!..... 2 missing and 1 barely hanging on.......

 

[Buffers]

Mine was in a real state, 2 flaps 50% worn away. others not much better.

 

[Lord-WYBMAnE220]

Obviously, the plastic MB flaps don't cause problems when they're sucked and blown through the engine and exhaust - unilke BMW's plastic-coated metal ones.