[abeardo83]

Looks really smart. Superb idea colour coding the rails, right down the window too.

[old grey steve]

Looks rally good again it's in the detail with the roof rails fine that make that small but standout difference

[RajB]

Looks good buddy.

The roof rails make all the difference as doesn't look right when they are left colour coded. That's why I did mine when I had the CF roof panel fitted.

Look forward to more updates.

[Lockman_321]

The roof looks really smart mate! love it!

[Calluhan]

Thanks chaps. Haven't had time to scratch my arse since I've come home and off on holiday tomorrow. Proper update when I get back.....

[babyfaby]

Hi Calluhan,

I own a 330D E92 since 2007. I also blanked the swirl flaps when they started leaking around 87K km. I was wondering did you keep in place the vacuum box activating the swirl flaps or did you remove it? As it is controlled by an electric valve i m afraid to get code removing it...

Thanks and congrats for your very interesting thread

[richy_335d]

I (and I think most people). Leave it in place. That satisfies the ecu that its operating. Can't see any benefit in going to the effort of removing it

[babyfaby]

If the electric valve is not monitored, we could remove it. I asked this question as the best mean to blank the flaps is to swap the intake manifold by the one of a 325D manual transmission. The cons is there is no place to put the vacuum box on this new intake manifold.
But if you know the ECU need it and will cause codes, i've my answer.
I didn't want to experiment it as removing the intake manifold takes so much time....you know what i'm talking about.

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by babyfaby

If the electric valve is not monitored, we could remove it. I asked this question as the best mean to blank the flaps is to swap the intake manifold by the one of a 325D manual transmission. The cons is there is no place to put the vacuum box on this new intake manifold.
But if you know the ECU need it and will cause codes, i've my answer.
I didn't want to experiment it as removing the intake manifold takes so much time....you know what i'm talking about.

Hi babyfaby- sorry for the delay but as richy has already mentioned I simply left the valve fitted and plugged the vacuum hose. You could simply tie-wrap it to the 325d manifold and tuck it up out of the way.

[Calluhan]

So time for a bit of loving after a few months of neglect.



Snow-foamed using my new pressure washer attachment - fantastic way to clean a car (some pics of this coming)



Touchless drying using one of these:



Then some more collinite added:



Now for some blatant picture whoring.....























More to come......

[babyfaby]

Originally Posted by Calluhan

Hi babyfaby- sorry for the delay but as richy has already mentioned I simply left the valve fitted and plugged the vacuum hose. You could simply tie-wrap it to the 325d manifold and tuck it up out of the way.

Hi Callahan,

That's exactly what i've done. And now with the 325D intake, no more blanking plates leaking in the future.
Still reading your thread with pleasure, E92 and M57 engine are just a very pleasant and efficient choice.

[AWBimmer]

You sir are making me miss my 335D :-( This looks amazing!

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by babyfaby

Hi Callahan,

That's exactly what i've done. And now with the 325D intake, no more blanking plates leaking in the future.
Still reading your thread with pleasure, E92 and M57 engine are just a very pleasant and efficient choice.

I've just been reading in the 335d forum that an American guy has disconnected the valve with no ill effects.

It's a good feeling getting rid of them and the oil they produce!

Thanks again for the kind words!

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by AWBimmer

You sir are making me miss my 335D :-( This looks amazing!

Thanks Sam! I'm sure when you see your M6 outside you feel better. Absolutely love it mate!

[babyfaby]

Originally Posted by Calluhan

I've just been reading in the 335d forum that an American guy has disconnected the valve with no ill effects.

It's a good feeling getting rid of them and the oil they produce!

Thanks again for the kind words!

I think i'll try to disconnect it the next time i'd need to remove the intake manifold. I'll only let the electric valve connected. One time this electric valve made a "duck" noise (after an intake removal) each time releasing the gas pedal but it only lasted few days. No other effect, only this strange noise.

[RajB]

Looking very smart buddy

Seeing yours always makes me really want to get the bodywork on mine sorted.

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by RajB

Looking very smart buddy

Seeing yours always makes me really want to get the bodywork on mine sorted.

Thanks mate!

Its a poison chalice to be honest as it soon starts to chip again

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by babyfaby

I think i'll try to disconnect it the next time i'd need to remove the intake manifold. I'll only let the electric valve connected. One time this electric valve made a "duck" noise (after an intake removal) each time releasing the gas pedal but it only lasted few days. No other effect, only this strange noise.

I can do the manifold in 15 minutes now - done it that many times!

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Calluhan

Thanks mate!

Its a poison chalice to be honest as it soon starts to chip again

Yup agree totally, but would be good to atleast for a short time have a good clean base to start the chips from LOL.

[babyfaby]

Originally Posted by Calluhan

I can do the manifold in 15 minutes now - done it that many times!

I did it 4 times. Faster each time but you're the quickest
So many things to remove first...

[abeardo83]

Originally Posted by babyfaby

I did it 4 times. Faster each time but you're the quickest
So many things to remove first...

You want to try doing it on a 335i.......

[babyfaby]

Do you have intake manifold problems also on 335I???