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Brett
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28th Apr 13 at 15:10   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote


Can anyone tell me what this is please? Is it TPS related?

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That's the variable intake actuator housing - should have a 2 pin connector on it and held in by 2 or 3 bolts.

Causes misfires and all sorts if it's packed in. Can be picked up cheap enough on ebay
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That the same as manifold adjuster or DISA?

Was reading this earlier http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4677262&postcount=13

Making a strange grinding kind of noise and car was being gay earlier
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Yes all means the same thing

You will get horrible rattle and lumpy running/misfiring when it goes.

There's a vid on youtube showing you what happens to it :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxpDLwu4T3s
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This is excellent news mate
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If you have an engine management light at the moment though it might be worth getting it read, but that part is a common issue with beemers. Good luck

Video tutorial on DIY replacement too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Qo47eknoA

That guy also simulates the noise it makes when the flap is screwed - about 8:20 mins in


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This is almost certainly my culprit. Will report back. Cheers dude.
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£210 dealer only part Not sure whether to bother with a used one since I want it 100%

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Have you got a part number mate
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Na mate, didn't think to ask. Can you get them cheaper?

I wasn't sure about going the used route since it's a part that can deteriorate over time and I didn't want any play in the flap at all, since I like my actuators like I like my women.
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More than likely &
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Go on then bro. Safe.
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Big eck can get them at 50% off, drop him a pm
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such a card
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Thought you'd enjoy that lol

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Well £218 later job done, car runs mint now

 
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