330d Touring, swirl flaps info needed.

[Ade07]

Just purchased a MY00 330d touring and am new to the swirl flap topic. Does this issue affect my model of BMW?
If so, am I advised to check it into my local mechanic to see if swirl flaps have been removed? Any advice much appreciated!

[MattOz]

Speak to these guys.......

http://www.pmwltd.co.uk/

I suspect that the 184bhp lump you have might be affected. Worth chatting with them about it.

[Sir_Dave]

From memory.

Manual 184bhp derv = no swirl flaps
Auto 184bhp derv = swirl flaps

Manual 204bhp derv = swirl flaps
Auto 204bhp derv = swirl flaps

[blondini]

Sir_Dave said:

From memory.

Manual 184bhp derv = no swirl flaps
Auto 184bhp derv = swirl flaps

Manual 204bhp derv = swirl flaps
Auto 204bhp derv = swirl flaps

This is correct, and the change to 204bhp commenced with build date MARCH 03.

[simplyme80]

So if I have a 2002 320td compact (manual), could this potentially have the swirl flaps?

[Sir_Dave]

simplyme80 said:

So if I have a 2002 320td compact (manual), could this potentially have the swirl flaps?

Yup, pretty sure that all 320d's have swirl flaps.

Personally, id get them off asap!

[blondini]

simplyme80 said:

So if I have a 2002 320td compact (manual), could this potentially have the swirl flaps?

Yes, they were fitted from September 01 build date when BMW uprated the engine output. Removal is strongly advised.