How to clean BMW f10/f11 530d N57 Intake Manifold

[@inspired_by_bimmer267]

Czesc .Ciekawy filmik i przez przypadek wyswietlil mi sie Twoj kanal na glownej stronie ale to chyba dobrze hehehe.Tez u siebie bede wyciagac ale nie bede czyscic a chce kupic reinforced manifold z firmy PMG technik z niemiec.Cenowo 180euro ale odsylasz im swoj i masz na to 21dni wiec super sprawa bo wczesniej dostajesz ich i kiedy gotow to mzieniasz a po wycignieciu swojego odsylasz im swoj.co to wzmocnionej wersji oni uzwaja zamiast plastikowych lopatek aluminiowych wiec nie ma opcji ze popekaja i powpadaja.U mnie F11 530d wersja luxury z konca 2015 roku i naukulane jakies 80k km.Mam ja od nowosci.Mysle,ze jak przyjda cieplejsze dni w Irlandii to zabiore sie za to.Ide tymczasem poogladac inne twoje filmy i zasubskrybowac kanal.

[@BestCarMods]

on the F10 I don't see the need for a reinforced manifold.

[@inspired_by_bimmer267]

@@BestCarMods but I dont want to close or remove swirl flaps,I`d like to keep it like the original so the best idea is to replace it for reinforced cos swirl flaps there are not made from plastic

[@BestCarMods]

@@inspired_by_bimmer267 let me know how it goes.

[@inspired_by_bimmer267]

@@BestCarMods sure no problem,but I think march april I will replace it,cos in Ireland could be a bit warmer and dry at this time hehehe.

[@BestCarMods]

@@inspired_by_bimmer267 what is the price difference for the new manifold ?

[@JAVINO20]

Hello Bogdan, did you notice any difference of power deliver afterwards. Deleting that valves?

[@BestCarMods]

no difference. theoretically you are loosing power at low revs due to low atomisation of fuel.

[@OvidiuVasile-me8pl]

Hi hi , QQ : What was intake manifold nm to torque the bolts back ?

[@BestCarMods]

You should find that info in the video. I expect it to be something like 10 ...12 NM in s special order.

[@OvidiuVasile-me8pl]

@@BestCarMods much appreciated, seems to be 10 nm , i only need to get it loose a bit to replace the cooling water flange

[@bolozangeorgian2527]

Hello Bogdan, what did you do with the valves on the intake manifold? were they cleaned and installed, or did you buy other flaps?

[@BestCarMods]

i have removed the flaps. theoretically, looking back you loose mixing efficiency at low revs

[@antoniohinojos3808]

Thanks for sharing mate, never had them on my M57 and currently cleaning out my N57S. Whats the reasoning for removal? I know they they had a habbit of breaking off on the M57 and now on the newer ones help with idle airflow efficiency, did you notice any difference in the lower rpm range at all?

[@BestCarMods]

For the older M57, yes apparently the design wasn't that good. I my case I removed them because everyone was afraid of them braking and getting in the engine, however after seeing their construction, I don't see that as a big issue. At the time, that I have done this work, I did not really pay to much attention to how they work. Looking back I would just clean and inspect, and as long as you don't see them damaged keep them as they should improve low rpm torque. No difference noticed, it is a 3.0d engine that has high torque no mater what :)

[@rafh2753]

Which intake gaskets did you use? I am not planning to delete the swirl flats, but I had a look on eBay and there's loads of Chinese kits for like £15. Are they ok to use? Is there a brand you recommend?

[@BestCarMods]

the gaskets where chinese and worked ok. I had problems with the metal plug as I have done the delete. If you don't do the delete, I would say that any gasket kit should work ok.

[@ssjuchiha100]

So is this manifold for a 520D 2013? I need to buy a new one and cannot tell which one i need to buy

[@BestCarMods]

depends on what car you have 520 has 4 cylinders 530 has 6 ... you buy depending on your car or you clean the one you have.

[@ssjuchiha100]

@@BestCarMods it's a 520D. But the manifold you've used in your video, was that taken from a 520 or 530?

[@BestCarMods]

530d@@ssjuchiha100

[@martinhaad5702]

Hi, guys, I have a 2013 bmw 3.0 twinturbo diesel N57. I replaced a coolant hose pipe. In order to replace this, I had to remove the manifold (+few sensors / lines etc).. now I’ve put the car back together, when I fire the car up. It takes around 5-7 seconds to start. It feels like it will fail to start, but always starts. Power is full. Drive is normal.. never had this issue before. (No engine lights) (nothing on code reader. Any ideas what it can be ? Thank you

[@BestCarMods]

did you remove fuel lines ?

[@martinhaad5702]

Yes one of them . Top passenger side

[@BestCarMods]

@@martinhaad5702 maybe you did not connect it properly and you loose pressure. as a test. if you start the engine ... it does that long cranking ... stop it ... and restart and it starts ok you can consider a fueling issue ... if you wait 1h and after that it has the cranking issue, it might lead you to think that your fuel lines are loosing pressure and that might be the cause ... also you should be using proper manufacturer grade tools to check for DTC. anyway it is hard to diagnose without performing some tests . all the best ;)

[@martinhaad5702]

Ah ok . Thanks. It does it every time. Regardless if you switch off and start again. Took it for a drive. Still same thing.

[@mrtokyo1989]

Hi. Do you have the files for the parts for 3d printing ? :D

[@BestCarMods]

yes. one of them needs some corrections, i drilled some holes as i did not have the time to reprint. I can send the files for a small donation of 5GBP. if it works for you send me a message on Instagram

[@Mihalisz1]

@@BestCarMods Hi! I'm also interested in these plastic plugs.

[@BestCarMods]

@@Mihalisz1 will try to find them and upload them to a website so that they can be downloaded

[@fireb0yx]

Hello, where can I get 3d print models? Thank you;)

[@BestCarMods]

where are you based ?

[@fireb0yx]

@@BestCarMods Poland

[@BestCarMods]

@@fireb0yx complicated for me to send mine. do you have access to a 3d printer ?

[@fireb0yx]

@@BestCarMods yes

[@BestCarMods]

@@fireb0yx send me a message in IG with your email address and i will send you my stl files ;)

[@tricksieboy]

I am still not convinced that cleaning the intake and or valves actually gives any benefits from a turbo charged diesel. Had it done on a few old cars without noticing anything and now have a f10 530d with 130k miles I dont think its worth anything even though it is probably as caked up as yours is... Pressurised air bring forced into the intake will get there regardless of soot build up unless it is really >50% closed over?

[@BestCarMods]

You have a very good argument. Let's debate a bit your theory. Until a certain point is valid ... but ... 1. your intake is not always pressurized by the turbo, so at low revs build up will reduce the air in the combustion chamber. 2. at fast changes of rpm/engine load your engine will not have the correct air to fuel ratio due to the build up (it is expecting something but in reality is not receiving what it was calibrated for)... things might be controlled by the emission control systems (aka oxygen sensors + dpf) so you don't see the smoke from your unburned fuel ,but you are still loosing performance, efficiency 3. at max load again not enough air, loose of power and bad emissions 4. over all bad emissions 5. your swirl flaps are not efficient . Now overall because the N57 engine is a 3.0 with 6 cylinders, you are still be able to use the car without that much "impact" on your perceived performance. We rarely use all the power of our 530d. although it is a dirty job to do , I would still do it on my car ... by the way ... just cleaned the intake of my 2.2 diesel accord ... massive difference ...

[@ashleygainard4978]

Definitely worth a clean, I had to have my intake replaced @ only 69k because of the carbon build up. Glow plugs were also changed along with the glow plug control unit then followed by the EGR. All the crap fed back through by the EGR caused the swirl flaps to jam. This caused the connecting pin between the actuator and the metal rod for swirl flap operation to snap. Extremely High emissions, very bad performance. forget an economical engine, the Fuel consumption was ridiculous. Lumpy and rough hesitant engine. it was smoking constantly even at startup, idle when smoke shouldn’t be visible. £1500 to have the Just the intake replaced. £680 for plugs and the control unit inc a due oil change. £400 for changing the EGR. I Learnt of which then intake damage could have been prevented if I had known about how dirty they can become. But was obviously too late for me at the time. 3 weeks later my directors X5 went in for the same thing. I used a local bmw specialist for works and They said his was the 9th intake they had fitted that month, inclusive of mine. Definitely consider a clean pal, what have you to loose other than a few hours 👍

[@francescosalvatorelli5298]

Hi Bogdan as Always another special video!! I would you to invite to my home in Italy to do the same work in my car. Are you free a couple of days?

[@BestCarMods]

No time any more. between my regular job + work on my car + videos ... there is no more time :)