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Swirl Flap Plug With Gasket Aluminum For BMW N57N N57Z N57X 3.0 Diesel

SKU: 1005010382313250-full kits
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€72,76
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Permanent Intake Airflow Fix for BMW N57 Diesel Engines

Replace fractured intake swirl flaps with a precision-engineered blanking plug built for late-generation BMW N57 platforms. Damaged internal vanes commonly trigger Check Engine lights, cause harsh cold starts, and allow uncalibrated air into the combustion chamber. This aftermarket intake blocker permanently seals the disconnected ports using machined 6060-T66 billet aluminium and high-temp Viton sealing rings. Mechanics and DIY owners install this straightforward swap to stabilize idle speed, restore full turbo boost, and prevent expensive downstream sensor damage—all while bypassing the recurring failure cycle of the original plastic mechanism. Cross-compatible with reference numbers 1168515685 and 11618507335, the unit mounts directly onto existing manifold studs without requiring fabrication or welding.

Installation Benefits & Technical Tips

  • Fit during a standard intake manifold removal to save labor hours and avoid repeated disassembly later.
  • Always torque fasteners to factory specifications to prevent flange warping or compromised seal surfaces.
  • Pair with a fresh cabin air filter change after swapping airflow configurations to maintain optimal HVAC efficiency.

Technical Specifications

  • Construction Material: 6060-T66 billet aluminium alloy
  • Sealing Components: Temperature-resistant Viton gaskets and O-rings
  • OEM Replacement Reference: 1168515685 / 11618507335
  • Compatible Engine Codes: N57N, N57Z, N57X
  • Fuel System Application: Direct injection diesel models only

Package includes:

  • 1x Swirl flap deletion plug
  • 6x Pre-cut sealing gaskets

Safety Warning & Fitment Reminder

This plug is strictly designed for the revised N57N, N57Z, and N57X engine iterations. It is incompatible with early N57 architecture, M57 diesels, or any B57 powerplant applications. Always verify your chassis generation and ECU programming level before modification to guarantee proper bolt alignment and correct manifold spacing.

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