December 11, 2012
by petermw
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Testimonial: Alan M 09/08/12

Hello – I’ve just finished fitting your blanking plates, received from you last Friday, to my BMW 525d – 2002 reg. and 115000 + miles.  Lucky me!  One swirl flap had broken off but had wedged in place in the manifold, complete with screws.  The remaining five valves were operating, though the plates were loose on two of them.  Methinks not one of BMW’s finest design efforts and I understand their current diesel engines manage without them.
Many thanks for your excellent service, web information and the additional advice you gave when I phoned.
Best regards – Alan M

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I’ve been away from home for nearly a week and the car is now well into the 116,000 mile range; I must have added about 700 miles on the trip.  Performance was certainly no worse and to say it maybe felt better is most probably just wishful thinking.  Peace of mind was definitely improved, though.
I did take some photos of the manifold when I removed it but the pix are no different to those already on the web i.e. one broken valve and the rest with a good carbon build up.
Please do feel free to use my comments on the web site.  Maybe more unwary flap valve owners will heed the message and take action.
Regards – Alan M