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Old 28th July 2021, 08:30 AM
markobj markobj is offline
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I really hope that it's only a gasket! I think I've read somewhere that a problem with swirl flaps can manifest as an oil leak! Also, I've read horror stories where swirl flap would get in a cylinder head and melt which could result with a need for new motor!

I am seriously thinking about buying a delete kit for swirl flaps. From what I understand, fuel consumption might get higher and power can go down a bit, but compared to a need for a new engine this seems like a small drawbacks. Is there anybody here on the forum who did this?

I was looking at this
delete kit:https://www.ebay.com/itm/11366353408...cAAOSwcgNccsSp

repair kit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/11359165000...sAAOSwgyZcSLPh

@ainarssems, thank you very much for the advice, I've ordered a repair kit, I owe you a beer!
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