DiY Intake Valve Cleaning CARBON Build Up 2015 BMW Mini Cooper D 1.5 F55 (F56 / F57) [HOW TO]
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- In this video we look into a issue with the 2015 Mini Cooper D 1.5 Twin Turbo Diesel (F55), car will not rev over 4k RPM. We find out that the PVC hose is broken, and the Mini F55 intake manifold is packed full with carbon build up restricting the air flow to the engine.
We will go through the process of performing a DIY Intake Valve Cleaning using tools most will have at home, simple socket set, drill, nylon brushes brake and carb cleaner.
Once all the carbon build up is removed, the Mini intake manifold will be installed with new genuine gaskets, a new genuine PVC hose, turbo actuator placed back on the car having been professionally rebuilt. Only then will we will take it for a drive to see if the Mini Cooper D F55 is repaired and the carbon build up issue is resolved.
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I just help my brother clean his carboned black air thing. Dumped it in petrol for hour then got jet washer for cleaning the body. Dumped a load of salt and washing up- Liquid then jet washed the air flow big black box thingy. My brother could not believe how clean it was. Jet washer got all the sludge and built up carbon out and the two air flow valves were clean as well. He was so pleased. See some times it takes a women some times to fix a boys toy boy car. 😁
Excellent post keep them coming
Massive thanks for this video mate, been looking everywhere for one about these problems have the exact same 4,000rpm max, no codes but just swirl flap errors on ecu!
with the swirl flaps and I noticed a bit of oil on the side of the rod that the electric actuator goes into so not sure if the gaskets are gone on the inlet or just faulty motor. This has helped me out massively in how to go about on my bmw 1.5 116d👍🏽
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Thanks, good video. The cracked hose you mentioned in the beginning of the video contained oil, ”has oil all over it”. Big question is: why is there oil in that hose???
I have the same issue on my car. The oil vapours from this hose mixes with the fresh air and causes carbon marmelade in the manifold. Any clues as to why there is that much oil in that hose? Thanks again!😊
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i have similar issue with my bmw 216d. i scanned and its saying maf sensor so got a new one and the issue is the same. People are telling me this could be the issue so im going to give this a try
Do you have a link to any guides to remove the intake manifold? Thanks
Hi
I have a 2016 bmw 116d (3cyl b37 engine) which i think is the same as you have.
The last couple of weeks i have noticed the engine lacking power, especially at high revs, it bottoms out at 4k rpm and wont go over. Its an automatic gear and gives good effect on lower rpms and when starting the car, but once it reaches higher revs it just stops producing power. The engine runs smoothly and shows no engine lights or warnings on dash. The car wont go over 120km/h due to low effect on higher rpm.
I read fault codes using a diagnostic tool and it showed an error: "Swirl flaps: mechanical fault during adaptation"
Just saw your video and i recognize the issues you are facing, its pretty much exactly the same i am facing with my car.
Has your car ran fine since you did this fix?
Can you do a swirl flap delete on this engine?
hi, informative video, but the seal at the actuator side of the flap rod was not changed ? mine leaks from there and now i have a huge play in the system, too afraid to have these flaps swolen by the engine i purchased a plug hole in the idea or suppress those flaps, do you know if i need to retune the ECU ? thanks
Are after market manifolds available for this? I would like to restore the flaps on my B37 engine. The prices for geninue seems to be very steep
Its realible the b37 engine in the minis ?
I am considering to buy one
Hi, it’s a problem if eventually the valve are open?
good job! where did you buy these flaps? do you have a bmw code for them? I can't find it anywhere!
thank you!
Great video, thanks for sharing! how did you get the wires out of the way to be able to remove the manifold?? I've done everything else but there is a wire on either side that I cant get out the way!! driving me mad!
Thanks - I do remember it being a tight squeeze the red hose on the right was a pain, I did manage to sort it but feared damaging it so I think I disconnected it from the sensor if I recall correctly.
You use it more in city?
Hello, good job, just detected one error code related with the swirl flaps, it's exactly the same car and i am planning to do the intake and egr clean, could you let me know the tooling required to do the job? Thanks
Hello, basic tools from the top of my head I can’t recall, a basic tool kit will do the job, it’s simple just remember where everything goes... take plenty of photos 📷
If delete swirlflaps and have them mapped out will work
I think this video will be very helpful because I'm having the same issue.
I'm curious on what error code did you find on the first scan. I hope you'll replay
Thanks for the comment - I scanned using two readers and no fault codes given, not until I used the Foxwell scanner I got a code
@@FIXitBUILDitGARAGE at the end on my mini after thorough investigation is that I lost the rod that regulate the vane opening on the turbo.
Just looking at my 2011 One D N47 and same condition and as blocked Even the EGR Exhaust cooler is as blocked and I cant get to the EGR bolts to remove it aaaggghhh
Hi, i have a F55 B48 (2.0) having some funny issue where low RPM the car will try to rev up the RPM to stable the car. I have change and clean the following items.
Engine Oil, Engine Oil Filer, Spark Plug, Profile Gasket, Din80 AGM Battery, ECU Refresh, Engine Oil, Engine Oil Filter, Engine ECU, Fuel Injector, Air Flow Sensor, Gear Oil, Ignition Coil, Engine Mounting LH, Engine Mounting RH, Gear Box Mounting, Walnut Blasting, Exhaust, Clean Fuel Injector, Clean Throttle Body. Still unable to fully resolve the issue....
On my f56 cooper d, this exact same thing happened to me... the flaps on the manifold on mine torn to pieces as i had more carbon etc clogged- very frustrating, drove like a new car after though!
Poor design, every year I will be running intake cleaner with oil changes going forward. Picked up some Liqui Moly Pro Line Throttle Valve Cleaner the other day, going to run that in the Evoque and see how much rubbish is passed out the exhaust 😮
@@FIXitBUILDitGARAGE My bmw f20 116d has also the swirl flap error code and I have also loss of power. So probably clean the intake manifold and egr should fix the problem (if the flaps or mechanism are not broken, this can also be a reason i think) ?
@@FIXitBUILDitGARAGE it's not a bad design. Chemical valve cleaning every 20k miles and a real valve cleaning every 60k miles. Performance engine needs performance maintanance
Hi, I have a few questions
How long did it take to remove the manifold?
And was the issue with the flaps a result of taking it off? It was the issue present prier to removal? Thanks
I would say 1-2hrs, just a few bolts and clips - take pictures and notes as gets messy. The flap issue was present before I removed, if I used a scan tool at the start it would have told me the issue from the start rather than removing and replacing other parts first
Suffering the same swirl flap issue, car runs fine until EML light comes on then lacks boost. The light seems intermittent at times though and once reset the car runs totally fine for around 50 miles. Any ideas? I’m looking to carry out the cleaning you have in the video although was looking at purchasing a delete kit for flaps and egr, this requires coding and I’m unsure what would be required. My mini is a 2017 1.5d with 55k
Did you get this fixed? I have the exact same issue with same mileage.
@@williammatthews35 yeah In the end. Swirl flaps removed and actuator coded out, egr blanked and coded shut also with remap. If your cars in limp mode, knock off eml light and unplug actuator to swirl flaps. It will run fine then. I got rid in the end as egr blank would inevitably clog the DPF, or so I was told. Hope this helps
I also found the boost sensing line was blocked. Removed and cleaned.
@@craigwatson169 that's great thanks. How did you code the actuator out? Is it a specialist job? Thanks
Got a guy who was mobile, 100 quid.
unbelievable amount of gunk
It's a diesel
i cleaned the intake manifold wich was very bad. the car runs better now but car still lags in power and engine light comes on again. i dont know if needs some time if it needs driving for some time to get these rubbish out of the engine
Did you watch all the parts - turned out I had too much play in the intake valves - purchased a replacement intake and been ok so far 👍
Get you egr closed.
The easy way to clean a manifold is to put it in a tub with very varm water and 3 kg caustic soda, and let it sit for 2-3 hours. Then rise it of with a pressure washer , and it will be like new
i use mr mussels oven cleaner (spray foam) that cleans carbon away
Those ventilation tubes are made from the least durable plastic. It must be some environmentally friendly deal.
Had the same issue with mine only 44k on the clock. Mini actually replaced mine for free plus the pipe you mentioned at the beginning of the video. I asked how much it should have cost and it was well over £1500 🙄 I love the car but it’s one thing after another petrol for me next time I think.
Go petrol. Mine has had no issues after 65k
Great video,but that music is terrible, sorry..
Thanks, I agree not sure why I picked that at the time 😆
Leave parts over night in a bucket of coke cola works a treat 👍
that is not carbon build up, kid.
you were burning oil.
It is carbon… every B37 suffers with excessive build up.