rickeh Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Can you not drill it out using a long drill piece ? Can't fit a drill in there.. unless was really small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintimperial Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Get a Dremel and cut a slot into it. Then use a flathead screwdriver RickyZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeh Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Get a Dremel and cut a slot into it. Then use a flathead screwdriver Tried, the gap was too small to fit a dremel in there properly :/ got a slot in and put loads of torque on but no joy. Someone must've loctite it in at some stage. I think the only option is to weld onto the screw and get it out that way. what a mission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee330Ci Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 You can get these attachments that are designed for this kind of job! I can't remember what they're called (need to nip to the shed) but machine mart sell them for about £16 and they come in handy, give me a while and I'll grab the name of them. Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeh Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 You can get these attachments that are designed for this kind of job! I can't remember what they're called (need to nip to the shed) but machine mart sell them for about £16 and they come in handy, give me a while and I'll grab the name of them. Dee Cheers Dee, the main issue is I can't get a drill etc in there, the area is too tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee330Ci Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 You don't need a drill mate, they fit in normal ratchet screwdriver fittings and IIRC it's a 6.5mm socket that will also fit, I'll probably have to look tomorrow evening to be honest if that's ok? rickeh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeh Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) Still didn't get around to doing mine yet >.< I've ordered a 90 degree drill attachment off eBay for a 5er so I can get a pilot hole drilled and a screw extractor on. Don't know if anyone else gets same as me, but sometimes my idle dips too low when putting the clutch in and steering at the same time, it rarely stalls from it (probably 1 in a 100x it stalls) but it's annoying. Wondering if it's DISA. Had it checked for vac leaks by various mechanics, intake boot etc all good. Edited June 4, 2014 by rickeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilver_TR Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Looks like I might have the startings of a rattly DISA. Just about to order an i6 repair kit and get it sorted ASAP, regardless of if I find it loose or not. One question: does the orange seal come in the kit? Two questions: does the 2.5 kit on the website get you a 2.5 kit as in the description it only mentions 3.0? Maybe a call to them first thing is needed Edited July 23, 2014 by Quiksilver_TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Looks like I might have the startings of a rattly DISA. Just about to order an i6 repair kit and get it sorted ASAP, regardless of if I find it loose or not. One question: does the orange seal come in the kit? Two questions: does the 2.5 kit on the website get you a 2.5 kit as in the description it only mentions 3.0? Maybe a call to them first thing is needed You remove the orange seal and replace it with an O ring. Yes although it only states 3.0 I bought a kit from them for my 2.5. Quiksilver_TR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilver_TR Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 The kit arrived Friday after ordering it on Thursday and I managed to get it fitted on Saturday. The original flap wasn't overly loose and the pin was still in place, although it wasn't that difficult to pull out, but I'm happier knowing it's done and the rattle that was there now isn't. Yet to drive it to see if it's made any difference but tbh I'm not expecting it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R11CH Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) Mine had covered 140K but was the same as above, not overly loose, pin still in place but now its fitted the rattle has gone which is nice. Cant say i noticed any performance gain but didn't drive very far to be fair. Well recommend doing, quality kit, and it as its such an easy job and peace of mind. This was on a 325ci M54 engine Edited August 4, 2014 by R11CH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster84 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I didnt notice any difference on mine either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknab Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Is this mod suitable for Diesel engines?? Iv a 330cd coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) This is a great write-up, I used it with the uprated i6 kit with ease...a brlliant cost saver and safer too. Edited August 12, 2014 by Aero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zYx Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks for the write-up, I've just finished with I6 automotive kit and I'm very pleased with it. I'm yet to see if problems will arise in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintimperial Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) No worries! Glad it's still helping people out! Edited August 20, 2014 by mintimperial Ruesta and Rebel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruesta Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I've just received my DISA refurb kit - purchased after reading this great DIY - but as mine is an M52TU 2.8 I had to get a kit from somewhere else and it did not come with any grease! Anyone know what kind of grease I should be using? Don't want the thing seizing up or something a few months down the line. Plan to tackle it at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Man Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Did mine today. Took about an hour and a half but that included popping out for some threadlock Old one was dangerously close to the pin coming out Torque app was recording about 133 Nm of torque beforehand. Now it's up to 240! Ruesta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruesta Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Just done mine too, nice and easy with this DIY ;-) Looks like a previous owners had it off before as it had a replacement seal but the rest of it was original and despite me bm covering just over 140,000 it was in pretty good condition. Well grubby and the flap didn't move properly but the pin was still a tight fit. Still changed it though, cured the rattle but no noticeable improvement in power. Good to know its done though, another thing crossed off the list. Had new track rods in the week too, not just the ends, the complete rods followed by 4 wheel alignment and 4 new tyres UR rainsport 3s, she drives like a dream now, well chuffed :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruesta Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Oh yeah, changed the upper intake boot at same time too :-) lower one hasn't arrived yet but will do that soon as it does along with a clean of the ICV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
