Swirl flaps ML270 cdi

[hondo5]

I have an annoying oil leak on my elderly but well loved ML270 and a newly finished driveway!
I intend to remove and check over the inlet manifold and have been seeing reference to removing the swirl flaps and plugging the holes left. Is this a good and workable procedure please and is it recommended by people who have done this?
Thanks,
Mike

 

[oigle]

Absolutely. Remove the flaps and plug the holes with threaded plugs. No adverse effects. Good to delete the flap motor whilst you are at it. A suitable resistor works.
Ian.

 

[hondo5]

Absolutely. Remove the flaps and plug the holes with threaded plugs. No adverse effects. Good to delete the flap motor whilst you are at it. A suitable resistor works.
Ian.

Many thanks Mate, it will be done when I find me spanner.
Mike