Adjuster Unit (DISA) Failure & Replacement

[jarance]

where did you buy the DISA from?

Your unit look much newer?

 

[kw930]

I bought it from a chop shop (kedai potong).
Don't think it's a newer model.
I just google it for more info and seems like the unit I bought is for M52 model :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E39-528i-E46-328i-323i-325i-Z3-Intake-Manifold-Adjuster-Unit-DISA-Valve-/281152611815?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41760065e7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Intake-Manifold-Air-Flow-Adjusting-Unit-DISA-Valve-for-Bmw-z3-3-5-Series-/281255149615?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item417c1d002f

Seems like for e46, it only suitable for 323 and 328 model. So, looks like it can't be used on my 320

 

[haywire]

Aiyooo how much you paid for it? Can return to the chop shop? Normally they will accept within 7 days so be quick.

Anyway another option for you is repair the old one using a kit that can be bought here (roughly about the same price as chop shop unit):

http://www.i6automotive.co.uk/bmw-disa-valve-intake-adjuster-unit-aluminium-repair-kit-2-2-2-5/

 

[haywire]

More info here:

http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/94249-disa-valve-refurb-great-results/#entry996397

 

[jarance]

Here is my DISA for M54B25.

 

[kw930]

I bought it from a chop shop when I went back to my home town (Ipoh) last weekend, think will not have chance to exchange it since I only go back home once a month. Maybe will do a selling post here and see which M52 owner need it.

I just wonder is the DISA flap dimension of this M52 model same as the M54? If it's the same, would it be work if it's plug into the M54 engine? What I read from other forum that the DISA can't be interswap, e.g. 325 vs 330 because the latter has a bigger size, which can't be mounted into 325.

 

[cyne]

Kw,

how much you want to sell this for ? I have a M52...

 

[kw930]

I post it in the classified column :

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/newforums/index.php?/topic/36758-wts-bmw-e39-528i-e46-328i-323i-325i-z3-intake-manifold-adjuster-unit-disa-val/

 

[IanDaddy]

Anyone here try this DISA repair kit ?

http://www.germanautosolutions.com/diy_tech/disa_repair_kit/m54_disa_kit_diy.php

 

[kw930]

Yup, I'm interested to know whether anyone buy the kit from this link too.
I believe someone here has try the repair kit, maybe anyone having experience can share?