Do these swirl look broken

[sirnapper]

Hello, I was just checking the swirl valves because I was getting low power at low revs. Do these broke first time ive seen a swirl valve soo I dont have a clue what they normally look like

[plasma]

Not broken, but showing the signs of wear/age as it does with the older type manifold.

Mine looked like that till i degreased and yet washed it, and promptly watched the rod fall off! Its not laying at the bottom and thats where its staying!! for now...

[GazVXLINE170]

It looks ok just now as that rail is usually completely off if it is broken, although I would say it is starting to break as you have alot of oil and soot caused by the up and down movement of the swirl flap bearings.

Gazza4

[spennny]

Cant see for the dirt mate

[dv8]

what does the swirl do? (KEEP IT SIMPLE PLEASE)

[plasma]

alters the airflow to improve combustion depending on RPM

[dv8]

thanks... i understood that!

[sirnapper]

Thank god for that, £500 is something i dont have right at the moment lol ive cleaned out the EGR valve and boost sensor soo hopefully this sorts out the power issues. Thanks for the replys guys, do u guys recommend degreasing the area around it carefully ?

[plasma]

not really no. Otherwise you'd possibly knock the rod off, its a PITA to get back on which is why i've left mine. also as i found out because of the up/down movement on it water can seep into the chamber too!! very bad....

[sirnapper]

I love the car, hate the problems