Hi guys

I've finally bitten the bullet and bought a diesel during the week - 2006 520d m47 engine

what i'm looking to do is give it a full once over and do some things to it that are going to make it be much more reliable and safe along with it driving better too. so all mechanical related


Plan so far- although it's only from reading up so any tips\help appreciated and where to get parts


  • Oil and filter change, with new oil level sensor

  • Gearbox oil change

  • Swirl flaps removed

  • change to newer LCI vortex crankcase breather



what else should i look to be doing? Any tips or ideas appreciated

i'll start a thread in the coming days