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DISA Upgrade Kit (Video)
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DISA Upgrade Kit (Video)
Hello everyone,
I was doing some preventative maintenance on my DISA using an upgrade kit.
It's the one that removes the pin with an aluminum flap.
I'd figured making a video could help anyone doing the same in the future.
Cheers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9usRyaPa0H8
I was doing some preventative maintenance on my DISA using an upgrade kit.
It's the one that removes the pin with an aluminum flap.
I'd figured making a video could help anyone doing the same in the future.
Cheers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9usRyaPa0H8
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Handy Video, cheers
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Top quality instructions, I'll use this when I come to do mine
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I did the DISA repair today using the i6 Automotive kit. Just a couple of tips that may be of interest -
The 'O ring' isn't really an O ring. It's a soft moulded seal which is made of the same material that is bonded to the inside of the recess for the DISA flap to seal to. Removing it is best done by scoring it around its circumference each side with a sharp craft knife or Stanley blade. The seal can then be picked out rather labouriously. I found the serrated edge of a trim removal tool ideal for this and speeded up the process no end. The supplied O ring can then be fitted.
I also recommend brake cleaner or carb cleaner and a small brush to clean the whole dirty side of the DISA assembly.
The centre bolt is supplied with a spring washer so Loctite may not really be needed. I did use it. The i6 kit doesn't come with any.
When it comes to pressing the E clip back on to the pivot arm the easiest way to do this is to press it on with a 7mm socket.
I used a smear of silicone grease on the pivot arm, the new O ring and the inner edge of the intake manifold. When pressing the DISA assembly back into the manifold you need to take care to push it squarely and firmly to avoid pinching the O ring.
The 'O ring' isn't really an O ring. It's a soft moulded seal which is made of the same material that is bonded to the inside of the recess for the DISA flap to seal to. Removing it is best done by scoring it around its circumference each side with a sharp craft knife or Stanley blade. The seal can then be picked out rather labouriously. I found the serrated edge of a trim removal tool ideal for this and speeded up the process no end. The supplied O ring can then be fitted.
I also recommend brake cleaner or carb cleaner and a small brush to clean the whole dirty side of the DISA assembly.
The centre bolt is supplied with a spring washer so Loctite may not really be needed. I did use it. The i6 kit doesn't come with any.
When it comes to pressing the E clip back on to the pivot arm the easiest way to do this is to press it on with a 7mm socket.
I used a smear of silicone grease on the pivot arm, the new O ring and the inner edge of the intake manifold. When pressing the DISA assembly back into the manifold you need to take care to push it squarely and firmly to avoid pinching the O ring.
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Thanks for taking the time and effort in doing a vid
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Great video, cheers for posting.
Been a couple of years since I last checked my DISA and at almost 100k miles I removed and checked it over. All good, no play and now cleaned and re-fitted.
All sorted in 20 mins.
Been a couple of years since I last checked my DISA and at almost 100k miles I removed and checked it over. All good, no play and now cleaned and re-fitted.
All sorted in 20 mins.
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Awesome everyone, no problem and I'm glad it'll help some of you.
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Can you give me the link for the best kit to use. Whilst mine appeared ok there was some movement on the pin.
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A very handy reference vid
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Thank you for link.
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Great video, I might do mine now as it looks really straight forward.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing
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Great vid! What time do the disa's tend to fall to pieces? I'm currently on about 32.5k miles and the cars ten years old in September. Probably not a bad shout to do it sooner rather than pay the price later?
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