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The problem with a lot of forums is that they're too big, so it becomes harder to track who is helpful and who is full of shit. For example, if you look on bimmer forums or e46 fanatics, everyone says that swirlflap removal is ESSENTIAL and you're thick/bonkers if you don't do it, and it has sort of become undisputable. However speaking to a mate who has owned several e46s and designs engines for Jag/LR, and our very own @Fixedwheelnut both confirmed that the failure rate in the more recent 4cylinder engine was negligible.
Reading the forums like that can do more harm than good for one's mental health.
I'm always amazed at the tekkers people have in this thread.