3.0TDi inlet manifolds - Looks like I'm gonna have to bite the bullet

[jdp1962]

I think I now have no option but to replace the manifold flaps, but I really hate the idea of paying Bexley Audi £700 or thereabouts (each!) to supply and fit them.

I'm wondering if this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320946325495?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619)might be a better bet? Two remanufactured manifolds supplied for £314, and my local indie would fit them for around £200-ish in labour.

Any thoughts, anyone?

[s-express]

they look alright, but I thought there was a cheaper fix available where just the ball joints and arms are changed as that's where thewear happens (i.e. at the ball joints). I lubricate mine regularly (sad I know) to try to prevent future wear problems.....

[s-express]

here its is.... V6 TDI Swirl Control (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?123508-V6-TDI-Swirl-Control&p=669945#post669945)

[passman]

I have just had one of my manifolds changed, just over £400 + labour at a local indy.

[gupsterg]

I think I now have no option but to replace the manifold flaps, but I really hate the idea of paying Bexley Audi £700 or thereabouts (each!) to supply and fit them.

I'm wondering if this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320946325495?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619)might be a better bet? Two remanufactured manifolds supplied for £314, and my local indie would fit them for around £200-ish in labour.

Any thoughts, anyone?


Someone has fitted those on the forum... link:- http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?137123-2-7tdi-and-3-0tdi-manifold-replacement

[jdp1962]

I have just had one of my manifolds changed, just over £400 + labour at a local indy.

How much was the "+ labour"?

[passman]

I had glowplugs changed as well but labour £150.

[jdp1962]

Update. I succeeded - with help from this forum as well as Audisport.net - in locating a business that can map out the inlet manifold fault codes, and it was done today.

A marvellous fella called Marvin Franklin at SFD Solutions of Dagenham did the work. He's a franchised agent for FR&R Tuning (http://www.fr-rtuning.com/Products.php), a Bradford-based firm I was recommended by an Audisport member who had used them to do the same exercise.

He's mapped out the inlet manifold faults altogether, and installed an economy remap - both maps are listed in the product page if you click on the above link. Only driven home from Dagenham so far, in long traffic queues, heavy rain and the Woolwich Ferry, so no way of knowing whether or by how much it is faster and/or economical, but the car sure felt good.

All in, it's cost £600, plus a £50 increase in my insurance premium.

Thanks to all who helped, and stayed patient with me while I agonised over what to do.

Oh, nearly forgot to add, Marvin owns a beautiful blue (Nogaro, I think it's called) 56-reg Audi TT (http://www.shopzilla.co.uk/rd2?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookdepository.co.uk%2FAudi-TT-Service-Manual-2000-2006%2F9780837616254%3Fredirected%3Dtrue%26utm_med ium%3DShopzilla%26utm_campaign%3DShopzillaUk%26utm _source%3DUK%26utm_content%3DAudi-TT-Service-Manual-2000-2006&mid=222598&catId=13734&atom=10932&prodId=&oid=4568019235&pos=1&bId=18&bidType=0&bAmt=8e6fc9110ff780c3&cobrand=2&rf=af1&af_assettype_id=10&af_creative_id=6&af_id=11444) 2.0T, which of course he has mapped off the scale.