Audi V6 TDi 2.7 & 3.0 Inlet Manifold, Swirl Flap Repair Kit.

[tonyandkaty]

Just wanted to let everyone know if you have not seen it already this kit on Ebay to repair the Swirl flaps. I have just received the kit and it comes with a new and improved lever and also a new fitting if the ones on the car are worn also. Going to attempt to repair it over the weekend if the weather warms up a bit lol

This is a bargain at £21 if it saves buying a new swirl control motor
Audi V6 TDi 2.7 & 3.0 Inlet Manifold, Swirl Flap Repair Kit. | eBay

[rafletcher]

Let us know how it goes - from the feedback they don't appear to have sold many, though the one is positive. Certainly cheaper than alternatives.

[tonyandkaty]

The people selling them also offer garage services at www.vagbolton.com and I think they are new to selling these parts on Ebay will let everyone know how I get on with fitting this part when its not -4 outside lol. I have asked them for advice on fitting the new connector and not the actual arm as not sure what to remove lol

[gupsterg]

Good find ... I'm thinking of buying and just placing in my mini parts dept in garage ...

I have asked them for advice on fitting the new connector and not the actual arm as not sure what to remove lol

View the areas in red boxes...



Close shot of swirl motor from VDO site...



Item 1 in kit is the link arm between swirl motor and flaps in manifold...

Item 2 I'm guessing a new piece which the link arm attach to either renewed on swirl motor or the manifold...

Item 3 I'm guessing maybe locking item for item 2 as item 1 just clip on/off...

[sparker]

That is a good find.

That 1, 2, 3 is correct. The linkage 2, on the swirl flap gets lots play in it where attaches to the end of the unit as well as the ball joint itself. The reason I replaced the swirl flap units and not just the rods was because of all that play.


Should do the job just fine and save Audi owners a lot of £. If they get worn out like the original parts do, it's no big deal, just put on a new set.

Let us know how it goes. Only thing is how much of a fiddle it might be to remove parts 3 and 2 with the swirl flaps on the car.

[sparker]

Just to be clear. The part No.2 is fitted to the swirl flaps, it is the lever that turns the swirl flap rod. Clip 3 holds them on.

You will need to remove the two motors to get access to these. Don't know if there is room to remove the clips and extract these levers from the swirl flap housing with the swirl flaps fitted. Fingers crossed there is.

See thread 3.0 and 2.7ltr swirl flap fix (search) now under 'How to' heading

[gupsterg]

Found this visual aid...



Red arrow highlight item 2 location and item 3 clip...

Link to sparkers guide.... VW AUDI Forum - VWAF

[gupsterg]

OK peeps!

I PM tonyandkaty hoping they would have P/N for repair set as in ebay listing you can see a VW logo on top right of flipped sticker...

Alas the seller was cunning and sent tonyandkaty items unmarked/repackaged!

But there is the EPC ... the cunning white coat people have created the repair set!

P/N is 059 198 212

Description is "repair set for intake manifold"

Further info in EPC...

Slide rod intake manifold x 1
Follower x 1
Clip x 1

God knows when they slipped this in!

and the price at your local dealer £8.70 inc VAT WOW! does not cover it!!!

Much to tonyandkaty for this great share!

I can now sleep safely knowing there is a cheap fix for the worn links!

Take that BMW! whilst their engines choke on the flaps let "Vorsprung durch technik" be the path!

This is the best Christmas pressie knowing you don't need to fork out ££££ for resolution of issue!

[sparker]

If these linkages can be fitted without removing the swirl flaps from the engine then this worrying problem will become the cheapest fix you can do. Second WOW!

[kite]

Great find *goes off to look at used cars*

....If only I was as smart as this bloody phone