CNC crafted from billet aluminum, this linkage arm replaces the plastic intake manifold linkage arm found on p/n 06J-133-201-AS (06J133201AS) manifold, as well as manifold part numbers 06J-133-201-AL, 06J-133-201-G, 06J-133-201-BD (06J133201AL, 06J133201G, 06J133201BD).
If you are reading this, you already realize that the OEM arm is made from cheap plastic that becomes very brittle with constant engine heat. The socket often pops off of the ball on the manifold, rendering the variable intake manifold useless. This in turn causes a check engine light to illuminate as well as poor driveability, reduced power, and reduced fuel economy. Of course, VW/Audi will not sell you just this part; you are forced to buy an entire new intake manifold to replace the cheap plastic linkage arm (with yet another cheap plastic linkage arm). Even worse, installation of the manifold and the entire manifold gasket set is seriously expensive. Dealers and shops may charge about $1,200!
This is ridiculous. and thus these 6061-T651 Aircraft Grade Aluminum bits exist. A special Delrin insert is installed the machined socket to precisely mate with the ball on the intake manifold. This provides excellent lubrication and unmatched strength. -sturdy enough for us to guarantee for life.
This part can be installed with the manifold on the engine. Unclip the 2 actuator halves and remove the long spring and rubber diaphragm within the actuator. Unclip the useless plastic linkage arm from the manifold ball (if it hasn’t done that on its own already). Reinstall the rubber diaphragm onto our billet link arm, slide it thru the actuator, then firmly snap it onto the ball. Replace the spring and snap the actuator halves together. This should take 10 minutes, and you can do this yourself.
Applications:
Volkswagen : Beetle, EOS, CC, Golf and Jetta V and VI, Passat B6, and Tiguan 1 and 2 with the 1.8T or 2.0T engine w/ intake manifold p/n 06J-133-201-AS (06J133201AS), as well as manifold part numbers 06J-133-201-AL, 06J-133-201-G, 06J-133-201-BD (06J133201AL, 06J133201G, 06J133201BD).
Audi : A3, TT, TT Coupe, TT Roadster 2007-2012 with the 1.8T or 2.0T engine w/ intake manifold p/n 06J-133-201-AS (06J133201AS), as well as manifold part numbers 06J-133-201-AL, 06J-133-201-G, 06J-133-201-BD (06J133201AL, 06J133201G, 06J133201BD).
