Intake Manifold Actuator

[22iceman]

Anyone ever have any problems with an intake manifold actuator? I have a 2003 audi A6 3.0 and one of the arms on the actuator is broken. Has anyone just replaced the arm or is replacing the entire actuator necessary?

Thanks.

[SteveKen]

See if these guys can make you a set. I'm guessing that you have two?

I'm pretty sure that you just can't get a linkage from the dealer and have to buy the whole assembly.

http://www.gruvenparts.com/website/cart/cart.php?target=product&product_id=386&category_id=60

[Scotty@Advanced]

See if these guys can make you a set. I'm guessing that you have two?

I'm pretty sure that you just can't get a linkage from the dealer and have to buy the whole assembly.

http://www.gruvenparts.com/website/cart/cart.php?target=product&product_id=386&category_id=60

Yup the dealer parts include the entire vacuum actuator and rod and is pretty expensive.

[22iceman]

yes, i know they want $509 for the entire assembly. I contacted gruvenparts and they don't make them. I guess not too many people have experienced this issue since they're aren't too many replies. guess its more common in the V8's.
anyone know where i can find just the plastic rod that breaks?

[redneck truck]

I've got one of the rods for you if you only need one and don't feel like spending a bunch of money. Get me a measurement of yours from end to end so we can be sure it's the right one.