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Audi/VW 4.2V8 Intake Linkage Arms !
GruvenParts.com 4.2L V8 Intake Manifold Linkage Arms Warranted for Life !
Got a 4.2L V8 Audi or VW ? Then you had better check your intake manifold actuator arms Audi/VW P/N 077-198-327A (077198327A)! The OEM plastic versions quickly break, leaving your intake manifold rod stuck which causes poor idle, drivability, loss of power, and poor fuel mileage. This is a very common problem on the Audi/VW 4.2L V8, an otherwise great engine. The dealer will only sell you a repair kit for nearly $400, and each repair kit only comes with 1 of each length linkage arm. If your vechicle has 2 broken linkage arms, you would need to buy 2 dealer repair kits (cost nearly $800)!
Our Billet intake manifold arms are made from aerospace grade 6061-T651 aluminum with specially machined black Delrin inserts to provide a perfect fit to the actuator balls. These parts are warrantied for life!
Dont go to the VW/Audi dealer and pay upwards of $400 for the new actuator kit when all you need are the arms (the actuators themselves rarely fail). And DONT pay that kind of money for another set of plastic arms that will break in quick order.
Go with GruvenParts.com and NEVER WORRY ABOUT THIS AGAIN !
Fits the following vehicles:
2004-2007 VW Phaeton V8
2003+ VW Touareg V8
2002-2004 Audi A6/Avant
1998-2004 Audi A6/S6 Quattro
2000+ Audi A8/S8 Quattro
Replaces OEM P/N 077198327A (077-198-327A)
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Nobody ever sent dimensions. I still want to make those, think it would be an excellent addition to Touareg, and quite frankly I cant believe they dont come with 1 standard.
Can anyone help us with dimensions ?
#43
Send me a call tag, I will send you mine as a template.
Here's my truck
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#44
Send me an email with the details :
- year/make/model the plate will fit on
- size/weight of the plate
- return ship address.
Nice looking ride![]()
#45
I'll pull mine off and box it up.
thanks, its a beater / customer shuttle / parts runner![]()
#46
I'm still interested in what you guys can pull together. And I think there's wider demand for a plate with OEM-like fit. Especially if it doesn't interfere with oil changes (anymore than the stock plastic does). Good luck & keep us posted--Chris
2010 VW Touareg V6TDI, AK gray/anthracite, air, lux, hitch, 17" makalus
2004 Audi A4 1.8TQM6, lt silver/ebony, 17" alloys
1974 VW Type 181 "Thing," yellow/black (sold)
#47
OK let me know. Please email paul@gruvenparts.com with shipping details so we can get ahold of it and start on a design. Good suggestion on the oil changes, we'll make it where those are easy with the plate installed!![]()
#50
Audi/VW 4.2V8 Intake Linkage Arms !
GruvenParts.com 4.2L V8 Intake Manifold Linkage Arms Warranted for Life !
Got a 4.2L V8 Audi or VW ? Then you had better check your intake manifold actuator arms Audi/VW P/N 077-198-327A (077198327A)! The OEM plastic versions quickly break, leaving your intake manifold rod stuck which causes poor idle, drivability, loss of power, and poor fuel mileage. This is a very common problem on the Audi/VW 4.2L V8, an otherwise great engine. The dealer will only sell you a repair kit for nearly $400, and each repair kit only comes with 1 of each length linkage arm. If your vechicle has 2 broken linkage arms, you would need to buy 2 dealer repair kits (cost nearly $800)!
Our Billet intake manifold arms are made from aerospace grade 6061-T651 aluminum with specially machined black Delrin inserts to provide a perfect fit to the actuator balls. These parts are warrantied for life!
Dont go to the VW/Audi dealer and pay upwards of $400 for the new actuator kit when all you need are the arms (the actuators themselves rarely fail). And DONT pay that kind of money for another set of plastic arms that will break in quick order.
Go with GruvenParts.com and NEVER WORRY ABOUT THIS AGAIN !
Fits the following vehicles:
2004-2007 VW Phaeton V8
2003+ VW Touareg V8
2002-2004 Audi A6/Avant
1998-2004 Audi A6/S6 Quattro
2000+ Audi A8/S8 Quattro
Replaces OEM P/N 077198327A (077-198-327A)
#51
This may seem from left field.....
How about billet grille for facelift Touareg(like 2010)?? None out there right now.
Unitronic>Revo and hauling ass! K04 w/ RS4 injectors, Forge WINtake, Eurojet intercooler, ECS lightweight pulley, APR TBE, APR hpfp, BSH TB pipe, Forge DV, Neuspeed K04 discharge pipe, ECS dogbone mount, BFI stage 2 engine & tranny mount, 42 DD Ultimate catch can, HPFP Upgrade 145 BAR FRV, Snow Performance Stage 2 water/meth kit, Level 10 valve body rebuild
#52
Picture pleaseI will check into that.
And is there any word on the skid plate? Been waiting on tracking # ...
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#55
All parts are now back in stock, ready to ship world wide !
www.GruvenParts.com
#56
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Just installed a set of arms on my 04 touareg, fit and finish is outstanding , thanks lads.
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#61
Billet grills would be cool, maybe without the vw logo. Powdercoatd black for me.
Maybe a billet tow hook...
11 Touareg Lux TDI Blk/Blk
06 WRX WRB
04 Ram 2500 CTD
#64
Yeesh. I donno about a billet grill, it would cost $1,000 (but look pretty sweet)
#65
Yeah, that's a little pricey.
11 Touareg Lux TDI Blk/Blk
06 WRX WRB
04 Ram 2500 CTD
#66
Skid plates though! Still need someone to help us out. Nobody wants a free one?
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#68
i know myself as well as a few members of clubtouareg would 100% purchase metal skid plates if they were made available ANYWHERE. I've searched high & low & have not been able to track down anyone who makes these anymore. I'd be willing to be a guinea pig for any test models but I'm a PA local at the moment.
#69
Could someone provide me the following :
1. actual skid plate, or cardboard template of design
2. target price
We can certainly make this part, guys. We need some help to get started. Anyone who can provide assistance with design gets a freebie for helping. Please email directly on #1 and please post up on #2.
#70
I WANT TO MAKE SOMEONE A FREE METAL SKID PLATE
Please send me dimensions or template and we will do it. Please email
Cmon guys we know you want these things and we can make them for Touareg.