http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ABS-Sportgrill-Audi-A3-8P-Kuhlergrill-Grill-Stosstange-Sportback-RS3-S3-Facelift-/171488974777?fits=Model%3AA3&hash=item27ed8a17b9
Facelift version
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201354149165?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
How about this one. Looks exactly the same. Just ordered through eBay in Germany £80 delivered.
Here's their website www.mm-concepts.com
Yeah car has been spot on since. Part is genuine Lemforder. Delivered by DPD with full online tracking.
Thought the service was really good as I'd tried to order same part 2 other times from different places only to be told it's not available.
Links to more of the manifolds
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=03G129713H &ghostText=&_sacat=0
This states suitable for BMN...
The manifold I've bought is alloy hence needing BKD gaskets. There were a small number of BMN engines fitted with alloy manifolds. The manifold I bought is has swirl flaps so should solve the plastic manifold issue without the loss in torque.
Check the links within the post also shows as...
Bought this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171677022994
On researching BKD and BMN use the same inlet gasket http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/2-0-16v-tdi-pd140-pd170-inlet-manifold-gasket.html so to remove flaps use BKD manifold.
Also found this which says fit BMN engine...
Hi max69vk. Thanks for the reply.
The mechanism that opens and closes the flaps has become loose and worn a hole. I've started to get a bit of a smell of diesel fumes/leakage. A well known issue with the original BMN inlet and only repair is to replace it with modified version.
Had thought or...
Just wondering if anyone could advise if the alloy inlet manifold from BKD engine 03G129713 fits on BMN engine to replace the current plastic one. I believe some BMN engines came with alloy inlet.
Thanks
Most Diesel engined cars could do with being driven hard and revved high up before a MOT to clear the soot out, especially if you normally drive like Miss Daisy.
Pouring freshly boiled water over the badge is less likely to cause damage to paint or lacquer than localised heating of the area. Petrol works great to remove glue residue but your cheaper with tar remover now. :eyebrows:
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