3.0 Intake manifold valve parts

[86turbodsl]

anyone got an idea / picture / description whatever of the part on the end of the changeover valve that fits into the manifold? I have a little steel "swivel/thimble" or whatever you call it that is on the end of the shaft on the plastic valve. There is a pocket in the intake way in there on the opposite wall that is larger in diameter than that steel part. Looks like maybe there was a rubber donut on it?
I can't find a picture anywhere.

Below is the valve WITHOUT the steel thing.

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[EuroxS4]

I don't think any of that is available separately. I don't have any pictures of those intakes as I normally just replace the whole unit. I know that gruvenparts makes some billet arms for that intake manifold:

https://www.gruvenparts.com/shop-by-...4/b6-2000-2006

[86turbodsl]

I figured. I'm not really worried about buying a stock part. I just would like to know what used to be there. I can fab about anything.

The hole in the back of the intake where that pin on the end would fit is much larger than the steel washer/thimble or whatever you call it that sits on the valve. It has what looks like rubber debris on it. Thinking there might have been a rubber donut or something on it that took up the space between the plastic intake pocket and the steel thing.

I've developed a steel replacement coupler for the plastic disaster that always breaks on these. I'll throw a pic below of what i have now.

The new bearing presses in place of the old bearing, the coupler thru that, a steel ring with tapped holes and shoulder bolts replaces the plastic part on the engine side.

Well i was going to upload a photo, but it's absolutely impossible to do from my phone using the website. I don't use tapatalk anymore. I'll try to remember to do so later.

[deyrag]

I might still have a dead one on the shelf. if so i will try to have a look at it and post a pic.

[86turbodsl]

Much appreciated thanks. I will try to post a photo of what i have later also.


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[deyrag]

there is definitely some kind of bushing in the end that matches the pin diameter. will try for picture later

[86turbodsl]

I put a couple of big orings on that ring and pushed into the hole in the intake. it seemed to work ok. There's a pic of that ring above.

[86turbodsl]

I don't think any of that is available separately. I don't have any pictures of those intakes as I normally just replace the whole unit. I know that gruvenparts makes some billet arms for that intake manifold:

https://www.gruvenparts.com/shop-by-...4/b6-2000-2006

Anyone ever ordered these from Gruvenparts? I ordered this set last saturday and they haven't even shipped yet. I'm about ready to cancel the order and just find some other ones.

[EuroxS4]

Anyone ever ordered these from Gruvenparts? I ordered this set last saturday and they haven't even shipped yet. I'm about ready to cancel the order and just find some other ones.

They are pretty active on their FB account I would try to reach them there and see whats up.

[86turbodsl]

I got ahold of them, he said there was a run on those intake arms and they were trying to replenish stock. I am a couple weeks out. I'm trying to hold off the intake repair, but i need the car and may just have to run without it.

[rs4steve]

I'd love to buy those parts from you. Every changeover valve I've taken from a 3.0 at Pick-n-pull has melted plastic coupling the rotary piece to the coupler/diaphram piece.