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This bolt seems to be fouling the lever arm for the vacuum control valve that operates the swirl flaps. Anyone know whether I can remove this plate so the lever arm works as it should?

Anyone?

So, these are the flaps cleaned up. They come up new. If I'm getting a swirl flaps error I'm just wondering if I'm wasting my time cleaning and putting them back in though when I could leave them out - not sure if not putting them back in with throw up an error though.

Hi Steve, The delete kits all seem to be suited to a different type of assembly with billet inserts and oil cap. These won't work for my car I don't think as each flap is bolted using two screws into the rotating shaft. Presumably I wouldnt need a delete kit though, if I can simply unbolt the flaps from the rotating shaft from within thd inlet manifold. All that would be left is the shaft, sensor and vacuum control valve. Chris

Sorry, forgot to mention it is an Audi 1.6 FSI 2006.

Hi all, I've received an error code with the swirl flaps on the intake manifold. I've taken the inlet manifold off and given it a good clean, including the carbon deposits behind the valves whilst I'm there. The vacuum control valve seems to be working fine (it holds a vacuum when I suck the pipe). To get the assembly as clean as possible does anyone know how I remove the rod that operates the flaps? As i was going to clean that too. Whikst it's removed is there anything I ought to replace, like any worn bushes? I've removed the flaps by unbolting them to clean them and it occurred to me, why dont I just remove them permanently leaving the rod and vacuum control valve in situ. to sort the issue and remove the error code. Or is it not that simple? When i search this online the flap assembly is completely different. Chris 20250218_074359.mp4

Hi, Is anyone able to advise where I can locate the oil pressure sensor on my 2006 A3? Kind regards, Chris.

Will the welded metal be hard enough to resist premature wear?

Presumably it's profile /smoothless isn't as important for fuel pump?

Not sure. Il rule welding out in that case then. Mechanic seemed to suggest the same. It seems they replaced the cam from 2006 due to being too soft? If no follower was thinking using 2.0 FSI follower but think it's too large for 1.6? The mechanic suggested replacing both pump and cam otherwise the new pump will continue to wear cam lobe and itll just make the issue worse? If there's no other alternative to replacing cam il have to scrap car as not worth the expense. Chris.

Apologies I forgot to mention it has done 150K. I'm also unsure whether there should be a cam follower in there already as there was none and whether this has accelerated its wear. Thanks Chris.

Hi Gareth, Apologies my question was more directed towards whether there are cheaper ways to resolve the issue without replacing the cam. I've looked online and it seems I can buy a cam follower for 2.0 FSI but can't find anything for 1.6. Was thinking I could put one of those in rather than replace the cam? The thing I want to avoid if possible is replacing the cam shift due to the expense. was also wondering whether welding the groove in the camshaft would be a lot cheaper? Chris.

Hi, I have a 2006 Audi 1.6 FSI. It was low on power so I took it to the garage who advised the fuel pump has worn a grove in the cam lobe, and that the cam shaft and fuel pump will need to be replaced. There was no cam follower - should there be? It's not worth retaining the car based on the sum I have been quoted. Can I install a cam follower and replace the fuel pump rather then replace them both to cut down on cost? If not what about welding the groove in thd cam lobe? Any insight would be much appreciated. Chris.