Transporter T5 / Touareg 2.5 TDI Cast Exhaust Manifold - AXD / AXE / BLJ / BLK / BAC

Replacement Cast Exhaust Manifold for 5 Cylinder VW Transporter T5 and VW Touareg (Manual Transmission)

This Cast Iron Manifold is a direct replacement for the standard Manifold found on the VW Transporter and VW Touareg 2.5 TDi T5 PD130 / PD163 Engines

The common problem with the standard OEM manifold is that the pressed steel is prone for cracking around the welds, usually on Cylinder 5. Please see all our photos for examples of the damage

The standard replacement Manifold (which will crack again) costs over £600 + VAT from VW. This is for the Bare Manifold, so the Gaskets, Nuts and Studs would needed to be purchased separately

Please note that this Manifold only works with the standard OEM Turbo or Hybrids based on that

These manifolds are subject to a strict QC procedure which includes CNC machining the cylinder head mating face and pressure testing the EGR take off to ensure no possibility of exhaust gas leaks.

This Kit Consists of:

1x Replacement Cast Exhaust Manifold
10x Exhaust Manifold Studs
10x Exhaust Manifold Nuts
1x Exhaust Manifold Gasket
4x M8 Bolts
4x M8 Nuts
1x Tapered Washer
1x Donut Crush Gasket
1x Turbo Flange Gasket Kit

Here is a good written Guide on the T5 Forum -

http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=206854

This Kit will fit Vehicles with the following Engine Codes:

VW Campmobile Type 2 / T2 - AXD (131) AXE (174)

VW Touareg - BLK (163) BAC (174)

VW Transporter Kombi - AXD (131) BLJ (163) AXE (174)

VW Part Numbers:

070253017A - 070253017 A - 070 253 017 A
070253017B - 070253017 B - 070 253 017 B

Please refer to the fitting guide when installing this part or forward it the the mechanic/garage carrying out the work. Return reason "does not fit" will not be accepted on this item.

Due to the increased thickness of the cast manifold vs the OE pressed steel manifold, fitment is tight. In some cases slight grinding of the manifold and turbo housing is required.