Manifold actuator thingies

[steamship]

Originally Posted by David's8

... another part that doesn't suffer Audi inflation

isn't that why Jim replaced the part, because it wasn't inflating?... Sorry, I'll get my coat!

[The_Laird]

Just a quick update on this. First, ignore my comment about the location of the vacuum pipe - the internal unit that has the bracket attached to it rotates, so you can get it to fit perfectly.
Second, the unit I bought failed (the bracket pulled off the clip at the top of the bellows, but it didn’t break) and the people I bought it from (British Parts) don’t want to know. I have checked the link to the manifold is free, so I think the cause is a poorly moulded clip. See photo for Hella part number.
Finally, I repaired the old bellows! If the bellows are not torn and it’s just the clip that’s broken, you can cut/break off the remaining part of the clip, drill a small pilot hole in the plastic disc inside the bellows and use a self tapping screw and washer to attach the bracket. Seems to be working fine, but I’ll report back after a few more miles. See photo for repair in situ.