Intake Inlet Manifold for VW: California, Caravelle, Crafter, Transporter, Transporter/Caravelle

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Upgrade or restore the air intake system on your VW commercial van or campervan with this high-quality inlet manifold from D2P Autoparts — designed specifically for VW California, Caravelle, Crafter and Transporter 2.0 TDI (various engine codes) models. This direct-fit manifold ensures even, efficient distribution of air to the engine cylinders — restoring proper air-fuel mixture, improving combustion efficiency and engine responsiveness. Whether you’re replacing a cracked, warped or soot-choked original part, or doing a full engine service, this manifold delivers reliable fitment, enhanced airflow and long-term durability — making it a smart upgrade or replacement for diesel VW owners.

OEM Number: 04L129709A, 04L129709B, 04L129709E, 04L129709, 04L129061A
03K906051, 04L 129 709 A, 04L 129 709 B, 04L 129 709 E, 04L 129 709, 04L 129 061 A, 03K 906 051 04L129709E

Product Details

Placement on Vehicle: Front

Quantity: 1

Our SKU: TVW04L129709A_313

All our Intake Inlet Manifolds are OEM quality and reliable after-market car parts. This Intake Inlet Manifold is specifically compatible with VW: California, Caravelle, Crafter, Transporter, Transporter/Caravelle.

Please use our make-model-year tool to check this part's compatibility with your vehicle. However, please note that our tool is for reference only and we recommend that you check the part number on your old unit prior to purchasing.

If you are still not sure about the compatibility of this part with your vehicle, please supply us with the VIN number or Reg number in our live chat or contact form! You can also find details on our purchasing & shipping guide here.

Key Benefits — Why Choose This Intake Manifold

• Optimised Airflow & Combustion Efficiency — As the intake manifold distributes air evenly to each cylinder, replacing a worn or damaged manifold restores proper air supply and helps maintain efficient combustion and engine performance.

• Better Engine Performance & Smooth Running — A clean, properly functioning manifold helps deliver consistent engine response, more stable idling and smoother acceleration — especially important on larger diesel vans like Transporter or Crafter under load or towing.

• Prevents Engine Issues from Soot, Blockage or Manifold Failures — Diesel engines on vans can accumulate soot and carbon in the intake; replacing the manifold removes risk of blockages, air-mixture problems or vacuum/pressure-related faults that can lead to poor performance or stalling.

• Direct Fit Replacement — Ease of Installation — This manifold is built as a direct replacement (matching OEM / vehicle-specific requirements) for VW 2.0 TDI California / Caravelle / Crafter / Transporter models, reducing installation complications and ensuring correct fitment.

• Reliable Aftermarket Quality — Value for Money — As a durable aftermarket unit, it offers a cost-effective alternative to OEM parts while ensuring air-intake integrity and long-term reliability — ideal for maintenance or engine rebuilds.

• Ideal for Diesel Van Owners & Campervan Users — For frequent city driving, motorway loads, towing, or camper conversions (VW California/Caravelle), a robust intake manifold helps maintain engine health under varying loads and driving conditions.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What exactly does an intake (inlet) manifold do in my VW 2.0 TDI engine?
A: The intake manifold distributes air — or air/fuel mixture in some engines — evenly to each cylinder’s intake port, ensuring all cylinders receive the correct volume of air for combustion. Proper distribution is crucial to efficient, smooth engine operation.

Q: Why would I need to replace the intake manifold instead of repairing the old one?
A: Over time, manifolds can crack, warp, or suffer internal soot/carbon buildup (especially on diesel engines), which disrupts airflow, can cause vacuum leaks or intake-runner locking, reducing engine performance or causing faults. In such cases, a full replacement is often the most reliable, long-term fix.

Q: Will replacing the intake manifold improve engine performance or fuel economy?
A: Yes — by restoring correct airflow, the engine can burn fuel more efficiently, produce stable power delivery, and run more smoothly. It can help reduce rough idling, improve throttle response and avoid issues caused by restricted air supply.

Q: Which VW models is this manifold compatible with?
A: This manifold is specified for VW California, Caravelle, Crafter and Transporter with 2.0 TDI engines — see the vehicle-filter on the product page to confirm compatibility by engine code, chassis, and production year.

Q: Is installation complicated? Will it fit without modifications?
A: The manifold is designed as a direct-fit replacement (matching OEM spec for compatible VW vans), which simplifies installation and avoids the need for modifications or custom work — making it suitable for both mechanics and experienced DIYers.

Q: How does this D2P Autoparts manifold compare to cheaper generic manifolds?
A: D2P Autoparts provides a high-quality replacement built to match OEM standards, offering durable construction, proper airflow geometry, and reliable sealing — factors that cheaper generic manifolds might compromise, possibly leading to leaks, poor performance or premature failure.

Q: Will replacing the intake manifold solve intake-related faults (e.g. error codes, rough idle, loss of power)?
A: In many cases yes — if the root issue was intake-runner blockages, manifold cracks, vacuum leaks or airflow restrictions. However, if symptoms stem from other components (e.g. EGR system, fuel injectors, turbo, sensors), those should also be inspected.

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We do not provide any guarantees on shipping times, as we are reliant on 3rd parties. However, we strive to ensure that our customers are always satisfied.

All products are protected by a upto 10 year worry-free warranty depending on Part 

Warranty Coverage: Eligibility: To be eligible for 10-year warranty coverage, the car part must be fitted by a certified professional mechanic. Proof of fitment, including the mechanic's certification, must be submitted to Amesplan LTD within 30 days of the part's purchase date. Please send supporting documentation to us via email.In case a purchased product becomes faulty during its warranty period, for reasons unrelated to your acts, omissions or misuse of the goods, you must promptly notify us and fill out a warranty claim form. 

Warranty Non-Coverage: We do not have any liability for any defect arising from normal wear & tear, wilful damage, negligence, tampering of the goods, incorrect fitting of the goods by you and/or a third party. We are also not liable for any abnormal working conditions, alteration or repair of the goods or a failure to follow goods manufacturers' instructions (whether oral or in writing) 

We have a 180-day return policy, which means you have 180 days after receiving your item to request a return. 

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused, and in its original packaging. You will also need the receipt or proof of purchase. 

For All Return buyers pay Return Postage.Returns will only be processed after we receive the approved part and a member of our team fully inspects the returned item & successfully matches the returned part to the return reason. 

For All UK orders, we offer free return. We do not offer any reimbursement of shipping costs for Any orders on original sale like Next Day Postage. 

For All Outside UK order  We do not offer any reimbursement of shipping costs for Any orders on either the original sale or the return. 

Please direct all questions to sales@d2pautoparts.com. 

Damages and issues 
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Exchanges 

The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.

Refunds 
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund.