Audi A4 B7 2006 Intercooler Pulsation Damper 8E0129955 Charge Air Resonator
Audi A4 B7 2006 Intercooler Pulsation Damper 8E0129955 Charge Air Resonator
This component was removed from an Audi A4 marked 2006. Vehicle year alone is NOT sufficient to establish interchangeability.
The photographs strongly resemble the 8E0 129 955 / 8E0129955 charge-air / intercooler damper family, however the exact moulded part number is not readable in the available photographs. Therefore this listing does not claim compatibility with every Audi A4 of the same year.
Audi A4 B7 2006 Charge-Air / Pulsation Damper
| Manufacturer | Audi / Volkswagen Group application |
| Donor identification visible | Audi A4 • 2006 marking on component |
| Candidate part-number family | 8E0 129 955 / 8E0129955 family — MUST be physically confirmed |
| Component type | Charge-air pulsation / resonance damper type component — subject to part-number confirmation |
| Material | Black moulded polymer housing with integral hose / air connections |
| Condition | Used vehicle component. Please inspect all photographs for cosmetic condition, connections and mounting points. |
| Body style confirmed? | NO — VIN verification required before advertising Saloon / Avant / Cabriolet compatibility. |
| Engine confirmed? | NO — do not order solely because your vehicle is a 2006 A4. |
📸 ACTUAL ITEM PHOTOGRAPHS
These are photographs of the actual listed component, hosted on eBay. Please compare shape, ports, mounting points and connections carefully.
🚘 VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY — VERIFICATION STATUS
We deliberately do not describe an unverified vehicle as compatible. Matching the model name or registration year alone can result in the wrong component being ordered.
| Vehicle | Year | Engine / Body | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 B7 | 2006 donor marking | Not established from current listing data | VIN / part-number check required |
| Audi A4 Cabriolet | Various | 1.8T / 2.0 TFSI / 3.2 FSI / 2.0 TDI / 2.7 TDI / 3.0 TDI | NOT confirmed from this item's photographs |
| Other Audi / VAG models | Any | Any | Do not assume interchangeability |
Send your 17-character VIN and the number from your existing component through eBay Messages. We would rather check before dispatch than have you receive the wrong part.
❌ DO NOT ASSUME THIS WILL FIT
Do not purchase this component solely because you own an Audi A4, because your car is registered in 2006, or because the photograph looks similar.
Petrol and diesel versions, different engine codes, different body styles, production dates and revisions can use different components. The number on your existing component and VIN-based vehicle specification take priority.
🔧 WHERE THIS TYPE OF PART IS FITTED
If the 8E0129955-family identification is confirmed, this component belongs to the turbocharged engine's charge-air / intercooler system rather than being a conventional electrical vacuum pump. Its role is associated with damping pressure pulsation and resonance within the intake / charge-air circuit.
System diagram is an explanatory overview only. Exact physical mounting location varies by VIN, engine and component revision.
⚠️ POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF A DAMAGED CHARGE-AIR DAMPER
Where this component forms part of the pressurised charge-air circuit, cracking, damaged connections or poor sealing can potentially contribute to symptoms such as:
✓ Reduced engine performance or sluggish acceleration
✓ Charge-air / boost leakage
✓ Oil mist around a leaking charge-air connection
✓ Underboost-related engine-management faults in some applications
✓ Increased intake / charge-air resonance or noise
These symptoms can have many causes. Diagnosis should be completed before replacing parts.
⭐ WHY CHOOSE A USED ORIGINAL-MANUFACTURER COMPONENT?
A correctly identified original-manufacturer component was designed around the vehicle's factory mounting positions, hose interfaces, connector geometry, airflow characteristics and packaging space.
Low-cost pattern replacements can vary in moulding quality, connection dimensions and material specification. With a used original component, you can retain the vehicle's factory-designed component architecture while avoiding the price of a brand-new dealer-supplied unit.
Used vehicle parts can provide substantial savings compared with buying new. Exact savings vary by component and current new-part pricing.
🛠️ FITTING OVERVIEW
Typical tools that may be required:
• Metric socket and ratchet set
• Screwdrivers
• Hose-clamp pliers where applicable
• Pick tool for seals / retaining clips
• Torque wrench for any specified fasteners
• Suitable vehicle lifting equipment if lower access is required
• Diagnostic scanner for post-repair fault checking where appropriate
General fitting workflow:
2. Allow the vehicle to cool and make it safe to work on.
3. Remove engine covers / undertray or adjacent ducting only as required for the specific variant.
4. Photograph existing hose and mounting orientation before removal.
5. Release the associated hose connection / retaining clip carefully.
6. Remove the component and inspect seals, clips and neighbouring hoses for damage.
7. Fit the replacement in the original orientation using the correct seals and fasteners.
8. Reassemble removed trim / ducting and check that all connections are positively locked.
9. Start the engine and inspect for leaks or unusual noise.
10. Where relevant, scan for stored faults and road-test the vehicle safely.
Repair time: VIN-specific workshop time has not been stated because access varies between engines and body configurations. The labour matrix below is provided to help compare garage quotations, rather than pretending an unverified repair time is exact.
💷 NO-JAVASCRIPT GARAGE LABOUR ESTIMATOR
Formula: Garage hourly rate × booked labour time = estimated labour charge
| Hourly Rate | 0.5 Hour | 1.0 Hour | 1.5 Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| £60/hr | £30 | £60 | £90 |
| £80/hr | £40 | £80 | £120 |
| £100/hr | £50 | £100 | £150 |
| £120/hr | £60 | £120 | £180 |
| £150/hr | £75 | £150 | £225 |
Examples are labour only and exclude VAT where applicable, diagnostic time, consumables, additional damaged parts and other work.
🔧 FITTING & REPAIR SERVICE
Fitting / repair work may be available subject to workshop availability and vehicle assessment. Please enquire through eBay Messages before purchasing if fitting is required.
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🌍 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING — EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAMME
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South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand,
Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos Island, UAE, Ukraine, Uruguay,
USA and Vietnam.
Country and item eligibility can change. The availability displayed by eBay during checkout takes priority.
🧾 VAT INFORMATION
This used component is sold under our Global Accounting VAT Margin Scheme where applicable. VAT is not shown separately.
↩️ RETURNS & FITMENT RESPONSIBILITY
We invest considerable effort in identifying parts accurately so buyers can order correctly first time. Please compare your original component, part number, connections and vehicle details before fitting.
If you are uncertain, contact us through eBay Messages before purchase and provide your VIN / original part number so fitment can be checked.
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Parts are prepared and packaged to help protect connections, housings and mounting points during transportation. Please inspect the parcel and the component on arrival before installation.
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✓ Compare every connection and mounting point
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Product identification should always be verified against the original component and VIN before installation.