OE 020141073A — Flange Cover for Volkswagen

For a short distance at reduced load, usually yes — but the risk compounds. A degraded flange cover transfers stress to neighbouring components, so a small repair can grow into a full engine & fuel system rebuild. Book the replacement once the symptom is repeatable.

Four variables explain most of the spread: material grade, whether the goods are new production or clearance stock, packing format, and whether the quote is ex-works or landed. Ask for the material certificate alongside the price — that is what makes a comparison like-for-like.

Position depends on the platform. On most Volkswagen applications the flange cover sits on the engine & fuel system assembly and can be reached from the engine bay or the underbody without removing the dashboard. Torque figures and disassembly order are given in the workshop manual for each model.

Three checks: the code printed on your old part must read 020141073A; the number must fall inside the build-year range in the Applications table; and the connector, thread or bolt pattern must match the reference photo. Codes cast into the housing are the most reliable source.

Aftermarket flange cover comes from tooling houses that hold the original drawings or licensed equivalents. KingMay sources from vetted factories and inspects each batch; the manufacturer name is available on request where your market requires origin documentation.

Yes, if the alternate shares the same engineering envelope. Shortlist candidates from the Related OE References table, then check bolt pattern, electrical pinout and material grade. A difference in any of those three means it is a different part, not a substitute.