OE 048129717A — Intake Manifold Gasket for Audi

Start from the code cast or printed on the part you are removing — that is the authoritative source. If it is illegible, use the Applications table on the closest engine & fuel system reference and narrow by build year. Send photos and we will cross-check the number for you.

A supersession happens when the maker revises a intake manifold gasket and issues a new tail number. The revision normally changes a small physical detail rather than the fit. Where we know a supersession chain for 048129717A we list the current reference; ask our desk for written confirmation before a large order.

Three checks: the code printed on your old part must read 048129717A; 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.

Treat it as a wear item: inspect every 20,000-30,000 km and replace at the first sign of leakage, noise or performance loss. Real service life swings widely with climate, road surface and duty cycle, so mileage on its own is a weak indicator.

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.

Build-year coverage is listed row by row in the Applications table above. Where several generations share one number, the newer rows usually carry a revised suffix — compare the last four characters before buying, since a suffix change often means a different connector or bracket.