Vaico V20-1375 Engine Intake Manifold Adjusting Unit

Engine Intake Manifold Adjusting Unit for BMW

Vaico V20-1375 is a pressure-controlled engine intake manifold adjusting unit built for the intake manifold on select BMW applications. It uses a Polyamid 6.6 housing, FPM/ACM sealing materials, and a control valve design to support precise manifold operation in the 2001-2006 BMW 325i, 330i, 530i, X5, X3, Z4, Z3, 325Ci, 330Ci, and 330xi range.

VAICO focuses on OE-style replacement parts for European vehicles, and this VAICO line component is specified with a plug and seal for direct service replacement. The V20-1375 part number is also referenced by Febi-Bilstein 46424 and Rein ELM0061 for the same application.

Key Features

• Pressure-controlled intake manifold adjusting unit
• Fits the intake manifold position
• Housing material: Polyamid 6.6
• Seal material: FPM (fluoride rubber) / ACM (acrylate rubber)
• Control valve design with plug and seal
• Dimensions: 224 mm length, 96 mm width, 139 mm height
• Weight: 0.367 kg

Detailed Description

Vaico V20-1375 is an engine intake manifold adjusting unit engineered for BMW intake manifold systems that use pressure-controlled operation. By regulating manifold adjustment through the control valve assembly, it supports consistent airflow management across the engine’s operating range. This part number, V20-1375, is listed for BMW 325Ci, 330Ci, X3, X5, 325i, 330i, 530i, Z4, 330xi, and Z3 applications with OE reference 11617544805.

Compatible With 2003-2006 BMW 325Ci, 2001-2006 BMW 330Ci, 2004-2006 BMW X3, 2001-2006 BMW X5, 2003-2005 BMW 325i, 2001-2005 BMW 330i, 2001-2005 BMW 530i, 2003-2005 BMW Z4, 2001-2004 BMW 330xi, and 2001-2002 BMW Z3. The V20-1375 is a practical OE-style replacement when the original intake manifold adjusting unit is worn, sticking, or no longer maintaining proper control.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Intake manifold adjustment faults
• Rough engine response related to manifold control
• Loss of pressure-controlled manifold operation
• Fault codes tied to the intake manifold control valve
• Vacuum or sealing issues at the manifold adjusting unit

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm OE reference 11617544805 and match the V20-1375 part number before ordering.
• Inspect the intake manifold area for damaged seals, cracked connectors, or contamination before installation.
• Verify the plug and seal are seated correctly during assembly.
• Check surrounding vacuum and control components if the original unit failed from carbon buildup or oil contamination.

Quality Assurance

VAICO supplies application-specific replacement components for European vehicles, and this part is built to the listed dimensions and materials for the intended BMW intake manifold applications. Cross-reference part numbers include Febi-Bilstein 46424 and Rein ELM0061.