January 01, 2013

JF506E Valve Body Identification

Valve Body Xpress

The JF506E valve body is used in Jaguar, Land Rover, Volkswagen and Mazda vehicles. The Mazda style CANNOT be interchanged with any other manufacturer.

Part Number Chart

Part NumberDescription
[MAZ506]Mazda JF506E
[VW506]VW, Jaguar, Land Rover


Manufacturer Identification


Jaguar/Land Rover/VWMazda
  • Jaguar, Land Rover and VW look the same externally.
  • They use 11 valve body to case bolts.
  • All solenoid brackets are silver.
  • Has an external tube and a T-shaped hold-down bracket on the solenoid side of the valve body.
  • Manual valve is 4-1/2" long.
  • The Mazda style CANNOT be interchanged with any other manufacturer.
  • It uses 10 valve body to case bolts.
  • Gold solenoid brackets on some solenoids.
  • Does NOT have an external tube and a T-shaped hold-down bracket on the solenoid side of the valve body.
  • Manual valve is 4-13/16" long.


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