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I went to replace the oil pan on my 1998 A4 2.8 30V last night (managed to strip out the drain-plug threads). I had my new oil pan ready to go along with a new gasket. However, the new oil pan doesn't seem to match the original. I made a bad assumption that because I have a 1998 model year vehicle that I could order parts for that car without verifying the part number on the original part. I know, I know..... rookie move.
I ran the part number on the original oil pan and it turns out it is for a 12V V6 from a 1997 model year A4. So, my 30V car has the lower oil-pan setup from the older engine. I suppose this has to do with my build date 06/1997, but how the heck does stuff like this make it through quality control? It is also a royal pain in the butt for the vehicle-owner.
I re-used the original oil pan for now (with a fresh oil change of course) and will order the correct parts for the next oil change. Oh the joys of Audi. End rant.
I ran the part number on the original oil pan and it turns out it is for a 12V V6 from a 1997 model year A4. So, my 30V car has the lower oil-pan setup from the older engine. I suppose this has to do with my build date 06/1997, but how the heck does stuff like this make it through quality control? It is also a royal pain in the butt for the vehicle-owner.
I re-used the original oil pan for now (with a fresh oil change of course) and will order the correct parts for the next oil change. Oh the joys of Audi. End rant.