1998 a6 2.8L Question about parts
03-07-2009, 10:29 AM
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1998 a6 2.8L Question about parts
Ive been searching around for a half an hour or so looking for the difference in the 2 engines? How can I tell wich engine I have so i can order the correct parts from Blaupart? Is it 30valve or 12v? it has the 5v on the covers so is it the 30valve? whats the thing with the VIN? ive called junkyard and they needed specific vin information? thanks alot you guys sorry to post but i just couldnt find it.
03-07-2009, 10:36 AM
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Re: 1998 a6 2.8L Question about parts
I was going to order
http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=GH21112-B
and
http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=GF21002
will these fit?
http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=GH21112-B
and
http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=GF21002
will these fit?
03-07-2009, 01:08 PM
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If you have "5V" on the engine covers you have a 30V motor
the major difference between the 12V and 30V was the change to dual cams in each head and the associated cam chains.
If it's a car you're going to keep more than 30k miles you'll want to buy a real water pump from the dealer or genuinevwaudiparts.com The aftermarket pumps often leak after 25-30k miles.
I helped a friend install the gasket kit you've linked. It was a good deal and seemed to be good parts.
If it's a car you're going to keep more than 30k miles you'll want to buy a real water pump from the dealer or genuinevwaudiparts.com The aftermarket pumps often leak after 25-30k miles.
I helped a friend install the gasket kit you've linked. It was a good deal and seemed to be good parts.
03-07-2009, 02:24 PM
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Re: If you have "5V" on the engine covers you have a 30V motor
i need cam seals, valve covers the works... low budget too 
lucky im getting the work done at 40$ an hour
lucky im getting the work done at 40$ an hour
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Re: Those will fit, but i would get the Enhanced TB Kit instead and rent the tools.
dont have the money and im not the one doing the work. as of right now its apart,, heads are fine and the oil pan has a crack.
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Re: The enhanced kit includes the hydraulic TB damper. You need to replace that while you're at it.
the parts came yesterday. im being told now that he doesnt have the tools? 17 to be exact? i wasnt stressed before, but now im worried? does he need all these tools that the instructions say? My cousin says shouldnt need all of them and hes got 15-20 years in the industry. I just want my car fixed. Maybe buying the car in this condition really wasnt a great idea after all.