Anyone have the part number for the proper 12v oil pan? I have reason to believe my car has a different pan...

 

Try calling the dealer.

 

Alrighty... will do and I'll post it back here.

 

Ok, first off... Jordan Audi in Des Moines has the most worthless parts department ever. They wouldn't tell my anything uless I was going to buy sometihng or had the VIN. Anyway I called Carousel Audi in Minneapolis and got some answers.

My oil pan: 078 103 604 F (stamped on my oil pan)

The proper one per their computer: 078 103 604 H

What the heck....

 

So, whats the problem?? Does your oil pan leak??

 

Well I got a magnetic drain plug (not from ECS) and it's way too small, yet it cross referenced with my car. I was wondering if I had a different pan, and therefore a different plug. I'll have to check ECS's to see if its the same size as the one I got.

 

Oh... F that... Just weld a magnent onto your existing drain plug...

 

LOL I would if I had welding equipment!

 

Well I found a source for those of us with LARGE drain plugs (26x16x1.5mm) and yes, ECS doesn't have them.

http://cgenterprises.com/magneticdrainplugs/

Now I've never worked with these guys before but i just ordered one and I'll let you guys know how it is. After all, it was only $8.50 and matched the spec perfectly.