How can I tell if my 98 A6 Avant is a 30v or 12v????

[Per Lindgren]

The best tip for you is to find the engine code. I cant remember where it
sits on the V6, but the others can tell you. Early V6s are AAH code.

PerL


Bill Rowe wrote:

> No tiptronic.  How do you explain why the VIN comes back as a 30V?
> Damn, I paid a huge premium over a 96 A6 just so I could get the 30V.
> Do I have a recourse against the dealer?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lundy, Andrew [mailto:lundy at dmww.com]
> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 12:53 PM
> To: 'rowe at yankeeprinter.com'; quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: How can I tell if my 98 A6 Avant is a 30v or 12v????
>
> It's quite easy to tell by looking at it!!  Do you have a picture of
> it??  I
> could tell you in a heartbeat (since I've had both).
>
> It's been my understanding that in '98 the Avant was still a 12v (it
> switched in '99).  This is also backed up by the AudiWorld model guide.
> http://www.audiworld.com/model/historical/98/a6.shtml (look at the
> horsepower rating)
>
> If you don't see a 5v symbol on the valve cover than you probably have a
> 12v.  Another clue would be your tranny...if you have a 4-speed
> automatic
> then you have a 12v for sure!!  If you have a tip than you probably have
> a
> 30v.  You have the 4-speed tranny right??
>
> HTH!!
> ---
> Andrew Lundy
> 90 80q
> 99 A6q
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Rowe [mailto:rowe at yankeeprinter.com]
> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 11:29 AM
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: How can I tell if my 98 A6 Avant is a 30v or 12v????
>
> The vehicle was represented and sold as a 30v but there's no "5V" emblem
> (or whatever you call it) on the side of the motor.  However, when I
> call up the VIN on Carfax it comes up as a 30V.  How can I tell for
> sure?  Thanx.