1998-2005 Audi / Volkswagen Engine Sealing Plate / Cover Rear 078103173E

OEM Part #: 078-103-173-E (078103173E)

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Side: Rear Used
Donor2001 Audi ALLROAD · 2.7L
SKU: 688331 · 30-Day Returns
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Engine Sealing Plate / Cover 078103173E — Used (SKU 688331)
Genuine OEM Used SKU: 688331 Donor Vehicle: 2001 Audi ALLROAD · 2.7L 2 photos
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Engine Sealing Plate / Cover 078103173E — Used (SKU 702323)
Genuine OEM Used SKU: 702323 Donor Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen PASSAT · 2.8L 2 photos
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A used genuine OEM Engine Sealing Plate / Cover, part number 078103173E, removed from a donor vehicle. This rear sealing plate (also replacing 078103151D, 078103101S, and 078103171L) mounts on the back of the V6 engine—found on 2.7L turbocharged and 2.8L naturally aspirated (DOHC or SOHC) applications. It keeps oil and debris from escaping the rear of the block. A leaking or missing plate can cause visible drips and contamination around the bellhousing area.

Specifications

Specifications for Engine Sealing Plate / Cover 078103173E
Fits Vehicle ModelA4, A6, Allroad, Cabriolet, Passat, S4
Fits Vehicle MakeAudi, Volkswagen
OEM Part No078-103-173-E (078103173E)
Compatible OEM Part No 078-103-151-D, 078-103-101-S, 078-103-171-L
SideRear
CategoryOther

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 66 vehicle configurations across 2 makes, 1998-2005.

Check your specific vehicle before ordering. This list shows year, make, and model. Some years have multiple trims or engines that use different parts, and individual listings may have additional fitment notes (e.g. “with sunroof only”). Review the full variant list below, or message us with your VIN and we’ll confirm the match.

Audi

  • A4 1998-2001 · 13 variants 10 with notes
  • A6 1998-2004 · 16 variants 2 with notes
  • Allroad 2001-2005 · 5 variants
  • Cabriolet 1998 1 with note
  • S4 2000-2002 · 5 variants 5 with notes

Volkswagen

  • Passat 1999-2005 · 26 variants 14 with notes
View all 66 vehicle configurations 32 with fitment notes
Full vehicle fitment list for Engine Sealing Plate / Cover 078103173E
Year Make Model Trim Engine Note
1998 Audi A4 Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 240001
1998 Audi A4 Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 240001
1998 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 240001
1998 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 240001
1998 Audi A6 Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 165232
1998 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 165232
1998 Audi Cabriolet Convertible 2.8L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 008001; For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AFC
1999 Audi A4 Sedan 2.8L V6
1999 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
1999 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
1999 Audi A6 Sedan 2.8L V6
1999 Audi A6 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6
1999 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
2000 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
2000 Audi A6 Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A6 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2000 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Audi S4 Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) APB
2001 Audi A4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2001 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
2001 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AHA, ATQ
2001 Audi A6 Sedan 2.8L V6
2001 Audi A6 Quattro Wagon 2.8L V6
2001 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2001 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.8L V6
2001 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2001 Audi S4 Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) APB
2001 Audi S4 Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) APB
2002 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2002 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2002 Audi S4 Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) APB
2002 Audi S4 Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) APB
2003 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2003 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2004 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2005 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 060001
1999 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 060001
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6
2000 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6
2001 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6
2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6
2002 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6
2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2005 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ
2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L V6 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) ATQ

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