iqtrance 0 Posted October 3, 2004 i just took off my oil pan and discoverd a plastic thing on the oil pump.All i'm wondering is if that thing is really important,and if yes than how much are they and what is it called? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted October 3, 2004 Does it have a mesh on it? If so its the strainer and yes its important! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted October 3, 2004 It is called a baffle in VW speak. It stops the oil from running away from the pickup during cornering. I should consider it it essential as oil surging can total your engine. Low oil level no baffle, oil pressure coming and going. Eventually something will nip up. They go brittle with heat/age, if you bust it get a new one. I have an unbroken 16V one in my garage if needed. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andycowuk 0 Posted October 3, 2004 I had to get rid of mine when I put the shrick on, I couldnt get it off in less than around 10 million pieces! Dont take it off until you have a replacement! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted October 3, 2004 They are still available, but only from VAG... IIRC it was about £25 for the baffle... 8) Your old one WILL break if you try and take it off and refit it to a new pump... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
