Madjackal 0 Posted May 17, 2006 How much is a new sump from VW i took a lump out of mine on the dodgy country roads last night and only saw the oil patch when i got in from work today!! Does it come with the sump bolt? I understand this is an asshole of a job any pointers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody 0 Posted May 17, 2006 ,ight be better off talking to g werks. They sell baffled sumps, and you are right the bolts nearest the starter motor are a sh*t. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madjackal 0 Posted May 17, 2006 dont really fancy the 100 mile trip with a leaking sump, what is a baffled sump anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gradeAfailure 0 Posted May 17, 2006 what is a baffled sump anyway one that's slightly confused...? ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Joe 0 Posted May 17, 2006 You can get one from GSF and get the gasket with baffle plate built in from there as well!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madjackal 0 Posted May 17, 2006 What is a baffle plate??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 17, 2006 Guys he's got a VR!!! - Alan, sorry i missed your call (was driving) - i'm trying to call you now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 17, 2006 Engaged - not sure who do VR sumps but i'd stick with standard with how low your running... Neil is away at the moment tho so can't get any discounts so maybe try GSF for the sump and gasket (only buy the gasket if it is metal reinforced tho - not a rubber/cork compound!) You need a sump (comes with plug and washer), Sump gasket, Oil, filter, and bolts... I've got some stainless bolts if you need them and 5ltr's of Synta It's a horrible job but fairly easy to do - you may need a thin or flexible socket extension to get to the bolts at the gearbox end tho (I did on the G60) I did a write up for the G60 one in the knowledge base which includes checking the oil pump... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted May 17, 2006 am I right in thinking a baffled sump has small ridges in the bottom (pointing up into the sump) to help the oil flow? something like that isnt it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 17, 2006 Yep -stops the oil moving about so much under cornering... VR6 sump is only £45 retail which is cheaper than the G60 one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madjackal 0 Posted May 17, 2006 How old is your version of ETKA? is that subject to inflation? :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 17, 2006 Bang up to date matey - the bolts I got are 16mm by the way so will do... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Yeah I paid about £50 or so around a year ago for a VR sump from VAG ... Easy enough but painful if you have to do it on your back under the car. No jokes please :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted May 17, 2006 in that case a think shrick do a baffled sump for the vr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 17, 2006 Tom - are all the bolts accessible with a standard socket or did you need a thin or flexible extension for the gearbox side ones?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted May 17, 2006 I always used a 1/4 drive set to get easy access for those bolts. With a wobbly extension. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madjackal 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Kev's just told me he got rid of his old sump :cry: guess a new one would be better anyway. I know what im doing this weekend then dont i! Probably in the rain, hmm car jacked up on axle stands in the rain on gravel.... ....anyone not using their driveway this weekend! Plus im getting my BMC Filter soon so thats a good reason to :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madjackal 0 Posted May 17, 2006 I just like to say i'm really p****d off because I changed the oil last weekend and fillled up with Magnatec! :mad: cheers (again) for all your help guys. Steve cheers for the bolts and oil. I'll call ya tomorrow to update. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted May 17, 2006 From memory, they're all accessible with a standard socket/extension. You'll need to take off a couple of cover plates as well to get some hidden bolts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madjackal 0 Posted May 17, 2006 You'll need to take off a couple of cover plates as well to get some hidden bolts. Oh really where are they?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 17, 2006 Nothing major Al - just a cover for the flywheel I think.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 17, 2006 Baffled sumps keep oil at the pump pick up at all times. As someone said, it prevents surging round corners. Using a schrick sump on Alan's car would not be a good idea as it's WAAAAAY too low :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madjackal 0 Posted May 17, 2006 I really think im gonna have to bite the bullet and jack it up a bit. Am i ever glad i got RHA Coilovers now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 17, 2006 RHA? Did you get rid of the Koni coils then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madjackal 0 Posted May 17, 2006 No??? http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20corra ... nsion.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
