Andy T 0 Posted April 11, 2010 I'm going to start this job tomorrow, I've noticed that some of the sump bolts are obscured by a metal cover attached to the gearbox? Can I remove and refit this cover without any issues, does it have a seal etc? I bought the gasket from AVS, it's a metal-in-rubber gasket made by Elring, in a Febi box(?) Can anyone advise on the torque setting for the sump bolts? I've heard 11 lbft mentioned but is that correct for the late VR? Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted April 11, 2010 yes the metal plate is a stone guard, you'll need to remove this to get access to the remaining bolts for the sump. There's no seal on it, just two 13mm bolts holding it on. when you refit the sump gasket i would clean the the face of the sump, coat it with instant gasket, stick your gsket on it and put a few bolts loosely through the holes to line tehm up. Keep the gasket pressed with some wood to make sure its nice and flat. Then when you're offering this back up to the engine block, make sure the block side is also coated with instant gasket - you only get one chance to fit it properly, otherwise the instant gasket will get smeared. torque is quite low, cant remember what it is, they dont need to be too tight. there are 24 bolts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 20, 2013 revival!!! can anyone confirm the torque setting for the sump?? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted March 20, 2013 I didn't use sealant on my sump, just the gasket you can buy for it. I think they are about 25nm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fine wine, Belgian chocs. 1 Posted July 18, 2015 Old thread but if anybody ever needs to know: The torque setting for the sump bolts is 15nm according the VW manual. (and if you over tighten the ones near the flywheel then you'll strip the thread and have to tap them out to M7. Don't ask me how I know.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites