Sump pan and gasket for a vr

[delfinis38 1]

Looking for a new sump pan and gasket for a vr... Assuming obsolete from veedub. What's the next best solution for a quality product.

[seanl82 23]

You can still get the gasket from VW, but they're £40 odd! I bought a Victor Reinze one from ECP so good quality for about £16. Not sure about the sump, but I just got a good used one. Alternatively the alloy sump from a v6 4mo Golf I believe also fits, but is shallower and you'll need a new pump as well to fit.

[Hofmiester 10]

Do a search on eBay. I got a Topran (decent German brand) one with the gasket included for £60

Comparing it the the OE it was identical.

[a1helius 10]

Why not use the R32 mk5 sump?

[VAG-hag 0]

You can still get the gasket from VW, but they're £40 odd! I bought a Victor Reinze one from ECP so good quality for about £16. Not sure about the sump, but I just got a good used one. Alternatively the alloy sump from a v6 4mo Golf I believe also fits, but is shallower and you'll need a new pump as well to fit.

24v sumps fit with no mods. R32 sump would require a pump change.

[a1helius 10]

24v sumps fit with no mods. R32 sump would require a pump change.

 

iirc the R32 sump doesnt use a rubber gasket, rather a sealant (available as a tube of).

[seanl82 23]

Ahh thanks for clearing that up Chris.

[VAG-hag 0]

iirc the R32 sump doesnt use a rubber gasket, rather a sealant (available as a tube of).

 

Same with the 24v..... works a treat :)

[VAG-hag 0]

Ahh thanks for clearing that up Chris.

 

No worries.

 

To the op, there is an ali sump for sale on here currently. I went for this mod and its just great.

[a1helius 10]

Same with the 24v..... works a treat :)

 

I seem to recall not all sump bolts would fit into the bellhousing, or some parts around the bellhousing weren't accessible, although it was quite some time ago. Did you find the same?

[VAG-hag 0]

I removed the bell housing plate, which was 3 bolts, to allow access to the remaining sump bolts. All very easy stuff mate.