Oil sump needs replacing

[the dude]

Hi guys, took my mk3 for a service yesterday, tehy were unable to change the oil as teh screw had been stuck in with filler, and didnt want to take it out incase it wouldnt go back in, so they said they need to order a new one direct from VW, though it costs £150 from them and no one else does them, I have seen some on e bay for about £60, but was also wonering if this is a part you can use from second hand? just trying to save a bit of money as it needs quite a bit doing to it.

[axewielder]

wow £150 deffo dont do that lol, id get one from scrappy/ ebay whatevers cheapest, just make sure that the sump plug thread isnt stripped cos that would just be a waste of time+ money
You could always just helicoil, drill out + rethread your existing sump, they might even do it for you, have to ask though??
good luck neway

[faz186]

i had the same prob when i had my valver and my mates garage have this suction pipe thing wich they put down the dip stick thingy and they did it that way,

the garage you went to might not have it but its a good tool for sumps that dont come off,

but best thing is ring scrappys it will cost you way more than dealers, just make sure the boldt comes of when you get 1 and keep it greases

[Wayne]

Pick up a s/h sump and change it yourself, easy enough to do.

[Mikester]

Gsf sell sump pans, DannyGL just bought one. If i remember rightly it was like £25 for the sump pan. lol

[Mikester]

11635           SUMP PAN           G3 2.0 8v MPi 11/91 >2/99           21.00           Add

11638           SEAL-SUMP DRAIN PLUG           G3 All Ex.16V           0.20           Add

11638B           SEAL-SUMP DRAIN PLUG           G3 2.0 16V ABF Eng.           0.60           Add


Dont sell the pan for a 16v or VR though, dont know what you have? Maybe thats the problem.

[Mikester]

EuroCarParts dont do a sump pan for a 16v, but do the one for a VR6. Still only half the £150scene tax price:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.8_1996/p/Car-Parts/Engine-Parts/Engine-Parts/Sump-Pans

Golf VR6 (1992-1998) Mark III (Hatchback)
Years: 01/92-06/98 Engine: 2792cc 12v 6Cyl

£78.20

[Paul86S2]

The steel sump from the 8v will fit and abf engine. You will need slightly shorter bolts than the abf ones to fit it though.

Paul

[the dude]

cool, quite tempted to get the old one sucked out as get the feeling that if I get a new one it will just happen all over.
I have a 16V, but will look around some scrappys and see if they have any for sale.

[BigDaveC]

16v sump pan is VW only and made of alloy so it's expensive ! 8v won't fit so don't bother with a steel one !