Author Topic: Fitting Sump Guide  (Read 1243 times)

Offline NobbyMk3GTI

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Fitting Sump Guide
« on: 17 July 2012, 20:49 »
Hi there, can anyone point me in direction of a guide to remvel and re fitting sump, wheres best place to get one? had a look on GSF and theres 2 sorts, sure mine has the sensor on! also will i need new sump plug and what gaskets will i need? cheers Dan and also does anyone know if you can replace the glass on headlight or if its a sealed unit? cheers

Offline JimBR

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Re: Fitting Sump Guide
« Reply #1 on: 18 July 2012, 17:47 »
If your lowered get this:

http://www.awesomegti.com/hybrid-1-8t-shallow-sump-conversion-kit

Comes with a pickup pipe which is a VERY good idea to replace.
« Last Edit: 18 July 2012, 17:53 by JimBR »

Offline DunnDeal12

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Re: Fitting Sump Guide
« Reply #2 on: 18 July 2012, 17:55 »
theres not that much of a difference tbh
http://www.flickr.com/photos/true-illusion/5042325345/

Offline JimBR

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Re: Fitting Sump Guide
« Reply #3 on: 18 July 2012, 17:59 »
Put 40mm springs on and you've still got OEM clearance... Besides but by the time you've bought a sump, genuine sealant, pick up pipe and new gaskets the price is about the same so surely it's worth it.

Offline 1.6mk4GOLF16v

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Re: Fitting Sump Guide
« Reply #4 on: 19 July 2012, 22:56 »
theres not one for the 1.6 though which is wat i need  :cry:
1.6 16v AZD
RS8s 225/35/19
Full powerflow decat exhaust
Blanked EGR
Pipercross panel filter
watch this space for the rest...