Changing a Sump-Gasket...how difficult?

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[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

Easy just undo about 10 bolts and the supm drops off, but make sure you drain the sump first 

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Easy just undo about 10 bolts and the supm drops off, but make sure you drain the sump first

i could end up with oily hair if i dont

[Gozza]

I have often wondered this, so that all there is too it.

Surely must be more difficult, what is a worse case scenario as I always seem to get when I do anything to my cars  :embarassed:

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I think the worst case scenario would be Cross-threading the bolts

gonna head down to VW tomorrow and place a big order......

[takethefifth]

How about getting 9 of the 10 bolts out and then that last one rounds off/head snaps etc...  That's what always happens to me!! 

[Adam_C]

i changed my gasket once and the 2 bolts near to the box are a right pain in the a$$ and i was soooo close to threading them but  luckily i didnt, the gasket still leaked after that which was quite frustrating!!!. so there can be probs mate when taking the sump off be warned 

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cheers, gonna be careful, dont worry (famous last words...

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

Make sure all the nuts and bolts are clean before touching them and don't use cheap tools 

[takethefifth]

I always make sure my nuts are clean before touching them.... 

But yes it's right about using good tools.