replacement sump; original or pattern-part?

[jimmp]

Hey,

I've got to replace the sump in my '02 TDI quattro as it's cracked and I'm pitched between an original from "them" at £119.06 inc vat, or this;

AUDI A3 QUATTRO 1.6 1.9 WITH SENSOR HOLE OIL SUMP PAN | eBay UK

does anybody have any experience which could sway me either way...?

Thanks

JimP

 

[Welly]

Pattern parts ones are fine IMO. I have one sat at home which I must get on and fit.

Go with the link, it looks fine.

 

[jimmp]

Really?

did you source yours from the same place?

Would you replace the 20 bolts round the edge at the same time?

 

[Jordan1.8t]

I recently did mine. Wednesday in fact!

I bought the hybrid sump of awesome gti.

Abit expensive but its about 10mm shorter and has a steel bottom!

Get them On awesome gti.

Awesome - Hybrid 1.8T Shallow Sump Conversion Kit

Thanks jordan

 

[jimmp]

flashy stuff!

£130 also!

The webbed sides look cool!

Did you replace all the bolts??

 

[666markyboy]

i don't think you need to replace the bolts... i certainly didn't when i cleaned out the sump and checked the pickup pipe, and it's been fine ever since... just make sure you use a good quality sealant... i used Hylomar Blue when i did mine as i had some left over from another job

 

[jimmp]

ok Thanks for that...

I'll probably start by cleaning out the bolts a couple times in advance...

Got the oil and the filter now. So just to recap;

no-one here is aware of any horrifying problems where they try to refit non-original sumps and the things don't match??

(although as Welly says; it'll be fine)

 

[Jordan1.8t]

Dont think so mate. Mine fitted perfectly. I would invest in a can of brake cleaner and a piece of 1500grit+ sandpaper.

Makes cleaning the area of which the contact seal is going to be made a damn sight easier. Just take your time when fitting the new one. Make sure everything is clean. To make the best possible chance of sealing .

I done mine 1st time and not a drip/leak anywhere!

 

[jimmp]

thanks for your help...

JimP