Golf GLS L4-20L (AEG) (2001) Engine Lubrication: Oil Pan Component Information | TSB
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Remove sealant residue on engine block with a flat scraper.
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Remove sealant residue on the oil pan with a rotating brush, e.g. hand drill with a plastic brush (wear protective glasses).
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Clean sealing surface. Surface MUST be free of oil and grease.
Installing
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Note the "use by" date on the sealant container.
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Oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes of applying silicone sealing compound.
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Cut-off tube nozzle at forward mark (nozzle approx. 3 mm or 1/8 in. diameter).
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Apply silicone sealing compound, as shown, to clean oil pan sealing surface.
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Sealing compound bead must be 2 to 3 mm thick.
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Sealing compound must follow curve on inside of bolt holes (arrows).
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Sealing compound bead must not be thicker than specified or excess compound will enter the oil pan and could block the oil suction pipe
strainer.
