Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing oil sump Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Allen key, long reach -T10058-

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- t  Hand drill with plastic brush t  Flat scraper t  Eye protection t  Silicone sealant -D 176 600 A1- Removing –  Remove noise insulation. –  Disconnect front exhaust pipe from catalytic converter → Chapter.

–  Pull 3-pin connector off oil level and oil temperature sender -G266--1-. –  Drain engine oil.

–  Unbolt sump sealed with liquid gasket. –  On the gearbox side, two screws may not be immediately accessible. If the bolt heads cannot be reached with Allen key, long reach 5 mm -T10058-, turn the crankshaft in the engine direction of rotation until the bolts are accessible. The flywheel is provided with cut-outs. –  Remove sump, it may be necessary to release sump by tapping lightly with a rubber head hammer. –  Remove sealant residue from cylinder block with a flat scraper.

–  Remove sealant residue on sump with a rotating brush, e.g. an electric drill with plastic brush attachment (wear eye protection). –  Clean sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease. Installing   Note t  Observe expiry date of sealing compound. t  The sump must be installed within 5 minutes of applying silicone sealing compound. t  Sump can be positioned more easily and with greater security if M6 studs are inserted into the cylinder block flange at two positions as guides.

–  Cut off tube nozzle at forward marking (Ø of nozzle approx. 3 mm). –  Apply silicone sealing compound, as shown, to clean sealing surface on sump. Sealant bead must be: t  2…3 mm thick. t  Run bead along inner side of bolt holes -arrows-.   Note The sealing compound bead must not be thicker, otherwise excessive sealing compound will enter the sump and may block the oil suction pipe strainer. –  Install sump immediately and tighten all sump bolts lightly. –  Tighten oil sump bolts to 13 Nm.   Note Let sealing compound dry for approx. 30 minutes after installing oil sump. Only then fill with engine oil.