Sump guard Mk5

[blackbart]

As a 2007 Golf GT Sport TDI owner I'd like to see if anyone has fitted a sumpguard.My mechanic warned me about the fragile nature "paper thin " sump.I read some where there's a sumpguard/chassis stiffener available....any ideas?????

[brad]

dieselgeeks Panzer Sumpguard for MkV

How many cracked sumps has your mech replaced/repaired? I know a fair few Golf drivers & have only ever heard of 1 sump breaking.

[blackbart]

Only going by what my mechanic said.... and the gt sport is 15mm lower and we live in the country...potholes that any fisherman would be pleased cast into.I've found a Unibrace which will protect and stiffen the underside not shure if it actually protects the sump though

[brad]

Only going by what my mechanic said.... and the gt sport is 15mm lower and we live in the country...potholes that any fisherman would be pleased cast into.I've found a Unibrace which will protect and stiffen the underside not shure if it actually protects the sump though

follow the link I quoted & spend about $400 and you can drive without fear. I've put mine through some massive woop-de-doos without issue. If potholes are the problem, I'd be more concerned about tyre sidewalls (if you have the Continentals)

PS: the oil pan is 2mm thick

[dylan8]

i second the more concern about your wheels/tyres and suspension being damaged before your sump