Oil sump/pan needed

[soltarian]

Hey everyone,

I managed to crack my oil sump the other day ...

When I rang VW garage (here in Brisbane) they quoted me $340 for it ... :-O When looking at germanautoparts, it's priced at $95 (US dollars i'm guessing). It will still be cheaper with postage though.

Would anyone have any other places (in Australia if possible) where I can get a new sump?


Thanks
Max

[soltarian]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f14/dumb-question-where-do-you-guys-buy-general-parts-83521.html

Found this that suggested HSY or Imparts. Will have a look at them and see how much they charge.

Also, no one would have some spare one? Or could show me how to put it on myself? I have a vague idea on how to but I thought it would good to send the car to the mechanic (although expensive) to check if anything else got damaged under there... Any thoughts?


Cheers,
Max

[h100vw]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...rts-83521.html

Found this that suggested HSY or Imparts. Will have a look at them and see how much they charge.

Also, no one would have some spare one? Or could show me how to put it on myself? I have a vague idea on how to but I thought it would good to send the car to the mechanic (although expensive) to check if anything else got damaged under there... Any thoughts?


Cheers,
Max

If you want new, have a look on ebay as well. search with the engine code.

With that dealer price you could take it off and get it welded up for less.

Google KMJ they are a breakers in Brisbane, not been myself but know a few lads that do.

Gavin

Gavin

[soltarian]

Thanks Gavin; stupid question: by engine code you mean part number??? :-S

Also, I find a lot of pans/sumps for 1.8T Golfs. I have a 1.6L one ... are they all the same or some are bigger/smaller and/or have different fittings?

[h100vw]

The engine code is on the sticker in the service book. I don't play with 1.8s so I don't know the codes. Imparts and HSY can do it off your VIN number.

Gavin

[soltarian]

Hmm ok, don't have the service book on me (it's in the car, which is at a mate's...)

I found this on ebay: VW GOLF POLO SHARAN BORA NEW BEETLE OIL SUMP NEW 038103601NA 038103603N | eBay almost seems too good to be true!? it does have my part number on there.

I looked around to see if I could find my engine code via my VIN (which I know as I have it saved on my computer) but couldn't find it

[h100vw]

The parts catalogue uses the VIN to identify the engine in the car. Are you saying the part number from your sump is in that listing? If you are sure you have the correct part number then buy the sump.

You should have a look and check that yours has the level sensor in though to be sure.

Gavin

[soltarian]

When I rang the VW dealer to find out how much a new sump would be, they sent me a quota via email (after I gave them my VIN) and that's the part number that they gave me: 038103603N

That one that I found on eBay is dirt cheap but is coming from Poland ... I'm trying to find something in Australia (at a reasonable price) but is it just me or there's no VW parts sellers in Australia (apart from the, overpriced, official dealer)?

[h100vw]

When I rang the VW dealer to find out how much a new sump would be, they sent me a quota via email (after I gave them my VIN) and that's the part number that they gave me: 038103603N

That one that I found on eBay is dirt cheap but is coming from Poland ... I'm trying to find something in Australia (at a reasonable price) but is it just me or there's no VW parts sellers in Australia (apart from the, overpriced, official dealer)?

Get one from the UK if you don't like the idea of buying from Poland. Depends what your priority is. VW prices here are a joke really. No one in Belgium that can drop by a dealer for you?

Gavin

[soltarian]

It's not that I don't like the idea of buying in Poland (or anyone outside Australia)
I would just like to get a new one as quickly as possible!!!! Not quite sure how long my little Silicone seal will last haha

[h100vw]

Welding it would be quick depending on how big the hole is. I know a fella in Kallangur that would do it. There would be people down south too. Google aluminium welding or something.

Gavin

[soltarian]

Fixing it would be an option if anyone could do with me!? I would like to do be there when it happens at least
If anyone can say what they think of these silicone gels ... are they actually any good? Obviously welding would ideal (if we don't count getting a new sump).
I'll try to get some pictures tomorrow (although the crack is not visible anymore because of that silicone sealant/gel I put); but to give an idea it's about a 2-3 cm crack I think.

[h100vw]

Providing the sump was spotless when you put the sealer on. You could be lucky. I'd not leave it forever though. It'll fail when you least need it.

Gavin

[soltarian]

I cleaned it (the outside) as best as I could given that I was in the middle of nowhere when it happened haha.
But yea, kinda paranoid driving with this silicone sealant on it as it could probably start leaking anywhere at any given time. Hence why I want it fix asap. In saying that, I know that it's something that shouldn't be that hard to fix (or replace) and that it's probably DIY friendly (instead of paying a mechanic to do it ...)

[soltarian]

Just bought a new sump for $195 from ASV (Euro Car Parts). Still a bit overpriced for my liking but it was the best I could find at short notice. I think I'll keep the other one (the cracked one) and weld it when I have time that way I got a spare