Oil pan replacement diy?

20vturbojetta · #1 (**permalink**) 03-08-2006, 08:09 PM

anyone know of a diy for this job. i asked on the other forum but just got a bunch of smart ass answers so i figured it was time to come back to the better forum and see if anyone could help me out. i'm mainly concerned with torque specs and things to look out for

SleepyHeadGTi · #2 (**permalink**) 03-08-2006, 08:23 PM

Everyone raves about these Panzer Plates. Here is their install
instrucations. Hope it helps.
http://www.dieselgeek.com/panzerinstall.htm

ItchyVR6 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-08-2006, 08:24 PM

I don't have a Bentley to give you the torque specs, but all you really need is a 3/8" drive ratchet, the proper socket (haven't looked the bolts yet to know) and woblle extension is a big help. Basically, just unbolt the pan, scrape off the old gasket(make sure the block surface is clean so the new gasket will properly seal), install the new gasket, and install the new pan.

20vturbojetta · #4 (**permalink**) 03-08-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ItchyVR6

I don't have a Bentley to give you the torque specs, but all you really need is a 3/8" drive ratchet, the proper socket (haven't looked the bolts yet to know) and woblle extension is a big help. Basically, just unbolt the pan, scrape off the old gasket(make sure the block surface is clean so the new gasket will properly seal), install the new gasket, and install the new pan.

what should i clean the gasket off with i saw someone saying watch out so that you don't make high or low spots what would you reccommend using the get off the old gasket?

liquidmike · #5 (**permalink**) 03-09-2006, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 20vturbojetta

what should i clean the gasket off with i saw someone saying watch out so that you don't make high or low spots what would you reccommend using the get off the old gasket?

When I changed out the oilpan in my scirocco I used a putty knife to get most of the heavy stuff off(gasket) then a razor blade to get what was left(be careful!) and cleaned up the residue that was left with rubbing alcohol. Then installed the pan according to the factory torque specs. Note: this is very important! if not done right this will never seal and you can strip out the bolts very easily. I followed the directions and never had any problems

ottoguy · #6 (**permalink**) 03-09-2006, 01:56 PM

You can clean off the old gasket with whatever works, a putty knife, a wire brush, flat screw driver. What they ment about taking too much off is if you use a putty knife or screw driver, don't gouge the metal, be careful and only remove the old gasket.

Brake/Carb cleaner also works good to clean it off once you've got all the big pieces of gasket off, it will remove most resedue.

20vturbojetta · #7 (**permalink**) 03-09-2006, 04:43 PM

cool thanks for all the response guys if its warm out i'll try and put together a diy and include all the torque specs and what not once i find them out