tk vr6 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hi there guys and gals,After pickikng up the missus in her mk 4 vb today I have had a neighbour knock on my door to inform me of an oil leak. I've had a look and yes, I have a crack about 6mm long in the sump. Its trickling very slowly but now I have to let the missus drive my vr6. I cannot let this happen. She doesn't enjoy it like i do and I really need to get her motor up and running. Please can someone give me some options to fix it as i've just checked a motor factors and they want £258 for a new one. Is ther a form of metal filler or bog standard repair kit I can get???Many thanks and look forward to your responses.Allen Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 yes you can buy metal weld stuff in a silver tube from B&q or homebase my mate did it with his diesel festa but he did it in three layers over 24 hours it did work as a temp measure at least then get one second hand Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Why not weld the crack up? If you can take it off, i can weld it for you if you want??? I'm not too far from pompey Link to post Share on other sites
tk vr6 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Thanks for the info Calico. I was looking into something like that for a temporary measure until I get a Haynes manual to get it off. I've done so much on mk2's that I know them inside out, but as time with cars moved on so did the complications of getting bits off. Parky, thank you so much. If I can get it off then for you to weld it up would be so cool. Where abouts in Hants are you then??? Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 If you drain all the oil out, undo all of the M6 bolts around the outside of the sump, it should drop off-it might need gentile persuasion (rubber mallet). I live in Droxford mate, north of Wickham/Fareham, up A32 Link to post Share on other sites
tk vr6 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Theres a few extra bolts in it mate. Joining the sump to the bottom of the clutch housing and a cover over the driveshaft. I'll get it off, no worries on that. Wikid then, when I get it off I'll let you know and we can arrange something then. When is best for you as you are so kindly offering?? Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Yeah sorry, forgot bout those bolts!! Any time you want, usually finish work between 5 n 6, i'l pm you my mobli Link to post Share on other sites
tk vr6 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Top man. Beer?? Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I do accept BEER, yes!!! Link to post Share on other sites
tk vr6 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Thats ok coz I'm out of Imperial credits. Link to post Share on other sites
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