karlosR 3 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 As a mk4/Bora owner I'm aware that on lowered cars the sump is ripe for some potentially expensive abuse. The sump on my V6 Bora has been on the receiving end of a minor battering and is now weeping a small amount of oil from a very small crack. I have a few questions..... firstly, are the V6 sumps on the AUE engine the same as the ones on the R32 and if they are then would one from a 3.2 TT/S3 fit? secondly, apart from the stealers where would be a good place to buy a new sump for a reasonable price? Many thanks, Karl Link to post Share on other sites
Vwsupakev 0 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 ebay i think ive seen um on there Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Plus you can buy engine mount spacers to raise the engine 15mm to stop it happening again. Takes some of the strain off your drive shafts if the wishbones are inverted. Link to post Share on other sites
karlosR 3 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Thanks for the replies, I've seen some for the R32 on eBay but wasn't sure that it would fit. As for the 15mm spacers I was thinking about getting some but I'm concerned about additional stress being put on the dogbone mount due to it being constantly at an angle. Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Dog bone mount polybushed is a quick and easy replacement but the sump isn't....I can't raise mine the 15mm as it would foul my strut brace. Link to post Share on other sites
karlosR 3 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I want a strut brace on mine too so spacers won't be happening. Upper and lower braces with a polybushed bogbone mount..... nice! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I want a strut brace on mine too so spacers won't be happening. Upper and lower braces with a polybushed bogbone mount..... nice!That's what I have on mine and makes a difference..... Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 ive got a shallow steel sump and r32 oil pump for sale if your intrested. used to run it on my VR but ive sold my car now. Link to post Share on other sites
karlosR 3 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Would it fit a 24v? If so, how much? Link to post Share on other sites
karlosR 3 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Would it fit a 24v? If so, how much? Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 yes will fit the 24v but i want to sell it with the R32 oil pump for around £150 Link to post Share on other sites
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