[BCAUTOSOUND]

Just bought an 06 Jetta TDI. Took it to the local VW dealer (I know it was probably a mistake but the only TDI gurus in my area are like 6 weeks out), wanted to get the oil changed because I didn't know when it was changed last. They completed the oil change but told me the pan was stripped out where the drain plug goes into it. They said it shouldn't leak but needs to be replaced. As such, I didn't leave with allot of confidence that the plug wasn't going to fall out going down the road. My question is does anybody make an aftermarket pan for this car. The dealer want over 300 bucks for the pan and another 300 to put it on. I will take it the local guru for install but don't really want to pay 300 for the pan. Any sugestions would be appreciated.

 

[Seatman]

welcometomyturbodies

You can get it heli coiled which quite often ends up stronger than the original. It's where they drill it out, tap/thread it then screw in a new thread. If you can find out the size you can buy a kit to do it at home. You can also get a repair kit that consists of an oversize tap and oil pan drain plug. 3rd and finally you can get oil pans off ebay over here and I should imagine ovewr there too. Mine was £42/$67 and it seems to be just the ticket.

 

[Seatman]

Save money This is what I used for stripped threads but my sump pan/oil pan is now cracked so I bought one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17mm-13-Piece-Sump-Oil-Pan-Thread-Repair-Kit-/190473847405

 

[pearlgolf]

The oil pan is aluminum so whoever has been tightening it has been over doing it. Could you put the pan on yourself?

 

[Seatman]

5mm ball ended allen key for behind the flywheel and off you go, some sealant for fitting, really easy.

 

[Seatman]

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_tr...kw=06+jetta+oil+pan&_sacat=See-All-Categories

 

[BCAUTOSOUND]

I might be missing something but all the pans on ebay only fit the old motor. When you actually click into the listings they don't fit an 06TDI in the Jetta. They stop fitting in 05/

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Make sure you get one for BRM engine. The ones that fit on the 98-2006 are for BEW engine or ALH engine. http://www.idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2210 Here is one, $244. Here is a used one, $95.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b6f7e709

The 05-06 BRM engine uses the same oil pan as the 09-11 CBEA or CJAA TDI engines.

 

[Seatman]

Heli coil or oil pan repair kit then, $244 for an oil pan?:eek