Sump Removal?

Hi all, about to do a little job on me mk1….

 Just wondering if removing the sump is an easy job?? Mine`s a bit leaky so have brought a new gasket from GSF. Are the bolts torqued up at all, or have come off in any special sequence etc???

 Finally can i whack the new gasket straight on (once both metal surfaces have been cleaned of course) or do i need to buy a special bonding paste or anything  :dontknow:

 Keen to hear the gangs experience of this job  

 Cheers!

Just a few interesting posts on the GSF gasket you may wish to read.

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4748&highlight=sump+gasket

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=6046&highlight=sump+gasket

I bought a genuine gasket but have'nt fitted it yet

Hope it helps

Rob

Cheers for the reply Robb..

 was a bit lazy really, as i should have searched thru the search engine first….

 just got the gasket out of the car, and it`s a black one. Plasticky outer layers, and compressed paper inards. ?21 seems a bit steep, so i`ll put the GSF one on and see if it leaks as bad as the existing one.

 If it still chucks it out, then i`ll have to get my pants pulled down up the vw parts dept!  ops:

 If it`s warm over the weekend (v.doubtful) i`ll put it on and report back.

I bought a genuine rubber one on ebay for ?8, Lucky Just need to fit it, waiting for warmer weather.