That's a good point - on some VWs, it is a pain - on Mk5/6 2.0T engine, you actually have to rotate the crank to expose cutouts on the flywheel to access the bolts. On the VR6 you do have to remove a cover on the transmission to access those bolts as well.mr.brown wrote:This kind of depends on your skill, what tools you have and also if anyone has attempted this before. Most of the bolts securing the sump to the block are straightforward, however, there are two adjacent to the gearbox that are a real pig. Have a go at these first, preferably with a "wobbly" extension on a socket as they have to be loosened at an angle. From what I remember there is a small cover plate on the gearbox that can be removed to make this a bit easier.ikorraks wrote: I wanted to check that replacing the sump is as simple as I think it is and I won't get the car into a complete mess if I attempt it
On the 1.8L in the Scirocco ,it isn't actually difficult - the bolts are readily accessible and there is no cover on the transmission to remove. A wobble extension would help, however as there is a slight angle. I'm not sure about the 1.6L engine in the GT - definitely worth a look to see if it looks hard to get at those bolts.
The other thing worth mentioning is that this is a messy job. As you can imagine the bottom of the engine is covered in oil - when you get the sump off, you will wear some of that oil. Dress appropriately and wear eye protection.