Mk5 2.0L TDI Sump replacement

[Umai Naa!!]

Easier to do it by hand. You'll be there all day trying to bump it over with the key to line it up. High-compression diesels tend to land on TDC virtually every time.

[Dyldo]

Is it hard to turn with the compression? I have a blown disc in my back so pushing or pulling hard is an issue

[Ryeman]

Is it hard to turn with the compression? I have a blown disc in my back so pushing or pulling hard is an issue

Just do it incrementally and there won't be a compression issue.

[Umai Naa!!]

Once you line the slot up with one bolt, it's only a matter of nudging it a bit further to do the next couple that are up there.

[Dyldo]

ok, thanks guys. Trying it now.

[Dyldo]

Tried it, and no joy. the 250mm wobble extension bar and the 10mm socket (both in 1/4") just won't get in there to purchase. I could either try a 5mm ball end on the end of the wobble ext bar, or i need to turn the crank.

What size socket for the crank? 23mm?

[Umai Naa!!]

Either 19mm or 21mm. Can't remember which.

[Dyldo]

Can't be, I tried 21mm and no joy.

[Dyldo]

I can't send you PM for some reason. Whats your call out rate to Cronulla if I can't sort this out?

[Dyldo]

Epic fails all along the way, but job done.

Tips:-
19mm 12 pt socket for turning the crank
definitely hand-crank the engine to move the notches in the flywheel to where you can access the two nasty bolts