How To Install Reinforced Skid Plate ~ PROTECT PLASTIC OIL PAN

In this video we install an upgraded reinforced skid plate on the 2019 Golf R. This is an OEM plate from an Golf ALLTRACK. Most MQB cars have a plastic oil pan. The factory belly pan is weak and does not cover the oil pan. To protect that plastic oil pan, we install a reinforced belly pan. This is a simple install with a new pan, a few bolts and 2 brackets. We also do some math and torture testing on the Alltrack Belly Pan. Thanks to ShopDAP.com for providing the parts, and putting together a kit for us.
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[@HumbleMechanic]

A question that has come up is about temp and heat soak with the pan. GREAT QUESTION! Something we might test soon :)

[@wim0104]

yeah, containing hot engine oil in plastic... wow! I think the gergineers are a bit hardcore about making cars that only last 3 years...

[@snoopy5736]

@@wim0104 Also smashing the oil pan on speed humps and driveways is never fun. I'm on 14 oil pans on my b5.5 passat 4motion.

[@wim0104]

@@snoopy5736 even if you had a steel pan, you still need a skid plate: the oil pickup will get compromised when the pan is bent.

[@rupergarage9825]

Spanish subtitles please

[@cheesemons]

Kind of wondering what would the engine heat soak temperature would be when stuck in a traffic. My car will kick a slight dust storm when the radiator fan kicks on.

[@guomondur9248]

I learned something new today: the part number that ends in an odd # = driver side

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep. I remember that with a little trick.. VW drivers are ODD! HAHAHAHHAHAHA (me being the one at the front of that line)

[@Deutscheautoparts]

I did a video a looooooong time ago on this. I should probably reshoot at some point but it explains VW and Audi part numbers kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZXah4mwrqqoaJo

[@peterclayton4385]

HumbleMechanic European VW drivers are right then 👍 Coming at ya from Scotland.

[@harrygatto]

On LHD cars however, there are places where cars are RHD.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Great Video. Now you are ready to rally that thing!

[@alanyousif1510]

Will this part fit a 2019 Jetta GLI?

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

Nice mod. I'm not one that's a stickler for metal oil pans - but the reinforced belly pan makes a lot of sense. By the time a hazard presents itself, it's often too late to avoid.

[@peterclayton4385]

New thing learned today: Part numbers ending in odd numbers (1) is for the left and part numbers ending in even numbers (2) for the right. Love it.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Pretty cool!!!

[@barrackyomamma]

I have a TDI bellypan on my MK4 R32 and like the Alltrack bellypan, it covers all the way to the subframe. It's not reinforced, but I think it's worth it either way because it also helps keep the elements out with the extra coverage. Great for the nasty winters we have in chicago.

[@HumbleMechanic]

That TDI pan was awesome for noise.

[@barrackyomamma]

@@HumbleMechanic Yeah the OEM TDI bellypan has the sound deadening blocks. I actually got the cheaper rock auto version. It was only about $20 shipped and fitment was actually very good.

[@SlowBoiGang]

I was interested in Jason's explanation

[@HumbleMechanic]

Jason was a good sport about me cutting him off.

[@GarthGoldberg]

That's a nice addition. They used to make belly pans out of metal (Eurovan). I had a big dent in mine from something. A few blows with a mallet and it was good as new.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Man those were great. Until you had to pull it on the alignment rack. Hahaha

[@GarthGoldberg]

@@HumbleMechanic There's a metal springy thingy at the front that's supposed to hold it, but mine is bent (same on my '92). So I'm always dropping the pan on my nose. On a lift, you can just swing it down.

[@GarthGoldberg]

@@HumbleMechanic I'm just about to turn 130,000 miles. Still no check engine light. Original O2 sensors and cat (but I've got spares in the box).

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

The composite belly pan is durable, but with as much as it flexes, I'm not convinced it would actually protect the oil pan from being smashed if you hit some thing big or bottom out over a speed bump.

[@Wolfpack310]

U right it flexes too much. The only thing It protects from small stones and scratches. Also if u get a small oil leak it protects the garage floor

[@neno_e2332]

@@Wolfpack310 I didn't think about that if you get a leak you might not know for a good while.

[@SikConVicTioN]

@@neno_e2332 with as many oil leaks VW's have, they should have drilled a few holes in middle so you can at least see the oil stains before all of the oil that's supposed to be in the engine just pools up on top of the belly pan 😂

[@WrathOfThePunisher]

@@SikConVicTioN it won't take a lot of oil leaking before you see it on the road, no matter what pan you have fitted...

[@SikConVicTioN]

@@WrathOfThePunisher meant skid plate lol

[@chrisbyers4726]

Great video and product. I was skeptical at first. Dont know if id ever buy a newer VAG, but id probably do a combo of metal oil pan and the Alltrak skid plate. Luckily I can still stick to the old MK1/MK2 trick of welding a 1/4" plate of steel onto my B5 Passat wagon oil pan. The B5 has a long list of quirky engineering but I love it.

[@j_white1305]

The 2019 911 Carrera's have plastic pans as well. Also, I've read about people having issues getting the metal oil pans sealed properly.

[@seanoflaherty]

The 911 must have a much lower ride height, so it's more of a potential problem there.

[@chaseedgren3097]

Just had a customer come in the other day with a golf R with a DESTROYED oil pan. Good timing on this video Charles.

[@markusmcgee]

This summer in Dallas someone threw an object at my R. They were aiming for my windshield but it went under the car and punctured the oil pan. Luckily the car holds most the oil until the engine is shut off. I wish i had this installed.

[@johnazhderian5734]

Car manufacturers will come up with an engine and transmission make entirely out of plastic along with a plastic alternator and starter motor.

[@paperwind1841]

I love this video and the product the was being demonstrated. I have a MK7 and was looking for alternatives to protect the pan. One issue though. As I clicked to link to actually buy the product. I seen that it was going for $423 versus buying a steel oil pan for $1XX and maybe around $200 installation. As a regular Consumer I shop around for what’s the best costly yet affective alternative. I would be saving around $100 buy just going with a steel oil pan and not having to replace the drain bolts every oil change. Again I love the skip plate and and the video but the price is just a little up there for that particular part. If it was around $2XX something, then I would’ve put in a order right after the video.

[@7241cooper]

I will be picking up my GLI 35th anniversary edition tomorrow and this seems to be the common sense modification after the first two major oil changes by the dealer ... from then on I plan to use the pump extraction process... for all the oil and filter changes thank you Charles

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome. Congrats

[@TheShaunsc]

I’ve bashed my oil pan doing 60. Some asphalt was pushed up from the storm and I hit it. Big scruff! But, didn’t break or crack. 60k on it since it happened ;)

[@garthor]

Can you test the actual oil pan next? I wonder how durable the oil pan is vs the belly pan... I'm sure the belly pan helps shield the oil pan, but how much force is needed before a rock goes through it? =p

[@HumbleMechanic]

I like that Idea!

[@michaelblacktree]

One of the first upgrades I did to my Mk4 Jetta was a reinforced belly pan. They're known for hitting stuff and cracking the aluminum oil pan. A plastic oil pan would probably keep me awake at night.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep. Got one on my R32

[@cse5975]

That alltrack pan will help under body aero a significant amount to.

[@CarlosEduardo-wy1fh]

That's interesting, I have a 2015 1.4 TSI Golf, built in Mexico and imported to Brazil, I also know a few other mk7 owners, GTI and TSI, built in Germany, Mexico and Brazil, and all of them came from the factory with the reinforced skid plate. In fact I thought that every mk7 Golf had it, I never thought that some models would lack this, especially the top of the line Golf R.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Crazy that the R doesn't have it. In the US, only Alltracks got them

[@GixxerRider1991]

I work at a Hyundai dealership and there's a transmission mount behind the oil pan on the Sonatas, Elantras, and Accents that should be circular but is in most cases ground flat by customers repeatedly bottoming the car out. The good thing about this though is that the mount sits lower and protects the oil pan from getting damaged in most cases. We call them the buzz cut mounts. There really should be a factory replacement interval for 'em.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahahha I like that Buzz Cut l!!

[@knduong]

doing oil changes are gonna be so fun

[@HumbleMechanic]

It’s why I like to use the extractor from a few videos ago. ;)

[@frugalprepper]

I don't know. I think I would just not buy a car with a plastic oil pan. Euro stuff is taking the plastic stuff a little to far.

[@HumbleMechanic]

LOL we might get to the point were we can't LOL. These composites actually do a great job in many applications. Not saying I won't protect it, but they are stronger than we might think. *next day complains about replacing an engine because I hit something and busted the pan* HAHAH

[@Toolaholic7]

Ford has them too,look at the oil pan on the 2018 Mustangs with the 5.0.The oil pan is plastic

[@dogchainsaw3923]

FrugalPrepper's Garage & Garden bro Toyota uses plastic valve covers for their engines. If anything toyota uses more plastic than VW.

[@daaneel]

Yashar I think you’re talking about the plastic engine cover. Where does Toyota use an actual plastic valve cover? I know that they use a plastic intake manifold. Keep in mind that engineers are designing these.

[@dogchainsaw3923]

daaneel kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHa8g6p-o9uXl8U watch this video and go to 1:39. It has a plastic valve cover. Toyota uses way more plastic than VW. I hate idiots like y’all who call out VW for using plastic when the Camry is nothing but plastic.

[@shaeet]

$400+ for a plastic pan? I got my factory full-sized belly pan (PN 3Q0825236D) for about $70 shipped, you just need to buy the 3 bolts for the subframe. Not as much protection but better having nothing and increases aero under the car.

[@brilliantradience]

Yeah, that's too steep considering Panzer pans are about $280, at least for Mk5 R32's.

[@HumbleMechanic]

No Panzer for MK7. That was my first stop. Another company has metal, but it said that it doesn't fit DSG cars(I guess they changed that since). I Think the part number listed is not the reinforced one?

[@Abubububu]

Awesome video 👍 Would love to see you go more in depth with VCDS. Keep up the good work!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Talk to me about what you'd like to see. I love making VCDS videos

[@Abubububu]

I’ve noticed that VW sometimes ’deactivates’ some functions such as lane assist even tho the car has adaptive cruise control and almost all cameras (i guess) behind the rearview camera and park assist etc... i want to activate it with VCDS but im scared to do it because of the lack of knowledge 😬 And another of topic question... I have a small scratch on my door and I bought the paint, it came with the clearcoat separetly. Do I mix these two 50/50 in a small cup or do it separate...? Doesn’t it ”bulge” if done separate...? Thanx!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Definitely a worth while upgrade! and I loathe those plastic oil pans... garbage

[@TheTubaMan2]

I think people underestimate the durability of the plastic honeycomb pan vs a steel one. I haven't seen the plastic one fail when a steel one wouldn't have. That being said, this alltrack pan would be worth it for anyone intending to lower their car or that lives on terrible roads (not me).

[@brihal6498]

Slo-mo Miata footage was great😄 great colab with Jason too. Love the quality of ur vids. Recommend u to all my vw friends and now Mx-5 owners too. Keep up the great work!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@SE3552]

The testing at the end was the best part of the video.

[@HumbleMechanic]

And the most fun lol

[@SH-zv2wy]

FYI the kit from DAP now used triple square bolts for the frame rail brackets.

[@TOPTRADER007]

Can you do a video on Servicing and Replacing Front Differential Fluid on a 2004 R32 or 2008 R32 or A3 3.2 Quattro ??????

[@MattSump]

My life currently consists of watch Charles do a MK7.5 R upgrade, go to shopdap and buy parts, go to garage and install. Repeat :D

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahaha I’m sorry Matt. Also is it ApRil yet?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

I approve this message!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Also thanks for the purchases, we appreciate the support very much ; )

[@MattSump]

@@HumbleMechanic Working on 2020 stuff this week! Got only a few weeks before we open up reg. Need to get crackin!

[@MattSump]

@@Deutscheautoparts Thank you guys! Appreciate making things easy with the preconfig'd kits. Alltrack haldex kit and Spare tire retrofit looks like they are showing up today!

[@spawntohell]

This is actually better than a metal one as things bounce back from it!!!

[@john_dee1431]

Clear explanations. Good visuals. Rockin' it as always.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks so much

[@yasin10100]

Now you can see how strong composite is, the oil pan is stronger as you think and defenetly sronger as aluminium

[@cheknocksya]

I put one on my Sportwagen and noticed that it effectively lowers the ground clearance compared to the stock one. I’m hitting ice chunks left and right with my Eibach setup and even though I cringe every time the Alltrack belly pan has held its own in real world testing. One thing to note. I was advised by VW parts to remove the felt liner to keep temps down. Thoughts on that?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Maybe worth doing. But I think it would be issues on the alltrack if it was an issue

[@AlastairDEW]

How does the ECS pan compare (almost half the price and aluminum) and another vote for looking into heat soak or just overall cooling impact of either.

[@TsLeng]

The OE cover seems to have 2 slots for air to reach the transmission but the alltrak cover has the slots on the oil pan side.

[@tissle100]

Seen these covers actually flex without breaking and still damage or pierce aluminium sumps after customer has hit something . Cover will have a scuff / indent but sump will be destroyed . Good idea though should give you alot more protection than that excuse of a half gaurd!

[@SanchoSanto]

Why does VW make these parts out of plastic?! The dip stick tube crumbled apart on my 337 and I ended up breaking other plastic pieces while trying to replace it. Ridiculous!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Those old sticks and funnels were the worst.

[@andrew.triggs]

Can I have your old belly pan? I totally didn't run over mine when I was changing the transmission oil.

[@DigitalDissident]

Can I have your old belly button lint?

[@jimmydillinger2716]

@@DigitalDissident you have have my new belly button lint What color u lookin for?

[@camrunner6633]

Awesome, plastic sump. How could that ever be a problem

[@daaneel]

I don’t even have a golf or a Volkswagen but I like these videos

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks so much

[@weswitek4573]

Hey Charles, great video and mod! I noticed you opted to use hex bolts on the brackets instead of the (2) triple-squares that come with most of the kits being sold. Is it just to keep things simple, or any other reason?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Ease of install was my play

[@rob5631]

what is the part number for the hex head bolts?

[@adamrandell7946]

Your not wrong, got under my S3 and just shook my head. Do you think the models are similar enough for me to do the same?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep. It’s basically the same car

[@Tdfries]

Dude just buy an ECS Street Shield and you are paying less for a thick METAL skid plate.

[@HumbleMechanic]

It doesn’t fit DSG cars. And I like that this is OEM ;)

[@bryangreen9889]

DQ381 fitment coming soon 👍

[@SikConVicTioN]

@@HumbleMechanic step 1 - ditch the dsg to get a proper manual Step 2- get the street shield 😁

[@nathangamber9230]

Hey, would be cool if you could mention the size on bolts, particularly the ones you're recommending the ratching wrench and wobble sockets for. Looked like you might have had a 13mm?

[@HumbleMechanic]

That’s a good idea!!! I’ll add that to the list 👍👍

[@ClaudioArrau]

Plastic oil pan. VAG ftw! Next generation will have plastic rods i guess

[@HumbleMechanic]

LOL

[@JaredSVX]

Holy shit... I think there are some Jeep guys that will want that

[@Derpymech]

Definitely gunna come up with the cash for the aluminum replacement on my Jetta before I lower it!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Before lowering is a good call

[@alouisschafer7212]

The plastic oil pan isn't a problem imo its a very high quality part for being plastic. The way VW protects the under-body of the car is a problem though 😅 The alltrack belly pan should be standard on all Golf Models!

[@manbearbeard]

Awesome video, mister Beard. But why would someone put a plastic oil pan on a car? Are there any pros about that? Cheers and have a nice day, mate.

[@agenericaccount3935]

I am somewhat leery of plastic oilpans on an emotional level. Do they deform or deflect or are they rigid AF?

[@agenericaccount3935]

@@ThunderGoatz mm, shattery

[@Uberragen21]

@@ThunderGoatz - The plastic ones don't deform, they shatter. I would rather to have a dent than a broken oil pan.

[@Uberragen21]

@@ThunderGoatz - What happens to all plastics in your engine bay? They get brittle with heat and age. What happens when plastic gets cold. It gets brittle. What happens to brittle plastic when impacted at medium to high velocity? Metal oil pans do not have the same issues, although cast aluminum is brittle and I understand some oil pans were cast aluminum before going to plastic and were more prone to shattering when impacted. Personally I would rather have an aluminum belly cover than a plastic or fiber reinforced plastic belly cover.

[@sheffield8184]

I like my steel sump on my scirocco 👍🏻

[@jet_black]

Just busted my oil pan...$1000 bucks later at the dealer this is my next investment.

[@Pandaflipsu]

hey humblemech, enjoy watching your videos even though i don't do any work to my car myself(but plan to in future), but was wondering if you could do a video on how to dismantle the headlight housings of the 7.5 LED headlight sets so people could put in their own things I.E. wrapping the red strip for the GTI or putting rgb lights in such as demoneyes (fully aware its illegal in many places but would obviously be only for show). not gonna be that guy that assumes you have money and time to throw around so if its a no completely understandable and keep up the good work

[@doubled8247]

I do dig that, but adding 30lbs to the front end between this and intercooler is hefty haha.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I think the HP we added makes up for it. Lol

[@Nefariousrouge]

You might not be able to break it with the hammer and weights, but I really wonder how much it yeilds to deflection when hitting something. If it deflects enough, then it can still hit the pan and cause damage.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep I agree. Ultimately there is only so much you’re ever going to be able to do.

[@Nefariousrouge]

I had a Panzer plate on my TDI Beetle and loved it. It was ridiculously heavy, but it lived up to its name. I remember I ran over a brick on the highway when I was living out in Phoenix years ago. I'm pretty sure it exploded when it contacted the plate and left a nice 2mm gouge down the center. Don't even want to imagine what that would have done to the pan!

[@dudemcdudeston7985]

Wow! It took WAY more abuse than i thought it would. I mean you straight up ran over it. Wtf. Haha Crazy timing on your vid too, i just bought an ecs aluminum shield on black friday 👍James any thoughts on apr's roll control lowering springs?

[@bierbrauer11]

That was some sexy miata footage there

[@exparrot9074]

The Alltrack belly pan looks very similar to the one on our '15 Golf TDI, maybe more composite in the pan itself making it a bit stiffer.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

The TDI one looks similar but is very different. The TDI one mostly is for sound and Aero and wouldn't hold up to abuse.

[@hassanmunir8700]

Deutsche Auto Parts is there any like this for a MK6 Golf paul ?

[@exparrot9074]

@@Deutscheautoparts do you know if the Alltrack belly pan is a direct swap for the TDI belly pan or does it have different mount points up front?

[@mtbfitz]

Any chance of you ever doing a how-to on the 1.8T TSI timing chain replacements?

[@aredd92]

Just did this on my mk7.5 R and ran into an issue with the fitment of the passenger-side bracket. Aligning the “little tab” on the top of the bracket made it impossible to get the 2 lower bracket holes to align correctly with the belly pan. It’s almost as if the hole for the tab in the chassis should have been drilled slightly lower. Ultimately, had to bend the tab out of the way and mount the bracket with just the bolt alone.

[@travisdarst4336]

Awesome! I knew this would work on a golf R!

[@brdpit]

WOW! That thing cost over 500.00 with shipping. You can buy an aluminum one cheaper than that.

[@chrisbyers4726]

The aluminum ones dont flex like the carbon fiber. They dent really easily from experience. Id just go for the metal oil pan replacement (hopefully they are steel).

[@thomaspeterson8659]

Humble always likes to use VW parts.

[@j1ndz]

Parts list for those curious: 3Q0825902B - Reinforced Alltrack Skid Plate w/ Vent 5Q0 825 921 - Retaining Bracket Driver's Side 5Q0 825 922 - Retaining Bracket Passenger Side N907 559 02 - Spline Head Bolt w/ Washer (x2) N019 530 7 - Flange hex head bolt (M8x25mm) (x7) N909 747 01 - Black wide head T-star screw A04B (x7) Was able to grab the entire bundle for $270 shipped.

[@Questchaun]

What bean counter thought a plastic oil pan would be okay? 🤣

[@harrygatto]

Another great video. A minor niggle though; can you use the words Right and Left instead of Driver's and Passenger?

[@vencent8329]

you are big chevy fan right there

[@HumbleMechanic]

I owned 1 Chevy.. A lumina LOL 2dr Silver with red interior HHAHA

[@eivis13]

Do a diy lifepo4+supercap battery instead of the lead acid battery. Should be a 10kg differance.

[@alexdelgadillo3398]

Wonder if it helps with aerodynamics at all.

[@chrisbyers4726]

Looking at it, the Alltrak skid plate covers more of the bottom of the engine where more air can get up into causing more turbulence/drag. I'm no expert just an educated guess.

[@mychannel9160]

Great video! Now more miata, please. ;-)

[@HumbleMechanic]

Soon. Once this run of R videos is done we do the Miata.

[@braddowns17]

Drives me crazy when owners remove the belly pans or cut holes in them to change the oil. To me it's just plain laziness. When doing an oil change it's a good time to get in there and check everything. So don't be lazy pull the belly pan and inspect.

[@stevenf927]

The problem with the Alltrack skid plate is that you have to take it off to get to the oil pan drain. Somewhat easy to do on a lift, but harder to do when all you have are jackstands.

[@HumbleMechanic]

It’s one of the reasons I like the extractor method for service

[@stevenf927]

@@HumbleMechanic Would you used the extractor method for every oil change? (Alltrack 1.8T)

[@johnbutterworth1369]

I wonder if there is a skip plate interchange for the Passat w8 from another vw? Great video by the way.

[@chrisbyers4726]

Id imagine the W8 would have the best skid plate if there's a difference among the B5/B5.5 PG Performance makes a HD aluminum one and Skid-Plates.com have a steel one for the B5/B5.5 chasis.

[@spidusp]

Too much wieght plus heat addition, i would recommend this belly pan for winter use only

[@HumbleMechanic]

I fee where your coming from on the heat. The weight is a non factor for me and I’d say 99.99% of MQB cars. The heat side is something I’ve thought about. The only thing that has me not really worried is that it’s a factory part. So if it was an issue it would be an issue on all the Alltrack cars.

[@YZJB]

HumbleMechanic Alltrack engine puts out way less heat than the R though

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Anybody else watching Charles at the very end whaling on the pan with the hammer and suddenly have the scene from "2001" with the ape swinging the bone pop into their head?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Lol not sure how to feel about that. 😂😂😂

[@gerardcahill3924]

Humbel plants his badass MK3 in the backround just to entice.

[@HumbleMechanic]

😛

[@jacobdefenbaugh5093]

wierd, i thought the golf had the same belly pan as the a3. The A3(at least the 2015 "quattro") has a flimsy belly pan that goes all the way back to the rear 3 bolts, so it covers the oil pan.

[@denzelfashington3110]

You buy vw to rebuild it to your taste

[@HumbleMechanic]

LOL yep. HAHAH

[@mikejf4377]

Question, what MK will that cover for some of my friends information? I liked this video.

[@hotshot8207]

Good, Upgrade if you live in an area full of potholes and debris on the roadways..Thank You @humblemechanic

[@HumbleMechanic]

Exactly. I hate they left most of the pan exposed.

[@hotshot8207]

@@HumbleMechanic specially with a plastic oil pan!! I think the germans forgot that American Roads aren't to German Standards

[@neonwraith]

Hi Charles, I have a MK VIII Golf R on the way and I was curious if this modification will fit that. Is that something you have tried?

[@HumbleMechanic]

I’ve heard it will I haven’t installed on mine yet. But you have a metal pan on mk8 so it’s not AS big of a deal

[@YR7A]

plastic oil pans are such a fucking solution in search of a problem.

[@iSeedless]

So, you will need to take it off when you want to do a full oil change (like also replacing the oil plug which is a cheap addition to the oil change kits)? Will you need to also get an oil extractor too if the case? Also "Plastic" to describe what the oil pan is made of makes it sound chintzy, when really it's a very durable composite. I don't know of anyone who has had issues with it.

[@fadi_koka]

In future plastic drivetrain and steel protectors

[@fredjones5327]

Very nice!!! You think this will fit the 19 Tiguan R???

[@Aeonia92]

Hi, I noticed some scratches on the fuel reservoir underneath the car. Should I be worried?

[@marceloigorra9155]

I have a 2010 VW EOS and come with protector aluminum oil pan.

[@HumbleMechanic]

That EOS pan is no joke!

[@marceloigorra9155]

@@HumbleMechanic is not plastic is aluminum

[@marceloigorra9155]

@@HumbleMechanic 1q0825237b take a look

[@MagnetbergOfficial]

@@marceloigorra9155 Because it's part of the structure of the car.The previous owner of my eos left it at a workshop.The car was just wigly and not stiff enough.Bought myself a used one and the ride feeling is much better.

[@marceloigorra9155]

@@MagnetbergOfficial yes is structural, but I think fit the gti and is better

[@SikConVicTioN]

@6:45 why couldn't you just use a socket with swivel adapter and extension? Seems like it would be much faster

[@douglasfeeley5502]

So, what you're saying is that my Alltrack is better than a Golf R in every way?? Sounds good. I agree. 😎😉

[@HumbleMechanic]

EVERY WAY! 😜

[@douglasfeeley5502]

@@HumbleMechanic tell you what, we can trade turbos. Now I don't do this kind of thing very often, but with Christmas right around the corner, I feel it's the right thing to do. #generosityabound

[@ujiltromm7358]

I noticed your hands don't show any sign of used oil residue. May I ask what kind of glove you use?

[@melvin1727]

How will you know if there is a (small) oil leak if there's a skid plate there?

[@rob5631]

Just installed this today. What's the part number for the hex head bolts that you used on the brackets in the front instead of the torx style that come with the kit? I could not get the torx style tightened up properly. Will be swapping them out with hex heads the next time I drop the cover to change the oil. It's comforting to know my fragile plastic oil pan is protected now. Thanks for the video. Thanks for all your videos.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I don’t think I have PN. I ended up using something I had floating around. Take the ones that came with the kit abs match them up at the hardware store. That’s what I’d do

[@rob5631]

@@HumbleMechanic thank you sir! that's usually my method too.

[@MarktheRude]

Well sure, your plastic oil pan isn't going to get sheared off, but if that skid plate is that flexible is it really going to protect that plastic oil pan from kinetic impact damage?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Maybe. Ultimately there is only so much you are going to be able to do.

[@Simk1d]

Wonder if the brackets would interfere with a twintercooler setup.

[@HumbleMechanic]

That I don’t know

[@NateTEHbutcher]

I just bought a new 2020 mk7.5 GTI, I REALLY don't want to drop the pan on a brand new car and add a steel pan that might leak, but I am lowering it. Think I could get away with just this or an aluminum skid plate?

[@drewmyer7319]

This wouldn't happen to also work for the mk6.5 Jetta GLIs (facelifted gen3) would it?

[@alanperry8676]

Is there more than one version of the belly pan? I have a '17 GTI S and got the belly pan that I installed on my car from a local guy who said that he bought all of the underside protection parts for some Mk7 model not available in the US from a European source. The pan that I have doesn't flex like the one in your video. A couple weeks ago I hit something (hidden under snow) about half the width of the road on the left side and maybe an inch or so taller than the underside of the car. That broke a bunch of the plastic bits behind the left-side bumper cover including the core support and cracked the intercooler. The left side of the belly pan(including the vertical support) moved back an inch or two, which ripped all of the metal eyelets out of the rear of the belly pan. I am looking for a replacement belly pan and after watching your video I am concerned it might not be the same as what I am replacing.

[@alanperry8676]

BTW, I am a stage rally official who uses my GTI in my duties, including course checks. Earlier this year, on a fresh (not-yet compacted) gravel road, my car managed to bring in enough rocks through the cooling hole on the belly pan that the inside bottom of the pan filled with rocks. The rocks filled the gap between the belly pan and the oil pan. Then I went over a bump that pressed up on the belly pan and --crack-- went the plastic oil pan. I now have a steel one on my car. But I managed to drive on gravel stage rally toads for 5 years before that happened.