Windage Tray

[dswalterwi at gmail.com (Don Walter)]

Ah if I would have read "Windage" I would have answered my own question. You
are right it is worth it for both reasons.

On 10/27/05, calimus@techography.net <calimus@techography.net> wrote:
>
> The windage tray doesn't actually keep the oil from sloshing around, what
> is does is keep the oil from splashing up on the crank shaft. Oil hitting
> the crank while corning puts extra drag on the crank which slows the motor
> down a bit. This also causes the crank to "whip" the oil and beat air
> into it which isn't all that good either.
>
> I have one on my wifes cabby and I have one that I'll be putting on my
> rocco over the winter. A strong advantage of the windage tray is that you
> will no longer need those damn corke oil pan gaskets as the tray acts as a
> re-usable rubber gasket.
>
> All in all, I'd say no more cork gaskets is worth $45.
>
> William S.
>
> 88' 16v
>
> >
> > Need to replace the oil pan on the car. Was looking at this windage
> > tray on part4vws. Anyone have any input as to whether it's worth the
> > money or not? Looks like it keeps the oil from sloshing around in the
> > pan. Any input is appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris
> >
> >
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Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
1986 2.0L 16V TEC 2 Black Scirocco (see progress at
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708939)
1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (under repair)
1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Beetle (sold)