This pan fit perfectly and worked perfectly. Until I hit another road debris. AS you probably already know by reading this, TDI oil pans hang too low. Combined with aluminum castings this usually results in oil splattering all over the road rather than the engine where it belongs and failure to catch it in time will result in engine failure. I am not neglecting this product in any way, it fits and works exactly as intended, the problem is the VW engineering. Coincidentally, in other countries where the roads are not so good, this problem has been solved and there is a better solution. Hybrid steel oil pans are still made in Brazil and you should look into them. I haven't had any problems since I found and installed it.