Review on MTC 4472 037 115 220B Engine Volkswagen by Raymond Simmons

Bought for a '94 ABA build because I didn't want to mess with the original 25 year old plastic part on the oil pump sensor (or spend a lot of money on an original gasket). An external website was used to reference the part number so it should match. The cutout for the crank wheel didn't match, so the wheel touched the tray to keep the wind out. I ended up taking a grinder and carving out the best slot. I can't imagine any sort of flexing occurring with the engine running, so I'm not worried about it breaking because it's weaker now, but that's obviously not (nor should it be) a solution to those most people. Continue to be cautious when it comes to MTC details. They're a bargain compared to OEMs, but it definitely comes at a price. I used an MTC hydraulic timing belt tensioner on my 1.8T and it failed after about 2,000 miles (thankfully the belt didn't slip). installation involved. There is not enough room to fit around the oil pump sensor, so you must first remove the sensor or the entire pump. Also the lack of space when hanging on the intake manifold makes it very interesting to mount the RTV on the block where the crankshaft seal housings meet. On the positive side, the screw holes line up! But this motor is on (and will be for a while) so I can't vouch for its ability to serve its primary purpose: a hermetic seal!