Attention Polo 1.0L TSI owners: Save your gearbox oil sump from damage

I was told at the VW service centre that the official engine guard installed on my vehicle isn't compatible with my car model.

BHPian sinharishi recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Just want to alert 1.0 TSI AT owners who have installed an engine guard.

So during 30,000 kms service, the mechanic pointed out that the guard is rubbing with the gearbox oil sump. He created a gap by not putting the clips in place. I went to VW SC yesterday to get the car lifted and checked again (at 32,700 km).

The guard was still rubbing with the sump and the damage was more. The SA, the mechanic who was inspecting the car now tells me that this guard is not for AT models, well, why was it sold to me then? On the Polo owners group, this created more confusion as some MT owners are also using the same guard - note that the guards for AT and MT are different.

I just told them to cut off the area from the guard that was rubbing and left. Torn pant is better than no pants at all. I ended up exposing the gearbox oil sump but this was a better solution than removing the guard.

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