VW Parts
OIL PAN 038 103 601NA
| OE number in record | 038-103-601-NA / 038103601NA |
|---|---|
| Vehicle brand block | VW Parts |
| Part type | Oil Pan |
| Alternate numbers | 038 103 603NA ALUMINUM WITHOUT OIL LEVEL SENSOR HOLE |
| Material in record | Aluminum |
Fields that were empty in the original catalogue database are shown as not recorded. No specification on this page has been invented.
Product overview
VW Oil Pan
The oil pan carrying reference 038 103 601NA sits in the VW Parts section of the RUIFAN catalogue. RUIFAN has manufactured parts of this type in Ruian, Zhejiang since 1994.
Distributors normally order it alongside neighbouring references rather than on its own, which is how the catalogue is set up to be quoted.
The part closes the bottom of the engine block, holds the oil when the engine is off and carries the drain plug and its thread. Flange flatness across the full perimeter is what decides whether it seals once it is fitted. The original catalogue record carried alternate numbers for this reference, listed below exactly as they were stored.
What this reference is used for
- Private-label and importer programmes
- Fleet and workshop stock for recurring service work
- Replacement of a dented, corroded or leaking pan
- Engine reconditioning and rebuild programmes
Specifications
038 103 601NA Data Sheet
Everything RUIFAN holds on this reference, taken from the archived catalogue record.
| Catalogue name | OIL PAN 038 103 601NA |
|---|---|
| Part type | Oil Pan |
| Vehicle brand block | VW Parts |
| OE number in record | 038-103-601-NA / 038103601NA |
| Alternate numbers in record | 038 103 603NA ALUMINUM WITHOUT OIL LEVEL SENSOR HOLE |
| Material in record | Aluminum |
| Oil level sensor | Without oil level sensor hole |
| Notes in record | ALUMINUM WITHOUT OIL LEVEL SENSOR HOLE, WITHOUT OIL LEVEL SENSOR HOLE, WITHOUT OIL LEVEL SENSOR HOLE |
| Manufacturer | Ruian Ruifan Engine Parts Co Ltd, Ruian, Zhejiang, China |
| Quality systems | ISO 9001, TS 16949 (as recorded by RUIFAN) |
Alternate numbers recorded in the catalogue
These are reproduced exactly as the original database stored them. They are reference numbers only and do not imply any relationship with a vehicle manufacturer.
Not recorded in the archive
These fields were not stored in the original catalogue database. They are confirmed per order rather than estimated here.
Who it is for
Buyers Who Order This Reference
Aftermarket distributors
Warehouse distributors and wholesalers building coverage across a whole VW number family rather than a single fast mover.
Engine rebuilders and workshops
Reconditioning shops and independent workshops that need the correct reference on the bench rather than a near equivalent.
Importers and private label brands
Brand owners who sell under their own label and need the factory behind that label to stay the same from season to season.
Problems it solves
What Brings Buyers to This Part
- The pan on the vehicle is dented, corroded or leaking, and the engine cannot go back into service until it is replaced.
- The drain boss thread has been stripped by repeated servicing and a thread insert is not an acceptable repair.
- A catalogue line has gone dead because the previous supplier stopped tooling this reference.
- The number is quoted under two or three different references in different markets and the buyer cannot confirm they are the same casting.
Key benefits
Why Buy 038 103 601NA From RUIFAN
Quotable as a single line or as part of a wider order across the VW Parts range
Manufactured under the quality systems recorded by RUIFAN: ISO 9001 and TS 16949
Backed by a factory that has manufactured parts of this type since 1994
Where the archive holds alternate numbers or application data, they are published on this page unchanged
Scheduled against a stated annual oil pan output of 500,000 pieces
Long-tail references consolidated with volume lines instead of being dropped
Materials and manufacturing
How This Oil Pan Is Produced
The archive records this part as aluminum. Aluminum parts of this type are cast, then machined on the sealing and mounting faces before inspection.
Cast
Die, gravity or sand cast according to wall section and volume.
Trim and clean
Gates and flash removed, casting cleaned before machining.
Machine
Sealing face, mounting bores and drain boss machined to the reference.
Inspect
Flange flatness, bore position and section thickness checked before packing.
Manufacturing methods listed here are the ones recorded on the original RUIFAN services page: deep and shallow draw stamping; die casting, sand casting and gravity casting; chrome plating and vacuum metallization. The method used for a given reference is confirmed against the part being replaced.
Quality control
Quality Systems Behind This Reference
RUIFAN recorded ISO 9001 and TS 16949 quality systems on its original site. Certificate numbers and validity dates were not stored in the archived material and are supplied on request rather than stated here.
Sealing flange
Flatness across the full perimeter decides whether the part seals at all. It is the first thing to check on arrival.
Drain boss
Thread condition and squareness to the boss face, checked before packing.
Dimensional check
Against the reference sample for the catalogue number being run.
Packing
Flange protection specified per programme, because a bent flange makes a sound part unusable.
Customisation
If This Reference Is Not Exactly What You Need
The original RUIFAN site stated that the factory develops oil pans and other aluminum castings from customer-supplied samples or drawings. That route covers references that never made it into the catalogue, superseded parts whose tooling has been scrapped, and private-label variants of an existing part.
A physical sample is enough to start. Where no sample survives, a dimensioned drawing or a 3D file works. Tooling cost, lead time and ownership are agreed in writing before any work begins.
What to send with an enquiry
- The number stamped or cast into the part being replaced
- The vehicle, the engine code and the production year
- A photograph of the flange face and one of the drain boss side
- Annual quantity, or the quantity for a first order
- Destination market, which affects packing and documentation
Comparison
038 103 601NA Against the Alternatives
How sourcing this reference from RUIFAN compares with the other routes a buyer has.
| Option | What you get | Where it falls short |
|---|---|---|
| RUIFAN catalogue supply | The reference held in a 136-number catalogue with the archive data published alongside it, produced in one plant with one packing standard. | Fields the original database never recorded are shown as not recorded rather than filled in. |
| Original equipment channel | Guaranteed fitment and full manufacturer documentation. | Highest unit cost, and older references are progressively withdrawn from supply. |
| Local pattern part supply | Short lead time and no import handling. | Coverage is usually limited to fast movers, so the long tail of a number family stays unsourced. |
| Used or reclaimed oil pan | Lowest purchase cost, sometimes the only route for a withdrawn reference. | Flange flatness, thread condition and corrosion are unknown until it is on the bench. |
Use guide
Identifying and Fitting 038 103 601NA
A working sequence for confirming the reference and fitting it without a repeat leak.
- Confirm the reference against the number cast or stamped into the part you are replacing, not against the parts system entry.
- Compare the archive photograph on this page with the part on the vehicle: flange outline, bolt count, drain boss side and overall depth.
- Check whether the application requires an oil level sensor boss. Two otherwise identical references can differ on this alone.
- Clean both the pan flange and the block face completely before fitting. Old gasket material and oil film are the usual cause of a repeat leak.
- Check the new pan sits flat against the block dry, before any gasket or sealant goes on.
- Follow the engine manufacturer's gasket or sealant specification. Do not add sealant on top of a moulded gasket.
- Torque from the centre of each long side outwards in at least two passes, and respect the sealant cure time before filling with oil.
Torque figures, sealant specification and gasket type are set by the vehicle manufacturer for the engine concerned. Follow that procedure rather than a generic figure.
Questions About 038 103 601NA
What vehicle does 038 103 601NA fit?
The archived catalogue record lists this reference in the VW Parts block. No vehicle application table was stored for this reference in the original database, so none is shown. Send the vehicle, the engine code and the number from the old part and we will confirm against the catalogue before quoting.
What are the minimum order quantity and lead time for 038 103 601NA?
Minimum order quantity, carton quantity and lead time were not recorded in the archived catalogue and are confirmed per order, because they depend on whether the reference is being run on its own or alongside other lines in the same family.
Which other numbers does this reference cross to?
The original database recorded 038 103 603NA ALUMINUM WITHOUT OIL LEVEL SENSOR HOLE against this part. Those are reproduced exactly as stored. If you hold a reference that is not on that list, send it and we will check it against the catalogue.
What is 038 103 601NA made from?
The archive records this part as aluminum. Where the record is explicit about material it is published unchanged; where it is not, we confirm against a sample rather than assume.
Can you supply this reference together with other VW lines?
Yes. The VW Parts block holds 52 references and they are normally quoted and shipped together. Consolidating is what makes low-volume lines viable in the first place.
Related References in VW Parts
Guides That Help With This Part
Sourcing Replacement Oil Pans for Distribution
A buyer's checklist for adding an oil pan programme: number coverage, identification evidence, packing, and the questions to ask before the first container.
What Is an Oil Pan
What an oil pan is, where it sits on the engine and what it does — the original RUIFAN explainer, kept as it was published in 2009.
What Can Go Wrong With My Oil Pan
Impact damage, worn gaskets and contamination — the three failure modes the original RUIFAN guide identified, with sourcing notes added.
Request a Quote for 038 103 601NA
Send the reference, the quantity and the destination market. We will confirm the part against the catalogue record before quoting.