VW Parts
oil pan 06A 103 598
| Vehicle brand block | VW Parts |
|---|---|
| Part type | Oil Pan |
| Material in record | Steel |
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 RUIFAN catalogue holds 06A 103 598 as a oil pan under VW Parts. Everything published on this page comes from the archived catalogue record for that reference.
Distributors normally order it alongside neighbouring references rather than on its own, which is how the catalogue is set up to be quoted.
As an oil pan it closes the bottom of the crankcase, holds the oil reserve when the engine is stopped and carries the drain plug. Its profile is dictated by crankshaft and sub-frame clearance on the engine it was designed around, which is why it is specific to that application and not interchangeable across a model range. A note was stored against this reference in the original database and is published unchanged below.
What this reference is used for
- Engine reconditioning and rebuild programmes
- Aftermarket catalogue coverage across a number family
- Private-label and importer programmes
- Fleet and workshop stock for recurring service work
Specifications
06A 103 598 Data Sheet
Everything RUIFAN holds on this reference, taken from the archived catalogue record.
| Catalogue name | oil pan 06A 103 598 |
|---|---|
| Part type | Oil Pan |
| Vehicle brand block | VW Parts |
| Material in record | Steel |
| Notes in record | Steel oil pan, MK4 VW Golf/Jetta/NB 2.0, 1.9 TDI |
| Manufacturer | Ruian Ruifan Engine Parts Co Ltd, Ruian, Zhejiang, China |
| Quality systems | ISO 9001, TS 16949 (as recorded by RUIFAN) |
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
OE and tier programme buyers
Engineering buyers who arrive with a drawing or a sample instead of a catalogue number.
Classic and long tail specialists
Single-marque and restoration businesses that keep selling references mainstream catalogues have already dropped.
Aftermarket distributors
Warehouse distributors and wholesalers building coverage across a whole VW number family rather than a single fast mover.
Problems it solves
What Brings Buyers to This Part
- 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.
- The sealing flange on the old pan is no longer flat, so a new gasket alone will not stop the leak.
- Stock for this reference has to come from the same factory as the rest of the family, or the packing and marking will not match.
Key benefits
Why Buy 06A 103 598 From RUIFAN
Produced in the plant that holds the rest of the VW Parts block, so packing and marking are consistent across a programme
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
Materials and manufacturing
How This Oil Pan Is Produced
The archive records this part as steel. Steel pans are drawn from sheet, the deep section is formed or welded in, and the flange is formed and pierced.
Blank and draw
A flat blank is drawn into the die. Deep sections need more than one operation because the wall can only thin so far per stroke.
Form the flange
The sealing flange is formed and pierced to the bolt pattern.
Join the deep section
Where the profile requires it, a separately drawn deep section is joined to the main body.
Finish and inspect
Coating applied, then flange flatness and bolt pattern checked against the reference sample.
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
06A 103 598 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 06A 103 598
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 06A 103 598
What vehicle does 06A 103 598 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 06A 103 598?
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.
Do you have cross reference numbers for this part?
No alternate numbers were stored against this reference in the original database, so none are published here. Twenty of the 136 catalogue records do carry recorded alternates. If you hold a number you believe matches this part, send it with a photograph and we will check.
What is 06A 103 598 made from?
The archive records this part as steel. 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.
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Request a Quote for 06A 103 598
Send the reference, the quantity and the destination market. We will confirm the part against the catalogue record before quoting.