As anyone had the top of the tube crack and crumble? I've replaced the dip stick when it broke, now the tube top is shot. How much of a hassle is it to replace? It's a v10.
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As anyone had the top of the tube crack and crumble? I've replaced the dip stick when it broke, now the tube top is shot. How much of a hassle is it to replace? It's a v10.
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I've looked at mine to try to figure out what is causing the restriction to oil flow into the tube (it takes 10 min to get a reading on the dipstick). I have not yet found out how to access the bolts holding it in place without removing the engine!
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I have the same issue with the cracked top. Could someone post a pic of the tube out of the reg so I can get an idea where these bolts are?
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Undo the filler cap and it should register a lot quicker. Seems to get an air lock.
I just about had chickens the first time I pulled the dipstick with nothing showing. Cheers, Dub
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mine doesn't seem to seal between the dip stick and the top of the tube?
found this on Jim Ellis VW parts site (i have never used them)
on the image there seems to be an enlarged end on the tube,
pretty sure mine is just a tube?
Volkswagen (VW) Oil filter oil pump tube for oil dipstick oil dipstick 5,0ltr.
found this on Jim Ellis VW parts site (i have never used them)
on the image there seems to be an enlarged end on the tube,
pretty sure mine is just a tube?
Volkswagen (VW) Oil filter oil pump tube for oil dipstick oil dipstick 5,0ltr.
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Mine has the enlarged upper end - it is sized to seal against the O-ring on the dipstick.
Thanks for the drawing.
Thanks for the drawing.
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I took a look today and the top bolt is easy to see. The lower is accessible once the protective panel under the motor is removed. I would make sure I had a couple of the Orings for the bottom slide in on hand before I removed the damaged tube.
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I have had the collar broken for the last 5k miles, do I really need it or can I live without it?
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