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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: 20v on 05 June 2009, 08:22

Title: how does the dipstick tube come out
Post by: 20v on 05 June 2009, 08:22
as mine just broke in half as i was takin my dipstick out just clean snapped an does ny one no the part number please need to sort this asap thanks in advance
Title: Re: how does the dipstick tube come out
Post by: barry-gti on 05 June 2009, 08:28
the're on ebay for like £3.
you need to take the lower engine cover off. unscrew the plate underneath that. the plate is holding it in so once thats off you can just slide the top part from there and then try and get the bottom part off. i'm at work so i havn't got pics but thats basically what you have to do lol
Title: Re: how does the dipstick tube come out
Post by: Waffs1984 on 05 June 2009, 08:30
Sorry i can't help you with the part number but this is a fairly common occurence, have a search and i'm sure you will find it  :wink:

As far as i am aware you have to undo the plate on the front of your inlet manifold (2 x 5mm allen bolts?) and then it should just pull upwards and out? Note that there is a locating tab on the tube that fits in a slot on the plate, remember to slide it in before you bolt the plate back on!  :smiley:

Oh yes, and as Barry GTi said, you need to remove the lower engine cover first!
Title: Re: how does the dipstick tube come out
Post by: 20v on 05 June 2009, 08:39
ill give it  a go
cheers lads
Title: Re: how does the dipstick tube come out
Post by: Voodoo-Music on 05 June 2009, 14:58
Mine was a nightmare to get off. Ended up snapping it of and using a flat driver and a hammer to split it down the side

Not advised doing it this way though lol
Title: Re: how does the dipstick tube come out
Post by: barry-gti on 05 June 2009, 15:35
Quote from: Voodoo-Music on 05 June 2009, 14:58
Mine was a nightmare to get off. Ended up snapping it of and using a flat driver and a hammer to split it down the side

Not advised doing it this way though lol

it was b*ll*cks....but not that b*ll*ocks lol
Title: Re: how does the dipstick tube come out
Post by: golfgar on 05 June 2009, 17:11
euro car parts stock the dipstick guide,£2.76 inc vat,think there £4 ish from the stealers,watch out when removin the old broken one!! i had some bits drop into the sump :angry:flush, new filter,oil and another £50.00 gone
Title: Re: how does the dipstick tube come out
Post by: 20v on 05 June 2009, 19:46
£7.88 + vat my vw seem to be robbing bstards all the prices peeps put up mine is like 3 4 quid more lol