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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: km on 18 May 2011, 16:05

Title: dipstick oil tube.
Post by: km on 18 May 2011, 16:05

was changing the dipstick oil tube and a bit of the plastic from the old one fell into the tube. is this an issue..?

Title: Re: dipstick oil tube.
Post by: daz veedub on 18 May 2011, 16:07

would of gone into sump  :undecided:

Title: Re: dipstick oil tube.
Post by: Wayne on 18 May 2011, 16:08

How big was the piece, if big enough it could block you oil pick up.

Title: Re: dipstick oil tube.
Post by: km on 18 May 2011, 16:09

3-4 millimetres maybe? maybe bigger? think i'll be ok :tongue:

Title: Re: dipstick oil tube.
Post by: rockmonkey69 on 18 May 2011, 16:56

Ideally you should try drain the oil and hope it comes out with the oil, if not then drop the sump and find the piece of plastic.