How to replace your broken dipstick tube. VW Golf Mk4 tdi and other VAG cars, Audi A3 A4 A6 ETC
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Some plum broke my dipstick tube off my 2002 vw golf 4 tdi pd. Lets fix it.
Just changed the cam belt last week, probably should have made a video on that!
I bought the part here:
www.gsfcarpart...
couple of quid at time of vid with discounts applied
So glad this is a common problem, mine cracked after a ,,fun night with the boys” 😂 thank for the video, was very helpful!
"My bother in law snapped off the dipstick while changing the thermostat" LOL exact same problem!
You think it’s a nice idea to get them involved ey… ;-)
Same
Bulletproof engine, lent my brother my Mk4 and it came back in tatters! Still going strong but need to change the whole dipstick guide 🤦 even in late 2021, where i live these still cost €2000
This car has now done 261000 miles. (420000 km) strong engine still. Just the bodywork in some places letting her down.
Ah yes.. The click at the end... Thats what is very important
Mine didn't click, but I've pushed as hard as I can and it doesn't seem to have any further to go. The broken one that came off slid off without a huge amount of effort either (ie, it wasn't really "clipped" into place), so I'm not sure if it's different on the MK V 1.9 TDI?
@@danw6558 I dont remeber what happend back then. I think I remeber buying another one somewhere else and it clicked.
Thank you!
Thank you 😄😄
I came here after snapping off the dipstick tube when refitting the thermostat housing. £3.20 at GSF but my local branch isn't open on Sundays
Seems this is a common result of changing the thermostat hey. Hope it’s easy for you fit once you get the part.
@@TRISTANorTRIS the old one lasted 280k miles so it's had a good innings. The lack of tube made it easy to suck out the old engine oil so not all bad
5:10 5:20 Thanks for that.
When I try to change it small broken pieces are fallen inside the oil tube !!
What damage can cause ? Urgent plz
I doubt you will have an issue. The plastic won't be able to get past the oil pickup screen, thus not get into the engine. It will probably just sit in the sump forever and not cause a problem.
@@TRISTANorTRIS thanks Bro , I already take it off and cleaned all , a hard job but less headaches…
hahahahha this happened to me too today thanks for the peace of mind
Why do they even make such rubbish in the first place? USE METAL
@@iVenge cost. They aren’t that bad when new, but just get brittle with age. Which is at least 20 years now.
Hi. I didn't know that the old dipstick cracked, so I've only seen oil spots under the car(Golf5) every day. After a look under the bonnet I've seen the old dipstick being broke and a lot of oil around it.
Is it safe to drive the car a couple of days without the dipstick(until new one arrives) ??, since I've observed that the engine throws oil drops from that place.
Is it normal for the engine to throw oil drops from that dipstick hole ??
Just seen this. Hope you sorted it.
Un grand merci
Pas problème
It would be really easy to drop some plastic down dipstick tube using pliers.
hi but at minute 4:35 is there an o'ring in that metal tube?
No o ring.
hi me again I can't seem to remove the orange plastic tube from the dip stick to put the new one on any advise please would be appreciated
I have an audi A4
You will find the plastic has gone hard with age. You may have to break off old plastic. Strong hands and some large pliers will help.
@@TRISTANorTRIS hi i got it removed with a oyster knife chef trick but i cannot for the life me hear the click i cant feel a edge to catch it either
@@cook4onechefdenice647 hope you got it fixed.
@@TRISTANorTRIS I did I fixed it well pleased thanks for your help
Can't see through the head always in way, sorry... :-D
yeah unfortunately its hard to get a good camera angle. But I hope me talking it through was clear.
My dont want click
It took a lot of pressure for me to do so.
Oh so amazing.... wish the Internet was not full of crap...