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April 13, 2010, 07:18:45 pm

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Help finding a new dipstick tube...
« on: April 13, 2010, 07:18:45 pm »
My little idi needs a new dipstick tube.

i may have sorta kinda broken it while replacing the dipstick tube seals...
any ideas where i can find new?
i can't find any good junkyards, and so far, my other sources are bunk,
nothin' from vw left.

tia!



Reply #1April 13, 2010, 07:54:50 pm

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Re: Help finding a new dipstick tube...
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2010, 07:54:50 pm »
Which style my dude? The one with the orange thing on top of the tube that bolts to the IP? or the metal one that is really short?

Reply #2April 13, 2010, 08:53:15 pm

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Re: Help finding a new dipstick tube...
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2010, 08:53:15 pm »
orange thing on top of the tube that bolts to the IP...

didn't realize there was more than one kind on the idi.  ;D

Reply #3April 13, 2010, 11:53:54 pm

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1991 Passat GL Wagon w/AAZ conversion (now using engine/tranny from 1993 Passat

1993 Passat GL 1.9 Diesel (RIP 385k km, engine, tranny, clutch all original)

Reply #4April 14, 2010, 08:00:41 am

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Re: Help finding a new dipstick tube...
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2010, 08:00:41 am »
ah, sorry, i mean the whole metal dipstick tube, of the variety that bolts to the IP and has the orange dealio.
i've already got the orange bit, the seal and washer, just need a new metal tube!

Reply #5April 14, 2010, 02:52:23 pm

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Re: Help finding a new dipstick tube...
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2010, 02:52:23 pm »
Which engine?

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Under way - 1991 Passat Syncro Wagon w/m-tdi

1991 Passat GL Wagon w/AAZ conversion (now using engine/tranny from 1993 Passat

1993 Passat GL 1.9 Diesel (RIP 385k km, engine, tranny, clutch all original)

Reply #6April 14, 2010, 07:58:04 pm

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Re: Help finding a new dipstick tube...
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2010, 07:58:04 pm »
1.6l n/a from an 86 golf.

i think i've got one coming, but finding a source for a new one would be great!

 

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