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Ohiobenz:
85 Jetta 1.6TD
The dipstick tube appears to have a grommet where it goes into the block.On mine it's deteriorated.

The dipstick itself is the wire type, the plastic clip on the handle has opened up and won't stay on the ridge of the plastic part at the top of the tube.

I have had no luck searching for either a complete replacement or just the grommet and dipstick.

The dipstick parts for the gas engines are everywhere,  but they don't look anything like what I have.

Any part numbers or source is appreciated. 
TIA

ORCoaster:
Will this one fit?


https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/volkswagen,1985,jetta,1.6l+l4+diesel+turbocharged,1282799,engine,oil+dipstick+/+tube,5558

You might need to find a tube from MK1autohaus or other.

scrounger:
On mine one of the clips has broken off I use safety wire and hook it over to keep it from pushing up, Not sure if it really needs it as the dip stick only has to be seated when you  are checking the oil.

Ohiobenz:
I stopped my photobucket  account years ago so no pics to post.

I was able to use a wire grommet and stainless washer to install the tube itself. The grommet acts like a double o-ring and fits nice and tight.

The dipstick I ordered was from partsplaceinc.com since the length matched mine:

https://www.partsplaceinc.com/vw-jetta-golf-1-6l-diesel-dipstick-18650.html

So I think its done...

Now working on adding the thermostat oil sandwich and remote oil cooler.

fatmobile:
It seems like I used a valve seal to seal where the tube enters the block.

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