fitted new dipstick tube but it wont stay still

[andymartin045]

Hi, Ive replaced my old dipstick funnel for a new one and attached it to the bracket with the two hex bolts. But every time I remove the, also new, dipstick, the funnel comes off as well. I have a 2003 1.8t. Any suggestions on how I could secure it any better? Thanks for your help in advance.

[scooby_d0o]

Hi, Ive replaced my old dipstick funnel for a new one and attached it to the bracket with the two hex bolts. But every time I remove the, also new, dipstick, the funnel comes off as well. I have a 2003 1.8t. Any suggestions on how I could secure it any better? Thanks for your help in advance.

do you mean when you pull your dipstick out the tube comes with it? have you pushed it into the sump properly? also im sure they have an o-ring on the sump end is yours tight or there at all?

[andymartin045]

do you mean when you pull your dipstick out the tube comes with it? have you pushed it into the sump properly? also im sure they have an o-ring on the sump end is yours tight or there at all?

yes, the tube/funnel comes out along with the dipstick. i don't know if ive pushed it onto the sump properly as there's no click or feeling that is connected and ive haven't noticed an o-ring either on the new/old tube or on the sump end.

[bez101]

pull it back off check for the o ring if you havnt got it go get 1 and when u refit it you will fell it click in and it needs a very good push

[ivoc1]

Hi Andy I had the same problem on my tdi 130. I didn't have an O ring, but with the plastic oil dipstick tube warmed up after a short drive I got the pipe to engage with the reassuring 'click' onto the metal pipe of the engine. Agree with Bez you do need to give it a good push.