tight dipstick

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scotspie501
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tight dipstick

Post by scotspie501 »

Hi all

I tried to check the engine oil on my sons 9n polo

but the dipstick was tight to push back in

I tried it a couple of times but very tight
has anyone else come across this
littlepolo
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Re: tight dipstick

Post by littlepolo »

No, there's not really anything in the stick or the tube to cause that. Where does it bind?
RUM4MO
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Re: tight dipstick

Post by RUM4MO »

I'd think that the design of the dipstick means that it would "prefer" to to fitted only in a couple of orientations.

If it is only stick at the final 1/2" maybe the rubber sealing ring at the top is now harden with age.

Also, does this dipstick look like it is a genuine VW Group part?

Maybe someone was replaced the final plastic extension section with an aftermarket version.
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