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tight dipstick
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:48 pm
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
Re: tight dipstick
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 1:46 pm
by littlepolo
No, there's not really anything in the stick or the tube to cause that. Where does it bind?
Re: tight dipstick
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:28 am
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.