Dip Stick Guide

[BertieWells]

Iv been removing some coolant pipes recently for repair and i have noticed the tube that guides the dipstick into the engine is not actually attached to the engine. Im worried i have damaged it? or is it meant to just float around?

Rob

[tonytech]

What engine?
The guide on my 2.1dj is a push fit (with a sealing ring) to the engine and is attached to the alternator bracket.
Mine recently broke where is pushes in (due to the alternator rattling around)
Replacement from Brickwerks.

T

[BertieWells]

So how did you go about removing the snapped off section? i belive its a 1.9 DG engine.

[kevtherev]

it pushes into the block with a sealing ring

use an "easy out" or drill tap to pull it back out

[tonytech]

What Kev says.
Or a self tapping screw.
On mine it was peeing oil, so I put a small cork in it as a temp fix.
When I pulled the cork out, the bottom of the guide came out too.
It isnt a tight fit.

t

[BertieWells]

Ok sweet, thanks guys i will look into this!

[BertieWells]

How do i work out the exact model of my engine? Is it written on the block somewhere?

Rob

[kevtherev]

put your engine type in your signature.. saves a lot of questions

A petrol engine has the number under the breather tower facing the rear

[kevtherev]

Assuming the engine you are looking at is installed in a bus,
Open the number plate flap, peer in , and directly behind the alternator belt you will see a vertical black cylinder
( That will be the oil breather tower) on the base of this where it bolts to the engine casing is a flat oblong , the engine number should be on there.

[BertieWells]

This is the only number i could find. I did a quick google but didnt find anything ... am i looking in the complete wrong place?

[kevtherev]

OK
You have a VW replacement engine.
So it's likley a DG 1.9

The original code will be in the service book, or on a sticker under the steering wheel on the crossmember

[BertieWells]

Ok cool thanks, this is what i thought

So back to the original question, where can i get this part?

Rob

[Ralf85]

Going back to your first post, is the tube actually broken or do you just need a new sealing ring?

[BertieWells]

Im pretty sure its broken right at the point where it enters the engine block. I can pull out the internal part and can see that it has sheared at some point.

[Ralf85]

Right. If you cannot find a replacement elsewhere, send a message to Brickwerks to find out when they are likely to get more in stock.