About Robert Greenfield Expertise I can answer any question pertaining to B5 model Passats short of automatic transmission rebuilds. I may be able to field some questions about other late model VWs with crossover engines. I do not address performance modification questions.
Experience I have been doing all my own work on my two Passats for a decade. I have been giving sound repair advice on PassatWorld.com for the past few years.
Education/Credentials No relevant auto related degrees unless a BSME counts.
Expert: Robert Greenfield Date: 12/31/2007 Subject: Broken Dipstick
Question I have a 2001 VW Passat, of the older body style. While checking my oil, the dipstick funnel snapped off just above where it connects. I see that I can get these online for 5 bucks or so. Is there any trick in installing one myself or should I take it into the shop? Any advice would be much appreciated, thanks.
Answer First, make sure you get the right one as there are three versions of this part depending on engine. The new one snaps onto the metal part of the tube. The tricky part is getting the old broken pieces out from the end of the tube without sending them into the crankcase. Try plugging the hole with pipe cleaners while cleaning out the old bits.
