AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 9/5/2007 Subject: Broken dipstick on 2002 Passat.
Question Since the VW expert in the "repairs" section is on vacation, I'm asking this question here. Tonight, I checked the oil on my 2002 Passat 1.8T. When I put the dipstick back into the tube, part of the plastic orange seal broke off and fell into the tube. It's a small piece, maybe less than a centimeter in any dimension. Now I'm thinking that this little piece of plastic won't melt in the oil pan (it's exposed to hot oil all the time anyway), but might instead block a narrow oil path and deprive some essential part of oil. Should I worry?
Answer Orlando,
Don't worry about it. Bring your car to an oil change facility that does oil system 'flushes' and have the procedure done along with a new oil filter.
My advice: After you have this procedure, keep an eye on your temperature and oil light for a couple of hundred miles, and don't sweat it.
