2.0l Oil/Filter change

[250 downunder]

I certainly did, and much more easily after I applied a short section of white heat shrink tube to the section between the high & low marks on that stupid black dipstick! [I will be checking the dip stick regularly to see how the tubing stands up to hot oil]

BAD IDEA - The heat shrink tube had come loose on the dipstick after a few short drives. It stayed between the knobs but was to loose to risk leaving it on. Back to the drawing board!

[gregozedobe]

Thanks for letting us know. I don't like the black dip stick on my transporter either, but was always worried that whatever I put on it may come off and end up blocking some small but critical oil line.

[comfortline]

Get it powdercoated.

[brentondm]

Get it powdercoated.

the problem is the dip stick appears to be high temp oil resistant plastic, the powder coating process requires a baking temp of 160-210C, i doubt the dipstick will hold up to that temp to get the powercoat to go through its 4 stages to finally cure.

[comfortline]

Bugger. Engine enamel?

Or do you get a custom one.....all narrow metal?

[Russ59]

I sprayed the tip of mine with a very light coat of spray enamel (thinners based) it has been on there now for at least a month and there is no sign of it flaking off as of yet (touch wood). Certainly makes it a lot easier to read than the stupid black tip, I don't know what VW were thinking when they designed that one

Russ

[CatonaPC©]

Aren't there any alternative aftermarket dipsticks that could be used?