1-minute fix - Dipstick O-Ring

[Jlaa]

This is the most satisfying fix you will ever undertake from a time-spent : satisfaction-received ratio...... Replacing the dipstick o-ring.
The original o-ring gets compressed after nearly 30 years. This makes pulling out and pushing in the dipstick into the dipstick tube a sloppy affair.
Replacing the o-ring yields a much more positive "snick" when checking the dipstick. Part # 006-997-26-45.
Comparisons of old and new are below:

 

[LWB250]

This is always on my list of parts for any "new to me" car. It's the little stuff that counts!

Dan

 

[a777fan]

This is the most satisfying fix you will ever undertake from a time-spent : satisfaction-received ratio...... Replacing the dipstick o-ring.
The original o-ring gets compressed after nearly 30 years. This makes pulling out and pushing in the dipstick into the dipstick tube a sloppy affair.
Replacing the o-ring yields a much more positive "snick" when checking the dipstick. Part # 006-997-26-45.
Comparisons of old and new are below:

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Good job @Jlaa ! I attempted to replace mine with an o-ring from an amazon kit I purchased.

I chose poorly.




FYSA- new dipsticks are orange

 

[Jlaa]

Good job @Jlaa ! I attempted to replace mine with an o-ring from an amazon kit I purchased.

I chose poorly.

FYSA- new dipsticks are orange

Oh man what happened? AMZN o-ring too loose, thus causing the dipstick to rise up and flop the plastic head into the fan blades?

 

[nocfn]

This is one of the things when you get the car. O ring for dipstick, ps reservoir lid seal, gas cap seal, vent valve.

 

[a777fan]

Oh man what happened? AMZN o-ring too loose, thus causing the dipstick to rise up and flop the plastic head into the fan blades?

Actually the opposite. New o-ring too big and tight. Tried checking the oil with the engine warm and PING! The top half of the dipstick snapped off. Lol.

 

[tomer]

Gerry must be busy!!! Or he would point out that along with the gray door switches, this upgrade is sure to increase any Male owners stock with the ladies!!!

 

[kwontumspeed]

Good stuff.

If your dipstick is original and your engine is a daily driver, go ahead and replace the whole thing. The one in the M104 (286k) snapped where the metal inserts into the bottom of the plastic handle. Probably not necessary on a garage queen.