Modified dipstick tube ?

byootox · Feb 15th, 2018, 20:29

Due to various old age leaks I picked up a new pas reservoir cap and engine cap seal and also a modified dipstick with the 2 seals on it at the local Volvo dealer
But when I went to pick up these items i noticed a "pipe on order" bit on my receipt.
When I quizzed the guy about that he said its part of the modification to stop the dipstick from leaking.(mine pops up if the engine is driven full tilt"
Anyone tell me if the dipstick tube is actually necessary as I didn't actually ask for it ?
It's all paid for and I'm happy enough to fit it ...IF... it was part of the mod but can anyone shed some light on this one at all please ?

DaveNP · Feb 15th, 2018, 21:29

I changed the tube and dipstick on mine, as far as I know you do need to change the tube (see here) it was a while ago but as I remember the tubes are different widths. It's a relatively easy job to do as I recall if you can raise the front on ramps or axle stands and work from underneath.

rogerb · Feb 16th, 2018, 00:43

As above, the dipstick with two o rings, needs a new tube to fit in.
Make sure you get the right one, as two versions. ME7 and early engine.
The parts list confused my local dealer.
I ended up giving them the part numbers.

Tetleysmooth · Feb 16th, 2018, 03:04

And make sure you put a smear of oil on the o rings the first time you put it into the new tube.

Clogs · Feb 16th, 2018, 11:00

The replacement dipstick with two O rings won't fit in the old dipstick tube properly, so you have to get a new tube as well.

byootox · Feb 17th, 2018, 18:22

Thanks for that guys, that's fine then.
Hopefully they will have it in next week for me.

Feb 15th, 2018, 20:29	#1
byootox Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 23:22 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edinburgh	Modified dipstick tube ? Due to various old age leaks I picked up a new pas reservoir cap and engine cap seal and also a modified dipstick with the 2 seals on it at the local Volvo dealer But when I went to pick up these items i noticed a "pipe on order" bit on my receipt. When I quizzed the guy about that he said its part of the modification to stop the dipstick from leaking.(mine pops up if the engine is driven full tilt" Anyone tell me if the dipstick tube is actually necessary as I didn't actually ask for it ? It's all paid for and I'm happy enough to fit it ...IF... it was part of the mod but can anyone shed some light on this one at all please ? __________________ 99 V70 T5

Feb 15th, 2018, 21:29	#2
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:02 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	I changed the tube and dipstick on mine, as far as I know you do need to change the tube (see here) it was a while ago but as I remember the tubes are different widths. It's a relatively easy job to do as I recall if you can raise the front on ramps or axle stands and work from underneath. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Feb 16th, 2018, 11:00	#5
Clogs Clogs Last Online: Dec 26th, 2023 08:04 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canterbury	Replacement dipstick The replacement dipstick with two O rings won't fit in the old dipstick tube properly, so you have to get a new tube as well.

Feb 17th, 2018, 18:22	#6
byootox Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 23:22 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edinburgh	Thanks for that guys, that's fine then. Hopefully they will have it in next week for me. __________________ 99 V70 T5

Feb 16th, 2018, 00:43	#3
rogerb Lets take it to bits Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2023 09:01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Wellingborough	As above, the dipstick with two o rings, needs a new tube to fit in. Make sure you get the right one, as two versions. ME7 and early engine. The parts list confused my local dealer. I ended up giving them the part numbers.

Feb 16th, 2018, 03:04	#4
Tetleysmooth Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainham, Essex	And make sure you put a smear of oil on the o rings the first time you put it into the new tube.

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