VR6 dipsticks

[Stonejag 10]

Just a quick question: do the AAA and ABV engines use the same (length) dipstick? Mine's snapped in half - quite fancy a gruvenparts billet one but they're built for the AAAs that were fitted in the States. Same part, or not?

 

Cheers :)

 

Stone

[GlosterOx 0]

On Vagcat there are 2 VR6 dipsticks listed, depending on Chassis Nr - The latter one (021115607) is the same as a similar age (Circa 1995) 2.8 VR6 Golf.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Ian.

[Critical_Mass 10]

Would be odd if they're different as the engines are practically the same. though it is Vw we're talking about.

[Stonejag 10]

Just had a look at its ring (:camp:) - it fell over the dipstick tube when it snapped so at least I didn't lose it! It's worn almost flat but it looks like 021 115 611 - from this it looks like that's the early one, isn't it? My engine number is ABV0013403 but I think that's a transplant as the vehicle check I got before I bought it says it was built with ABV017711. Stranger and stranger!

 

I haven't got the guide sleeve either :shrug:

 

Stone

[James. 9]

I had a similar issue. 92 vr6 with a 94 engine. Bought a s/h one from a 92 vr and it didn't fit. Didn't realise there were two types until I got it home.

[Stonejag 10]

Can open, worms everywhere :lol:

 

Go on then: what's the difference?

[boost monkey 0]

I'm guessing it's the length. Just a shot in the dark though.

[Stonejag 10]

D'oh, I thought you meant the engine didn't fit! :bonk: Think I'll go and have a lie down...