Re: Dipstick tube?

A little BG-Weld doesn't hurt either.

HarryS did pass the time by typing:

Prolly not, but if you ever want to take it out again it might be better to use loctite 515 or 518 instead of epoxy. :)

I put some RTV on the tube when I installed the dipstick tube in my 360. IIRC it shouldn't need anything to "seal" it. later, dave AKA vwdoc1

Is there anyway to clean the pickup screen without removing the oil pan? Nick

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Sorta, either increase the frequency of oil changes to about 2000 miles for a while using high detergent oil. (this will slowly dissolve the sludge) or use a product called sea-foam sold at NAPA to clean the whole system and follow it up with an oil and filter change.

I'm not so sure about seafoam or any "engine oil cleaner" in high milage or crudded up engines as it tends to loosen the real big chunks that can block passages. Frequent oil changes with a high detergent oil is the best way.

1. I had always thought that if the oil pump pickup screen was clogged then possibly removing the oil pump cover and shooting kerosene down into the pickup followed by compressed air might clean up any clogs or debris.

1. You can also fill up the oil pan just past the screen with solvent(drain plug installed) and let it sit awhile.

2. Can one use some sort of nozzle and snake it into the oil pan via the oil drain plug and then shoot some cleaning solvent at the screen? You need to know where the screen is! ;-)

1. Or using high detergent oil, maybe synthetic, along with very frequent oil changes may help.

2. It is of course better to remove pan and clean properly and thoroughly!

Just some ideas! later, dave AKA vwdoc1