Type 4 Filler Tube

What is the fixing used for these? The top one on mine looks like a stud in the tube, but there's only a few threads to get the nut on, so is this actually a stud or is it a screw that has been broken and bodged using a nut?

 

confused? are you on about the oil filler ? they are pushed on and held in place by a spring clip.

 

lets see yours rick... Actually you're talking about the top section!!

The oil filler tube is bolted to the block, the stud on the tube only has a thin half nut on it, so that's why it looks wrong with a full nut!!

 

I edited my post... The OP is talking about the block end

 

So it looks wrong, but isn't wrong. No problem then!

 

Paul Weeding yes crossed wires i think

 

How's your dipstick bellows fixed Rick, while you're under the van?!

 

can't really see if i'm honest, i got clean clothes on and don't wanna get dirty lol soz.

 

You can either fit them loose, or pop a small cable tie on each end

 

Got a cable tie on the bottom, but not the top, new bellows. There's still a leak around this area, but it's really hard to see if it's running down from the bellows or from the filler tube gasket. From the position, I guess the oil needs draining before taking off the filler pipe to check the gasket.

 

It certainly does need draining

 

I used fuel line for years on the dip stick tube , but bought a bellows a couple of years ago and it's nearly goosed. Back to fuel hose with hermatite next time.