Well, this afternoon, I stopped by my local auto parts store and took my oil dipstick inside to purchase a new upper o-ring seal. I installed the new o-ring, slid it into my dipstick hole, and it was tight. I pulled it back out to be sure, and it slid out with a little force. My wife came home from work and I popped the hood to show her my handywork and the top ring (where you grab) of my oil dipstick broke off. I'm now a genius in her eyes........:( Now I need a new dipstick and have been unable to find one online. There is one on ebay, but it is the round style, and mine was the flat style. Anyone know of a place to get one that is guaranteed to fit my car besides the dealer?

Dealer has them for a few dollars $$ or check around in the local junk yards. Is the part number on the handle? I forgot. You could call Erie volvo and ask them for a good price.
Houston Volvo gives a good discount also, and a bit closer to home.

Klaus
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Please answer your responses. We need to know if the advice is good or bad. The 164 has a new home, all I am left with are 2 turbos :)

Klaus, just to let you know, I called Pat Patterson in Memphis and they had three dipsticks in stock. $14.99 each. I drive up to the dealership (1.5 hour drive one way) and when I get there, they inform me that Volvo has changed the design of the dipsticks and dipstick tubes for this car. The only way the new dipstick will work is for me to purchase a new tube as well....oh, and that's an extra $55.00!!! I gave them one hell of a piece of my mind for not telling me this during our 15 minute conversation over the phone. I'm glad I'm getting rid of this car and going to Ford. The nearest Ford dealer is 15 minutes away from anywhere! Thanks for the info Klaus, I just wanted to warn others about this in case they have to purchase a new dipstick from a dealer. I guess I'll be rummaging through the junkyard Saturday.