Oil level sensor question

[MFerioli]

I purchased a new oil level sensor and it came with a clear plastic tube over the float, do I leave that on or is that just a protective cover? The one I pulled out didn't have the cover, it was also bound up and not sliding up and down. I had to change it due to massive leaking.

Thanks for the help,
Mike

1991 MK2

[Robmk1crm]

Any chance you know the part number?
I think I need to order one soon, it's showing signs of starting to leak

[knackeredMk1]

They almost all leak. Try to make the seal better. Remove the sensor and thoroughly clean the rubber on the sensor and the mounting pipe. Try to rough them up a bit with fine emery or wet & dry. Then run a small amount of oil proof sealant on both surfaces and reinstall. Has worked fine for me on several CRMs.

Otherwise part numbers are in the manual downloads in FAQs ..........