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Offline ipswich1.8t

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What a dipstick
« on: 10 October 2009, 18:33 »
well i was having a fiddle under the bonnet today , trying to work out how to fit my boost gauge , when i noticed my dipstick was a bit wonky ...pulled it out and most of the holder came with it .

So i have two questions (for now) , it it ok to still use the car , i've kind of blanked it off for now , and where do i get a new or better one from ? ....

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Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: What a dipstick
« Reply #1 on: 10 October 2009, 18:46 »
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Offline ipswich1.8t

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Re: What a dipstick
« Reply #2 on: 10 October 2009, 20:54 »
but is it still ok to drive with out one ???
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: What a dipstick
« Reply #3 on: 10 October 2009, 21:05 »
not ideal I think  :undecided:
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Re: What a dipstick
« Reply #4 on: 10 October 2009, 21:28 »
not ideal tbh as it needs to have the tube/dipstick fitted as it forms part of the crankcase system which needs this in place to keep pressurised if these leak etc they can p!ss oil out  :wink:
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Re: What a dipstick
« Reply #5 on: 10 October 2009, 23:22 »
A new tube from GSF is £2.07, I also bought a new dipstick from the dealers for £6 both places had the items already in stock.
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Offline ipswich1.8t

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Re: What a dipstick
« Reply #6 on: 11 October 2009, 10:57 »
so where can i get one on a sunday .....lol

i've had a better look now and it would seem the tube was already broken off at the bottom and it was being held on with cable ties ...the main thing holding it together was the actual dipstick !!!
Could explain why my engine isnt exactly clean ...
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: What a dipstick
« Reply #7 on: 11 October 2009, 10:58 »
Quote from: ipswich1.8t on 11 October 2009, 10:57
so where can i get one on a sunday .....lol

someone else's car  :lipsrsealed:




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Offline ipswich1.8t

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Re: What a dipstick
« Reply #8 on: 11 October 2009, 11:45 »
is that an offer ....lol
Looks like its off to work on the bike tomorrow then , and call in at the dealers on the way home ..
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Re: What a dipstick
« Reply #9 on: 11 October 2009, 12:14 »
Quote from: ipswich1.8t on 11 October 2009, 11:45
is that an offer ....lol
Looks like its off to work on the bike tomorrow then , and call in at the dealers on the way home ..

nope - its a suggestion  :wink:
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