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Author: | goodie [ Fri Jul 11, 2014 8:58 am ] |
Post subject: | Fibreglass Dipstick |
Just had to replace the dipstick in my daughters 04 "S" , i went to check the oil in it for her the other day, and when i pulled it out i noticed it had been kinked / bent at some stage . Some time ago i ordered some service parts off this guy ( James) from , http://www.masterparts.com.au/c/4339161/1/mini.html , and he told me then, that he sells quite a few new dipsticks , now i know why . I find the one in my daughters car doesn't slide down the tube nice and easy , you have to be gentle with it and twist and push it until it clears whatever it catches on at the bottom of the tube . Just thought i'd share this with others in case they have the same problem , i can't imagine what the drama would be if the dipstick actually broke off whilst removing it and you left the bottom half in the tube $$$$$. It didn't take much before it actually broke . |
Author: | Harley [ Fri Jul 11, 2014 6:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fibreglass Dipstick |
They're absolute crap dipsticks, I had to twist and turn as you said. The other thing with mine - one day the handle became so brittle it just snapped off! |
Author: | Margetts [ Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:39 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fibreglass Dipstick |
Yes have had the same problem, I filled the damaged spot with fiberglass resin and heat shrink on to it helps to reinforce the area where it fails |
Author: | peterb [ Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fibreglass Dipstick |
Pretty much the norm with a lot of euro cars, VW's the whole stick and tube snaps off. |
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