Important! : End of dipstick broke off-immediate problem??

1. nappert Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Dundee Posts: 586 VTR also used to have Saxo 1.1i and Datsun cherr

   #1 7th June 2010, 17:13

   The end of my dipsticks broken off & need to know if it'll cos any damage right away. Ive read somewhere that as theres a filter in the sump it shouldnt do any harm,but what about the moving parts etc?? Need some advice. Its nylon by the way-the part thats missing
2. Bobo0907 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 North East Scotland Posts: 686 Inferno 182, S2 Indigo Rallye

   #2 8th June 2010, 13:23

   Yeah that happened with my vtr also. I haven't had any problems yet. What I'm thinking to do is the next time I'm changin oil I'll take off the sump then find the little bit.
3. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #3 8th June 2010, 14:11

   Should be ok... just make sure it comes out at the next service
   
   the oil pump has a strainer, and the crank is far enough above the oil level line for the end of the dipstick to not come into contact.
   
   I've got to ask though... how the smeg do you break the end of the dipstick?
4. Bobo0907 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 North East Scotland Posts: 686 Inferno 182, S2 Indigo Rallye

   #4 8th June 2010, 18:04

   No idea about mine. Was like that when i bought it. Checked the oil one day and then thought what the hell that cant be right. Checked my mates saxo and seen that the bottom half was snapped off.
5. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #5 8th June 2010, 18:10

   Swear this is the 4th thread youve made on this now, all with definate answers youve acknowledged.
6. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

   #6 8th June 2010, 18:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by db_sax Swear this is the 4th thread youve made on this now, all with definate answers youve acknowledged.

   this is the second thread
   
   1)End of dipstick snapped off-is it a problem straight away??
   2)Important! : End of dipstick broke off-immediate problem??
7. timmythechef Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 Abercynon, South Wales Posts: 2511 2008 Audi A3 2.0TDI

   #7 8th June 2010, 18:26

   the third thread will be called
   
   The dip sticks end has broke, do i need to cry or not?
8. Rikochet Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Dundee Posts: 121 Citroen Saxo VTR Phase 2 (51)

   #8 8th June 2010, 21:40

   When you say the end of the dipstick do you mean the plastic bit or the plastic bit and some of the metal?
   
   
   It shouldn't cause too much hassle but to be sure I'd get it in for an oil and filter change. If it does cause a blockage and certain parts of your engine are starved of oil you'll be looking at more than a new dipstick!
   
   Your local garage should be able to do it for £20-£30 and if you let them know about your dipstick they should be able to get it out for you when they're draining the sump.