my vtr keeps snapping dipsticks

1. luize Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 105

   #1 29th July 2013, 11:39

   hey.
   
   so im on my 3rd dipstick and it seems to like snapping the end off into the sump.
   any ideas what might cause this?
   
   i bought it with a snapped dipstick and have tried new ones but its like it gets stuck and SNAP
2. Martnos Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Stoke on Trent Posts: 100 Saxo VTR

   #2 29th July 2013, 12:47

   Poor designed plastic tip it happens a lot uf you do a search on the forum
3. luize Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 105

   #3 29th July 2013, 13:07

   i did but surely they shouldnt snap 3 times in a row upon first dip?
4. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

   #4 29th July 2013, 13:59

   The end of one of the previously broken ones is probably stuck in the tube.
   Are you trying to force the new one in??
   
   After a few braking in past, I changed to a metal one from a 1.1
   But check the high/low markings match up ok.

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5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 29th July 2013, 20:10

   Undo the bolt/s on the dipstick holder & see if anything is stuck in the bottom.

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6. teeach L-plater Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 45

   #6 29th July 2013, 20:20

   newish to saxos but possibly a crushed sump?
7. Hazmanscoop Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS

   #7 29th July 2013, 21:47

   The engines hungry, feed it pizza. That'll sort the problems.

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8. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #8 30th July 2013, 07:16

   never had that one, then I always had the metal dipsticks so never broke off. Next best guess is you have a bit stuck down there that needs removing.
9. luize Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 105

   #9 31st July 2013, 20:41

   LOL @ pizza!!!
   
   the dipsticks seems to go down fine but don't come out so easy. going to take the tube off at the weekend and check its not kinked or bits in it.
   sump is fine as ive had that off not long ago to get a seized plug out lol.
   
   Metal one will be a good idea, il try that for the next one these stupid nylon ones are a waste
10. welshpug Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.

    #10 31st July 2013, 20:53

    top tip, if its a bit stiff dont just yank it...
11. luize Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 105

    #11 31st July 2013, 23:18

    oo er