What a Dipstick.

1. PorkChopExpress Newbie Joined: Sep 2014 Lincoln Posts: 6 Saxo VTR Vauxhall Insignia

   #1 28th September 2014, 23:00

   As you may have already guessed, while checking the oil level I snapped the end of the dipstick off. Is there a replacement that doesn't have that stupid bit of plastic?
   
   Thanks
   
   Chris
2. oxass Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 215

   #2 29th September 2014, 00:37

   Which end has broken off?
3. PorkChopExpress Newbie Joined: Sep 2014 Lincoln Posts: 6 Saxo VTR Vauxhall Insignia

   #3 29th September 2014, 12:06

   The dippy end, so it's wallowing around in the sump somewhere
4. oxass Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 215

   #4 29th September 2014, 13:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by PorkChopExpress The dippy end, so it's wallowing around in the sump somewhere

   Pull the sump off and recover the broken bit before it snaps the oil pump drive chain.
   The plastic on the stick goes brittle with age and the end distorts and catches on the bottom of the dipstick tube.
   I have seen a metal one but can't be sure if it was oem or not a brand new plastic replacment should be ok if removed carefully for inspection.
5. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #5 29th September 2014, 13:43

   VTS got a metallic one.
6. oxass Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 215

   #6 29th September 2014, 13:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VeiRoN VTS got a metallic one.

   Is the dipstick on the mk2 vts in between the exhaust manifold?
7. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #7 29th September 2014, 14:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by oxass Is the dipstick on the mk2 vts in between the exhaust manifold?

   
8. oxass Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 215

   #8 29th September 2014, 14:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VeiRoN

   Possibilty a vts mk2 stick might fit mk2 vtr with the nft engine difference being the vts stick is between no1&2 the vtr is between no 3&4 if the op has an nfz or a black top the stick will be a different length.
9. PorkChopExpress Newbie Joined: Sep 2014 Lincoln Posts: 6 Saxo VTR Vauxhall Insignia

   #9 29th September 2014, 20:50

   Forgive me for being a mechanical biff, if I take the sump off then I'm going to dump my oil all over the floor, correct? So guessing I'll need to drain it first, how many litres will I need to buy to fill it up? And what's the best oil to use for VTR s?
10. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

    #10 29th September 2014, 22:41

    Get a bucket at the ready mate and you'll have to take it to a place that can dispose of it. Probably less hassle and not that much more expensive to take it to a garage that has a ramp and can dispose of the oil for you.

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