Member Since: 25 May 2005
Location: East Scotland
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Sticky dipstick
Strange as it sounds it is getting more and more difficult to get the dipstick out of my engine and almost impossible to get it back in. I've tried smearing the whole thing in oil but to no avail. Is there anything "down there" that it'll be catching on?
Thanks, BCP
5th Jan 2009 4:50 pm
BCP
Member Since: 25 May 2005
Location: East Scotland
Posts: 1470
Dealers had a look today and may need a new tube and dipstick but no obvious cause. No damage to dipstick. I've got a 55 plate, are the new ones still the ball design? Wondered about just buying a new dipstick and trying it.
7th Jan 2009 9:40 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
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Re: Sticky dipstick
BCP wrote:
Strange as it sounds it is getting more and more difficult to get the dipstick in. I've tried smearing the whole thing in oil but to no avail. Is there anything "down there" that it'll be catching on?
Thanks, BCP
Have you tried taking her out for a meal and buy her a drink or two.In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
7th Jan 2009 10:09 pm
BCP
Member Since: 25 May 2005
Location: East Scotland
Posts: 1470
Surely you still don't need to do that when you've been together for over 3 years
7th Jan 2009 10:10 pm
Renny
Member Since: 30 May 2006
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 292
I think my warranty ran out ages ago as well!
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7th Jan 2009 10:23 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
Have you tried oiling it?
Once the tip's in, adjust the angle to that of the 'tube' and apply gentle but firm pressure until it's all the way in
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