Dipstick wanted (no jokes)

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:09 pm

The plastic on my BX's dipstick has finally called it a day. It's broken off so much now that I'm not sure I'm getting an accurate reading on the oil level...

Anyone got a spare or any idea where I can order one from?

saintjamesy89 · Post by **saintjamesy89** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:57 pm

Dollywobbler wrote: ... no jokes

Is that a request for no jokes, or a statement of your seriousness?

Edit: sorry that could be contrived as a joke I suppose

Perhaps if I contribute something useful? There were some new ones on eBay not that long ago, can't remember which engines they were for though.

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:22 pm

Ian, if they are not mk1 specific I have one I can send you, p.m. Me your address

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:45 pm

Thanks Mr Taker. Not sure what the differences are. It's got a Mk2 1.9 diesel engine anyway though. Is that what you've got a stick for?

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:06 pm

this was in one of the boxes of bits I got the other day, Im guessing its 1.6 petrol , is it worth me measuring its length from the handle ?

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:12 pm

That'd be handy - though can anyone confirm what length dipstick I should have?

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:57 pm

can't you measure the bit you have left or has it disappeared down the hole

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:27 pm

well Ian I can give you a full 24 and 1/4 inches if you like
( thats from the orange bit to the tip )

(62cm in new money )

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:33 pm

The bit that stops it going too far in has snapped off, so I've no idea where the level is! Can anyone advise on the correct length? How big is yours?!

ace_the_bass · Post by **ace_the_bass** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:32 pm

mine went a few months back and i bought one of ebay but it was slightly too short for my 19gti. i kept the old one with the knackered end to check the oil but when driving i use the new one that is too short as it forms a seal round the top of the sleeve.