Dip stick broke

[stoney]

As above my dip stick broke as was trying to re place it with a new one can any one tell me the best way of removing the old one that's still
In the eng :(

I am Guessing it's to re move the sump any none done this on a mini and how hard of job is it ??

Thanks stoney

[Gismo]

From memory, doesn't the outer housing (the bit the dip stick goes inside) come out of the engine block??
A quick visit to the dealer to look at the fiche would help

See Here (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=RE32&mospid=48020&btnr=11_3084&hg=11&fg=10)

[ianking]

I think on the R53 it comes out the very bottom of the block just above where the sump joins. Most likely that if you remove the sump then you will be able to lift it out.
I certainly wouldnt want to start the engine until I knew I had the piece out.

Ive never removed the sump on the mini but done it to other cars and it isnt difficult. Order a new sump gasket for the rebuild though.
Cant remember if the r53 has any cross piece from the sub frame getting in the way or not.

[stoney]

I can see the end down the tube just a bit to far away to get to :( with plyers ect I can see the bolt that holds on the pipe but not 100% I could get it back on easy :(

[Gismo]

Prob have to take off the bumper and some of the front end, i know i'd rather do that than drop the sump.
I've seen internal tools that may be too flimsy for this job, but, might be worth a try

On eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/600mm-24-Flexible-Spring-Claw-Pick-Up-Hand-Tool-Lifting-Grab-Grabber-Retriever-/300612355803?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item45fde486db)

[Mon the fish]

Get the sump off IMO, ensure all bits of metal are gone. The sump gasket will fail in the near future anyway, they all do

[stoney]

Get the sump off IMO, ensure all bits of metal are gone. The sump gasket will fail in the near future anyway, they all do

The dip stick is plastic ;) but looking like dump off but a big job as aircon pump is attached to it :(

[stoney]

Prob have to take off the bumper and some of the front end, i know i'd rather do that than drop the sump.
I've seen internal tools that may be too flimsy for this job, but, might be worth a try

On eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/600mm-24-Flexible-Spring-Claw-Pick-Up-Hand-Tool-Lifting-Grab-Grabber-Retriever-/300612355803?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item45fde486db)

That's an idea will see if I can get one but it is Easter weekend the now :(

[Craig]

Bugger Rob :frown:

Hope you get it sorted ok - I would take off the sump purely for peace of mind. Cost tho is always a consideration...

[john]

Realistically you could just leave it as is, you never use the bloody thing anyway!!!!! Show car:moonie:

[stoney]

Realistically you could just leave it as is, you never use the bloody thing anyway!!!!! Show car:moonie:

Ha ha :p

[weefossy]

Rob how far in, is the bit you can see?

[stoney]

Rob how far in, is the bit you can see?

Can just about see it but can not get any thing to grab it have tried lots off different things but no joy so off to the garage Tuesday :(

[stoney]

3443

The dip stick is now out ;) thanks to this little home made tool ;)

[Neil - TXJ]

Great, glad you got it sorted.

[Gismo]

Glad you got it fixed, but, you'll no win any photo competition's :lol:

[stoney]

Glad you got it fixed, but, you'll no win any photo competition's :lol:

:lol: I know but was just happy I got it out I can now drive the Gp again ;) it got a wash and new back decal fitted as well so all good ;)

[Gismo]

Dont buy the same type dipstick, lesson learned, get an uprated one :thumbs up:

[stoney]

Dont buy the same type dipstick, lesson learned, get an uprated one :thumbs up:

:lol: I had all ready got a new one to put in as seen it was starting to brake just did not think it was going to snap right off ;)

[Craig]

Good news Rob ;)

[RobSco]

Excellent News Rob... :thumbs up: ... A lot of work saved for you with your home made tool, Glad it's all sorted... :yes nod:

[stoney]

Thanks Rob yep a big work and bill saved so happy makes a change :lol:

[ianking]

Thats a relief

[stoney]

Thats a relief

Thanks Ian :)

[Craig]

Dinnae break the next one !! :lol:

[stoney]

Dinnae break the next one !! :lol:

:lol: will do my best not to ;)

[weefossy]

Great news, my brain was thinking "wire coat hanger" with one end flattened and / or a using thin " Kite line" to try and lasso it. So pleased you have saved yourself a few bob.

[stoney]

Thanks Malcolm yep we where the same thinking of all sorts even went and got a set of fishing forceps :)

[Colin]

Always thought it was never a great design! I might get a new one when I do my 60k service just to be safe.

Seen this one from CravenSpeed LINK (http://www.lohen.co.uk/shop/proddetail.php?prod=CravenSpeedDipstick) but it does seem a tad expensive?

[Gismo]

Seen this one from CravenSpeed LINK (http://www.lohen.co.uk/shop/proddetail.php?prod=CravenSpeedDipstick) but it does seem a tad expensive?Versus the cost of dropping the sump :Whistle:

[Colin]

Versus the cost of dropping the sump :Whistle:

True, oil is expensive!