Dip Stick Issue

[W33EMA]

I have a small issue. I went to check my oil and couldn't as the dip stick was snapped but need to get the old snapped bit out before I can put the new one in. Anyone had this issue or know the best way to get the old part put without taking the sump off?? Thanks :)


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[MINI William]

It's a common issue I belive (I'm sure Rob) had the same issue. I would try and fish it out with a grab tool

[EcosseGP]

Yeah you're right it's a common issue and an annoying one too. If you can get a grabbing tool down the tube try that or better still a magnet might be better :). Rob will no doubt be along to tell you how he managed to retrieve it


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[stoney]

Are the old dip stick problem

Right you need a pice of thin ish wire got to be strong enuf to hold a shape but thin enuf to make in to a spiral no to tight round a srew driver leave a small tail at the very start about 6/8mm max and a longer tail a the top end so you can keep a hold of it.

Once you have done this feed it down the tube and twist the spiral so your small tail picks up the dip stick but keep turning so like a cork screw it winds down the stick for a good few turns of the wire and you should get enuf grip to pull it out

There is a thread some where with a pick of said tool just where is a different story

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Found it



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

[W33EMA]

Thanks guys! I'll pass this on to the mechanics in my life. Set them a wee challenge :thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

I thought this was going to be about Donald Trump! :smilewinkgrin:

[stoney]

Did you manage to get your dip stick out ?

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[ELFMAN]

Sorry Rob... :off topic:You're on the wrong website again :stop:

[Crombers]

Sorry Rob... :off topic:You're on the wrong website again :stop:

Brilliant :laugh: Elfmeister :thumbs up:

[badwolf340]

Did you manage to get your dip stick out ?

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[ELFMAN]

All joking aside, hope you managed to solve the problem :thumbs up:

[W33EMA]

Sadly I haven't yet no. Had another issue that had to be fixed first. The new battery issue. Had to jump start the car 3 times within 4 days. Will try get it out soon ��

[sidisking]

I heard about this issue so bought a craven speed one from Lohen before it had the chance to snap!

It's a great dipstick and way easier to read than OEM.

[Crombers]

Something I should really attend to seeing as my stick is getting on a bit :yes nod:

[stoney]

I heard about this issue so bought a craven speed one from Lohen before it had the chance to snap!

It's a great dipstick and way easier to read than OEM.
I have heard they are not any good give false reading !! OEM all the way !!

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[maxibaby]

I have heard they are not any good give false reading !! OEM all the way !!

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I had a Cravenspeed and whilst at 1320 Mini they had it on the ramps and took a couple of oil measurements.
The Cravenspeed over- read! They checked it a few times. Needed more oil just to get to midrange reading on the OEM one.
I bought a new OEM dipstick from them. I figure that if it's replaced every few years for £18, it won't break or get stuck.
Sold the Cravenspeed on MT.
Other issue I found was that the nice painted aluminium handle gets too hot to touch if you've been driving and then want to check the oil.


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[W33EMA]

Good news!!! Old dip stick is out! Metal one ordered and on its way. No more snapping or almost killing the mini!! Lol! :thumbs up: