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hornet



Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
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Broken dipstick
New one on its way, but I wonder what you folks think about the lost/broken part in the pan; will it make trouble and make it through the pickup (one day)?

Post #1047762 5th Oct 2024 3:55pm
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andy63



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How did that happen? Is what I'd be more concerned about..
If its settled in the sump it will likely do no harm, I think you will be lucky to see it again unless you have the sump off..
Post #1047788 5th Oct 2024 6:50pm
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Bluest



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It would bother me. I'd drop the sump and fish it out, it's a simple job, but you'll likely need a new sump as its hard to not deform the flange.

Thinking about it you might be able to fish it out through the drain hole with a bit of wire or something. Try that first. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #1047790 5th Oct 2024 6:56pm
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I was going to say wouldn’t a magnet draw it out the oil drain hole in the pan, but being non ferrous the tip won’t do that readily.
I expect some wire fashioned into a loop might find it, but it would be a bit like fishing literally and you’d have to be careful the wire didn’t break off or that would be even more of a problem. NEVER SURRENDER! ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧

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Post #1047793 5th Oct 2024 7:19pm
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Zed



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It happened to me a few years back, I replaced the sump to get it out even though it was likely overkill. WARNING.
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Post #1047802 5th Oct 2024 7:48pm
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LR90XS2011



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Post #1047833 6th Oct 2024 8:02am
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hornet



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Thanks, did not do a search, was not aware that it is "common" Laughing

I have a soldered fitting inside the sump for oil temperature, so I hesitate a bit dropping the sump. But thanks for your suggestions!!
Post #1047882 6th Oct 2024 3:11pm
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Mine lives in the pan more than five years.
Post #1047974 7th Oct 2024 4:30pm
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