dipstick

[redzulu]

HI chaps ,dont laugh ! my dipstick has snapped off at the full mark ,when i put it in the wrong way round!!and tried to remove it
just changed the oil today(sods law) any ideas without taking the sump off,as i dont have any ramps or acess to a pit (continue laughing now)help

[jeff]

Think we may need more info. what kit and what engine

[TINKA]

In my opinion it would be a good move to get the missing bit out. Make sure you keep the broken dip stick so that when you get the replacement you can compare the two to make sure the full mark on the replacement is in the same place as they are not always. HTH

[Geezer]

Think we may need more info. what kit and what engine

Think it's a Chevy stroker in a Dax...

[craggle]

I would try knocking the broken bit into the sump if it is stuck in the dipstick tube then drain the oil and go fishing with a magnet on a stick through the drain plug hole.
You may get lucky and get hold of it without removing the sump.

Craig.

[john w]

The easiest way is too stick some strong Neodymium Magnets on the sum until a future date when you have other jobs to do, or put a magnetic drain plug in.

[redzulu]

tHANKS jOHN ORDERED SOME neodymium MAGNETS ,WILL TRY !!

[Sparticus]

have a better thought..... can you not use a telescopic pen/pickup magnet?

Eclipse Magnetics Ltd Magnetic Pick-up Tool

i'm sure i used to have one kicking about the office that was about 4-5mm dia.

Si

[john w]

If you can hold one in the drain hole, use another to drag the peice to the hole, that should get it out. john