I've looked it up and it seems I can only buy an oem dipstick. Does anyone know where I can buy an aftermarket dipstick that is better than oem?

Thanx,
Art

 

Try Moss mini.

 

Please pardon the possible ignorance of this question, but what makes one dipstick so inferior that it needs to be replaced with an aftermarket item?

 

Its tough to read, and very susceptible to breaking.

The one on Moss is ours (CravenSpeed), and we do not make it anymore. We have been tossing around the idea of a spring stalk for the R53, similar to the R56. I know they are not very popular, but they do address the issue of snaking through that down stem into the oil pan.

Any thoughts?

 

It's not a bargain, and you have to get it from the UK, but I consider this one all the time, http://www.gtt.uk.com/Enginebay.asp

 

The problem with the GTT is that it is just a modified handle on an OE dipstick. Craven needs to produce some more of theirs......

 

Yup....as these gen1 mini's age, the dipsticks are breaking...My local MINI guy keeps a few extra OEM ones in the closet to sell to folks....sounds like an lost chance to customize+Mod!!

 

I just replaced mine as a preventative measure.....and I would not mind spending more to replace it one time (Please make some more of the NLA Craven dipsticks Kellen )

 

That isn't all that Pete has in the closet.

 

I'm curious....where does it break? How?

 

The bottom where the shape changes tends to get floppy...to the point it is in danger of falling off into the oil pan...the fact it is hard to read, and not recycleable (easily like the metal ones) makes me wonder why mini went with a plastic hunk of junk..maybe it was 12 grams lighter, and .02 cents less or someting per unit!?

 

That's why we all call him "The Pimp!!", tricking out a Mini makes his day!!!
Pete, the Neighborhood mod pusher!!

 

Yep, miss the pimp already....

 

Be careful with after market dip sticks as I read a post (either NAM or Owners lounge) that the after market one the poster had was too high and didn't allow the hood to close properly.

 

If you build it I will buy one. Hardly worth gearing up production for just me, but I bet there is a demand especially as these cars get older.

Can I ask you why the other design you had was discontinued?

 

Hmmmm......I'll have to keep an eye on mine.

 

I'm on my second one. Even though I'm oh so gentle with it.

 

I'm on my third dipstick and I am very gentle.
The first broke and I was lucky enough to pull the broken part out.
The second I saw where a break was starting so I just replaced it.
Not to bad on the costs ($20) but a pain. I am in for a revised model that will last.

 

Thanks for the heads up--just ordered a new one. 20 bucks is cheaper than pulling the oil pan.

 

Mine already broke, i would get a cravenspeed. But for now where can I get one for $20?

Thanx,
Art

 

Classic MINI

 

I'd be in on a CravenSpeed one too, it it were available!

 

$22.00 including shipping at Outmotoring.com.

 

Looking for a fix?

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...n-mcs-jcw.html

 

Save your OEM handles.