Pulled the dipstick and it snapped off at where the measuring tip starts so I pulled the tube and apparently the tip measuring section is now in the oil pan . I know it's common for these to break and it's happened to others but It seems like in all the posts I've read the section stayed in the tube and didnt fall into the oil pan . I cant imagine it would cause any issues if I leave it there. What do you guys think?

 

It can get chewed by the crank and block an oil passage... your call.

It sucks, but you really don't want anything down there that can clog oil passages.

 

I guess the smart thing to do is pull the oil pan ....again

 

I think that I'd hate myself every step of the way, but I would pull the pan.

 

Pulled the pan yesterday . I just installed a clutch and a bunch of suspension stuff so I dont want to take the chance .

 

good call...don't want that stuff floating around.