'05 MCS Broken Dipstick
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'05 MCS Broken Dipstick
So today I did my very first oil change on my '05 MCS. My Mini was always serviced at the dealer while it was under warranty but now that it has 110,000km (68,000 miles), I decided to do the Inspection II on my own. Everything went according to plan - oil change, airfilter change, microfilter change and v-blet change. However, when I went to check the oil level via the dipstick, the stick wouldn't come out. I don't think it's ever been pulled out (I've never pulled it out since I've owned the Mini) but when I finally got it out there was only 6" of dipstick stuck to the handle. The rest is stuck in the tube beyond the bend. I know I could drop the oil pan and pull it out that way (kinda dont wanna do that), is there any other suggestions on how to pull the remaining part of the dipstick?
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Problem Solved
So after reading some posts and coming accross an idea by "norm03s" - https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...87-post30.html I was able to pull out my broken dipstick using a "grabber tool" I had in my tool box ($2.49 at the local tool store). No removing the oil pan and no removing the front end. A pretty simple procedure that took a little patience but in the end it worked - see attached photos
Now does anyone have a link on a "front end service mode" DIY?
Now does anyone have a link on a "front end service mode" DIY?
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So after reading some posts and coming accross an idea by "norm03s" - https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...87-post30.html I was able to pull out my broken dipstick using a "grabber tool" I had in my tool box ($2.49 at the local tool store). No removing the oil pan and no removing the front end. A pretty simple procedure that took a little patience but in the end it worked - see attached photos
Now does anyone have a link on a "front end service mode" DIY?
Now does anyone have a link on a "front end service mode" DIY?
Good for you on the dip stick fix
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