Dipstick for R53
#31
I just replaced my stock one with the Craven Speed one. My stock had a split in the shaft that I've been babying for a bit now while I decided on what I was going to do. The CS dipstick I wish was a like more firm feeling, but it glides in and out silky smooth. It does create a good seal so I normally have to give it a twist to loosen it before pulling it out.
#32
Home made extractor tool
dipstick removal tool
I just fished out a half dipstick and thought I would post the tool we made here, since it is a current thread.
We pounded the end of some baling wire to flatten it and give it an edge then bent and twisted it to make a hook. Using the top half we could get the size correct so it would spin on horizontally, but grab when lifted...Spun it down the hole and after about 5 tries pulled the old one out.
I tried the large hemostat tool, but I couldn't get it. Hope it helps someone..
Last edited by HRM; 08-07-2018 at 07:12 AM.
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#34
Has anyone documented that the Cravenspeed reads high? I bought my R52 used last year, and was thinking of replacing the dipstick before it broke, but just now discovered that I've had the Cravenspeed one all along. It certainly is floppy.
My oil still reads the second from top hole on the Cravenspeed, and I haven't had to add any in the 5000+ miles I've put on the car.
My oil still reads the second from top hole on the Cravenspeed, and I haven't had to add any in the 5000+ miles I've put on the car.
#35
#37
https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-dips...6/#description
Look under the video and they have a picture showing a comparison between the stock dipstick and their dipstick for the r53.
Look under the video and they have a picture showing a comparison between the stock dipstick and their dipstick for the r53.
#38
https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-dips...6/#description
Look under the video and they have a picture showing a comparison between the stock dipstick and their dipstick for the r53.
Look under the video and they have a picture showing a comparison between the stock dipstick and their dipstick for the r53.
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