Dipstick tube on Atmo

Hi all,
what's the crack with replacing a rotten dipstck tube?
I was told by someone at Donnington that you replace it with a turbo one and include the stick also as they are a different length. Direct swap.
However when I called Mr. Sage tuther day for a price he mentioned cutting the stick ??
I've ordered one from Renault as you did'nt get back to me Mr. Sage!
Do I have to cut it??
I do hope not!

I think this is in danger of becoming a GTA Urban Myth
Drain the oil ,fit the new tube ,refill with correct amount as listed ,notch the dipstick to level indicated as and if needed

AH! good thinking batman
thnx

[stephendell]

My last dipstick had 4 notches cut in it!

As suggested all I could do was drain re-fill (remember to include the 0.5l for the new filter) and see where it reached. It was the bottom notch

FWIW DeLorean dispticks are R30 and the tubes are not available any more, though they stop level with the top of the rocker cover:



The DeLorean takes about 7 litres including filter

Help,
had the tube and stick on order since original post!!
All available it seems apart from the stick would u believe!
Does anyone have a stick for sale (turbo length)

I can give you some dimensions, perhaps you can fabricate a homemake one?

I have a pile of secondhand sticks. Couldn't tell you which one came from what engine though!

Hi Simon
could I trouble you to give me the measurement?
thanks in advance

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lol!
18" (450mm) - is that right!!

I dunno then ,how far does the tube extend beyond the bolthead ?
Perhaps you've got the wrong one

srry clee, only jokin?? (Thought we were having a rude joke!)
I have a new tube - for a turbo cos thats the only one available.
Mines an Atmo - but could'nt get the stick at same time!
Hav'nt a clue how long the original tube was cos it's rotted and fallen off!
Was told the 2 tubes and sticks are diffferent size.
So need to know the length of a turbo stick so I can ask for one here

ok, my tube, (New) for a Turbo is 475mm (measured in the packet - not taking into account the curves??) Mines an atmo which apparently takes a smaller stick?? Any takers?
Monkey - u wanna send me your longest stick??

howg is the stick that goes with the longer tube??
anyone!
help!!