Dipstick sleeve

[rjt1951]

Just checked my oil and the sleeve holding the dipstick came up with it out of the block. Does anyone know how this is secured? I don't think it is threaded. Noticed a little oil near by and concerned it may be forcing it's way out. Any thoughts on how to make sure it stays located in the block.

[BTU268F]

They usually are just pushed into the engine block, and are a friction fit, small tap with a rubber faced mallet should secure it

[rjt1951]

Many thanks, will give it a go.

[BTU268F]

Esm sell new ones if yours has lost the will to live. As they are plastic they perhaps become hardened with exposure to the heat in the engine bay. Get a new rubber washer for the dipstick too as will stop any rattles or leaks.

[Declan_Burns]

The flat washer they sell just sits against the collar and does not really seal. I find it better to fit a rubber grommet which actually fits into the plastic tube and seals.
Regards
Declan

[les]

Clever idea, I do like your attention to detail. I also notice you have the flats lined up on the oil pipe to union connection!

[Declan_Burns]

Les,
That was just a coincidence!
Regards
Declan

[les]

I guessed that one might have been just how it worked out ! Non the less things still look tidy. Think I'll go for the grommet thing.

[rjt1951]

Thank you one and all, I will go for the gromet idea too.