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Old 05-07-2006, 05:36 PM
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are these different to the 2wd items ???

can someone measure the diameter of the dipstick where its sits in the tube please ????
Old 05-07-2006, 05:39 PM
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Yo Mark

I've used my 4x4 tube and stick with a 2wd sump for the E30.

Filled the filter, and fitted that, then put 3.5 litres of oil into the engine, and the level on the dipper is at the top mark perfectly

No difference it would seem
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the 4x4 dipstick is longer......
Old 05-07-2006, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by lawnsy
the 4x4 dipstick is longer......
As is the tube
If using both together then there is no difference where it goes into the sump iirc
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Both tubes are diffferent and fit into the block fine. The diameter of the top of the tube is different - the 4x4 one is bigger as it opens out
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yes there different
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but my 2wd stick/tube now hits the crank very slightly with a 4wd sump , yet its a 2wd block
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Bend it slightly Mark
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Originally Posted by SPADGE
Bend it slightly Mark
my thoughts exactly
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Have you got the tube the right way up? The 2wd tube is the same diameter all the way up so you could get it upside down. The fit in the block is a bit loose so you need a top bracket.
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Originally Posted by scruffythefirst
Have you got the tube the right way up? The 2wd tube is the same diameter all the way up so you could get it upside down. The fit in the block is a bit loose so you need a top bracket.
aye tis all in right pal
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