Dipstick popping out

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grasmere59
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Dipstick popping out

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I noticed the weekend before last while just checking levels etc that the dipstick has popped out a bit.I shoved it back in and thought no more of it,however I did a couple of hundred miles and it had popped out again a bit.Where are the engine breathers on a hdi 110?
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Re: Dipstick popping out

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i've heard that the engine cover vibration can cause the dipstick to pop out, mine was doing it so i got another one from the dealer for about £11.00. mine seems ok so far, i don't have any idea where the breathers are though.
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Re: Dipstick popping out

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+1 If you're in any doubt, leave the acoustic cover off for a week & see if the dipstick stays put.
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Re: Dipstick popping out

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Spot on guys,just been out to the car and 2 pillars were broken.Took the cover off and 100 mile run later and the dipstick stayed put. :)
2011 "11" Mondeo TXS est 200ps in Grey
2003 "53" 110 hdi Executive Estate in Diablo Red
2001 "51" BMW 530i sport in Black
2012 "62" Yamaha XT1200
1974 "M" Honda CB500/4
1994 "M" Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
1998 "S" Honda XRV 750
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