
Dipstick query
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Dipstick query
Hi there. Have noticed recently that whenever i open my bonnet the dipstick is sticking up about an inch. Not loosing any oil which i did on alk old pug i had. Should i buy a new one? Or just keep pushing it back in when i notice it? Regards Rappy 

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Re: Dipstick query
Also any idea on price ?
Re: Dipstick query
Service box will give you the price:
http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/
Dont know why its trying to escape.
Have you a breather hose that could be blocked slightly and pressure is escaping through the dipstick hole which is pushing the stick up a bit?
http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/
Dont know why its trying to escape.
Have you a breather hose that could be blocked slightly and pressure is escaping through the dipstick hole which is pushing the stick up a bit?
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Re: Dipstick query
Have been doing a bit of searching on the net. And if the plastic hdi cover is loose it can cause the dipstick to pop up. So i think i will replace one of the dampers and plastic clips whcih broke off first. Thanks for your help 

Re: Dipstick query
Mine is always sitting proud by a few mm's never given it much thought though, car runs fine 

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Re: Dipstick query
This came up a while ago and lots said their dippy's were sticking up
I kept an eye on mine and it never ever moves in fact I pulled it out and revved the beast and not even a slight puff of pressure was evident.
The loose cover is a thought - why not ditch the cover for a week and see what goes?

I kept an eye on mine and it never ever moves in fact I pulled it out and revved the beast and not even a slight puff of pressure was evident.
The loose cover is a thought - why not ditch the cover for a week and see what goes?
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Re: Dipstick query
To be honest welly mine has missed one of the clips for a while now and the dipstick has always come up alittle.
Just brought a pack off ebay for a bargain price off four clips and and dampners for £10 i think they are £5 for one from the steeler
Also have heard that if the cover is very loose it can open the filler cap and take it clean off. A friend where i use to work had this happen a few times

Just brought a pack off ebay for a bargain price off four clips and and dampners for £10 i think they are £5 for one from the steeler


Also have heard that if the cover is very loose it can open the filler cap and take it clean off. A friend where i use to work had this happen a few times


Re: Dipstick query
i had the same problem and bought new, it cost me about 5 pounds from local peugeot dealerrapport25 wrote:Hi there. Have noticed recently that whenever i open my bonnet the dipstick is sticking up about an inch. Not loosing any oil which i did on alk old pug i had. Should i buy a new one? Or just keep pushing it back in when i notice it? Regards Rappy

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Quite true rappy, i had both the probs caused by the loose engine cover in the
first couple of days after buying the car, replaced clips and dampers never happened
again in over 2 yrs
first couple of days after buying the car, replaced clips and dampers never happened
again in over 2 yrs

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Re: Dipstick query
Thanks puggy, fingers crossed that will sort it now.
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Re: Dipstick query
Well the dipstick is still sticking up. Should I replace it or not bother?
Re: Dipstick query
May as well if it's only a fiver - you don't want crap like grit, bugs or snapped dipsticks in your sump 

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Re: Dipstick query
That happened on the wife's old 206 oncemjb wrote:snapped dipsticks in your sump

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Have seen them on ebay for £14
. Surely they are not that expensive. Any idea what dealers will charge as I dont fancy it traveling in the post. Thanks Rappy. tried service box but cant get in there.


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i will try reply my postrapport25 wrote:Have seen them on ebay for £14![]()
. Surely they are not that expensive. Any idea what dealers will charge as I dont fancy it traveling in the post. Thanks Rappy. tried service box but cant get in there.
