Dipstick guide tube. Will oil spill when removed?

[ABliss]

Hi,

Another one to add to the list...

Top part of the dipstick snapped off from the rest of the body. I have the ring pull and the first o-ring only left over.

Question is: Will any oil spill out if I removed the dipstick tube or is the oil level above where it connects into the sump?

Also, an I right in saying it's just held on by a bolt near the top and an oring seal at the bottom going into the sump?

1.5dci (80hp)

[grandadbobby]

Hi,
l had this happen on a clio 1.5 dci, l presume they are basically the same.
l used a thin drill in the plastic bit left in the housing and screwed a long thin screw into it and it was that good l never replaced the dip stick.
lf you want to remove the housing tube, l believe they are just a very tight fit into the block and no oil will come out unless you've over filled it.
Anyway, just put a bowl underneath incase.
Good luck and let us know how you get on
Bob.

[ABliss]

Hi,
l had this happen on a clio 1.5 dci, l presume they are basically the same.
l used a thin drill in the plastic bit left in the housing and screwed a long thin screw into it and it was that good l never replaced the dip stick.
lf you want to remove the housing tube, l believe they are just a very tight fit into the block and no oil will come out unless you've over filled it.
Anyway, just put a bowl underneath incase.
Good luck and let us know how you get on
Bob.

Sweet, I'll buy a dip stick and take this damn tube out when I get a chance. Thanks for replying. I'll report back on it when I've done it (might be a couple of weeks before I get a chance).

[grandadbobby]

Just a little drill and screw, you should get the old stick out.
Bob.

[ABliss]

I didn't need to take the tube off in the end. I used some extra long crocodile forceps to reach down and grab it.

Like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Instrapac-7795 ... +crocodile

[ABliss]

I'm on an auction site that sounds like fleeBay, looking to buy a new dipstick. I've seen several lengths advertised for my megane...

Can someone guide me to the right length I should be looking for? I.e length from bottom of dipstick to where it stops/meets the top of the guide tube. Would a metal dipstick work just as well?