paker Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) 2010 3.5 While doing the cooling system repair, I broke the handle of the dipstick. I should have removed it beforehand. My plan was to drill a small hole, drive a screw in, and pull the screw. To my surprise, the dipstick slipped further into the engine (not completely) and wouldn't let me drill a hole. Does anybody have a suggestion? Will it completely fall into the engine? Or bottom out? Thank you. Edited April 24, 2019 by paker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikrichard Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Telescopic magnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarmoto Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) As I understand the oil pan, the dipstick is on it's own 'chamber' behind a one way valve. So I don't think you're in danger of it getting into any rotating parts but it may not be easy to get a hold of it to remove. If there's no metal to get a magnet to stick to, some double sided tape on a wood dowel may work. Wrap the tape securely so it doesn't end up in there as well. Edited April 25, 2019 by darkstarmoto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paker Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 Thank you for the notes. The plastic part was broken off. I epoxy-glued a wood screw to the broken stem and was able to pull out the remaining piece. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve12768 Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 did your epoxy try to adhere to the tube as you pressed againt thee briken dipstick and glue inevitably squeezed out a little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.