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[JamesV6CDX]

The dipstick tube was getting in the way of locating the TDC locking pin. So I decided it was coming out.

It came out with a bit of a wiggle (hardly any force at all), and the first thing I noticed was no "O ring" on the end of it.

I had a look around on the ground immediately thinking "don't have fallen into the sump"!

I found a broken rubber seal under the car which, looks like it may have been for the dipstick tube.

Inserting it into the hole, it certainly looks as though it's where it's come from.

As you can see from the picture however, if this is the seal, there is still a piece broken off / missing. I found a couple of other tiny bits of rubber and I couldn't tell you whether or not they were from this seal.

My worry is that the broken bit may have fallen into the sump, worst case scenario.

My gut feeling is that, given most of the seal is still intact, if there were a small amount dropped in, then it wouldn't get past the screen or cause any problems and would probably just break up and end up in the filter in tiny particles.

Any thoughts?

I'm off to the dealers shortly to pick up a new dipstick tube seal, so I can compart it against the bit I found.

I wish I knew what was wrong with me, I am losing confidence by the day, and today I've achieved the grand total of sod all other than creating more worries 

[STEMO]

Can't see that doing any harm.

Can you post a picture of your face as you start her up for the first time? Pleeeeeeease. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The dipstick tube was getting in the way of locating the TDC locking pin. So I decided it was coming out.

It came out with a bit of a wiggle (hardly any force at all), and the first thing I noticed was no "O ring" on the end of it.

I had a look around on the ground immediately thinking "don't have fallen into the sump"!

I found a broken rubber seal under the car which, looks like it may have been for the dipstick tube.

Inserting it into the hole, it certainly looks as though it's where it's come from.

As you can see from the picture however, if this is the seal, there is still a piece broken off / missing. I found a couple of other tiny bits of rubber and I couldn't tell you whether or not they were from this seal.

My worry is that the broken bit may have fallen into the sump, worst case scenario.

My gut feeling is that, given most of the seal is still intact, if there were a small amount dropped in, then it wouldn't get past the screen or cause any problems and would probably just break up and end up in the filter in tiny particles.

Any thoughts?

I'm off to the dealers shortly to pick up a new dipstick tube seal, so I can compart it against the bit I found.

I wish I knew what was wrong with me, I am losing confidence by the day, and today I've achieved the grand total of sod all other than creating more worries 

Don't sweat the small stuff, James. It'll impact your physical and mental health in a negative way.

Go inside......have a beer.....have some sex.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Shouldn't be an issue, if it is then the strainer is already clogged up.

[STEMO]

I forget why the head came off in the first place now. 

[Doctor Gollum]

I forget why the head came off in the first place now. 

No comression on cylinder 3 iirc

[Bigron]

James, sit down and relax; there's no rush and you are exceedingly competent, so look back at all the myriad of jobs that you have successfully completed. This is a minor worry of no real significance, amplified by your physical limitations and causing you frustration. Pause and look at the big picture - you are doing fine! 

Ron.

[STEMO]

Your problem, James, is that you need to be older than you are.  You'll stop rushing and worrying a bit then.

[STEMO]

Just imagine that you're one of these fellas off the telly that take five years to put it back together again, if they can remember WTF it is. 

[JamesV6CDX]

The head came off due to the previous keeper / mechanic breaking off glow plugs.

Although I secretly wanted to decoke it and check the valve seating

Anyway talking of sex. I just walked into the BMW dealership. The girls behind the counter? DAMN!!! Especially the blonde in the tights.

Next time, I won't turn up unshaved, covered in shit from engine, and in a Mondeo, to buy a £1 seal for my 17 year old 5 series 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The head came off due to the previous keeper / mechanic breaking off glow plugs.

Although I secretly wanted to decoke it and check the valve seating

Anyway talking of sex. I just walked into the BMW dealership. The girls behind the counter? DAMN!!! Especially the blonde in the tights.

Next time, I won't turn up unshaved, covered in shit from engine, and in a Mondeo, to buy a £1 seal for my 17 year old 5 series 

Get to STMO's age and you won't notice a pretty girl let alone have the energy to do anything about it.

[Nick W]

It's German, so it's stupidly complicated and doesn't handle neglect or abuse at all well.
Then some bloody idiot poor sod gets the idea to 'fix it properly' and soon discovers a never ending queue of I ought to fix that as well while I'm at it problems.


Sound familiar?

[zirk]

Just put some sand in the sump, that will stop it from rattling about. 

[Nick W]

Anyway talking of sex. I just walked into the BMW dealership. The girls behind the counter? DAMN!!! Especially the blonde in the tights.

Next time, I won't turn up unshaved, covered in shit from engine, and in a Mondeo, to buy a £1 seal for my 17 year old 5 series 

Don't ever wander into a Maserati dealership. Their receptionists are a special breed of decorative but dim in an attempt to distract from how truly terrible the car you've just bought is

[JamesV6CDX]

Then some bloody idiot

Cheers Nick