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Lozzy_vtr
29th April 2009, 09:29
Ok i ordered a new dipstick from citroen as my old plastic one broke, they've given me a metal dipstick and the min/max lines are completely diff to my old one...is this right???


any help appreciated x
dans_vts
29th April 2009, 09:50
not sure about the markings - how much did it cost you out of interest. The VTS one is metal so im guessing its for that as the sump could be different on the bigger engine.
turbomadvtr
29th April 2009, 10:39
Ok i ordered a new dipstick from citroen as my old plastic one broke, they've given me a metal dipstick and the min/max lines are completely diff to my old one...is this right???


any help appreciated x

It should be the same as your old one.
Lozzy_vtr
29th April 2009, 17:54
it cost £5.80
ive been to citroen today to make sure but im not convinced at all. its completely the wrong size!!
dans_vts
29th April 2009, 19:03
yeah thats the best bet - should be the same. VTS's and iirc. VTR's are metal
jware92
29th April 2009, 19:18
measure it from the handle end of the dipstick against the old one.
that way you know how far down in the sump it sits
Add91289
29th April 2009, 19:28
if its different it cant measure the oil the same. so it must be wrong
steviet
29th April 2009, 19:29
i had the same problem with mines. i had a 98bhp vtr and got a 90bhp vtr one . the 90bhp model one is shorter as it basically goes straight down into the sump. the 98bhp dipstick goes threw a few bends before getting to the sump. thats why the 98bhp one is longer.
J222JRA
29th April 2009, 19:35
go back to citroen and scream at them.
Lozzy_vtr
30th April 2009, 07:09
go back to citroen and scream at them.

lol i know!!

Do you think that my old one might be the wrong one aleady in?

its an orange plastic one and ive got a Mk 2 VTR...?
adam661
3rd May 2009, 15:48
lol i know!!

Do you think that my old one might be the wrong one aleady in?

its an orange plastic one and ive got a Mk 2 VTR...?

thats what my mk 2 vtr has got in (which has also broke) scrappy 4 new 1 :P
Lozzy_vtr
3rd May 2009, 17:09
ok so i think ive got a MK1 dipstick in my MK2??


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/HARD2THECORE/Photo0026.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/HARD2THECORE/Photo0027.jpg
Add91289
3rd May 2009, 18:12
i got the same engine as you, it's got an orange end on the dip stick doh, mine also broke a few weeks ago lol
VTR-Chris
3rd May 2009, 19:57
nope mk1's were yellow!!
Liam_
3rd May 2009, 19:58
I've seen MK2 VTR's (98bhp) with metal and plastic dipsticks. The metal ones are much better as the ends snap off the plastic ones!
Liam_
3rd May 2009, 20:02
<snip>

Is that a VTR? What's with the 1.1/ Furio airbox setup?
Simon
3rd May 2009, 21:08
I have the same engine as pics above

My original one was orange, with the plastic bit.

After breaking two, i've now got one from a 1.1 desire (also 3 plug ecu) which is green.
Min and Max line up

But looking a the pic yours is straight, were as the one I've got spirals


Is that a VTR? What's with the 1.1/ Furio airbox setup?

Same setup as mine, must be a late 3plug, as its also got a factory fitted VTS radiator aswell.
Lozzy_vtr
4th May 2009, 07:50
crazy stuff. why cant it just be simple MK2 VTR setup? lol
turbomadvtr
4th May 2009, 08:09
I have exactly the same dipstick in my MK1 VTR.
Lozzy_vtr
4th May 2009, 08:13
no wonder ive had problems getting the right one for a MK2 when its not even the right one to begin with lol.

and i was shouting at citroen...oops
jinx
5th May 2009, 00:00
Personally a scrap yard jobi
turbomadvtr
5th May 2009, 17:52
no wonder ive had problems getting the right one for a MK2 when its not even the right one to begin with lol.

and i was shouting at citroen...oops

LOL never mind they deserve it :y:
Mint-VTR
5th May 2009, 17:57
if its different it cant measure the oil the same. so it must be wrong

what he said ^^^:y:
WestC4oasty
5th May 2009, 17:57
I bent the bottom bit of mine and now i cant get it to line up so i can bolt it to the block!!!