Any one has any Ideas how to get a broken dip stick out

[Datsunrider71]

The car Is a 2002 Nissan santra

[TENDRIL]

is the plastic ring broken or the metal stick?

 

if metal stick is fallen down into the tube a strong pen magnet can pull it out ive done this in a older truck not sure about newer sentra.

 

if there is still some plastic visible ive screwed in a sheet metal screw to the plastic and have pulled it out this way  

[Datsunrider71]

It's plastic.

[MikeRL411]

Assuming it has not wrapped itself around the crankshaft, You can buy "Claw" type pickup devices in most auto parts stores. You probably don't need the almost universal LED light on the tip, but it may come in handy when you drop bolts into the frame rails later on. Shove it in [keep it clean now] and clip on to the broken end of the dip stick and the rest should come naturally.

[Datsunrider71]

I don't think that will work its nothing to grab on too I try using glue and JB weld and nothing

[bananahamuck]

try an indoor outdoor vac that has been reduced to about the dipstip hole size,,,, and pray.

[Datsunrider71]

Okay I will try that thanks bird man.

[nismo dr]

do this all the time at work, very common on sentras. Pinch off the pcv hose, then blow air through the breather port on the valve cover and the broken dipstick will come popping out of the tube. 

 

only time this does not work is when someone has started bending the tube trying to pry it out, then your dropping the pan and pushing it out. sentra oil pans are gravy though

[q-tip]

Listen to the doctor!!

[Datsunrider71]

do this all the time at work, very common on sentras. Pinch off the pcv hose, then blow air through the breather port on the valve cover and the broken dipstick will come popping out of the tube.

 

only time this does not work is when someone has started bending the tube trying to pry it out, then your dropping the pan and pushing it out. sentra oil pans are gravy though

Thanks DR I been trying to take out that dip stick for a long time. I wonder why they made it plastic in the first place smh.

[nismo dr]

 I wonder why they made it plastic in the first place smh.

 

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[Datsunrider71]

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For real bro money makes the world go around.

[Mannyvig]

The Dr is right, I really hype you haven't put pliers on anything yet. It helps if you spray a little line in the dipstick tube first.

[Datsunrider71]

The Dr is right, I really hype you haven't put pliers on anything yet. It helps if you spray a little line in the dipstick tube first.

I kind of did bro but hopefully I didn't miss it up

[Mannyvig]

Well if it is kinked enough that the compressed air doesn't remove it, plan on replacing the tube and the dipstick. At least yanking the tube out is no big deal, just requires brute force.

[Datsunrider71]

Well if it is kinked enough that the compressed air doesn't remove it, plan on replacing the tube and the dipstick. At least yanking the tube out is no big deal, just requires brute force.

 

Justbl

[Datsunrider71]

Well if it is kinked enough that the compressed air doesn't remove it, plan on replacing the tube and the dipstick. At least yanking the tube out is no big deal, just requires brute force.

 

Just like that I wouldn't have to buy anything if I do that?

[Mannyvig]

Just like that I wouldn't have to buy anything if I do that?

You will need to buy a dip stick and a new tube if you have to force it out. You will make the tube way worse when removing it.

[Datsunrider71]

You will need to buy a dip stick and a new tube if you have to force it out. You will make the tube way worse when removing it.

Okay buddy thanks for the info

[nismo dr]

had one come in today at work, so I thought a demo would be in order

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWe_ZI5YEKQ

[datzenmike]

Thread answered and done. Finally.