Sifab baffled sump - dipstick problem

[Chimp871]

Put on my new baffled sump from sifab but the dipstick is struggling to go down the last 4" as it's hitting a plate.

With some wiggling it'll go in but won't read oil level so it may be sliding across the top of the sump plate. Pic below.

Any ideas how to fix?

[Chimp871]

I'm starting to dislike taken the sump off. But I think the DIY route is the best option. Once I get a new dipstick as so much bending snapped handle of the old one.

Holy st racetech dipstick is 35 ex vat and shipping

Edited by Chimp871 on Monday 9th October 19:53

I'll try and weld it back

Edited by Chimp871 on Monday 9th October 19:58

[Chimp871]

Boosted LS1 said:

OP, why are you buying expensive dipsticks, won't something ordinary do the job? It should just slide smoothly into position :-)

Edited by Boosted LS1 on Monday 9th October 20:17

Amazing how fast expensive replacements motivate you! Just went to garage and welded it together.

Did measure it and it's 2mmx5mmx560mm length (tip to housing).

[Chimp871]

DangerousDerek said:

How much was the sump? I feel a dear santa coming on

Around 230 all in (180 ex vat no courier)

Have to say it's very nice......

[Chimp871]

N7GTX said:

Rimmers sell a selection of dipsticks without a TVR tax. Don't know if any are the correct length but sure they could measure them for you?

https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID010809

I did see that too but the weld is strong although burnt through the hat cover but will add a tapered bung.

Just astounded at 42 quid for a dipstick, as has beeb said a generic one cut to length would have been fine or even better is to use fish tape wire, cut to length and mark min/max. Eg

https://bircoelectrical.co.uk/products/silverline-...

[Chimp871]

Just to close the post. Marked and drilled a 10mm hole on top plate of baffled sump and new/rewelded dipstick is now working as it should

Ps like the windage tray a lot!

Edited by Chimp871 on Tuesday 10th October 19:34