Gaz5535
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Hello, does anyone know why the dipstick on my P38 auto box keeps blowing itself out of the tube by about four inches!
Gary
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Datatek
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Over filled, blocked breather.
gfromleeds
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Mine does it too
I figured cos the brackets for the tube was off it vibrates quite a bit when running
And I figure it just works its way up
I figured cos the brackets for the tube was off it vibrates quite a bit when running
And I figure it just works its way up
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Gaz5535
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Hello, thanks guys, it's not overfilled as I have checked it by the book. Also does anyone know why the g box kicks down to easily and revs very high,but if you let it change up it, it is gutless.
is it a derv?
flat cap andy
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Some sort of pressurisation issue?
Datatek
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Probably
gfromleeds
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Tis normal for the diesel its cos the engine is under powered for the weight of the car
bob7
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my dse did this last year, my local mechanic replaced the rubber seals (o,rings) on the plastic bit that goes into the tube and alls good
eldescans
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are you making sure it is pushed right down as mine did this until I pushed it right down and my dipstick has clips on the plastic handle at the top which clip onto the dipstick tube to stop it coming out
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4" is quite a bit. I would worry that the crankcase might be getting pressurised. Could just be something to do with a breather, or leaking past the pistons (ouch!)
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Oldfogey
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Oops. missed that. Is there a breather on the gearbox that could be blocked?
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The dipstick on my 300tdi Auto kept pushing the dipstick up and at the same time I had issues with it holding in gear too long, and generally not feeling right.
The I used a small tie wrap to pull the clips in and hold the tube in place and my gearbox works normally now.
The I used a small tie wrap to pull the clips in and hold the tube in place and my gearbox works normally now.
