Dipsticks

[customjob]

I know before anybody thinks or says it a right Dipstick, anyway the question i have is, is the dipstick on the 803 engine different to that of the 948/1098 engine?

[bmcecosse]

Same as 948 - but for the 1098 they introduced a plastic entry 'sheath' and I believe a longer stick to go with that.

[PSL184]

For sure 948 / 1098 dipsticks are different. Don't know about 803 ones though.....

[customjob]

Thanks guys, looks like i'm on the hunt for rocking horse manure then, unless anyone has one kicking around. failing that adapting a 1098 stick somehow graduations would be the problem i can see with that.

[bmcecosse]

Just drain and refill with the correct volume of oil (as per manual) - and then mark the stick!

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

Are you after an 803 dipstick? I have one from my knackered 803 if you're interested.

[customjob]

Jowett your a star yes i would be interested. PM sent.

[Hendy1201]

Could I also just check that the 1257 midget dipstick is the same as the 1098? Thanks

[David W.]

My 948 dipstick goes to the bottom of the sump with a clunk. There is no stop up higher where it goes into the case. It has the full mark 1+7/8 inch from the bottom. Does that give me a correct reading?
Thanks
David

[liammonty]

All the 948 engines I've had do just that- the dipstick drops to the bottom of the sump, unlike on the 1098. I think it's normal. Some of mine have had 'max' and 'min' marks, and some only 'max' (earlier engines perhaps?).

[chesney]

Mine (948) just says 'full' then an arrow. Sorry if i'm being pedantic, but should it say max?

[liammonty]

No- it's my bad memory. It should say 'full', not 'max'. It's just the same as one I had on an early 948, with the arrow as well.

[chesney]

Ah good! Just wondered if mine wasn't stock and i was overfilling it