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Stupid mistake
I inadvertently lost my dipstick down the tank today. I already searched for a solution, no luck fishing it out.
Trouble is I'm not sure what's supposed to be there and not when I look down the pipe. Does anyone have an internal view of the oil tank? Thanks!!! |
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08-04-2012, 06:34 PM
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Can you try to get it with a pen magnet?
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08-04-2012, 06:57 PM
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There is a pic of a cut-open SC tank in this thread and some descriptions of how the 930 tank differs:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-930-turbo-super-charging-forum/650634-dented-oil-tank-what-do-pics.html |
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08-04-2012, 07:43 PM
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Can't get it with a magnet (it's aluminum) the good news is they are cheap and it's not doing any harm sitting in there.
There was a thread on the 911 side a while back about a guy who drained and removed his when he dropped it in only to find the PO had left one in there!!
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08-04-2012, 08:16 PM
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Harbor freight, auto zone and others sell this device that is over 2 feet long. One end is a
four pronged claw controlled by a knob at the other end. This should get it. |
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08-05-2012, 09:09 AM
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For next time, you might steal an idea from another Pelican that I've also used with much success...Try re-twisting the new dipstick handle out into a concentric circle so that it can't pass by the disptick holder, that way you'll never lose another one down there.
I dont know who posted that but it wasnt my idea.
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08-05-2012, 09:40 AM
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Welcome to the club... don't sweat it, leave it there and get another one - no harm.
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