Xantia 2.0 CT Dipstick

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 26 Aug 2010, 13:52

I had found that previously that the dipstick didn't fit too well due to the top yellow part getting older, and not staying secure.

Well the other day I went to check it, and the plastic broke apart, so now I had to renew it.

I ordered one from the main stealer, and was very pleased with it, as it was now a good secure fit in the dipstick tube.

Although I saved the best bit for last, because it only cost approx £5.00.

The part no is 1174.22

Note using one from a scrap yard was not an option, as they could also have aged, and crumbled away.

So, if you have problems with your dipstick (the one in the engine bay, & not the other things, or people that spring to mind

)

Then change your dipstick it was a main stealer purchase for me that was a very pleasant surprise for its good value, not something you normally get from a main stealer!

MikeT · Unread post by **MikeT** » 26 Aug 2010, 14:14

I think Toby_HDI will pleased to read this as his wasn't sealing properly.

Deanxm · Unread post by **Deanxm** » 26 Aug 2010, 18:20

Already bought one, i knew it was something like £8 for the xm one so i got a tct one and your right £5, bargain, also had to get a couple of xm power steering ram boots, about £5 each too!!

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robert_e_smart · Unread post by **robert_e_smart** » 26 Aug 2010, 18:26

also had to get a couple of xm power steering ram boots, about £5 each too!!

You can tell you're an Activa owner now Dean!

Deanxm · Unread post by **Deanxm** » 26 Aug 2010, 18:27

one is actualy for its intended purpose though

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spider · Unread post by **spider** » 26 Aug 2010, 20:28

Although slightly off topic (and on topic) , the later TU engine's (from memory post 2001) with the all plastic dipsticks have a nasty habit of snapping off sometimes too.

The point being, again these are cheap new from the dealer.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 29 Aug 2010, 23:29

spider wrote:Although slightly off topic (and on topic) , the later TU engine's (from memory post 2001) with the all plastic dipsticks have a nasty habit of snapping off sometimes too.

The point being, again these are cheap new from the dealer.

Where do they break?

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 29 Aug 2010, 23:36

When being 'disturbed' two of mine have simply crumbled into many pieces
on the yellow handle leaving the metal dipstick itself to fend off any crap
dropping directly into the sump - thanks for the posting ACTIVE8 as I NEVER
thought it'd be worth talking to Citroen for new ones...

Andrew

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 30 Aug 2010, 08:08

Deanxm wrote: one is actualy for its intended purpose though

D

Should have got three then

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 31 Aug 2010, 13:07

andmcit wrote:When being 'disturbed' two of mine have simply crumbled into many pieces
on the yellow handle leaving the metal dipstick itself to fend off any crap
dropping directly into the sump - thanks for the posting ACTIVE8 as I NEVER
thought it'd be worth talking to Citroen for new ones...

Andrew

Pleased to be able to help,

and happy the info has been useful to you, and other forum members!

The exchange of good

to answer unasked

After all that's what this forum is all about !

spider · Unread post by **spider** » 07 Sep 2010, 10:58

ACTIVE8 wrote:Where do they break?

The ones I've seen: the last couple of inches falls off

Clogzz · Unread post by **Clogzz** » 07 Sep 2010, 13:52

All the yellow plastic melts, as mine was doing, until there was only the metal left.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 22 Dec 2010, 02:09

Prior to having to change the dipstick, it had the habit of, with not being too secure, of coming up out of its tube.

If I had been aware of the bargain price (from the main stealer), and how much more secure a new one is in the tube, I would have been down to the main stealer sooner!