Dip stick tube

[Dan1971]

Originally Posted by ZS180V6

Ok thanks...

Car is still in the garage.

I spoke to the mechanic who said he has done lots of the same engines in other cars but they all had the quick release but mine doesn't

I am confused now....

You bought a 120 !!!

[petet16]

I'm sure somebody else posted ages ago with a similar problem, I can't remember what the outcome was.

[ZS180V6]

Originally Posted by Dan1971

You bought a 120 !!!

No...

I'm not a complete idiot lol...

[maxtherotti]

I have seen this many times
The lower part of the tube paint has bubbled up in the plastic retainer
Remove bolt holding upper part then pull like mad
Once out clean up with some emery cloth then grease it up on refit

Rob
Ps yes it should have the locking collar but they are fine without it too

[ZS180V6]

Originally Posted by maxtherotti

I have seen this many times
The lower part of the tube paint has bubbled up in the plastic retainer
Remove bolt holding upper part then pull like mad
Once out clean up with some emery cloth then grease it up on refit

Rob
Ps yes it should have the locking collar but they are fine without it too

Thanks. ..

I will tell the mechanic.

[maxtherotti]

So what was the outcome?

Rob

[ZS180V6]

The outcome was that he couldn't remove it so in the end he cut it and then re joined it.
Not ideal but won't make a difference to me.....

Cam belts all done and car drives great. ..