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I had a small 'incident' at Harewood yesterday. Whilst the car was upside down it seems the dipstick fell out . That explained why there was engine oil all over the place once righted. However, the dipstick is now lost and I have no spare. They are simple to make but before I do that, has anybody got one they don't need?
Steve
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Perfect Tim Birkin type understatement! "Bit of an incident, and the dipstick fell out!" Presumably not a magneto engine dipstick, otherwise you would have borrowed a metal detector and spent hours combing the trackside trying to find it.
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There are more conventional ways to change the oil Steve
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I think that I can get hold of one for you - I'll have a look and let you know.
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I am pleased to report that Steve got away with his unintended inversion with a few bruises. It was a gentle roll as they go but worrying to those of us who were watching. The dipstick is on the inside of the track just after the exit of Farmhouse bend.
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Is that the 3rd time now Steve ?
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Car type: 29 Special, 30 RK, 28 C Cab
Hi Steve
Our mutual friend from Rhayader sends his best wishes for your bruises to heal quickly.
Cheers
Howard
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[Maybe I should re-title this 'Dip Stick looking for a Dip Stick' Dodgy]
Wouldn't that be classed as "inverted" snobbery?
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When I used to bounce for Steve on trials there was always a spare Dip-stick in the car!