c240 V6 dipstick

[C240yaz]

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me if there is a "manual" dipstick for the V6, in addition to the electronic system method, as I will also be doing an oil and filter change soon, so was wondering about this.

 

[television]

Some had them just to the left looking at the engine, behind the alternator, late cars deleted, and you have to do it by measurement

 

[C240yaz]

Malcom,

I think that I may have found the locations of the dipstick locations for both the engine oil and the ATF, but I am not sure. Both are near the bulkhead, LH side, looking from the front. The one that I think is the engine oil, comes off, remnants of engine oil on it, but there is no dipstick, its like a plug/bung.

The other loction will not come off, and has the inscription "workshop Only" marked on it. Could this be the ATF dipstick location. I have taken a picture of both. I tried posting the picture, but for some reason, can't get it to upload.

 

[C240yaz]

Success. Picture attached. I have marked parts 1 and 2. Item 2 will not pull off. This is the part that has "Workshop Only" marked on it.

Lee

 

[C240yaz]

Picture attached this time, I think

 

[television]

number 2 is for the gearbox

 

[C240yaz]

Tried to remove No. 2 for the G/box, will not budge. Is it just a matter of giving it more force ? Also, can I purchase a dipstick from MB to fit in its place after removal ?

Lee

 

[television]

There is a clip that you break off.

Re the stick I know that they sell universal sticks but you should be able to buy the special one for yours,

There is a pin in the cap

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...605&VIN=*&CT=GA&cat=23V&SID=27&SGR=240&SGN=14

 

[C240yaz]

That's what I am worried about. I accidently broke the clip off, while pulling on it. (This may be visible in the pictuere) Is this a cause of concern, or should it make removal of the cap easier ?

And that drawing package is great. I have saved it on my pc. Thanks.

 

[television]

The caps only cost a few pence.

this link is for you whole car

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb1.asp?TP=1&F=202088&VIN=

 

[BlackC55]

To remove it you need to beak off the peice you already have broken off. Then the remaining clip can be pushed in with a screwdriver and then the cap will pull off. When they are replaced a new "red" clip is available from mb. 50p from memory. They are called "a red locking tab for the gearbos dipstick"

 

[MIW615]

Without wanting to hijack the thread, where can I buy a universal dipstick (as I have two cars), do MB sell them?

 

[C240yaz]

Great information, Thanks again

 

[Ian B Walker]

To remove the pin just push it down with a screwdriver, you can use it again

Edit> Opps, just read Olivers post, sorry.

 

[C240yaz]

Still cannot remove this cap by pulling. Do I need to break it off. Anyone any ideas ?

 

[BlackC55]

Pull hard!!!!!

 

[BlackC55]

Without wanting to hijack the thread, where can I buy a universal dipstick (as I have two cars), do MB sell them?

Yes they do sell them.

Part number: 140 15 21

 

[C240yaz]

BlackC55, Ian, Television, others,

Thanks for the advice on removing the clip and plug. I am in the process of ordering the replacement parts now. Pin P/N 1409910055, Cover P/N 1402700091, and just in case, o Ring seal P/N 0229972248.

Dipstick P/N 1401521...is this for the v6 petrol ATF ? Can you tell me the full P/N. This does not come up on the MB parts page. I would like to order this also.

 

[BlackC55]

Thats the number I have just got from my dipstick and is the full number. The MB parts page may not list it as it is a workshop tool. Go into a dealer and buy it.

 

[Ian B Walker]

The dip stick part number begins with a W.