1Y engine oil level

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I have just joined as I have boughta T25 panel van 1990 with a 1Y 1.9 deisel engine.

My first quiery is regarding checking the level of the engine oil. The dipstick isnt registering any oil even after adding a litre. Could this be because the engine is tilted at 45 degrees and therefore the original dipstick is effectively redundant and as such will need modified?

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Catmandubh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 March 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Catmandubh Report Post Quote Reply Topic: 1Y engine oil level Posted: 25 March 2018 at 3:28pm
	Hi There I have just joined as I have boughta T25 panel van 1990 with a 1Y 1.9 deisel engine. My first quiery is regarding checking the level of the engine oil. The dipstick isnt registering any oil even after adding a litre. Could this be because the engine is tilted at 45 degrees and therefore the original dipstick is effectively redundant and as such will need modified?

rodntod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Paid member Joined: 22 January 2013 Location: Ayrshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 2169	Post Options Post Reply Quote rodntod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 March 2018 at 10:23pm
	Hi , If it still has it's own dipstick then yes,you will need to alter/change it to one from an AAZ.Best to drain the oil and refill with correct volume,then mod or change the dipstick to give you an accurate reading. Ed
	"may the fweem be with you" eddie wan kenobi

Catmandubh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 March 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Catmandubh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 March 2018 at 10:24am
	Thanks Ed. What is an AAZ? Phil

rodntod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Paid member Joined: 22 January 2013 Location: Ayrshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 2169	Post Options Post Reply Quote rodntod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 March 2018 at 11:47am
	Hi Phil, AAz is the code for the 1.6 diesel ,normally found in the T25.A lot of the guys that fit the 1y as a replacement strip the sump off,change the dipstick tube over from the AAz and fit a baffle plate before refitting the sump.The baffle saves oil starvation on hills or heavy braking as it sloshes about. Ed
	"may the fweem be with you" eddie wan kenobi

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	Ed, you are the font of all knowledge :)
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AndyB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Paid member Joined: 06 September 2011 Location: Glasgow Online Status: Offline Posts: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote AndyB Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 April 2018 at 9:07am
	I use that engine in mines - the converted dipstick should be on the right hand side of the block as you look in the engine bay - don't think the original position for the dipstick on the 1Y would work cos you would probably lose oil. Best to drain all you oil and change filter - measure new oil in and see where it comes to on your dipstick.