Kubota b3030 dipstick issues

[kshunter]

Hey guys, im needing some help with my kubota b3030 cab. The cheap dip stick snapped off from the top. By that i mean the actual stick that goes in the oil disconected some how from the cap? I dont know if i should just leave it and buy a new one or try and get it out some how? thanks

 

[rmk700]

I'd say you need to get it out for sure. Does it have a dipstick tube you could maybe remove to gain access to it?

 

[kshunter]

Im really not sure what that is. And even if I did know, how would I even get it out of that dang thing since its plastic not metal

 

[rmk700]

The tube the dipstick goes in. It's connected to the engine block. Here is a diagram picture of what I mean. Parts for Kubota B3030HSD

 

[kshunter]

Well then im pretty sure it doesnt after looking at the diagram. I was checking/replacing the oil in all my tractors when I unscrewed the cap and the stick attatches to it was gone. So I looked down the hole where the cap went and im 90% sure theres no tube, just a hole, because when I look down the hole, I can see the valve tappets

 

[rmk700]

When you say "unscrew cap", It's not this one in this picture is it? It has no dipstick. http://www.colemanequip.com/Kubota-B3030HSD-Parts/ENGINE-30103/HEAD-COVER-30134/?

 

[kshunter]

Thats exactly what I unscrewed part 100

 

[kuboman]

Well then im pretty sure it doesnt after looking at the diagram. I was checking/replacing the oil in all my tractors when I unscrewed the cap and the stick attatches to it was gone. So I looked down the hole where the cap went and im 90% sure theres no tube, just a hole, because when I look down the hole, I can see the valve tappets

I am :confused2: because the oil dipstick is no where near the valves. Are you confusing the oil filler cap with the dipstick? The filler cap does not have a dipstick.
Maybe you could post a picture.

 

[kshunter]

Ya what I unscrewed had to have been the oil filler cap. Then where is the dipstick located?

 

[rmk700]

On the side of the motor...back to this diagram Parts for Kubota B3030HSD