I'm not sure that having the sensor internal - requiring a 7-hour job to replace - is a step forward, IMHO.

It would seem much more logical to have it externally mounted: drain the oil, remove the sensor, install new one, refill with oil - all in under 10 minutes.

I am wondering if I can fabricate a dipstick... Current:
- 2013 L405 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
Sold:
- 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 2002 L322 4.4 HSE (having fixed timing chain guides)
- 2000 P38 4.6 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 1981 2-door In-Vogue
- 1980 Ex-Army SIII LWB
- 1976 SIII LWB
- 1968 SIIA
Stripped for parts:
- 2003 L322 4.4 Vogue

Would be great if there was a dipstick tube already fitted and blanked off by the manufacturer that you could utilise! Not sure if there is such a facility or option to install one from scratch but it would certainly solve the problem.

Hope you can get to a solution without sump removal. Current
2016 MY L405 SDV8
2018 VW Golf GT EVO
Previous
2002 L322 TD6
2004 Mercedes R230 SL350
1994 993 Carrera
Range Rover P38 x3
Range Rover 3.9 EFI

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but does anyone have a link to the manual to remove the oil pan please? Have to change the sensor on a friends car. Thanks

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