I am a dipstick

swtstang · 05-29-2001, 04:29 PM

Last night when I was installing my headers and I pushed on my dipstick and the dipstick holder thing fell out of the block. What do I do? I pushed it back in but it doesn't fell like it's in all the way. Thanks

fiveohpatrol · 05-29-2001, 05:07 PM

you freakin dipstick!

just kiddin, when i put my motor back in i felt the same way, just make sure its pushed as far into the block as you can push it and bolt it to the header bolt that you take it off from, good luck with it, we dont want any leaks now do we?

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swtstang · 05-29-2001, 05:08 PM

Leaks wouldn't be good!!!!!!

David Fulford · 05-29-2001, 07:54 PM

If it leaks a little, you can put some black weatherstrip adhesive around the edge where it goes into the block.(or black silicone) The weatherstrip adhesive is good stuff.

moosejaw · 05-30-2001, 03:21 AM

Once it is in the block, fill the entire recessed area with black or red RTV. This will ensure it doesn't pop back out if you don't use the bolt. It will also completely seal and support the dipstick.

Mike

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swtstang · 05-30-2001, 10:52 AM

Sweet, Thanks guys

05-29-2001, 04:29 PM	#1
swtstang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: stockton, ca usa Posts: 160	I am a dipstick Last night when I was installing my headers and I pushed on my dipstick and the dipstick holder thing fell out of the block. What do I do? I pushed it back in but it doesn't fell like it's in all the way. Thanks

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05-29-2001, 05:07 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	you freakin dipstick! just kiddin, when i put my motor back in i felt the same way, just make sure its pushed as far into the block as you can push it and bolt it to the header bolt that you take it off from, good luck with it, we dont want any leaks now do we? ------------------ 88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

05-29-2001, 05:08 PM	#3
swtstang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: stockton, ca usa Posts: 160	Leaks wouldn't be good!!!!!!

05-29-2001, 07:54 PM	#4
David Fulford Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 193	If it leaks a little, you can put some black weatherstrip adhesive around the edge where it goes into the block.(or black silicone) The weatherstrip adhesive is good stuff.

05-30-2001, 03:21 AM	#5
moosejaw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: St.Louis,MO Posts: 274	Once it is in the block, fill the entire recessed area with black or red RTV. This will ensure it doesn't pop back out if you don't use the bolt. It will also completely seal and support the dipstick. Mike ------------------ Live near St.Louis? Check out Mustang Muscle and Dyno in High Ridge, MO Check out my ride.

05-30-2001, 10:52 AM	#6
swtstang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: stockton, ca usa Posts: 160	Sweet, Thanks guys