Dip Stick Tube

Harry · 09-18-2002, 09:01 AM

Hi everyone,

I was checking my oil today and when I pulled the dip stick out, the entire tube came with it. I shoved it back into the block as best I could, but I am sure it will just come out again. Does anyone know how I can permanently attach this thing?

Thanks.

Harry

chris91LX · 09-18-2002, 09:12 AM

You don't want to permanently attach it, it's not permanently attached for a reason. You might be able to stick a thin bead of Black RTV around the lip that goes into the block and get it to stick more firmly. Usually there is a bracket that attaches the tube to the header bolt that keeps the tube from pulling out, but that may just be on later year cars like my 91.

09-18-2002, 09:01 AM	#1
Harry Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dayton, OH USA Posts: 678	Dip Stick Tube Hi everyone, I was checking my oil today and when I pulled the dip stick out, the entire tube came with it. I shoved it back into the block as best I could, but I am sure it will just come out again. Does anyone know how I can permanently attach this thing? Thanks. Harry __________________ 1985 Mustang GT 2002 F-150

09-18-2002, 09:12 AM	#2
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	You don't want to permanently attach it, it's not permanently attached for a reason. You might be able to stick a thin bead of Black RTV around the lip that goes into the block and get it to stick more firmly. Usually there is a bracket that attaches the tube to the header bolt that keeps the tube from pulling out, but that may just be on later year cars like my 91. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

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