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05-29-2001, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: stockton, ca usa
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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
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I'd rather be basketweaving
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 2,551
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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 |
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05-29-2001, 05:08 PM
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Leaks wouldn't be good!!!!!!
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05-29-2001, 07:54 PM
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Location: Charlotte NC
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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.
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05-30-2001, 03:21 AM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: St.Louis,MO
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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. |
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05-30-2001, 10:52 AM
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Sweet, Thanks guys
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