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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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I need to order a part from Summit and don't know what the correct name is. It is the tube that goes into the bottom of the engine block that guides the dipstick. If you look at the picture, you'll see that the dipstick goes awfully close to the windage tray. A number of folks suggested that I replace the tube which was removed when the block was machined, but I can't find it.



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3951600 Oil Dipstick Tube Lower

GM list price $12.84 ($7.32 GMPartsDirect.com)

http://www.autopartsdealer.com/gm_pe...1979106-p.html
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It goes in from the top , make sure your upper comes out OK.
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3951600 Oil Dipstick Tube Lower

GM list price $12.84 ($7.32 GMPartsDirect.com)

http://www.autopartsdealer.com/gm_pe...1979106-p.html
That's the part. Thanks Noonie.
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Originally Posted by ...Roger...
It goes in from the top , make sure your upper comes out OK.
Really? Why would you drive it through from the top? Seems like it's a long way through the block and you'd have to drive it past flush to accomodate the flange on the dipstick.
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