Dipstick Tube
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Re: Dipstick Tube (NJ74STINGRAY)
My dipstick tube is very tight in the hole.
I'm no expert, but in the few engines I've done I never used sealant on the dipstick tube, they all fit tight in the hole.
I'm no expert, but in the few engines I've done I never used sealant on the dipstick tube, they all fit tight in the hole.
Le Mans Master
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From: cincinnati ohio
St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Dipstick Tube (NJ74STINGRAY)
Dipstick tubes imo have a one time use. They are a little over sized when new so they fit snugly in the block. You could use a little JB weld if both surfaces are free of oil. I bought a chrome aftermarket tube that even had an o-ring and it worked great. :cheers:
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From: Calif.
Re: Dipstick Tube (NJ74STINGRAY)
Since I'm a function-over-form kinda guy I use JB Weld. Holds in there like there's no tomorrow, but it's still (relatively) easy to chip off at rebuild time. Great stuff, JB Weld.
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From: Fair Oaks, OK
Re: Dipstick Tube (The Dude)
Great stuff, JB Weld.
Racer
Joined: May 1999
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From: Long Beach CA
Re: Dipstick Tube (Simon Alexander)
I also used JB Weld. I used it just on the tube itself. Applied, let harden, and sanded. I had to sand it a few times to make it small enough.
It isn't good as new. But it no longer falls out on it's own.
It isn't good as new. But it no longer falls out on it's own.
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From: MOONACHIE NJ
Re: Dipstick Tube (Jim 77)
HI Guy's,The new Tube went in pretty firm so I am not going to put nothing on it for now.I will check it out after a few drives and see how it is.Thanks for the help.>STW< Frank
