Tip for Dipstick Fitment with Headers
06-06-2006, 08:33 AM
#1
Le Mans Master
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Tip for Dipstick Fitment with Headers
This is probably old news to some folks but I didn't know
about it so I figure one or two other people might benefit.
When headers are installed, the stock dipstick may not fit
any longer. The tube can be reshaped if necessary but in
my case, the bracket at the top of the tube wouldn't coexist
with the header flange.
A solution is to replace the dipstick and tube with parts
for the ZZ4 crate engine. The bracket on the ZZ4 tube attaches
to a boss cast into the block just below the seventh head bolt.
I extend my thanks to Gilbert Chevrolet (formerly Sallee
Chevrolet) for making me aware of this through information
and images posted on their site
P/N 12551144 (Indicator), P/N 12551154 (Tube), P/N 09439930 (Bolt)
.
about it so I figure one or two other people might benefit.
When headers are installed, the stock dipstick may not fit
any longer. The tube can be reshaped if necessary but in
my case, the bracket at the top of the tube wouldn't coexist
with the header flange.
A solution is to replace the dipstick and tube with parts
for the ZZ4 crate engine. The bracket on the ZZ4 tube attaches
to a boss cast into the block just below the seventh head bolt.
I extend my thanks to Gilbert Chevrolet (formerly Sallee
Chevrolet) for making me aware of this through information
and images posted on their site
P/N 12551144 (Indicator), P/N 12551154 (Tube), P/N 09439930 (Bolt)
.
06-06-2006, 08:59 AM
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Burning Brakes
on the BBC, i bent the hell out of my dipstick tube and bracket on a cheap 7 dollar chrome one i got off ebay...working very well so far. trans dipstick is another story though.
06-06-2006, 10:05 AM
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Fyi
I saw on a TV show last weekend that there are after-market mfgs that produce a flexible dip-stick tube just for that purpose. Wish that I could recall the mfg, but it was on the Speed Channel ( ch 150 DishNetwork).
06-06-2006, 10:24 AM
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by gimme5
I saw on a TV show last weekend that there are after-market mfgs that produce a flexible dip-stick tube just for that purpose. Wish that I could recall the mfg, but it was on the Speed Channel ( ch 150 DishNetwork).
06-06-2006, 10:30 AM
#6
Originally Posted by dock351
I think you are referring to a LOKAR. I use one. it is stainless and flexible. Works great, and it has a tab that fixes onto the header bolt. Pretty but Expensive.
Used one on my 406 and it was nice. Pricey, but nice.
06-06-2006, 10:59 AM
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Le Mans Master
Thank you for a great tip! I made a bracket for mine but plug access is a pain. I was going to get the Lokar also but now I can check prices on these numbers and compare them to the Lokar piece. I had a Lokar on my Chevelle show car and it's an awesome piece but my Vette is for enjoyment, not showing.
06-06-2006, 12:18 PM
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
I cut the bracket off of my stock tube and used a cushion clamp and small bracket to attach it to an unused hole in the block, just below the head. Works great and I can also turn it when needed to better access plugs, header bolts, etc.
06-06-2006, 04:00 PM
#11
Race Director
Will this work for a LTx engine? ZZ4 is a Gen I block correct?
thanks
rob
thanks
rob
Originally Posted by Slalom4me
This is probably old news to some folks but I didn't know
about it so I figure one or two other people might benefit.
When headers are installed, the stock dipstick may not fit
any longer. The tube can be reshaped if necessary but in
my case, the bracket at the top of the tube wouldn't coexist
with the header flange.
A solution is to replace the dipstick and tube with parts
for the ZZ4 crate engine. The bracket on the ZZ4 tube attaches
to a boss cast into the block just below the seventh head bolt.
I extend my thanks to Gilbert Chevrolet (formerly Sallee
Chevrolet) for making me aware of this through information
and images posted on their site
P/N 12551144 (Indicator), P/N 12551154 (Tube), P/N 09439930 (Bolt)
.
about it so I figure one or two other people might benefit.
When headers are installed, the stock dipstick may not fit
any longer. The tube can be reshaped if necessary but in
my case, the bracket at the top of the tube wouldn't coexist
with the header flange.
A solution is to replace the dipstick and tube with parts
for the ZZ4 crate engine. The bracket on the ZZ4 tube attaches
to a boss cast into the block just below the seventh head bolt.
I extend my thanks to Gilbert Chevrolet (formerly Sallee
Chevrolet) for making me aware of this through information
and images posted on their site
P/N 12551144 (Indicator), P/N 12551154 (Tube), P/N 09439930 (Bolt)
.
06-06-2006, 04:02 PM
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Race Director
the LOKAR Dipsticks are nice. Which one would work for LTx?
http://www.lokar.com/interior_pages/engdipstick.htm
http://www.lokar.com/interior_pages/engdipstick.htm
06-06-2006, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluewasp
Will this work for a LTx engine? ZZ4 is a Gen I block correct?
thanks
rob
thanks
rob
06-06-2006, 05:09 PM
#14
Melting Slicks
I've always just fabbed a spacer and used the original manifold bolt, using the original exhaust manifold as a template for the spacer. You have to grind down the flange on the bolt head a little, but it fits like OEM.
01-18-2015, 11:17 PM
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the GM set up
