OEM dipstick tube length differences?
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I believe it has to do with the exhaust manifold differences among different year models and the tube's mounting-tab location.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
The early LS engine dipstick runs straight up thru the area between cylinders 4 & 6 and mounts on the exhaust manifold (via a small metal boss and a small bracket.
The 2001+ runs up in between cyl 2 &4 and mounts directly to the head.
The tubes are longer on the 2001+ dipsticks thus requiring longer sticks. Trust me..
1997 Frame and Powertrain at BG Museum:
2002 ZO6 dipstick location:
The 2001+ runs up in between cyl 2 &4 and mounts directly to the head.
The tubes are longer on the 2001+ dipsticks thus requiring longer sticks. Trust me..
1997 Frame and Powertrain at BG Museum:
2002 ZO6 dipstick location:
