Oil Dipstick Quesiton

[V-Viper]

So I'm installing my new headers and I had about enough of these little setback so I just yank them out... Not good

The oil dip sitck came out of the block and the metal piece that connects to a header bolt broke off. Now there are 2 small holes on the dip sitck and its out of the block.

I've been trying to put it back in but no luck, anyone have some tips on putting the oil dip stick back in?

Also anyone had the problem of the metal holder breaking off, what did you do? Just seal it up with tape lol.

Thanks alot!

 

[wytstang]

I would try some JB weld. But if a new dip stick is cheap than just replace it.

 

[91LX_5L]

i broke mine too pain in the ass...get a new one and take it easy

 

[HISSIN50]

companies like Lokar make flexible dipstick tubes too - nice for LT's, etc.
just a thought if all else fails.

good luck.

 

[NinjZX998]

Too funny I did the same thing and wondered about the holes. Then I realized I kinked the tube and am about to order one from Ford for $30. Royal PITA. By the way if you run without it fully in you can do a little Spy Hunter action (Smoke screen) whenever you really get on the gas and cause the front end to lift you will lose oil onto the exhaust and big puffs of black smoke will result. I almost crapped myself after seeing that after a cam head intake install, come to find out it was an out of place dipstick tube.