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Old 04-05-2010, 09:54 AM
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Default Turbo guys - step inside! dip stick probs

Ok turbo folks... what did yall do for your dipstick? Did you manage to reuse the stock tube, or did you opt for something aftermarket?

Post up! My thumbs are sore after bending up the stocker somewhat successfully last night...
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ditched it...but I have a racecar that gets very frequent oil changes
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jUST BEND THE STOCK TUBE AS NEEDED. (CAPS AT WORK)
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i dont get it.. what changes about the dipstick or tube??
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
i dont get it.. what changes about the dipstick or tube??
mine didnt fit with the truck manifold so i bent my stock tube and holy **** it was a pain in the ***.

big tip, bend it with the dipstick in the tube, otherwise youll be like me, spend 1-2 frustrating hours under the car, than on top of the car, then under the car, again and again and again, only to find you bent it in a way that wont allow the dipstick to go in and have to do it all over again. . .

if i had a couple extra bucks at the time id buy a lokar and save the hassle, but i dont and im cheap, and wanted it to look as factory as possible
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yes i used the stock one and just bent it a little.
works ok now.




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