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Old 08-05-2010, 07:11 PM
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changed my oil today and this was stuck to my magnetic drain plug.what does this look like to you?stock ls1 long block 141k miles.its hollow if that helps
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looks like the end of the dipstick tube
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any problems leavin it off?
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pull out the dipstick and check and replace if needed.
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any problems leavin it off?

Well if that is the end of the dipstick, then you need it on to hold the dipstick into the top of the oil pan.
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That is definitely your kanooter valve!!

On a more serious note, go get another dipstick tube. The side closest to your ring finger goes towards the bottom of the pan. The side towards your thumb is where the o-ring usually goes and seals off the internals of the block from atmosphere.
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Did I understand correctly that this was IN your oil pan and came out of the drain?
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yea,it freaked me out.ill get a new dipstick tube.thanks guys


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