FSANE

I was doing heads and cam on my friends 98 ta and forgot to put the dipstick tube back before the heads were bolted on. After trying to install it back I bent the tube badly. We just ordered a new oem replacement, but now the heads and the intake are back in the motor.


What's the best way to install the dipstick tube back with out damaging it.


Thanks

GregWS6&z28

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you should have bought a flexible dipstick

FSANE

i should of pulled the whole engine out and did head and cam that way. Should of... Would of. Your answer is not helpfull.

Its his car not mine.

Hugger

iTrader: (21)

Been in your same situation. If you take your time and snake it back in there carefully it will go. It is a finesse thing. I have the bent dipstick to prove it. It is one of those things where you have to hold your mouth just right to wiggle it in. Kind of like a puzzle. Hope this helps. It can be done!!!

GregWS6&z28

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nevermind

FSANE

Your answers are a waste For this Forums Banwith. Unless you have a helpful answer to the current situation, keep the "Should Of" thought to yourself.

FSANE

Thanks Hugger.

I am going to try it right now. I hope I still have some energy left because I just came home from Work.

FSANE

nope. Still no luck

Got Me SOM

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i have a stock one in my garage if that one is too bent out of whack.

454mag

iTrader: (17)

If you lower the tranny a littlle by dropping the crossmember while supporting it with a jack it should give you enough room. Makes it easier to get that 15mm bolt that holds the dipstick on also.