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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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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.


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you should have bought a flexible dipstick
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you should have bought a flexible dipstick
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.
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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!!!
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Originally Posted by GregWS6&z28
"we ordered"
we should have done some research.
goodluck
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.
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Originally Posted by Hugger
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!!!
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.
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nope. Still no luck
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i have a stock one in my garage if that one is too bent out of whack.
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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.
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