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Old 05-18-2011 | 09:05 PM
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I just installed my Hooker Long Tubes and now the Dip Stick bolt will not screw in flush. Looks like the bolt head is too big.

What is everyone else doing to solve this?
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Old 05-18-2011 | 09:10 PM
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i have hookers as well, it should go all the way. do you have the dip stick housing all the way down into the oil pan? the bolt goes into the head above the header flange.
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Old 05-18-2011 | 09:17 PM
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I have hooker super competitions

yes but when I bolt it in the lip on the bolt hits the header flange.
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Old 05-18-2011 | 09:22 PM
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This happens with some, not all headers. You'll need to grind enough of that built-in washer/ring off the bolt for it to fit.
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Old 05-18-2011 | 11:00 PM
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Mine was just barely touching so I was able to power through it.
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Old 05-18-2011 | 11:12 PM
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Ground it down and its done. Thanks for the info.
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Old 05-19-2011 | 09:21 AM
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could also use an allen head bolt
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