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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Default Oil dipstick tube question!
Does the tube bend around the starter or does it go towards the inside then curve into the hole? I've messed around with the shape of my dipstick tube and it really dosen't look like it came from an LS1 anymore, lol, stupid me. If anyone has a pic of it out of the car feel free to post it, please! Thanks!
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once it is bent out of shape it might not read the correct level of fluid. you might be better off buying a new one.
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Could just get a Lokar one.

You can bend it to any shape you want.
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Originally Posted by Da Swami
Could just get a Lokar one.

You can bend it to any shape you want.
Yeah, broke it last night, I was looking into the Lokar, saw a post with some pics, looks pretty cool. How flexible is it exactly? Either way i'd rather buy that 1 then a stocker.
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If you don't get a picture by tonight. I will post one for you.. I have an F-Body one sitting around.. (I'm using a CTS-V pan and setup)
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Anyone have the part number for our cars?
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Nevermind, found it! ED-5008 LS1 Flexible oil dipstick.
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Here are two pictures of a stock F-Body (99')
As promised, thanks mate! Like posted before I broke the bottom of it so I ordered the Lokar one from summit, 40 bucks ain't bad. Thanks anyway!
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