WTF is up with my dipstick?!
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So is the dipstick too long? I couldn't tell you the PN it is (I'll look on the stick today to see if it's stamped there) but I'm wondering if I have the wrong stick. I think the capacity spec is 5.5 qts?
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I don't know about the various dipstick configurations across the LS/LQ platform, but what about the dipstick tube? It should be 12551577. If the stop relative to the point where it meets the block it too short, that will give you erroneous readings.
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I kinda wondered about that but I bought them as a pair and the top of the stick sits right with the alternator (now on the pass side head). I rebent it slightly to clear everything for the backward manifold but that would have to be some pretty radical bends to get me 1"-1.5" deeper into the oil. Oh well. Throw in the towel. I'll remark the stick when I change the oil.
I kinda wondered about that but I bought them as a pair and the top of the stick sits right with the alternator (now on the pass side head). I rebent it slightly to clear everything for the backward manifold but that would have to be some pretty radical bends to get me 1"-1.5" deeper into the oil. Oh well. Throw in the towel. I'll remark the stick when I change the oil.
Hmm, iron LQ block I would assume? I have the same setup and don't have any problems. Iron LQ block, my stock f-body pan, my stock f-body dipstick, and my stock f-body dipstick tube.
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I'd have to look at the tube again. But you are correct. It shows overfull when it's actually not. I checked it when I poured the oil in and checked it after the car ran a bit and still overfull.
