shix

I am struggling to get my dipstick tube back in after pacesetter longtube install. I can get it to kinda line up with the hole but i dont think it is completely lined up. Any tips?

Badazz 97 TA

iTrader: (18)

Are you talking about the hole that secures it in place on the block with the 10mm bolt?

stevo9389

take 10, go down a couple beers and go at it again. it is probably the most irritating thing i had to do on one of these cars

shix

im talking about the hole the actual tube goes into. Man this thing is pissing me off. I have done headers before and i don't at all recall it being this difficult to get back in the damn hole.

Badazz 97 TA

iTrader: (18)

If probably got bent when you took it out.


before you try again, take 1,000 grit sand paper and lightly sand the part of the tube that slides in the block. It doesnt take much so dont go crazy with it. Clean it off really well then try to install. should go in easier. Thats what i did for mine and it worked good.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Come on man you can't stick it in the hole?

Catmaigne

iTrader: (6)

If it's not straight use a table vice to line it back up (but don't squish it). Move the starter out of the way, makes things much easier. Line it up and pull down on the tube mounting plate (it's much easier if you also have someone apply pressure from the top) and wiggle it around. It'll go down into the hole about 1cm at a time. Once it's in I'd seal around the base with some high temp RTV to prevent any leaking.