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dipstick problem
I have an ls/vtec turbo. My problem is that the manifold is a log and is blocking the dipstick. Making it pretty much impossible to check the oil. Has anybody encountered this problem before? Any suggestions to fix this? Thanks!
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Re: dipstick problem
get a better manifold that doesnt block it.
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Re: dipstick problem
Lightning- i can bend the handle, I just cant get the dipstick back in the tube once its out... So that wont really do anything.
Does anybody know if and how the dipstick tube comes out?
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Re: dipstick problem
If you are really having trouble, twist the oil dipstick tube (the tube that goes into the block) to a different rotation and you can have the dipstick opening facing on one side (either beside the power steering or beside the distributor). You can also take that tube out and bend it slightly if you need a steeper angle.
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Re: dipstick problem
I'm running a blox manifold which is similar. I would grind out that webbing and get a shallow headed bolt for the center of the manifold to free up some space. You will still probably need to bend the top handle portion of the dip stick to keep it out of the way.
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Re: dipstick problem
I have very simular manifold i just bended the dipstick tube and it will bend a lot. i also put a slight bend on the thin wire portion. I went towards the ps pump so it sounds like it goes either way. aka a bi bent dipstick. lol
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