High Temperature Dip Stick???
03-20-2005, 04:06 PM
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High Temperature Dip Stick???
I was looking at my stock dip stick today and I noticed that the hard plastic part at the top is starting to melt. I have the Drag gen 3 mani and was wondering if anyone has an suggestions (that would work with that mani) for an all metal or higher temp dipstick.
Also, when I'm driving is there even any reason for me to have a dip stick other than to check my oil levels?
Thanks in advance....sorry if this is really dumb.....
Also, when I'm driving is there even any reason for me to have a dip stick other than to check my oil levels?
Thanks in advance....sorry if this is really dumb.....
03-20-2005, 04:44 PM
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Re: (mike93eh)
just pull all of the stock rubber off and replace it with silicone tubing, or use some of the tool dip stuff.. or shrink tubing works
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03-20-2005, 06:03 PM
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Re: (EFB16ACRX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EFB16ACRX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">heat wrap the manifold?</TD></TR></TABLE>
you could do that, since the manifold is cast and you dont have the risk of the metal fatiging like you do with the tubular manifolds, i think the heat wrap looks cleaner, but id never do it on a tubular mani
you could do that, since the manifold is cast and you dont have the risk of the metal fatiging like you do with the tubular manifolds, i think the heat wrap looks cleaner, but id never do it on a tubular mani
03-21-2005, 12:48 AM
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Re: (wantboost)
Mini heat shield? Get a small chunk of stainless and bend it around. Even mild steel should do something. If nothing else, do it till you find a better solution.
03-21-2005, 04:50 AM
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I've got a Lokar dipstick....looks good, but still gets hot as fvck and will easily blisser any skin it touches.
http://www.lokarmotorsports.co....html
http://www.lokarmotorsports.co....html
03-21-2005, 09:09 AM
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Re: (milanoturbosi)
Its a ******* dipstick, it BENDS
Just bend it an inch and youll be fine
People are telling you to make heatshields and ehat wrap your turbo.....
Just ******* bend it, takes 10 seconds, its free and it WORKS
No need to do anything else
Just bend it an inch and youll be fine
People are telling you to make heatshields and ehat wrap your turbo.....
Just ******* bend it, takes 10 seconds, its free and it WORKS
No need to do anything else
03-21-2005, 09:47 AM
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Re: High Temperature Dip Stick??? (slow poke)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slow poke »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the str dipstick. Works like a charm.</TD></TR></TABLE>
same here... just dont check your oil after a hard run
same here... just dont check your oil after a hard run
03-21-2005, 01:52 PM
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Re: (BoostR41)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BoostR41 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a golden eagle dipstick. I melted 4 stock ones before I learned</TD></TR></TABLE>
where can you get the gem one at?
where can you get the gem one at?
03-21-2005, 01:55 PM
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Re: High Temperature Dip Stick??? (Muckman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Muckman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get an aftermarket dip stick with a metal handle.</TD></TR></TABLE>
and some nice mechanix gloves
and some nice mechanix gloves
08-16-2005, 12:49 PM
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Re: High Temperature Dip Stick??? (igo4bmx)
sorry to ressurect an old post but does this also apply to the rubber seal on the stick that seals the block tube? cause mine keeps gettin fried
08-17-2005, 01:42 AM
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Re: High Temperature Dip Stick??? (TurboDB8)
apparently its bad with the Drag mani cos of the centre bolt that is located right near the dipstick, transferring heat and melting the plastic. I was told I could safely remove that bolt and that would prevent the problem - any views? I haven't done it yet...
08-17-2005, 01:57 AM
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the drag mani has a small opening...i wouldn't remove the bolt...i used some silcone instead of the rubber orings...and i got my mani coated at HPC so i hope i don't run into anyproblems
08-17-2005, 05:26 AM
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Re: (W O T)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by W O T »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Its a ******* dipstick, it BENDS
Just bend it an inch and youll be fine
People are telling you to make heatshields and ehat wrap your turbo.....
Just ******* bend it, takes 10 seconds, its free and it WORKS
No need to do anything else </TD></TR></TABLE>
Just heat wrap the dipstick
haha
Just bend it an inch and youll be fine
People are telling you to make heatshields and ehat wrap your turbo.....
Just ******* bend it, takes 10 seconds, its free and it WORKS
No need to do anything else </TD></TR></TABLE>
Just heat wrap the dipstick
haha
08-17-2005, 06:35 AM
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Yep, just bend it for the drag manifold. When I switched to Inline Pro, it fits perfect.
I think I had to trim my rubber plug a bit that seals the tube to fit through the opening on the drag mani if I remember right.
I think I had to trim my rubber plug a bit that seals the tube to fit through the opening on the drag mani if I remember right.
