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How do you put the Dipstick back in?

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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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How do you put the Dipstick back in?

Ok, I got the Passengerside Header on....How do I get the dipstick tube back in the darn block? This sucks!
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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Sometimes helps if you sand down the tip a bit or polish it with some steel wool.
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 11:54 AM
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it will go back in.,., use two hands and push hard, twisting side to side, use gloves or a rag and push it in. it sucks, but once you use force it ont suck, you will see.
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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Just keep working at it!!! It will go in eventually!!!
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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Look this is sucking to bad....is this a moment to get that flexible Oil Dip stick from summit?
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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no..the dipstick goes back in. I tried the sanding it down trick, didn't really work too much to my advantage. Once you get it started, start wiggling/twisting it, and possibly grabbing it with the vice grip and tapping down on that. It's just a matter of trial and error. If I had to reinstall my dipstick, I'd have some problems with it again.
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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Look this is sucking to bad....is this a moment to get that flexible Oil Dip stick from summit?
you have a parts number for this?
Old Nov 15, 2003 | 12:58 PM
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Lokar Dipstick
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