Leaking Oil at base of Oil dipstick tube...
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Leaking Oil at base of Oil dipstick tube...
I used a oil dye kit and found that the oil is leaking out from where the dipstick tube connects up to the block. The brand new GM dipstick tube I put in doesn't use any O-rings to seal up the connection. Is this normal? If not im going to purchase a Lokar Flex dipstick tube. It'll make reinstalling the dipstick easier since I got SLP headers.
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Re: Leaking Oil at base of Oil dipstick tube...
Originally Posted by Wilson
I used a oil dye kit and found that the oil is leaking out from where the dipstick tube connects up to the block. The brand new GM dipstick tube I put in doesn't use any O-rings to seal up the connection. Is this normal? If not im going to purchase a Lokar Flex dipstick tube. It'll make reinstalling the dipstick easier since I got SLP headers.
My new GM dipstick didn't have any o-rings either, but mine does not leak. I'm sure you could find a thick o-ring that would slip over the end of the tube and seat against the lip. I don't think that purchasing a new tube is the best cost-effective method though. Good luck.
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Re: Leaking Oil at base of Oil dipstick tube...
When a new dipstick tube is installed you are supposed to coat the tube
for about a 1/2" below the collar with sealant. This is right from the service
manual.
for about a 1/2" below the collar with sealant. This is right from the service
manual.
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Re: Leaking Oil at base of Oil dipstick tube...
Originally Posted by truedualws6
When a new dipstick tube is installed you are supposed to coat the tube
for about a 1/2" below the collar with sealant. This is right from the service
manual.
for about a 1/2" below the collar with sealant. This is right from the service
manual.
What kind of sealant is good? I believe I have a tube of black/red RTV sealant left over from my intake manifold gasket fix.
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