Oil Dipstick
 

Something I have been dealing with but just forget to ask.

when I chk the oil and install the dipstick all the way it engages fine at the handle and end of the tube like any other dipstick does.

but...... when i go to check the oil few days later its allways sticking out about a half inch or so, like I didnt engage it all the way.

so i've pushed it back in took for a granny few mile drive and ck it and its fine. but when i go terrorize the neigborhood and chk it it is out...

I dont know if I need another stick or tube or what.

any ideas what causes that?
and any ideas on the fix?

:cheers:
Luis

Re: Oil Dipstick
 

Crankcase pressure may be building up pushing the dipstick out.
Time to give the PCV system a good look over.

Re: Oil Dipstick
 

Agreed, something is not right. Check PCV out sooner then later :)

I wouldn't be wailing on it until you get it figured out. Too much crankcase pressure is not good.

Re: Oil Dipstick
 

a month ago or so, i just replaced them, maybe 300 miles on them.

but will check again too make sure.

Re: Oil Dipstick
 

ok chk'd the pcv's they are fine..
messed with the dipstick and it really doesnt seem to be enaging, like a snap fit or tight at all.
I barely pulled on it and it moved out.

Re: Oil Dipstick
 

I have one that the t handle is broke off, but seals great it you want to give it a try

Re: Oil Dipstick
 

Maybe you need one of these: http://jerrysgaskets.com/store2/root...ube%20Seal.jpg

http://jerrysgaskets.com/store2/root...products_id=40

Re: Oil Dipstick
 

yea !!! maybe so, where it says " at the bottom of the tube " forgive my ignorance

but does that mean i have to completely remove the whole tube from the side of the motor?

thanks
Luis

Re: Oil Dipstick
 

i didnt notice ...but i wonder if i could take mine handle off an fit it on the one you have.

Re: Oil Dipstick
 

That is the rubber seal for the bottom of the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube should not move since it is bolted by a flange to the exhaust manifold. There is a rubber seal near the top of the dipstick which fits tight around the outside of the top of the dipstick tube as you insert the dipstick. That top seal may be broken or worn. changing "T" handles would not be easy as it appears the "T" handle is attached to the top of the dipstick "glued" permanently.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...1/Dipstick.jpghttp://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l.../Dipstick2.jpg