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Location: Spokane Valley, WA
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Billet AL Dipstick Replacement $20
Like many, the plastic T-handle on the dipstick on my car broke when dropped to the ground. Tracing the history on the forum and also talking to Jerry and emailing Carter it became apparent that none were available, though Carter is working on a long term project to make a replacement. Taking the broken dipstick in hand and visiting local auto parts stores and a speed shop I came upon a replacement with an aluminum knob that with very little modification will fit, all at a cost of $20. Purchased RPC part number R4957BA. It fits the dipstick tube and has an appropriate rubber seal. See the attached pics. It does need minor modification which I'll describe in subsequent posts in order to keep the pictures straight.
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Re: Billet AL Dipstick Replacement $20
The replacement dipstick is too long and it sits about 2mm higher on the tube than the OEM. The end needs to be cut, compensating for needing 2mm more length. Then, with a Dremel, remark the dipstick using the OEM as reference. See the picture of the part of the dipstick that fits over the tube to see the 2mm difference in the cap portion.
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Re: Billet AL Dipstick Replacement $20
It fits nicely and securely and looks sharp too
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Re: Billet AL Dipstick Replacement $20
Of course, not to leave well enough alone, I went ahead and adapted the OEM dipstick to the RPC handle. Tools were a drill, awl, punch, hammer, and a bench vise along with 40 minutes. Not necessary but I just had to try.
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Re: Billet AL Dipstick Replacement $20
A much needed solution. I get calls like the one from Tony, looking for a dipstick and the tube. Always appreciate guys like Tony who take the time to come up with good alternatives.
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Re: Billet AL Dipstick Replacement $20
I formed a tube out of a piece of brake line, brazed a washer on the lower end as a stop when inserting in its location
Brazed a bracket on the other end which eliminated the added bracket for headers
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Chrome/Billet AL Dipstick Replacement (Another Idea)
Carter still has my Dipstick and Tube to design and fabricate a Billet Aluminum Handle (I need the Dipstick and Tube back Carter)
 But......this is pretty good and Easy to Install. I have installed this on five Zs   Chrome Oil Dipstick HandleSee Item #3.... Post 19 - LT5 Lubrication Tricks and Replace Dip Stick Handle  
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Re: Chrome/Billet AL Dipstick Replacement (Another Idea)
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I like this one Cliff
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Re: Chrome/Billet AL Dipstick Replacement (Another Idea)
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Some do not know about Left Clickable Links which is anything in Bold Red Letters in my Posts or in my Signature or the Post above that is underlined. Just Left Click with your mouse or go to "Web View" on Cell Phone and touch the Link on your Cell Phone Screen. These are Left Clickable Links Left Clickable links -Solutions- LT5 Modifications/Rebuild Tricks Low Mileage ZR-1 Restoration 1990 Corvette (L98) Modifications LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems LT5/ZR-1 Fluids 1995 LT5 SPECIFIC TOP END REBUILD TRICKS Carter was going to Out Do Me on that one and still has my Dip Stick and Tube I sent him with a broken Handle. I Broke ALL my Dip Stick Handles and Replaced ALL of them with the very Nice "Oil" Dip Stick Handle you can still buy on the Web for $19.99  Daryll...….You know about Left Clickable Links but some do Not Know That and I have received Messages asking questions about Left Clickable Links Chrome Oil Dipstick Handle See Item #3.... Post 19 - LT5 Lubrication Tricks and Replace Dip Stick Handle
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