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General Category => Engine, Transmission, & Rear Axle assy. => Topic started by: Dave on November 08, 2008, 03:33:42 PM

Title: Need some info
Post by: Dave on November 08, 2008, 03:33:42 PM
I have the engine out of my car to make some mods. I found the dipstick tube was loose and slipped it out and tossed it and the dipstick into a box that, like an idiot, I threw away. Anyone know where I can find replacements and if those parts from another engine will fit my 300?
Title: Re: Need some info
Post by: Bill Young on November 08, 2008, 11:22:13 PM
Dave, there are probably a lot of tubes that will fit the hole in the block, just find one that looks close and slip it in. A coating of solder will tighten up the fit if it's a little loose. When the car is ready for oil then fill to one quart below the recommended amount, insert the dipstick and then mark it by filing a small groove at the oil level, then add another quart and remark. I used this method when I shortened the dipstick and tube in my car for clearance, no problems. You can even use a metal stamp to label the marks if you want.
Title: Re: Need some info
Post by: Dave on November 09, 2008, 04:19:54 AM
Thanks, Bill. That's a really good idea.