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Old 05-22-2005, 10:25 PM
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Car: '87 IROC-Z
Engine: 406 Superram/DFI
Transmission: Auto BTE 3000 conv
406 dipstick Q

When I swapped over to the 406 I just shoved the dipstick that came with the engine down into the hole. This is fine for riding around, but every time I go to check the oil the whole thing comes out instead of just the dipstick! How are you supposed to make the tube stay in there or is there a bracket I can use to attach it to the headers? I need to get a new dipstick anyway b/c this one is looking pretty ratty. any suggestions?
Old 05-25-2005, 10:48 AM
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Car: 82 firebire-sunburst orange
Engine: 420ci with nitrous
Transmission: 400 turbo 4200 stall
is the tube pushed all the way down in there or just sitting there........if its not put a screw driver down in the tube and lightly hit it with a hammer. it will go in there.
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