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Old Sep 19, 2021 | 12:35 PM
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Wire Loom Dipstick Interference

I bought Billet Specialties two piece spark plug wire looms to organize my plug wires but I didn't even think about the oil dipstick being in the way on the passenger side. They're the ones that attach to the valve cover screws and have a channel for each wire. Anyone have any solutions for this problem? Is there a different kind of dipstick I can use? I know there a flexible ones but those look like they attach to the header.
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Old Sep 19, 2021 | 05:13 PM
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Re: Wire Loom Dipstick Interference

Instead of changing the dipstick, consider changing to wire looms which actually fit the application.
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 09:05 PM
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Re: Wire Loom Dipstick Interference

Anyone have any ideas, other than the obvious?
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Old Sep 20, 2021 | 10:14 PM
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Re: Wire Loom Dipstick Interference

A dipstick tube can be bent slightly. It is important to support the lower end to prevent loosening at the block. Of course, kinking would be a problem as well.
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