replacement engine oil dipstick
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replacement engine oil dipstick
so as luck would have it my engine oil dipstick rusted out on me so i need to find a new one. I bought 2 of the speed by spectre replacement dipsticks for my 96 5.0L and nether one fits. the tube at the bottom is just a hair or so to big to fit into the engine. Does anyone know of any brands that will fit?
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Your new spectre should fit they are tight but they should work ok. I Bought one from advanced auto and it was not the same dipstick as my old one so I returned it and bought one from ford racing I think it was chrome 25 bucks or something. You have to kinda beat the bottom ring to get it in nice and snug its a PITA
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so as luck would have it my engine oil dipstick rusted out on me so i need to find a new one. I bought 2 of the speed by spectre replacement dipsticks for my 96 5.0L and nether one fits. the tube at the bottom is just a hair or so to big to fit into the engine. Does anyone know of any brands that will fit?
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Yep, I had the same problem. Had to cut a lengthwise slit in the part of tube that goes into the block. That way it will close up a little as you push it in. Mine also had different markings on the dipstick itself. I had to measure the distance from the seat of the tube to the full mark and copied that to the new stick. Good luck!
thats actually not a bad idea. i should have thought of that. ofcourse that why i am glad i have you guys (and gals) out there to help me out
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lucky i still have the dipstick stick so i might check out getting the tube if it is within a decent price
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Mine did he same. I took a torch and melted the epoxy that was holding the remaining piece of the old tube in there. Then I went to napa and picked up a piece of 3/8" (?) brake line. Cut it to the correct length and shoved it in there. I used "Right Stuff" sealant before putting it in the hole and surpisingly its holding up well. Total cost = $3.
Mine was the "clip in" style tube.
Mine was the "clip in" style tube.
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