I'm confusied, how do you seat the tube to the block? Lightly tapping on the wrench?
-----Original Message----- >From: Wayne Kline <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Mar 16, 2006 7:54 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Chevelle-list@chevelles.net >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube > >It should be Snug fit. I use a flare nut wrench or box wrench as a tool to >SEAT the tubes expanded seal lip to the block surface. I personally never >liked the RTV as a leak preventer on A dipstick tube. Why because dropping >a set of headers with a stuck dip-stick tube , makes for a frustrating >afternoon BTDT. > >For some aftermarket read "Sloppy fit" tubes I have used a small OD O ring >as the anti leak FIX. > >My .02 > >Wayne > > > > > >>From: "Dennis McGillis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Reply-To: Dennis McGillis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,The >>Chevelle Mailing List <Chevelle-list@chevelles.net> >>To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <Chevelle-list@chevelles.net> >>Subject: [Chevelle-list] Dipstick Tube >>Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:12:24 -0800 >> >>Hi Guys, >> >>When installing the engine oil dipstick tube in my new 350, is it supposed >>to somehow be pressed in the block more than hand tight? The retainer tab >>to a manifold bolt lines up with it when just stuck in. Is this right? >> >>You'll be glad to know that my silicone plug wires do not contact the >>exhaust manifolds. >> >>Thanks, >>Dennis McGillis >>1965 Malibu SS-350 > >_________________________________________________________________ >Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! >http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > >
