Dipstick Tolerance
07-01-2007, 11:52 AM
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Yes use the 3M #80 (BTW they have this packaged about 3 different ways the order code seems to be n08090 for all)
Do not use the even more expensive #90 which is described as heavy duty high temp trim adhesive - but isn't high temp enough.
The lighter weight #88 (n08088) may be sufficient for lightweight pads (<=1/8") the directions on back of the #90 can recommends it for those - but I haven't tried it.
I can confirm that after having to strip the adhesive (#90) from my pad and hood - the #80 does hold in Phoenix summer temps - its the one to get.
Stripping adhesive is one of the most god awfult things to have to do - especially off the pad - nasty chemicals are the only way to go....
However - its possible with a lot of work - just avoid it.
The only good news is I'm now actually getting good at techniques to align the hood more quickly...
Alan
Do not use the even more expensive #90 which is described as heavy duty high temp trim adhesive - but isn't high temp enough.
The lighter weight #88 (n08088) may be sufficient for lightweight pads (<=1/8") the directions on back of the #90 can recommends it for those - but I haven't tried it.
I can confirm that after having to strip the adhesive (#90) from my pad and hood - the #80 does hold in Phoenix summer temps - its the one to get.
Stripping adhesive is one of the most god awfult things to have to do - especially off the pad - nasty chemicals are the only way to go....
However - its possible with a lot of work - just avoid it.
The only good news is I'm now actually getting good at techniques to align the hood more quickly...
Alan
07-01-2007, 04:24 PM
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Chris,
Noticed that the dipstick off the 82 Euro Motor and my 79 US motor are about the same difference.
They look the same overall but the marks are at a different point. Maybe they very slightly through model years??!!
Noticed that the dipstick off the 82 Euro Motor and my 79 US motor are about the same difference.
They look the same overall but the marks are at a different point. Maybe they very slightly through model years??!!
07-01-2007, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck Schreiber
Chris,
Noticed that the dipstick off the 82 Euro Motor and my 79 US motor are about the same difference.
They look the same overall but the marks are at a different point. Maybe they very slightly through model years??!!
Noticed that the dipstick off the 82 Euro Motor and my 79 US motor are about the same difference.
They look the same overall but the marks are at a different point. Maybe they very slightly through model years??!!
I swapped guide tubes and they are the same, I ordered a new dipstick about 4 years ago and checked the receipt and I ordered the right part but I wonder whether someone pulled it ouf of the wrong bin. My old dipstick was a homemade item but it compares dead nuts on to Dave's.
Chris
07-01-2007, 09:40 PM
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We just checked three different dipsticks while putting Thurston 85 motor back in the car...Adam's 88 (engine date unknown replacement motor)..John Davis' 87 (1400 vin or so) were both the same as each other and Thurstons out of his 88 was shorter (ie add more oil to fill)..
It's all interesting for sure....
later,
Tom
Wonder if the oil squirter blocks had dipsticks measured for more oil than not.??
It's all interesting for sure....
later,
Tom
Wonder if the oil squirter blocks had dipsticks measured for more oil than not.??
07-02-2007, 12:56 AM
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ok maybe i am smoking crack. But go with me here. If my dip stick is shorter then say Adam, might it be that my dipstick tube is shorter also? Would have to compare the tubes also to figure this problem out..
By the way we looked kind of strange today waving our dipsticks around yelling mines longer then yours.
maybe it was just me. hahaha..
By the way we looked kind of strange today waving our dipsticks around yelling mines longer then yours.
maybe it was just me. hahaha..
07-02-2007, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by goldknight
By the way we looked kind of strange today waving our dipsticks around yelling mines longer then yours.
Chris
07-02-2007, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck Schreiber
Not sure about this one?? Anyone have answers on this?Code:
M28/21 82F 00644 -> 00665 M28/22 82F 06403 -> 06404 M28/43 81F 00699 -> 00700 M28/44 81F 06446 -> 06447
