JJ951

I just noticed while working on my 951 that when I removed the intake manifold, I must have cracked the dipstick tube off at its starting point. Is there anything I can do, is there a new part I can buy or should I have it welded back on. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

David Floyd

The dipstick tube just pulls out of the oilpan are you sure its broke?

JJ951

when i was taking off the intake manifold i heard a pop and now when i try to pull out the dipstick, the whole tube comes with it

David Floyd

Do you have the intake back on? If so is the dipstick mounting tab bolted to the intake?

JJ951

the intake is not back on yet and it won't be fore a while my timing belt went and i am saving money for a new head, from powerhaus, my money and time is limmited so i am taking my time on this. Are you saying that once the intake is back on then the tube will be fine?

David Floyd

Yes, The dipstick tube bolts to the intake, which is what holds the tube in place.

JJ951

Thank you very much i was so nerv ous the thing needs to be welded back. i have had the car since last may and since then the alternator went and the timin g belt went 35000 premature. slowly but surely it is coming along.

dmoffitt

you might want to replace the seal / rubber o-ring (i think it's red) while it's out... $3ish now to save a potential future oil-leak.