How is the dipstick tube held in place.

[Fast Guy]

Mine is very loose and looks like it's going to fall out.:shock:

I only had time for a very quick look as I was on my way out, but couldn't tell if it was a push fit or some sort of screw in job.

 

[Trondelond]

It´s some sort of push fit, at least mine is.

 

[lakeview]

yes its a push fit

rob

 

[red reading]

there push fit and peened over slightly in the block, just clean around the base of it out side the block with brake cleaner and put a big blob of gasket sealent round it. they come loose when people chemical/bake clean the blocks and dont take them out to re-seal them.

 

[Fast Guy]

OK, thanks, I'll have a look tomorrow.

 

[Fast Guy]

there push fit and peened over slightly in the block, just clean around the base of it out side the block with brake cleaner and put a big blob of gasket sealent round it. they come loose when people chemical/bake clean the blocks and dont take them out to re-seal them.

What sealant do you use as red high temp rtv sealant was/is useless. (unless I need a much bigger blob) I'll try again tomorrow.

 

[stevepudney]

Carl, you need some of this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Permatex-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab69ab980

 

[Fast Guy]

Bought! The stuff I took off was hard, so I guess that's the stuff. Cheers Steve.

 

[astarozna]

If that doesn't work then use locktite 603 or similar 242 will do the trick as well