Where's my dipstick?

[GeoNort@xxxxxxx]

 Dave, 
Thanks, That is perhaps a better way. My method would have flaired the end only.
George
In a message dated 7/15/2004 7:18:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Dave Grove" 
<dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>I would like to add that it may be better to retain the original size &
>shape of the end of the tube where it first goes into the block (that will
>make it a lot easier to get it started back in there).
>A better method might be to take a couple of small bolts, and with them and
>the end of the dipstick tube in a vise, - just "squeeze" the end that is
>supposed to be a tight fit in the block, - and just put a couple of small
>dents in it, - a short distance from the very tip, - that way the tube will
>only get "tight" in the block *after* it has been started into the hole.  If
>necessary (just in case you get a little "carried away" using the vise), -
>you may have to go back and make the very end of the tube "round" again, -
>just don't "flare" it any.
>
>Works for me.
>
>Regards,
>DaveG.
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>> Bill,
>> I'm not that familiar with your engine, But I have had that same problem
>with other cars I've owned. The tubes on those cars were just pressed in the
>hole. The fix i used was to carefully insert a tapered punch in the lower
>end of the dip-stick tube. Taking a light hammer driving the punch into the
>tube to flare it a bit. Then reinstalling it into the engine.
>> George
>>
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