Is it always a pain to get the dipstick back in on the 7.3 idi. like the last part of it that has the solid part by the handle. it's almost like it hits the bottom of the oil pan before it's all the way in

 

Mine needs a little oomph to reach the bottom, but very little, are you sure it's the right dipstick?

 

you could try to bend the tip a little and work it till its smooth .. mine works just fine now ..

 

I believe it is. its got a metal rod looking thing that's a bout 6 inches long and then the dipstick itself

 

when you pull it out is it kinked, try 4x4's method

 

No its straight

 

How about the tube itself

 

Could need a new tube .... I would pull the tube out and inspect for damage ... it may be bent below the deck in the block ... would explain the ongoing issue with it ... ..

 

That's what I was thinking, you can find them pretty cheap over on ebay

 

Really ? Ebay ... Mine pulled right out dip stick and all on my E4OD.
How much on ebay ? For a 94 IDI TURBOED ?
Is there a bracket that bolts on to hold it in place ? I havent dealt with mine yet.. I just wired it together because the dealership said they do not have the trans dip stick anymore.