Dipstick issue
On the new truck, the handle for the dipstick had been broken off. I finally got it weaseled out with some needle nose pliers. However, now I can't get the dipstick back in. It is stopped dead in its tracks about 8" from going all the way back in. I have given it all she's got and nothing. I checked out the tube and it looks to not be damaged at all. Just won't get passed this spot. Any ideas?
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grab it with pliars. you can only push it in half inch at a time. mine is like that.
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Did you get a new one or just fix the old one? Mine is hard to get in and out, but it will go in without any help.
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It's the old one. I got it out, the handle was broke off so i used pliers. Now the same dipstick won't go back in. I can inch it in most of the way, but with about 8" left on the dipstick, it is stopped dead in its tracks, I flipped it over and tried but no success. Bent the medal pushing to hard...
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Sounds like you might have to replace the dip stick tube. And the dip stick. I wonder what would cause it to just stop like that.:humm:
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I pushed the tube back towards the firewall a bit and got it to go all the way in... Still have to work pretty good to get it in there but it goes and that's all I was worried about... I definitely need a new dipstick cuz the handle is broke off.
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What was causing it to hold up like that though? i have never experienced a dip stick that would hold up like that on anything. I mean anything. It’s just really weird to me so I’m interested to see what is causing this. The only thing i can think of it being is the dip stick tube bent.
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i don't think it being clogged would cause it. mine is a PIA to get in. it slides out nice tho. i don't know how it would get bent tho :humm:
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Originally Posted by fordornothing
(Post 821671)
i don't think it being clogged would cause it. mine is a PIA to get in. it slides out nice tho. i don't know how it would get bent tho :humm:
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i'll try that and see. it's really tight. even with pliars.
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