How do I fix this dipstick?

[jim #42767]

How do I fix this dipstick?

[Terry M.]

Re: How do I fix this dipstick?

Jim,

Stuff the dipstick hole with part of a shop towel, or pieces of paper towel so the chips don't go into the crankcase. I found a tap (sorry I can't remember the size) would cut some threads on the inside of the dipstick stub. Not a full thread, but in my case it was good enough to get a bolt to thread in there. I put a pipe coupling (3/8 inch pipe, I think -- but it might have been 1/2-inch) on there first -- a flat washer on top of the coupling, and then ran the bolt down slowly. Once the coupling bottomed on the surface of the block -- guide it so it doesn't jamb on the remains of the dipstick -- the bolt will pull the remains out -- at least it did in my case. The length of bolt will depend on the length of the coupling. In my case, it was all junk I had laying around the shop.

Now getting the new dipstick into the hole is another matter. I think there is something in the archives about that.

[Dennis A.]

ask Dennis Clark.... *NM*

[Joel A.]

Re: How do I fix this dipstick?

That was gonna be my suggestion! I have done this on quite a few broken tubes like yours. Sometimes, the tube will spin in the block as the tap gets a grip on it. Soak it with a little penetrant, and it should come out OK.

[Tracy C.]

JD and Coke will fix Dipstick up just right. *NM*

[Dennis C.]

And to think, ,most guys will try JB Weld & Coke. *NM*

[Joe L.]

Re: How do I fix this dipstick?

Jim-----

The method described by others will work just fine. However, if you are going to have the pan off for other reasons, then don't bother with any of this. Just tap on the lower dipstick tube with a small hammer and it will drive the remnant of the upper tube right out.

[jim #42767]

Re: How do I fix this dipstick?

Ok Thank I'll do it, no the oil pan is not coming off if I can help it.

JIM

[Bob U.]

Re: How do I fix this dipstick?

I originally tried the tap route, but failed. I found a set of "Easy Outs" at the local orage big box that had one that did the job. With the easy out not as great of chance of chips.

Bob

[jim #42767]

Re: How do I fix this dipstick?

Thanks for the advice worked like a charm.