oil leak from dipstick tube?

[rich3389]

My dipstick tube is leaking, where the dipstick tube goes into the block, what kind of seal is there and where can I find a new one? I've looked on extremepsi but I didnt see anything.

 

[Turb07]

Most people usually just put a little RTV and slide it back in!
but if the dipstick tube is be forces up by pressure then that means you have Blow by and that will end up being a problem!

just my $.02

Turbo

 

[99cliprs]

Check this out this is the whole dipstick which isnt expensive this may help.

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[rich3389]

The dipstick itself is fine, the tube that goes into the block leaks, I just took the bolt out that holds the tube in place, and slapped some rtv on the o ring. That should stop 'er.

 

[rock1t]

The dipstick itself is fine, the tube that goes into the block leaks, I just took the bolt out that holds the tube in place, and slapped some rtv on the o ring. That should stop 'er.

Trust the rtv. If you have to go to an auto parts store and buy some, take out your tube, put it on it, stick it in. And walah! Should fix your problem.

 

[Defiant]

I'd use old-fashioned Permatex #1 instead of RTV in that application.