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Title: need some help
Post by: pintokite on November 07, 2008, 08:14:24 PM
need to know how to go about installing the dipstick tube and oil pan demisted?  i have  tried everything from freeing them to heat, after installing them and waiting a while you can pull them right  out , they fit very loose. what is the trick. don't need any oil leaks on a new motor rebuild. thank you
Title: Re: need some help
Post by: turbopinto72 on November 07, 2008, 08:20:21 PM
I guess I am having a hard time understanding exactly what you want to do. Can you please rephrase the question?
Title: Re: need some help
Post by: pintokite on November 07, 2008, 09:38:26 PM
need to install the dipstick tube and crankcase demister that goes to the pcv valve, everytime i stall them they are very loose. and they come back out without any effort.. they dont seem to be seating deep enought into the block. i was thinking that a oring went on them but they is not a groove for an o ring. they were tight when they reoved for the chenical wash of the block.
Title: Re: need some help
Post by: dave1987 on November 07, 2008, 09:46:54 PM
My canister and dipstick tube were the same way when I rebuilt my engine, too.

I just used some high temp RTV gasket maker around the mating surfaces and then pressed them into the block, making sure none of the gasket maker was in the orifice.