dipstick tube leaks
 

The girl I want (but that's another story) just got a 92 Cherokee from
her mother-in-law, and the dipstick tube is loose and leaking where it
enters the engine block. Can this be fixed with some JB Weld, or does
it have to be replaced? And can I do this myself, or is it better to
let a nechanic do it? It sounds routine to me and probably is but I
wonder if there's any quirks particular to Jeep. The engine is an
inline 6 w/ 5-speed trans.

TIA
Tom
Seattle

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)


On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:

>Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
>black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
>should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
>not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
>unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)


On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:

>Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
>black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
>should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
>not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
>unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)


On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:

>Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
>black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
>should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
>not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
>unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

"Frank Zappa" <melgibson@owesmefivebucks.com> wrote in message news:aekntv8a7f9dbdbb2169eule2tp4lrhjqs@4ax.com...
: Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
:
:
The full name is RTV Silicone. Sold in tubes, like caulk, as
an adhesive/sealer.
RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing.

Dave

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

"Frank Zappa" <melgibson@owesmefivebucks.com> wrote in message news:aekntv8a7f9dbdbb2169eule2tp4lrhjqs@4ax.com...
: Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
:
:
The full name is RTV Silicone. Sold in tubes, like caulk, as
an adhesive/sealer.
RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing.

Dave

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

"Frank Zappa" <melgibson@owesmefivebucks.com> wrote in message news:aekntv8a7f9dbdbb2169eule2tp4lrhjqs@4ax.com...
: Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
:
:
The full name is RTV Silicone. Sold in tubes, like caulk, as
an adhesive/sealer.
RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing.

Dave

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Room-Temperature Vulcanizing, I wish people would just call it
Silicone, or Permatex, because that's makes it:
http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/siadseandgam.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Frank Zappa wrote:
>
> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Room-Temperature Vulcanizing, I wish people would just call it
Silicone, or Permatex, because that's makes it:
http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/siadseandgam.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Frank Zappa wrote:
>
> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Room-Temperature Vulcanizing, I wish people would just call it
Silicone, or Permatex, because that's makes it:
http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/siadseandgam.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Frank Zappa wrote:
>
> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Thanks.

Tom
Seattle


On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 03:11:06 GMT, "David Ward" <dsward1@earthlink.net>
wrote:

>
>"Frank Zappa" <melgibson@owesmefivebucks.com> wrote in message news:aekntv8a7f9dbdbb2169eule2tp4lrhjqs@4ax.com...
>: Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
>:
>:
>The full name is RTV Silicone. Sold in tubes, like caulk, as
>an adhesive/sealer.
>RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing.
>
>Dave
>

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Thanks.

Tom
Seattle


On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 03:11:06 GMT, "David Ward" <dsward1@earthlink.net>
wrote:

>
>"Frank Zappa" <melgibson@owesmefivebucks.com> wrote in message news:aekntv8a7f9dbdbb2169eule2tp4lrhjqs@4ax.com...
>: Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
>:
>:
>The full name is RTV Silicone. Sold in tubes, like caulk, as
>an adhesive/sealer.
>RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing.
>
>Dave
>

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Thanks.

Tom
Seattle


On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 03:11:06 GMT, "David Ward" <dsward1@earthlink.net>
wrote:

>
>"Frank Zappa" <melgibson@owesmefivebucks.com> wrote in message news:aekntv8a7f9dbdbb2169eule2tp4lrhjqs@4ax.com...
>: Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
>:
>:
>The full name is RTV Silicone. Sold in tubes, like caulk, as
>an adhesive/sealer.
>RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing.
>
>Dave
>

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

I would use the JB weld myself.

Be very careful about using RTV on a newer vehicle. There are two
types, the 'regular' RTV silicone who's fumes will destroy the O2 sensor
in a blink.

You need the more expensive 'sensor safe' RTV.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Frank Zappa wrote:
>
> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
>
> On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:
>
> >Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
> >black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
> >should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
> >not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
> >unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

I would use the JB weld myself.

Be very careful about using RTV on a newer vehicle. There are two
types, the 'regular' RTV silicone who's fumes will destroy the O2 sensor
in a blink.

You need the more expensive 'sensor safe' RTV.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Frank Zappa wrote:
>
> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
>
> On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:
>
> >Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
> >black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
> >should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
> >not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
> >unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

I would use the JB weld myself.

Be very careful about using RTV on a newer vehicle. There are two
types, the 'regular' RTV silicone who's fumes will destroy the O2 sensor
in a blink.

You need the more expensive 'sensor safe' RTV.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Frank Zappa wrote:
>
> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
>
> On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:
>
> >Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
> >black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
> >should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
> >not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
> >unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

I can't recall seeing non-sensor safe RTV in a long time Mike, is it even
still sold?

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3FDC95A7.A0008B87@sympatico.ca...
> I would use the JB weld myself.
>
> Be very careful about using RTV on a newer vehicle. There are two
> types, the 'regular' RTV silicone who's fumes will destroy the O2 sensor
> in a blink.
>
> You need the more expensive 'sensor safe' RTV.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Frank Zappa wrote:
> >
> > Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
> >
> > On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:
> >
> > >Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
> > >black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
> > >should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
> > >not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
> > >unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

I can't recall seeing non-sensor safe RTV in a long time Mike, is it even
still sold?

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3FDC95A7.A0008B87@sympatico.ca...
> I would use the JB weld myself.
>
> Be very careful about using RTV on a newer vehicle. There are two
> types, the 'regular' RTV silicone who's fumes will destroy the O2 sensor
> in a blink.
>
> You need the more expensive 'sensor safe' RTV.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Frank Zappa wrote:
> >
> > Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
> >
> > On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:
> >
> > >Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
> > >black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
> > >should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
> > >not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
> > >unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

I can't recall seeing non-sensor safe RTV in a long time Mike, is it even
still sold?

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3FDC95A7.A0008B87@sympatico.ca...
> I would use the JB weld myself.
>
> Be very careful about using RTV on a newer vehicle. There are two
> types, the 'regular' RTV silicone who's fumes will destroy the O2 sensor
> in a blink.
>
> You need the more expensive 'sensor safe' RTV.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Frank Zappa wrote:
> >
> > Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
> >
> > On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:
> >
> > >Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
> > >black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
> > >should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
> > >not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
> > >unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Roughly 12/13/03 18:58, Frank Zappa's monkeys randomly typed:

> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)

Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Silicone adhesive.

I could swear that the things are mounted with some sort
of glue, but in two different engine rebuild manuals, neither
mentions how to secure the dip tube in place. Would guess
the secret will be picking an adhesive immune to hot oil
as well as one that can create a bond in spite of any
residual oil in the bond area. I'd probably spend a
cuppa coffee or such on a local dealer service manager
or engine rebuild tech.


--
Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Roughly 12/13/03 18:58, Frank Zappa's monkeys randomly typed:

> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)

Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Silicone adhesive.

I could swear that the things are mounted with some sort
of glue, but in two different engine rebuild manuals, neither
mentions how to secure the dip tube in place. Would guess
the secret will be picking an adhesive immune to hot oil
as well as one that can create a bond in spite of any
residual oil in the bond area. I'd probably spend a
cuppa coffee or such on a local dealer service manager
or engine rebuild tech.


--
Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Roughly 12/13/03 18:58, Frank Zappa's monkeys randomly typed:

> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)

Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Silicone adhesive.

I could swear that the things are mounted with some sort
of glue, but in two different engine rebuild manuals, neither
mentions how to secure the dip tube in place. Would guess
the secret will be picking an adhesive immune to hot oil
as well as one that can create a bond in spite of any
residual oil in the bond area. I'd probably spend a
cuppa coffee or such on a local dealer service manager
or engine rebuild tech.


--
Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Oh ya, right beside the sensor safe stuff in our local auto stores.

Mike

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I can't recall seeing non-sensor safe RTV in a long time Mike, is it even
> still sold?
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:3FDC95A7.A0008B87@sympatico.ca...
> > I would use the JB weld myself.
> >
> > Be very careful about using RTV on a newer vehicle. There are two
> > types, the 'regular' RTV silicone who's fumes will destroy the O2 sensor
> > in a blink.
> >
> > You need the more expensive 'sensor safe' RTV.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Frank Zappa wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
> > >
> > > On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:
> > >
> > > >Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
> > > >black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
> > > >should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
> > > >not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
> > > >unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Oh ya, right beside the sensor safe stuff in our local auto stores.

Mike

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I can't recall seeing non-sensor safe RTV in a long time Mike, is it even
> still sold?
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:3FDC95A7.A0008B87@sympatico.ca...
> > I would use the JB weld myself.
> >
> > Be very careful about using RTV on a newer vehicle. There are two
> > types, the 'regular' RTV silicone who's fumes will destroy the O2 sensor
> > in a blink.
> >
> > You need the more expensive 'sensor safe' RTV.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Frank Zappa wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
> > >
> > > On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:
> > >
> > > >Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
> > > >black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
> > > >should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
> > > >not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
> > > >unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Oh ya, right beside the sensor safe stuff in our local auto stores.

Mike

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I can't recall seeing non-sensor safe RTV in a long time Mike, is it even
> still sold?
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:3FDC95A7.A0008B87@sympatico.ca...
> > I would use the JB weld myself.
> >
> > Be very careful about using RTV on a newer vehicle. There are two
> > types, the 'regular' RTV silicone who's fumes will destroy the O2 sensor
> > in a blink.
> >
> > You need the more expensive 'sensor safe' RTV.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Frank Zappa wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
> > >
> > > On 13 Dec 2003 16:50:53 -0800, weavcowinory@aol.com (PA-ter) wrote:
> > >
> > > >Pull the tube & if it's not DRASTICALLY loose, clean it, RTV it (red,
> > > >black or grey), reinstall it, let sit overnite, problem solved. It
> > > >should have a mounting bracket somewhere upstream to support it. If
> > > >not, find where it broke off & weld it back on. If the tube is
> > > >unsupported , gluing it in will be a short lived fix. Good luck.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 18:36:47 GMT, Lon Stowell
<LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote:

>Roughly 12/13/03 18:58, Frank Zappa's monkeys randomly typed:
>
>> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
>
> Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Silicone adhesive.
>
> I could swear that the things are mounted with some sort
> of glue, but in two different engine rebuild manuals, neither
> mentions how to secure the dip tube in place. Would guess
> the secret will be picking an adhesive immune to hot oil
> as well as one that can create a bond in spite of any
> residual oil in the bond area. I'd probably spend a
> cuppa coffee or such on a local dealer service manager
> or engine rebuild tech.


That sounds like a good idea. What's coffee?

Tom
Seattle

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 18:36:47 GMT, Lon Stowell
<LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote:

>Roughly 12/13/03 18:58, Frank Zappa's monkeys randomly typed:
>
>> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
>
> Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Silicone adhesive.
>
> I could swear that the things are mounted with some sort
> of glue, but in two different engine rebuild manuals, neither
> mentions how to secure the dip tube in place. Would guess
> the secret will be picking an adhesive immune to hot oil
> as well as one that can create a bond in spite of any
> residual oil in the bond area. I'd probably spend a
> cuppa coffee or such on a local dealer service manager
> or engine rebuild tech.


That sounds like a good idea. What's coffee?

Tom
Seattle

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 18:36:47 GMT, Lon Stowell
<LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote:

>Roughly 12/13/03 18:58, Frank Zappa's monkeys randomly typed:
>
>> Thanks. what's RTV? (D'oh!)
>
> Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Silicone adhesive.
>
> I could swear that the things are mounted with some sort
> of glue, but in two different engine rebuild manuals, neither
> mentions how to secure the dip tube in place. Would guess
> the secret will be picking an adhesive immune to hot oil
> as well as one that can create a bond in spite of any
> residual oil in the bond area. I'd probably spend a
> cuppa coffee or such on a local dealer service manager
> or engine rebuild tech.


That sounds like a good idea. What's coffee?

Tom
Seattle

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Roughly 12/14/03 11:13, Frank Zappa's monkeys randomly typed:

> That sounds like a good idea. What's coffee?
> Tom
> Seattle

!Heh. Good one!!


--
Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Roughly 12/14/03 11:13, Frank Zappa's monkeys randomly typed:

> That sounds like a good idea. What's coffee?
> Tom
> Seattle

!Heh. Good one!!


--
Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Roughly 12/14/03 11:13, Frank Zappa's monkeys randomly typed:

> That sounds like a good idea. What's coffee?
> Tom
> Seattle

!Heh. Good one!!


--
Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

The tube is a press fit. usually stays tight unless it is remove to
hot tank. I reneural the tube before reinstalling it.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Lon Stowell wrote:
>
> Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Silicone adhesive.
>
> I could swear that the things are mounted with some sort
> of glue, but in two different engine rebuild manuals, neither
> mentions how to secure the dip tube in place. Would guess
> the secret will be picking an adhesive immune to hot oil
> as well as one that can create a bond in spite of any
> residual oil in the bond area. I'd probably spend a
> cuppa coffee or such on a local dealer service manager
> or engine rebuild tech.
>
> --
> Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

The tube is a press fit. usually stays tight unless it is remove to
hot tank. I reneural the tube before reinstalling it.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Lon Stowell wrote:
>
> Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Silicone adhesive.
>
> I could swear that the things are mounted with some sort
> of glue, but in two different engine rebuild manuals, neither
> mentions how to secure the dip tube in place. Would guess
> the secret will be picking an adhesive immune to hot oil
> as well as one that can create a bond in spite of any
> residual oil in the bond area. I'd probably spend a
> cuppa coffee or such on a local dealer service manager
> or engine rebuild tech.
>
> --
> Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

The tube is a press fit. usually stays tight unless it is remove to
hot tank. I reneural the tube before reinstalling it.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Lon Stowell wrote:
>
> Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Silicone adhesive.
>
> I could swear that the things are mounted with some sort
> of glue, but in two different engine rebuild manuals, neither
> mentions how to secure the dip tube in place. Would guess
> the secret will be picking an adhesive immune to hot oil
> as well as one that can create a bond in spite of any
> residual oil in the bond area. I'd probably spend a
> cuppa coffee or such on a local dealer service manager
> or engine rebuild tech.
>
> --
> Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Roughly 12/14/03 13:59, L.W.(ßill) ------ III's monkeys randomly typed:

> The tube is a press fit. usually stays tight unless it is remove to
> hot tank. I reneural the tube before reinstalling it.

Wonder how many get so loose? Is it subject to vibration/bending
enough to shrink the tube diameter?

--
Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Roughly 12/14/03 13:59, L.W.(ßill) ------ III's monkeys randomly typed:

> The tube is a press fit. usually stays tight unless it is remove to
> hot tank. I reneural the tube before reinstalling it.

Wonder how many get so loose? Is it subject to vibration/bending
enough to shrink the tube diameter?

--
Fan of the dumbest team in America.

Re: dipstick tube leaks
 

Roughly 12/14/03 13:59, L.W.(ßill) ------ III's monkeys randomly typed:

> The tube is a press fit. usually stays tight unless it is remove to
> hot tank. I reneural the tube before reinstalling it.

Wonder how many get so loose? Is it subject to vibration/bending
enough to shrink the tube diameter?

--
Fan of the dumbest team in America.