dipstick tube leaks
12-14-2003, 02:13 PM
#31
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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
<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
12-14-2003, 04:59 PM
#35
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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
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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.
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.
12-14-2003, 04:59 PM
#36
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Posts: n/a
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.
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.
12-14-2003, 04:59 PM
#37
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Posts: n/a
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.
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.
12-14-2003, 06:19 PM
#38
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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.
> 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.
12-14-2003, 06:19 PM
#39
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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.
> 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.
12-14-2003, 06:19 PM
#40
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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.
> 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.