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Oil Dipstick Tube Leaking

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smithy72

Ive got my car back on the road and loving driving it, but its got an oil leak. I am fairly sure its coming out the dipstick tube (MOT tester thought the same) so I am going to replace it.

 

Does anyone have any idea where I could source one? Ive had a search alert on ebay for a month or so now and not managed to find one.

Any help appreciated!

 

 

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welshpug

Is it coming out of the top or the bottom where it goes into the block?

 

There isnt a seal on them, so replacing it is unlikely  to solve the issue,  remove the bolt, lift the tube up a little, degrease it and put a small bead of sealant on there.

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smithy72

Fairly sure the tube is fractured.

Full disclosure, When I fitted the engine I forgot to fit the tube. So I decided I could make it fit without removing the manifold. Pretty lazy and not clever as it turns out, definitely not my finest moment!
So fairly confident that the bending has caused a split. But either way, I need to replace it because the dipstick doesnt like going into it now and its a footery job to get it to go the whole way home!
 

However, when I put the new one in I will make sure I put some sealant on it.

 

I think the oil is on the tube further up and I the headgasket is bone dry, but I do have a reasonable drip when running. 

 

If you have any idea where I could get one that would be great?

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jord294

Think I have couple of spares

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smithy72

That would be great if you are willing to sell one. Could you PM me with your number, I can seem to PM you. Maybe I need so many posts first?

 

 

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smithy72

Hi jord294, any chance you could PM me, I cant seem to send PMs. I am not sure if I need so many posts first?

Keen to buy a dipstick tube as I have now seen the leak is coming from there when running.

 

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Tideee
On 5/10/2022 at 6:51 AM, jord294 said:

Think I have couple of spares

Hi Jordan - do you still have any spare oil dipstick tubes please ??....I could do with one if you do please  :P

Thanks

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