DIPSTICK TUBE QUESTION

[87bucketgta]

Hello everyone I have an 83 ho all stock. Yesterday I was changing the starter and I noticed the dipstick leaking alittle where it goes into the block. I was going to try to take it out but couldnt get it to budge how does it go in and out. Do I need to replace the tube or does it have an oring on the end?? Hope this isnt to stupid of a question. Thanks in advance

 

[ohioelcamino]

im assuming you took the bolt out where it holds to the transmission. they can be a little stubborn at times, all there is on it is a o-ring . just try turning it back and forth a little while pushing up on it and it should come out.

 

[87bucketgta]

im assuming you took the bolt out where it holds to the transmission. they can be a little stubborn at times, all there is on it is a o-ring . just try turning it back and forth a little while pushing up on it and it should come out.

transmission?? Im not talking about the transmission tube, the one for the Engine oil

 

[Blake442]

The Olds dipstick is pressed in and is in there quite far. There is no O-ring and they are notorious for breaking.

Coming from somebody that broke one on his 307, I would just leave it alone.

 

[tc1959]

You have to pull the pan and drive it out of the block from the bottom.
It is very easy to screw it up putting the new one back in.

 

[7d8ss]

Clean it up real good & put some clear silicone where it is leaking. ~ Jon

 

[87bucketgta]

Clean it up real good & put some clear silicone where it is leaking. ~ Jon

I was thinking the same thing, thanks everyone for the input!!!!