| Oil Dipstick Tube Broken @ Block [message #213183] |
Wed, 03 July 2013 16:30  |
Dave Wilson
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Registered: September 2009
Location: Livonia, MI
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Hi all,
We encountered a broken oil dipstick tube on our trip. The lower portion is still stuck in the engine block. After making sure the oil was full one last time, we inserted a metal screw into the opening and caulked the heck out of it.
I'm traveling with my Dad in his 73 CanyonLands, so I'm adding oil as he does on his unit. Our engines have the same everything on them and typically used the same amount on previous trips. Obviously, this isn't the ideal way to travel, but seems to be working for now. Tomorrow we plan on draining both our GMC's to get a consistent amount of oil again.
Tomorrow we will be in Fort Collins at the KOA, does anyone know of a mechanic in the area that may be able to get this broken portion out? Also, is the lower portion of the dipstick tube a fairly standard piece? Or will I need to get an overnight from Applied? Thanks for your help and comments!
Dave Wilson
'77 Eleganza II
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