Flexible dipstick question

Bradleyrj · 03-10-2009, 10:34 PM

With all the added tubing underhood with the turbo kit there is just no room / way to route the stock dipstick into the hole it needs to hit in the oil pan

SO.. I was thinking about a flexible dipstick

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Any one have any thoughts on this? Anyone used one?

Mustangscotty · 03-11-2009, 02:45 AM

Got one in my classic car. They are a nice item, easy to install (easier than a solid dipstick tube) and function well.

Consider where the upper part mounts and the amount of bend you'll need.

Happen to have a pic of the area you need the tube to flex?

Bradleyrj · 03-11-2009, 09:35 AM

Thats what im working with. Don't pay attention to the shitty welds on the headers. They just need to last a year then I'll be rebuilding all the piping for this kit.

Mustangscotty · 03-11-2009, 10:11 AM

Not much room to work with..
Suppose a Lokar dipstick would work?

Maybe a aluminum tubing bent to your needs (longer than stock). Use a dipstick from a truck and then trim it down? A little welding and you could make your own bracket. A lot of work for a dipstick..

Headers: Tig welding, header wrap and a jet hot coating would be a killer combo..

Got a nice car there !

Suppose radiant heat could make the brake fluid boil ? Headers look close to the brake lines.

Bradleyrj · 03-11-2009, 10:49 AM

I am going to redo the brake lines as well. Just one more thing on the list...

The headers when rebuilt will completely re-route / mount the turbos in different locations. AS it is now the passenger down pipe has to come off to get the passenger valve cover off. NO Thanks! So if this can last me till cold weather again I am going to rebuild the headers. I'll probably build them here at home, tack everything with a small mig and take them to have them tig'd. I am building my own powder / ceramic coating set up now so I'll be able to coat my own parts..

LXtasy · 03-11-2009, 04:39 PM

Header wrap on a daily driver can actually cause the headers/metal to rust underneath it.

The lokar product you posted will do you just fine.

Darryl Buckner · 03-11-2009, 05:16 PM

Plug it and dont run one at all. I change my oil about once a month so unless you have some bad leaks, what the hell..

Bradleyrj · 03-11-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darryl Buckner

Plug it and dont run one at all. I change my oil about once a month so unless you have some bad leaks, what the hell..

I had thought about that to.. but I dont know what im going to do yet..

WWhittle · 03-11-2009, 07:25 PM

yeah dude- no dipstick needed. i have never run a dipstick. just change your oil when you are suppose to and you are good to go. if it is leaking oil, then fix the oil leak.

WWhittle · 03-11-2009, 07:26 PM

i take that back-

i did run a dipstick once. it was at dorchester and he was driving a slow ass green mustang.

LXtasy · 03-11-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetsweeper

i take that back-

i did run a dipstick once. it was at dorchester and he was driving a slow ass green mustang.

hahahahahaha

Bradleyrj · 03-11-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetsweeper

i take that back-

i did run a dipstick once. it was at dorchester and he was driving a slow ass green mustang.

oke:

:hys terical:

slowgreen99 · 03-12-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetsweeper

i take that back-

i did run a dipstick once. it was at dorchester and he was driving a slow ass green mustang.

Lets not forget who got the "W" on that race....or in Brochesters terms, the "bulb"

WWhittle · 03-12-2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowgreen99

Lets not forget who got the "W" on that race....or in Brochesters terms, the "bulb"

i scratched on the 8 ball- put your dick back in your panties.

slowgreen99 · 03-12-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetsweeper

i scratched on the 8 ball- put your dick back in your panties.

If you aint first your last.

bitch

BAD BOB · 03-12-2009, 10:40 AM

Shake and bake!!!!

WWhittle · 03-12-2009, 10:40 AM

lol-

your car was moving on that pass, i'll give it to ya.

when i was picking up my time slip at the shack, i got to see you coming through the traps.

looked good man, looked good.

perm102 · 03-12-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetsweeper

lol-

your car was moving on that pass, i'll give it to ya.

when i was picking up my time slip at the shack, i got to see you coming through the traps.

looked good man, looked good.

Damn that is funny. Sorry Brandon but

slowgreen99 · 03-12-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetsweeper

lol-

your car was moving on that pass, i'll give it to ya.

when i was picking up my time slip at the shack, i got to see you coming through the traps.

looked good man, looked good.

Mustangscotty · 03-12-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LXtasy

Header wrap on a daily driver can actually cause the headers/metal to rust underneath it.

The lokar product you posted will do you just fine.

Good point on the rust..

03-10-2009, 10:34 PM	#1
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	Flexible dipstick question With all the added tubing underhood with the turbo kit there is just no room / way to route the stock dipstick into the hole it needs to hit in the oil pan SO.. I was thinking about a flexible dipstick http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku Any one have any thoughts on this? Anyone used one? __________________

03-11-2009, 02:45 AM	#2
Mustangscotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 699	Got one in my classic car. They are a nice item, easy to install (easier than a solid dipstick tube) and function well. Consider where the upper part mounts and the amount of bend you'll need. Happen to have a pic of the area you need the tube to flex? __________________ Scotty 67 Mustang fastback 68 Mustang coupe 03 Cobra 13 F150 4x4 69 Harley FLH 67 Camaro

03-11-2009, 09:35 AM	#3
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	Thats what im working with. Don't pay attention to the shitty welds on the headers. They just need to last a year then I'll be rebuilding all the piping for this kit. __________________

03-11-2009, 10:11 AM	#4
Mustangscotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 699	Not much room to work with.. Suppose a Lokar dipstick would work? Maybe a aluminum tubing bent to your needs (longer than stock). Use a dipstick from a truck and then trim it down? A little welding and you could make your own bracket. A lot of work for a dipstick.. Headers: Tig welding, header wrap and a jet hot coating would be a killer combo.. Got a nice car there ! Suppose radiant heat could make the brake fluid boil ? Headers look close to the brake lines. __________________ Scotty 67 Mustang fastback 68 Mustang coupe 03 Cobra 13 F150 4x4 69 Harley FLH 67 Camaro

03-11-2009, 10:49 AM	#5
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	I am going to redo the brake lines as well. Just one more thing on the list... The headers when rebuilt will completely re-route / mount the turbos in different locations. AS it is now the passenger down pipe has to come off to get the passenger valve cover off. NO Thanks! So if this can last me till cold weather again I am going to rebuild the headers. I'll probably build them here at home, tack everything with a small mig and take them to have them tig'd. I am building my own powder / ceramic coating set up now so I'll be able to coat my own parts.. __________________

03-11-2009, 04:39 PM	#6
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Header wrap on a daily driver can actually cause the headers/metal to rust underneath it. The lokar product you posted will do you just fine. __________________

03-11-2009, 05:16 PM	#7
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	Plug it and dont run one at all. I change my oil about once a month so unless you have some bad leaks, what the hell.. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

03-11-2009, 07:25 PM	#9
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	yeah dude- no dipstick needed. i have never run a dipstick. just change your oil when you are suppose to and you are good to go. if it is leaking oil, then fix the oil leak.

03-11-2009, 07:26 PM	#10
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	i take that back- i did run a dipstick once. it was at dorchester and he was driving a slow ass green mustang.

03-12-2009, 10:40 AM	#16
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	Shake and bake!!!!