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Old 08-02-2006, 06:17 PM
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VE Dipstick Question

How deep into the oil pan does the dipstick stick out? I know it is kind of hard to look at that but people on the .org know a lot of things like this so I figured I would ask. Reason being, I changed the oil pan gaskets and rtv. Got everything back together and started putting oil in the car. When I went to check the level the dipstick is stuck. I figure I will have to redo everything but I am wishing to delay that for as long as possible.
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Old 08-03-2006, 11:10 AM
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There was a recent thread that mentioned you must remove the dipstick before replacing the oil pan or it may get bent and stuck on something. This may be what happened to you.
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Old 08-03-2006, 11:22 AM
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It looks to be about 5-6 inches in to the pan to me..

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Old 08-03-2006, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 Max
There was a recent thread that mentioned you must remove the dipstick before replacing the oil pan or it may get bent and stuck on something. This may be what happened to you.

I must have missed that thread. I'll try and remember that next time (soon). MyGreenMax94, Thanks for the pic thats exactly what I needed to know. By the way, anyone heard of someone selling a ve dipstick lately?
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Old 08-03-2006, 04:07 PM
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By the way, anyone heard of someone selling a ve dipstick lately?
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