Re: Replacement engine oil dipstick tube...
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Originally Posted by Captainfab
Have you checked with your local GM dealer parts department? You should get the dipstick itself to go with the correct tube. The tube should be a semi-tight fit that will require some gentle tapping with a hammer to install into the block. As a general rule any of the aftermarket chromed parts are just made in China crap that doesn't fit right.
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+++ Get the real thing and make sure the stick and upper tube are a match.
Also if it leaks that much I'd be willing to bet the lower tube is missing.
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