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Old 11-22-2016, 03:40 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon View Post
Have a new o-ring, acetone, and black RTV on hand. Next oil change while it's drained, pull the dipstick tube. Clean all around & degrease thoroughly with acetone. (q-tips in the hole)

Coat the o-ring and a little inside the hole with the thinnest hint of RTV, and assemble.

Leave it overnight to cure. Fill with oil. Drive.
Ahhh ....... haaaa ........ I did not realize that the tube could be removed from the outside ...... good plan!


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