Subject	Not likely unless you can pull the exhaust manifold
Posted by	xybertron on May 21, 2008 at 7:21 PM
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In Reply To	I think it's a bend... posted by Agent X on May 21, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Message	It is most likely a bend from the install, I had the same issue because I was trying to force it in with a hammer after freezing it. I just got another new one and ground some off it and it fit in the hole without leaking, the dipstick went in / out just fine after that.
Follow Ups	the dipstick in this picture..inserting into the block - genic 10:20:47 05/21/08 I opened this thread up expecting to see a picture of you... - Dave N 10:27:47 05/21/08 <--- Tech n00b! (n/m) - spicyZ 10:34:41 05/21/08 I just pressed mine in. (n/m) - whitepearlz 10:46:11 05/21/08 I always just tap mine in, havent had any probs (n/m) - BOOZTD 3 10:54:17 05/21/08 i had problems pressing it in - gt300zxtt 11:03:22 05/21/08 I use vice grips. - Woody75 (Denver) 11:06:37 05/21/08 Open end wrench works better and distributes>> - RT1 12:26:03 05/21/08 sounds good, will try these ideas next time - gt300zxtt 16:26:03 05/21/08 Is that possible with the engine in the car? - Agent X 14:18:21 05/21/08 you sure its a bend? Oil pan ever been off with the dip - Atl300zxTT 15:15:19 05/21/08 I think it's a bend... - Agent X 16:41:52 05/21/08 Not likely unless you can pull the exhaust manifold - xybertron 19:21:19 05/21/08 Yeah, I did on most of my builds. - Milo (SATX) 14:58:10 05/21/08
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