dipstick on an Aviad pan

steve meltzer · #1 (**permalink**) 06-16-2018, 07:21 AM

Got the rear main seal fixed (see the Kirkham forum) with only one casualty...my dipstick (sounds like something from "Car Tallk") leaks at the pan juncture, where I think the coupler has failed. Can i just use a piece of rubber hose to mate the dipstick to the Aviad pan's orifice? thanx s

HTM101 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-16-2018, 02:34 PM

Yes.

or this.

steve meltzer · #3 (**permalink**) 06-16-2018, 04:48 PM

thanx so much. do you have the coupler name and part number? thanx. s

HTM101 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-16-2018, 07:37 PM

Sure do. If your dipstick tube is the same diameter as the Aviaid’s nipple which is 3/8”, a tubing 3/8” union is the connection part. The union in my photo was bought at Home Depot.

https://secure2.homedepot.com/p/Dorm...1074/301440757

steve meltzer · #5 (**permalink**) 06-16-2018, 08:24 PM

WOW! thanx for the complete and fast response. s

steve meltzer · #6 (**permalink**) 06-17-2018, 09:29 AM

thanx so much. ditched the compression fitting in favor of the fuel hose. now fixed. thanx. s

Gaz64 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-17-2018, 10:56 PM

Steve,
You should fit oil hose in place of the fuel hose.
I would still rather run all metal in the tube, your dipstick will wear the inside of the hose. Where does that end up?
Gary

steve meltzer · #8 (**permalink**) 06-18-2018, 07:36 AM

thanx so much for your suggestion. s



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