oil dipstick tube on block is loose, 22RE

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oil dipstick tube on block is loose, 22RE #27523 02/21/03 12:45 AM

Joined: Apr 2002

Posts: 394

central CA

Lou Bell

Mudrunner

1991 4Runner, the tube that atatches to the block for the oil dip stick is really loose to the point it will pull out.
My ideas are:

1. tap it lightly with a hammer to see if it will seat.

2. pull it out, flare the end a little bit, put some hi-temp gasket sealer on it and then tap it lightly with the hammer to see if it will seat.

3. purchase a new one and.... tap it in lightly (you get the idea)

anyone have any experience with this problem?

'87 4runner 37x12.50x15 MTRs
SAS, 4.88's, rear+front e-lockers
4x4Him --- Christian 'wheelin
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Re: oil dipstick tube on block is loose, 22RE #27524 02/21/03 01:03 AM

Anonymous

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It's supposed to have a tab wrapped around it near the top, that bolts to the top rear PS pump bracket where it bolts to the block.

Re: oil dipstick tube on block is loose, 22RE #27525 02/21/03 02:46 AM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Lou Bell:
1991 4Runner, the tube that atatches to the block for the oil dip stick is really loose to the point it will pull out.
My ideas are:

1. tap it lightly with a hammer to see if it will seat.

2. pull it out, flare the end a little bit, put some hi-temp gasket sealer on it and then tap it lightly with the hammer to see if it will seat.

3. purchase a new one and.... tap it in lightly (you get the idea)

anyone have any experience with this problem?<hr /></blockquote>*Been there and done that. I vote for #2 as this is the route I went. Pull it out and clean it up really good, work something like a thick shafted screw driver or small socket or whatever to work the tube into shape. Put a LIGHT coating of sealer on it and tap it home. It will stop when its supposed to (collar). ~Darin <img border="0" alt="[Baby]" title="" src="graemlins/baby.gif" />

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Re: oil dipstick tube on block is loose, 22RE #27526 02/21/03 04:45 AM

Joined: Apr 2002

Posts: 394

central CA

Lou Bell

Mudrunner

anyone else care to chime in? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

'87 4runner 37x12.50x15 MTRs
SAS, 4.88's, rear+front e-lockers
4x4Him --- Christian 'wheelin
4x4Him National Forum

Re: oil dipstick tube on block is loose, 22RE #27527 02/21/03 02:36 PM

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Posts: 1,049

Pasadena, CA. USA

toyrunner

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[/QUOTE]Pull it out and clean it up really good, work something like a thick shafted screw driver or small socket or whatever to work the tube into shape. Put a LIGHT coating of sealer on it and tap it home. It will stop when its supposed to (collar). ~Darin <img border="0" alt="[Baby]" title="" src="graemlins/baby.gif" /> [/QB][/QUOTE]

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Danny

1985 SR5 4Runner
eLocked with Carter Lock
4.7:1 single case
Davez Offroad twin stick

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